Aussies can't get no broadband satisfaction: Choice Australia
As the NBN rollout reaches the halfway mark, Telstra retains the lion's share of home broadband users who remain loyal even though they're some of the country's least satisfied customers.
Hands on: Sphero Spider-man
An interactive choose-your-own-adventure superhero, Sphero's Spider-man has mad skills but perhaps lacks staying power.
Facebook's Find WiFi goes global, ramps up user tracking
Wherever you roam in the world the social media giant wants to ensure you can always find a WiFi hotspot, and that Facebook can always find you.
Dolby Atmos wall of sound comes to Netflix
When you're trapped in a jungle firefight, Dolby Atmos goes beyond surround sound to ensure that choppers roar overhead rather than just around your lounge room.
Netflix slugs Aussies with price rise
Australians will pay up to 20 per cent more for Netflix as the streaming video giant rolls out a price rise alongside the introduction of the GST "Netflix tax".
Google stops scanning your Gmail to personalise its ads
Google's finally giving up its long-standing habit of riffling through your inbox to see what you're interested in, perhaps paving the way for enhanced security.
The best tools for escaping WiFi hell
Before you take a baseball bat to your WiFi router, there are a few apps which might help bring your home wireless network back from the dead.
Hands on: FreeviewPlus Catch Up TV revamp
Freeview's streaming video service has undergone a Netflix-style makeover, making it easier to find something decent to watch on free-to-air television.
The rise of the robot stroller
Cowarobot's autonomous stroller follows you around with your precious cargo in tow. Would you use one?
Hands on: Linksys' Velop whole-home mesh WiFi routers
Spread around your home, Linksys' Velop hotspots work as a team to tackle your wireless woes.
NBN begins Fibre to the Curb trials
More than 1 million Australian premises are set for a broadband boost as NBN starts running fibre all the way to the nature strip.
Geek Pilgrimage: Shanghai fake markets
If you're looking for a counterfeit iPhone which dies in your hand then China's Shanghai is your ultimate shopping destination.
Beating a VPN block when it puts your security at risk
Using a Virtual Private Network on public WiFi is a sensible security precaution, so what do you do when the network operator blocks VPNs?
CES Asia 2017: Hands on - Shadow Creator Halomini augmented reality
Pikachu has inspired an augmented reality resurgence, but some of the AR headsets on show in Shanghai struggle to make the grade.
Oppo gives bang for buck
The Oppo R9s is a far better phone than it deserves to be.
Foxtel Now streaming box to challenge online rivals
Along with Chromecast support, the pay TV giant's Foxtel Now high-def revamp includes a tiny streaming media player to bring Game of Thrones into more Aussie lounge rooms.
Hands on with Sony 4K HDR short-throw laser projector
For homes where you want a big picture in a small space, Sony's short-throw VPL-VZ1000ES projector has you covered.
Will NBN's new CVC bandwidth pricing fix congestion woes?
The NBN is offering internet providers a better deal on bandwidth if they buy in bulk, but will your ISP improve its service or just pocket the savings?
NBN takeup rate languishes, but figures aren't quite as dire as they seem
More than half of the five million Australian premises with NBN access have ignored the new network, but the story isn't quite so grim once you dive into the numbers.
The best defence against ransomware: shoot the hostage
You can nuke an infected computer and start from scratch without losing anything, but only if your backups aren't also held to ransom.