Homer Simpson once said “stupid risks make life worth living”, and he kinda has a point. This, however, isn’t the case when it comes to NBN plans. While every NBN internet service provider is reselling access to the same network, not all telcos are equal. There’s a lot of variables …
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Google’s implementation of Android on Chrome OS has been updated, with the underlying Android layer receiving an update to Android 9 on the Canary channel. According to Chrome Story, it appears that Google is skipping Oreo all together with their Android update for Chrome OS, with the Nougat (Android 7.1.1) …
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If you’re looking to check out a Google Pixel 3 before the Pixel 3 hits the streets on November 1st and live in Sydney, it’s time to head to the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Bondi, with Google announcing they’re partnering with them for the event. The Sculpture by …
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Discount online electronics retailer Kogan has today started pre-sales for their latest Agora branded handset, the Agora 9, with the phone launching in November for $169. The Agora 9 is the first Kogan handset to adopt the newer 18:9 aspect ratio for the included 5.45″ HD resolution IPS LCD display, …
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Amazon’s Alexa speakers and Google home compatible speakers have similar capabilities in many areas. However in the area of home automation Amazon has an edge with their Echo Plus speaker, which is able to act as a Hub to control devices via Bluetooth, WiFi, If This Then That (IFTT) and …
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The WK7 ThinQ is LG’s latest smart speaker with built-in Google Assistant capabilities. LG have succeeded in designing it in conjunction with UK audio company Meridian so the WK7 sounds great and provides excellent value for money at it’s price point. Looking at the promotional images and video it is …
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With Google rolling out Android Wear OS 2.0 we’re begging to see a few new Wear OS devices hit the market. Today it looks like Mobvoi, a relatively new but very loyal supporter of Wear OS, are preparing to launch their next device on Monday 22 October (likely Tuesday Australian …
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Australia has a massively diverse range of wildlife, including some amazing bird life. Their population across Australia gives BirdLife Australia, an independent, not-for-profit bird conservation organisation an idea of the state of our environment and every year they ask for help from the public to count the birds in their …
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If you’ve been waiting for JBL’s Smart Display to arrive in Australia, the good news is that it’s nearly here. JBL has now listed the Smart Display on their website for pre-order for $369.95. It’s a slightly more expensive way to order compared to Harvey Norman who are listing it …
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If you’ve been contemplating dipping your toes into the Amazon side of the Smart Speaker/Smart Home range, then JB Hifi has a great deal on the Amazon Echo Plus, offering the speaker with a Philips Hue bulb for just $114. The price is insanely good with the pairing normally priced …
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The Digital Wellbeing app from Google is a good tool to attempt to bring some sort of balance to your digital life, and while previously access has been limited, it’s now officially available to Android One devices on Android 9. The update has been made to the Google Play Store …
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It seems we’re getting Halloween whether we like it or not, and while I won’t be handing out lollies to kids I’ll certainly take advantage of the cheap books and movies on offer in Google Play. Books For book lovers the range of books is decent, with classics like Grimms …
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Love it, hate it or simply indifferent to it, the notch is a way of life in 2018. Nearly every manufacturer has used it in their flagship phones, except for Samsung. Many have lauded Samsung’s decision to skip the notch this year but if things go according to plan they …
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OnePlus had originally planned to announce their next flagship to the world on October 30 in New York and sent invites out nearly two weeks ago. In the past couple of days Apple have also decided to launch their new iPads on October 30 in New York (one hour later …
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If the teardown of a phone by iFixit doesn’t do it for your phone destruction interests, then YouTube channel Jerry Rig Everything should be next on your list. The channel has gotten access to the Pixel 3 XL and performed some scratch tests, addressing some of the concerns on the …
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