LG G6 to get upgraded quad DAC
When I reviewed the LG V20 last year I was extremely impressed with the sound the Quad DAC inside produced. It was an amazing sound that had to be heard to be believed. Not resting on their laurels, LG...
Huawei confirms new Android Wear 2.0 watch is coming at MWC
Android Wear 2.0 is here. Well, not on anything available in Australia yet, I'm afraid, but it is somewhere in the world. With LG and Google deciding to snub us Aussies, we all have our eyes on the other...
Ford invests in Argo AI, showing that everyone wants in on the artificial intelligence...
In 2017, artificial intelligence is everyone's business, including automotive giant Ford. On Friday, the company announced its investment in a startup AI firm, Argo AI. They're investing a whopping US$1bn in the company over the next five years, in...
Review: Fitbit Blaze And Fitstar
It is tough at the top of the heap. Even with every second company producing a fit band Fitbit continue to remain at the pinnacle. Last year in an attempt to combat the intrusion of the connected smartwatch into...
[Update: Maybe no] Play Store now allowing developers to make paid apps free
Since the Play Store has been around, one function that has been lacking for developers is to make a paid app free - whether this is a permanent arrangement, temporary giveaway/special or some other motivation. The good news for...
Instant Tethering comes to Pixel and Nexus devices running the latest version of Nougat
A new feature called Instant Tethering has apparently made its way into the latest version (7.1.1) of Nougat on Pixel and Nexus devices.
In an announcement made on the Google Product forums, Product Manager Omri Amarilio has announced the new...
Telstra announce four new sports apps for NRL, AFL and Netball, with deals for...
Telstra has announced new apps and accompanying deals for the upcoming 2017 sporting season for NRL, AFL & Netball, which are all included for Telstra plan users (post-paid mobile). However, if you're not a Telstra post-paid mobile customer, you're...
Android Wear 2.0 SDK released with new hardware support
With the launch of Android Wear 2.0 yesterday, Google has turned their attention to developers today releasing the Android Wear 2.0 SDK.
There's a few new changes in the new SDK for Android wear, notably the inclusion of API support...
You’ll be able to apply for a ticket for Google I/O 2017 from the...
After a drawn out announcement for Google I/O 2017, Google has updated their event website to advise that the ticket application window for the event will be open from 10am PST February 22nd through to 5pm February 27.
It's likely...
Motorola and Indiegogo announce their “Transform the Smartphone Challenge” finalists
Last year Lenovo/Motorola announced their hackathons for enterprising, independent individuals and groups to develop new Moto Mods. At the same time they also announced a partnership with Indiegogo to encourage the community to develop and source crowd funding...
LiquidSky is coming to Chrome OS soon – run PC games and apps on...
If you're a Chrome OS user, the next year is going to be great. We're getting Android apps on all devices going forward (and some older ones) and now you could be running PC Games and Apps on it...
Samsung’s bringing the features you love into the midrange; Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7...
Samsung hosted a briefing in Sydney today to introduce Australia to its new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 phones. The company is bringing some great value to the Australian midrange market, bringing "the features you love" down from the...
Why it’s hard to bring new Android Wear to Australia, and what we really...
There's been quite a bit said today in the comments, on our social feeds and elsewhere about the apparent decision by LG and/or Google not to bring the two new Android Wear 2.0 watches to Australia. To be fair,...
Android Distribution Numbers for February released: The rise of Nougat
Google has released the latest distribution numbers for Android, at least for those devices accessing the Google Play Store and it looks like Nougat is on the rise.
The rise is far from numbers that should be exciting with Nougat...
Panasonic has launched a rugged Toughpad phone for the Australian market
Let's say this at the outset: very few people will have a need for a phone such as this, the new Panasonic FZ-N1 Toughpad. Despite the name, this is a mobile phone-shaped and sized device, designed for ultraportable toughness...