Kickstarter AU Focus: Hubi Stick and Android computer for your TV
We love a good Kickstarter campaign, and there's a bonus in discovering it's an Android one. Today we bring you the Kickstarter project for Hubi Stick which has just launched, looking to bring Android to your TV on a...
Ausdroid Podcast 138 – Google I/O 2015
Welcome to episode 138 of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week it's all Google I/O, all the time! With Dan returning from San Francisco with a ton of Google and Android swag and the full I/O experience under his belt, we...
Kingston announces a USB 3.0/USB-C dual Flash Drive at Computex
Memory maker Kingston has unveiled a new USB flash drive at Computex, tieing in with the latest USB tech update: USB-C. The new flash drive, called the DataTraveler microDuo 3C USB Flash drive, is similar to the current Duo...
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge available from 18th...
Samsung Australia has today announced that the Gear VR Innovator Edition for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will be available from 18th June 2015 for $299.
The VR headset, which works in concert with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6...
Acer brings tablets, wearables and an updated Chromebox to Computex
Acer's announced some new Android, ChromeOS and wearable devices at Computex in Taipei this week.
First off, there's updates to the Iconia One series, with 8-inch and 7-inch models replacing those already out there, and a MediaTek-powered option becoming available...
Google Announces Cardboard 2.0
Google's Clay Bauer just announced Cardboard 2.0 at Google IO 2015. This release is simpler to assemble (3 folds instead of 12) and now supports larger form factors, up to 6 inches. Google's Cardboard 2.0 goal was to "Make...
Xiaomi adds Google Fit connectivity to their Mi Band
The Xiaomi Mi band is one of the cheapest fitness band options out there, at anywhere from US$15 the band offers a bargain basement way to track your fitness - including steps and your sleep, and now it's getting...
Report: Google looking to launch Android-based Internet-of-Things software called ‘Brillo’ at I/O
Reports are coming in this morning about a new Android-based piece of software that will power a host of low-power Internet-of-Things devices.
The new software, called 'Brillo' is said to be based on Android due to a link between...
Griffin releases strong protective cases for Samsung Galaxy S6
Griffin are well known for their protective cases for popular handsets, and their new range for Samsung's Galaxy S6 continues that productive partnership. While the Galaxy S6 is a beautiful handset with stunning design, one thing that it isn't is especially...
Gamepad for Nexus Player now shipping from Google Store in Australia
After launching the Asus built Nexus Player last month sans controller, Google has finally put the Gamepad for Nexus Player up on the Google Store for customers to order.
The controller will cost $59, but as with all hardware from...
Google launches Skrillex inspired cases for Nexus and Samsung devices – in the US
Google has just launched a new range of accessories called Editions, in partnership with Electronic Dance Music artist Skrillex. The cases, launched as 'Editions' are available from their newly launched Google Store, but only for residents of the US.
The...
Basis adds Google Fit compatibility to their fitness tracker
Outside of a variety of Android Wear devices on the market, there's relatively few hardware options that hook into Google's fitness platform: Google Fit. Overnight though, Intel-owned fitness tracker Basis has added support for Google Fit, meaning owners can...
Put Samsung’s T1 portable SSD to work with your Android devices
Samsung's launched its super fast T1 portable SSD range in Australia. The drives are tiny, light and packed full of high speed SSD storage using the same technology as Samsung's desktop products and are available now around Australia.
The stylish...
Official Avengers themed accessories for the Galaxy S6 now available to order
Samsung's partnership with Marvel, saw at least two of the Korean manufacturers products shown off in the latest Avengers movie, Age of Ultron. Samsung has leveraged this partnership by creating Avengers themed accessories for their latest flagship phone, with...
Sandisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0 — Review
We all have a need to access files conveniently. Whether it's expanding the memory on a tablet or smartphone that doesn't have a microSD card slot or quickly transferring files from your Android device to a PC, we all...