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The Cabbage Patch Kid is back with a twist
THEY were popular in the 80s — and now they’ve been upgraded. The new Cabbage Patch Kid has had a makeover, and is set to rival other robotic toys this Christmas featuring AI.
Wireless earphones under $200
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, which means you could be searching for gift ideas. Here are three options that won’t break the bank.
‘You’re rolling the dice every time’
GETTING access to Wi-Fi when you are travelling can be expensive. But using free public Wi-Fi comes with a huge risk.
iPhone X ‘too expensive and too fragile’
A HIGHLY respected consumer watchdog publication in the US has concluded the new top end iPhone is overpriced and overly prone to getting damaged.
iPhone X ‘too expensive and too fragile’
A HIGHLY respected consumer watchdog publication in the US has concluded the new top end iPhone is overpriced and overly prone to getting damaged.
iPhone hack could save your kid’s life
THE latest iOS for iPhone has an important safety feature built in that every kid (and their parents) needs to know about.
What the first ever text message said
IT has been 25 years since the first text message was ever sent. It might not have had GIFs or emojis, but it did have good old fashioned words. Here is what the first ever message said.
Google’s fix to $259m mobile data rort
A NEW app gives users easier control over their mobile data use and could help you save money on your monthly phone bill.
iPad hack adds nifty camera button
AS APPLE strips away bezels and buttons in its quest for a minimalist design, it can create challenges for third party developers — but this hack is genius.
Apple’s sneaky move you missed
ALL eyes were on Apple’s announcement of the iPhone X and this is exactly what the company wanted so it could do something on the sly.
Five computers you should invest in
WHETHER you need a PC or a tablet – or a PC that acts like a tablet – these are the top new machines, including models from Apple and Microsoft.
Big problem with Apple, Microsoft tablets
SALES are down and there’s a problem plaguing all tablet computers - they’re just too good to be replaced. The tech giants have a new plan.
Canon’s ploy to get you snapping
CAMERA makers are taking over islands, hiring helicopters, and employing scuba gear to keep photographers inspired.
What it’s like to be swallowed by lava
FOOTAGE from a GoPro has captured the moment it was completely consumed by lava and somehow came out still working.
Bizarre old tech you can still buy
YOU don’t have to hunt the depths of eBay to find old technology for sale. Simply head to your local shopping centre, where a lot of the stuff on the shelves will take you back to the 1980s.
It’s like a Fitbit, but for your penis
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Casanova in the bedroom? Now you can have proof. The i-Con Smart Condom is like a Fitbit for your willy.
How Aussies are beating tech restrictions
AUSTRALIANS are still being cheated out of some of the world’s best technology but some consumers are fighting back, and importing gadgets themselves.
Snapchat loses $50 million on glasses
SNAP INC. has been trying to sell smart glasses that retain for over $200. It’s disappointing quarterly report suggests it’s not going well.
Aussie bank reveals wearable wallet
ONE of Australia’s biggest banks wants to you to stop burying your wallet at the beach, and it’s recruiting top designers to make its wearable wallet look good.