Windows 10 questions answered
After the release of Windows 10, here are the answers to concerns over compatibility, cost and the risks of upgrading.
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First glimpse of new iPhone?
With the next iPhone launch as little as a month away, photos of screen panels and parts have appeared online recently.
iPhone rip-off good value
The Oppo R7 may be an iPhone 6 rip-off when it comes to design. But it does have some stellar features of its own.
Local boost for mobile shoppers
From Singapore to the ASX the mobile commerce start-up Sprooki can’t wait to get started in Australia.
Smart gadgets ripe for hacking
A conference in Las Vegas will discuss the vulnerability of cars, phones and the ‘internet of things’ to hackers.
Are you a slave to the screen?
Here’s how to tell if your device is controlling you – and what to do about it.
Windows 10 remote login issue
Do you remotely log into your workplace from home? If so, you may need to delay your Windows 10 upgrade.
A battery of fresh discoveries
Australian researchers have announced breakthroughs that could lead to smart-device batteries that last for weeks.
Should we smash up old phones?
NFL star Tom Brady says it’s regular practice when he gets a new phone to destroy the old one. What do the experts think?
Students’ verdict on Windows 10
Australians became the first to use a completed version of Windows 10 before it is rolled out in 190 countries.
Windows 10: Best new features
Microsoft’s betting the farm on Windows 10 but is it going to be enough to exorcise the ghosts of Windows 8?
Stalling the ‘killer robot’ march
Automation will make life easier but there’s a sinister lining that could redefine warfare, researchers warn.
Blank it all out
Some very clever science is at work in Bose’s QuietComfort 20 noise-cancelling earphones. So how do they perform?
How to tidy up your smartphone
Ditch the clutter from your computer and smartphone using organisational methods from Marie Kondo and other experts.
Want to be a tech test pilot?
Get a sneak peek of what Apple and Microsoft are planning to unveil by offering yourself as a pre-release user.
Budget phone doesn’t feel cheap
Flagship smartphones might grab the headlines, but not everyone wants to spend big bucks on a new device.
This is as good as it gets on TV
It doesn’t take a lot for me to be in my ‘Happy Place’ but LG has done its best to ruin this.
Walkie-talkies for adults
Designed for adventures in places with no mobile phone coverage, these walkie-talkies will keep you in touch.
Get ready for 3D food printers
Bored by the shape of your food? Relief is here!
Apple’s PA gets the message
Apple last week released a new version of its operating system, including a major upgrade to Siri.
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