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Apple turns red for AIDS research
FROM Angry Birds to Candy Crush, you can help fight AIDS just by playing some of your favourite games on your iPhone.
How to exploit Netflix’s game changer
HAVE you ever wanted to download content from Netflix to watch later, without chewing up all your data? Now you can. Here’s how it works.
Netflix update a game changer
MARK today down as a game changer. Netflix has finally delivered the most requested feature and the timing couldn’t not be better.
Tech toys for the wee geek
THERE’S no such thing as age appropriate technology, and these tech toys prove there’s fun to be had by all members of the family this Christmas.
This tiny drone is perfect for selfie lovers
IF YOU’RE a fan of taking cool photos and videos but never been interested in drones, this might make you change your mind.
ACCC sides with Apple in bank fight
THE ACCC has released its draft finding in the case pitching Australia’s biggest banks against Apple, with consumers caught up in the middle of it all.
Proof the war on piracy is pointless
IN 12 months, there have been a billion take-down requests for pirated content. It’s open warfare - but as this new service proves, it is ultimately futile.
Putting up with ads for discounts
WOULD you add advertising to your phone for a discount? One of Australia’s major telcos is offering extra data or credit to put them on your handset.
Latest iPhone update infuriates users
APPLE customers say their gadgets aren’t charging properly after they downloaded latest version of the iPhone’s operating system.
Kids on swift path to coding future
WITH a push for all kids to learn coding, schools are turning to easier ways to teach the digital dialogue. A global program is offering free courses for everyone.
Third of Aussies smash smartphones
FROM smart to smashed — a third of Australians have had that “bugger!” moment of smashing their smartphones.
Thousands at risk in 2G shutdown
AS MANY as 250,000 Australians are at risk of losing mobile phone connections as carriers shut down old networks. Is your SIM up to date?
iPhone’s incredible survival story
A FISHERMAN who accidentally dropped his iPhone in a frozen US lake has been reunited with it over a year and a half later.
How to enhance your iPhone 7
IF you recently upgraded to an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus and are looking to get the most out of your new device, here are some cool ways to do so.
iPhone 8 rumoured to have 3D camera
SPECULATION about the iPhone 8 suggests LG and Apple have seriously big plans for the phone’s next generation camera.
‘Your phone battery will last one week’
IMAGINE if your smartphone battery only needed to be charged once per week, according a science breakthrough this will soon become a reality.
5 ways to make your home smart
THE smart home is here, or it can be if you just install one of these five internet-connected gadgets. These robots can clean, cool, and answer your questions.
Hands on with Apple’s MacBook Touch Bar
IT’S the standout feature in Apple’s MacBook Pro. But what is it really like using this tiny touch screen that has replaced your favourite function keys?
Instagram mimics Periscope and Snapchat
IF you can’t beat them, become them. Instagram is tackling its rivals by launching new features that mimic the best parts of Periscope and Snapchat.
Five hours of battery in just five minutes
THE short life of smartphone batteries can be frustrating but new super charging technology promises to have the answer.
