Google Messages levels up security with end to end encryption
Google Messages has continued to evolve with the changing messaging market over the last 18 months. Features like RCS, reactions, tags and even automated OTP cleanup have been added. Now, providing you're both on RCS, security has...
amaysim announces a lockdown special for customers nationwide
As various parts of Australia go into lockdown, it's reassuring to know that - even if the governments aren't looking after us - there are some businesses out there that are. amaysim has shown some customer love announcing a...
Deal: Free Amazon Prime for 1 year via Optus SubHub new subscription bundling service
Optus has challenged the Telstra Plus program with an arguable more useful service called SubHub simplifying content subscriptions and memberships by putting them in one place, allowing eligible Optus postpaid customers (Mobile, Optus Fetch, NBN etc) to save money...
Microsoft unveils new Surface range including the Surface Duo 2
Microsoft overnight unveiled its latest Surface 2-in-tablets such as the Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro X, Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Go 3 along with the new Surface Duo 2 foldable phone.
So let's have a look at each device that...
Trolls be gone: YouTube hides the dislike count
Let's be brutally honest for a moment, social media, on the whole, can be something of a cesspool. If you're on social media of any kind and haven't yet experienced some form of harassment or attack, you're in...
[Good Deal] Plex lifetime pass is down to US$89.99
We've covered a lot about Plex in the past and a number of our team actively use the service. It's a great way to access your personal media storage from anywhere with minimal need for firewall changes. ...
Google Messages may soon display iMessage reactions
A couple of weeks ago we saw Hiroshi Lockheimer take aim at Apple over the Messaging mess. Among the messaging was an offer to assist in unifying the Apple and Google Ecosystems. Now, it's likely this is coincidental timing...
Google Domains is finally available to real users
After years of a somewhat public beta program, Google Domains is available publicly in 26 countries. Touted as one of the easiest ways to not just register, but centralise and control your domains, Google Domains is here!
Google Domains holds...
Twitter’s edit button has been revealed accidentally
As a Twitter user, if you haven't made a typo or for some other reason wanted (needed?) to edit a Tweet after you've sent it, you're in the minority. While the edit button is coming, it's not yet enabled,...
Google launch their affordable Pixel 6a
The much rumoured and leaked Pixel 6a was officially launched on stage at Google IO today. Powered by the same Tensor Processor as Google's Current generation Pixel 6 and next-generation Pixel 7 family of devices the Pixel 6a represents...
June update brings new features and security updates to Google Pixel devices
As is often the way, the June 2022 security patch for Android brings a number -- 23 to be precise -- of fixes to the OS. They're typically stability and minor security issues, while anything truly major would be...
ROG Phone 6 and 6 Pro: The most powerful gaming phones ever
ASUS ROG hosted a virtual event on July 6, 2022, for its new ROG Phone 6 alongside other gaming peripheral hardware. This time, in order to demonstrate the performance of the strongest gaming phone in history, the conference ended...
ASUS launches the ZenFone 9 – a compact Android device that packs a punch
ASUS has announced the launch of the ZenFone 9, an updated compact Android smartphone that still packs a punch.
The ZenFone 9 comes with a 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display (2400 x 1080) that is said to offer 1100 nits of...
2022 model MG ZS EV available for $44,990 driveaway
Last night MG Motor Australia and New Zealand launched a refreshed 2022 version of it's ZS EV model mid size SUV.
If the launch pricing stays as announced, the MG ZS EV will maintain it's status as one of the...
$6.99 Netflix basic with ads starts November in Australia
Netflix has announced that Australians will be able to signup for a new low cost $6.99/month "Basic with Ads" plan from November 4th 2022.
"Basic with Ads" will be available in 12 countries initially: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,...