Linksys Velop receives a firmware update which enables browser-based configuration interface
When I reviewed the Linksys Velop just a week or two ago, one of the main things I didn't like was the lack of a browser-based interface to change settings. Sure, having a mobile app is great and user...
Android 7.0 Nougat update rolling out to Motorola X Force
The Moto X Force was late to arrive on our shores but we were fortunate to get a look at it not long after. At the time, September 2016, the software on it was nearly nine months old...
HTC U11: A Welcome Return To Form — Australian Review
As HTC celebrates its 20th anniversary, the U11 is a gorgeous, feature-packed and very welcome return to form.
The company's original “One” turned heads with its all-metal design and focus on low-light camera performance, but the Taiwanese manufacturer struggled to...
OnePlus 5 goes on sale tomorrow, where will you be getting yours from?
Last week we saw the OnePlus 5 announced after a lot of teasing from the fledgling Chinese company. We have seen many reviews of it already and the general consensus is that this is a great phone at...
Google Pixel 2 specifications leaked
Eight months on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are still widely regarded as the smoothest, fastest Android experience available. Eight months on though means one thing, we are only a few short months away from the next...
Rumour: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launching in late September for a cool $1500AU
Samsung have made a decent comeback with the Galaxy S8 after the fiasco of the Note 7. The comeback won't be complete until they successfully launch the Galaxy Note 8. Today over at VentureBeat Evan Blass has...
Action Launcher June update is out bringing a new look and new functions
There has been some interesting developments as of late in the custom launcher scene. Today Aussie developer and friend of Ausdroid Chris Lacy has dropped the latest update to Action Launcher.
The updated brings a host of new features...
Netgear Orbi RBK50 – Australian Review
We've all experienced the time consuming task of fiddling with changes to our home networking setups to ensure that there's reliable high speed access to data everywhere in the household, from desktop computers in the study to Internet TVs...
HTC starts teasing additional squeeze functions for the U11
If the ebullient enthusiasm emanating from Jason over his time with the HTC U11 is anything to judge by, HTC has a hit on their hands. Now HTC is teasing more functions for the Squeeze feature on the phone.
In...
Google is going to stop scanning your Gmail for ad personalisation
Google has today announced that they will stop scanning your gmail to personalise ads, instead announcing they will rely on user settings.
The change is to better align Gmail with G Suite, which is now being used by more than...
Google and YouTube introduce new VR focused video format: VR180
Google and YouTube have been pushing VR and 360-degree video as a format for some time, but today they've announced a new VR focused format called VR180.
VR180 is a new format that will create videos, including support for streaming...
Likely Android 8.0 codename is Oatmeal Cookie
Each year there is speculation over what Google will be calling the next version of Android. Of course last year we had all types of names thrown up with Google settling on Nougat, which so many people still...
Focal launches their new range of headphones – coming to Australia shortly
Audio maker Focal has announced some new wired and wireless earphones for the audio enthusiasts, with their new range covering on-ear as well as in-ear headphones, with both wired and wireless options available- We've reviewed some Focal gear in...
Facebook launches AMBER alerts with Australian police agencies
It is hard to escape it but Facebook is a very public, powerful and accessible tool. I have seen it be used to find a stolen car in only a couple of hours so what better way to find...
Kogan mobile expands into mobile broadband offerings
Kogan Mobile has today announced an expansion into mobile broadband, offering data only plans.
The Kogan Mobile Broadband offerings come in two sizes - S and M - presumably a 'Small' and 'Medium' plan, which will be joined in the...