Aussie smartphone loyalty is wavering

More than a third of Australians are prepared to ditch their smartphone brand and switch to a rival in 2017, threatening Apple and Samsung's domination of the local market.

Watch out for online scammers this Valentine's Day

Lonely hearts scams rely on the fact that people want to believe, so don't get caught looking for love in all the wrong places this Valentine's Day.

Can Rock Band VR win over the virtual crowd?

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Will the dream of belting out your favourite songs in front of a packed house inspire budding rock stars to invest in a virtual reality headset?

Stan takes the fight to Netflix with 4K streaming, offline viewing

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Australia's home grown streaming service is finally shaping up as a worthy Netflix rival, as they prepare to fend off Amazon Prime's big push.

Smart earbuds promise relief for kids struggling in classroom

Nuheara's earbuds were designed to cancel outside noise while listening to music, but the company is now exploring how they might help people distinguish voices in noisy environments as well.

Hands on review: Zencastr podcast maker

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If you need to make a bunch of people sound like they're in the same room, even though they're spread far and wide, then Zencastr might be the service you're looking for.

MasterCard 'Selfie Pay' coming to Australia in 2017

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Aussies will soon be able to smile at their smartphones to confirm payments as credit card giant MasterCard prepares to bring its biometric authentication app to Australia.

Back to school: Keeping your kids (and their data) safe online

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It can be a steep learning curve if your child needs a notebook or tablet in the classroom, especially if their school offers little guidance.

Aussies trust Apple, Google with credit card details more than retailers

After a string of online security breaches, Australians are wary of storing their credit card details online and mistrust local retailers more than tech giants Apple and Google.