Samsung releases Android printers
SAMSUNG’S new self-contained Android printers eliminate printing from a PC or phone.
Gadgets
WhatsApp made available on a web browser
MESSAGING service WhatsApp — with some 700 million users — now works on a web browser, although not for everyone.
Selfie stick fad so last year in Asia
AT the Consumer Electronics Show the scene stealer was the selfie stick, but it conquered Asia long before.
Lapping pedestrians on the last mile
THE last mile transport craze is gaining momentum, if this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is any guide.
Sony stakes future on hi-res audio devices
SONY is staking its future on high-resolution audio TVs and other products to be released in Australia.
Windows 10 to unify experience
MICROSOFT is set to announce more details of Windows 10 at a ‘consumer experience’ event.
Connected together forever
THE internet of everything changes our homes profoundly.
Optus QLD customers woken up hour early
A TECHNICAL glitch meant thousands of Optus customers were woken up an hour early today by their mobile phones.
Vegas tables the next big things
HUNDREDS of imaginative new gadgets were announced at the world’s biggest annual consumer electronics show held in Las Vegas.
Acer says hybrid slowdown temporary
THE head of Acer’s Asia-Pacific operation has defended the company’s promotion of hybrid computers.
Logitech’s focus on mobiles, gaming
COMPUTER peripheral maker Logitech is focusing on accessories for mobile devices and gaming in an effort to reignite double-digit growth.
Fab four bluetooth speakers
LINK your phone or tablet to these bluetooth devices and your music library is available in every room.
Never lost with world on your wrist
GARMIN has finally married its legacy GPS navigation business with its fledgling wearable one.
Apple Watch tipped for March release
THE Apple Watch has been mysteriously lurking in the background as flashy gadgets from rival firms dominate CES headlines.
Gadgets galore at CES
SMARTGLASSES are letting shooters fire live rounds of ammunition without having to look directly through the site.
Gadgets of the future
FRENCH start-ups displayed some of the most innovative devices on show at CES Unveiled in Las Vegas this week.
VR not yet a consumer reality
YOU know that dream of strapping on a pair of goggles and suddenly being immersed in a 3-D fantasy world?
Acer pins hopes on Chromebooks
GOOGLE’S Chromebooks continue to be bargains with Acer releasing a cheap yet large 15.6-inch Chromebook
Hirai chides hackers, spruiks products
SONY boss Kazuo Hirai hit out at hackers as he announced new products including an ultra-thin TV.
Virtual reality puts music fans on stage
SAMSUNG will launch a 360-degree video music clip service that will give fans the experience of being side-by-side on stage with performers.
Curves are back — and better
THE best way to make sure your second curved phone doesn’t fall flat? Fix everything that was wrong with the first one.
Gadgets galore at CES
A DRESS belt that expands and a shoe accessory that speeds up walking were among gadgets unveiled in Las Vegas.
Latest products up tech show’s appeal
SALVATION has come from an explosion of ‘mini-hits’ and mobs of companies crowding into the gadget market.
Xiaomi rings up $14.7bn in sales
CHINA’s Xiaomi, the world’s most valuable technology start-up, said smartphone shipments more than tripled in 2014.
GM opens door with in-car 4G service
GENERAL Motors will soon offer retailers another way to reach customers more directly while they are behind the wheel.
Makers scramble for smart-homes control
A FLOOD of connected household gadgets is finally reaching consumers: but who will control them?
Apple sued for false iPhone advertising
APPLE is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the storage capacity available in its iPhones, iPads and iPods.
Turn off the iPad when you turn in
USING an iPad before bedtime makes it harder to sleep, reduces alertness and could lead to far more serious illnesses.
Top to toe tech
THE fact that your relatives and friends are unlikely to own wearables makes them great Christmas gifts.
A peek into the Sphere of possibility
IT’S Australian developed, it runs Ubuntu Linux, and it’s about to control homes worldwide.
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