The voice of authority: you
First, appliances such as blinds and fans were hooked up to remote controls. Now they are voice activated.
Gadgets
Watching Netflix in VR?
Encouraging employees to unleash their new-age creativity is an increasingly popular practice in corporations.
360-degree cameras capture everything
When you’re feeling like king of the world after a vertical mountain hike, a phone snapshot might not do the moment justice.
Twitter revamps 140 character limit
Twitter will revamp the 140 character limit by eliminating character counts for attachments and @names.
Storage turns to fashion
Would you pay $2400 for a shiny new one Terabyte external hard drive — if it was a fashion statement?
Shield sets TV standard
The fourth generation Apple TV and the Nvidia Shield powered by Android TV are two serious set top contenders.
Head-up metrics a distraction
A head-up display for cyclists seems like a good idea but is really more trouble than its worth.
Kid tech: do your homework
At what age should kids get a computer, and will they notice if it’s a hand-me-down? These tips will save you money.
Samsung gets real on 4K
Samsung’s latest smart TV and Blu-ray player combine to finally make sense of having a 4K TV.
Oppo misses its opportunity
No other Chinese handset maker has been more aggressive about breaking into the Australian market than Oppo.
Instagram unveils new icon
The popular image-sharing network has killed off its vintage camera icon, and some users aren’t happy.
Flash back for skilled developers
Adobe has taken its time but there’s good news at last for Flash developers.
3D TV fades from view
Samsung has dumped 3D as it pushes high dynamic range on its 2016 premium sets.
WhatsApp delivers desktop app
Facebook’s popular mobile messaging service has announced a desktop app for Windows and Mac.
Eyes in the sky get ever smarter
Fancy a drone you can program to fly from A to B? Or one that follows you?
Sony’s feel for the world
Sony’s newest full frame camera, the RX1R II, is a fixed-lens delight that’s bound to get you noticed.
First 4K Blu-ray player on sale
Australians can watch 4K movies stored on high Blu-ray disks with Samsung bringing the first high capacity player to market.
Digital artist goes his own road
If your video gets 25 million hits then you must have a secret sauce to success.
From hy-cycling to self-sailing
This Sydney technology fair has it all, from ideas seeking investors to market-ready products.
Best browsers for all devices
Does your slow internet browser make you want to smash your computer/tablet/phone? These tricks will solve the problem.
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