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Cheap Movie rentals, as well as TV and Movie purchases are up for grabs...
After offering 99c Movie rentals earlier this week, Google has moved on with their offers but there are some good ones to take its place with cheap recent release movies on offer to rent...
LG announces three new Google Assistant powered soundbars ahead of CES
As is their wont, LG has announced three new soundbars ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month, with all three featuring Google Assistant.
The SL10YG, SL9YG and SL8YG feature...
HMD Global announces the Android Pie update for Nokia 5.1 Plus is now available
HMD Global has been busy behind the scenes of late, bringing the Android Pie update to the Nokia 8 just before Christmas, now they're moving on and the Nokia 5.1 Plus is the next...
[Sources] Google will release ‘Lite’ versions of Pixel 3/Pixel 3 XL in early’ish’ 2019
The recent leaks of the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite took us all by surprise, but it appears they're legit and Google intends to release them in 2019 on US carrier...
Google introduces 30-day Fitness challenge coming in January to help you move more
The early days of January are some of the busiest days in the gym, with new attendees signing up hoping to change their lives. Google is also aware of this and is introducing their...
Google is offering 99c movie rentals on the Play Store this holiday season
If you're an avid movie watcher then the headline has probably grabbed your interest. It certainly grabbed mine in the Play Store. It's pretty common for Google to offer really cheap movie rentals during...
How to use an encrypted messaging app, and why you should
Most people are familiar with SMS and after twenty odd years, they should be. However, SMS is far from secure. If you're discussing things where privacy and security is paramount, then it's time to...
Huawei’s annual smartphone shipments exceed 200 million in 2018, an all-time high
2018 was a record-breaking year for Huawei's consumer business group. In a turn of good news to end the year, the Chinese company confirmed that its worldwide smartphone shipments have passed 200 million units.
Huawei...
Google to move its Messages web app from Android.com to Google.com
When Google moved Android Pay to Google Pay, it was a clear sign that Google wanted to keep its own offerings separate from Android. There have been other subtle changes, too - Android Messages...
Your next Samsung TV may support Google Assistant
The start of Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month and the flood of consumer news that follows could see a surprise announcement from Samsung offering users the option to use a...
JBL Everest 710GA headphones — Australian Review
Headphone jacks will soon be extinct and thus many of us are in a constant state of motion searching for a decent set of Bluetooth headphones. There is no shortage of them on the...
Garmin Fenix 5S plus — Australian Review
If you're an avid runner, rider or multi-sport enthusiast there's really high odds you have a Garmin device or two at your disposal already. We’ve been lucky enough to get a good look at...
JB HiFi’s end of year madness sale has all your Boxing Day tech needs...
It's Boxing Day in Australia, and every year that means just about every major retailer is having specials left right and centre to clear stock after Christmas.
JB HiFi is one of our favourite destinations...
Google’s new Pixel 3 range is also on sale at JB HiFi until midnight...
Google has its new Pixel 3 range on special today with a $200 saving on the Google Store, but that's not the only place to grab this special.
If you're more of an in-store shopper,...
Android Pie rollout for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ begins, updated release schedule for...
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ users across Europe and the Middle East are starting to receive the update to Android Pie. This wasn't expected until mid January, according to Android Police, but the rollout...