A nationwide emergency AusAlert test is set for 27th July
Australia will undergo a nationwide AusAlert test on 27th July. Here's what to expect and how the system works.
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New Outlook versus Classic Outlook: Why your client looks different
New Outlook looks different than the interface you may be familiar with. Here is why it may have seemed to change on its own.
Google just made Android phone backup more expensive
Google has amended its Android phone backup policy to include more data. Here's what that means for your Google Account storage.
A Windows 11 storage bug could be eating your hard drive space
A confirmed Windows 11 storage bug can quietly eat up your system drive in the background. Here's how to check your PC and get the…
Tax time scams 2026: Fake documents and refund emails
Tax time scams are some of the highest value scams, and the tactics are getting more sophisticated than ever. Here's how to keep your data…
Samsung profits are up more than 19-fold year on year, and consumers are paying the price
The AI bubble has seen Samsung profits skyrocket, and consumers are stuck paying inflated prices for devices.
NBN opens up free FTTP upgrade program to all FTTC customers
NBN has opened up the FTTP upgrade program to all FTTC customers regardless of plan.
Crypto scams are coming from compromised social media accounts this winter
Crypto scams are becoming more common and more believable than ever. New data from Norton's parent company shows attempts double in the winter months.
Memory prices continue to rise. Here’s AMD’s solution
Memory prices are continuing to rise amid the data center push, making electronics more expensive. Here's what it means for you and your wallet.
VPN Security in 2026: What’s changing in the market right now?
VPN providers are continually adding features and security, making the market more competitive. Here are the details on VPN security in 2026.
Received a RAN HeartBeat Message on your phone? It’s connected to AusAlert
Received a RAN HeartBeat message alert on your phone? There's no need to panic. Here are the details on why.
Half a million scam attempts hit Australia last month. Here are the four most common types
TrendLife, Trend Micro's rebranded consumer division, detected over half a million scam attempts have hit Australia and New Zealand in April alone. The scams themselves…
Midea Easy Lift Dishwasher launches in Australia
The Midea Easy Lift Dishwasher is now available in Australia. The lower basket lifts up to waist height to make loading and unloading easier.
Targeted NBN fibre upgrade: free, mandatory, and coming soon
The NBN fibre upgrade is rolling out, with FTTN and FTTC customers receiving free updates to FTTP technology.
Samsung Music Studio Speakers Put Sleek Design and Aesthetics First
The new Samsung Music Studio smart speakers are carefully designed by Erwan Bouroullec to look and sound great in your home.
EU Right to Repair rules are coming to save your phone battery in 2027
The EU right to repair laws have been combating planned obsolescence for years. New laws regarding replaceable batteries are on the way.
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down from the top job after 15 years
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years. Hardware chief John Ternus is set to take over on 1st September.
Meet Kaleida, the family AI assistant from TrendLife
Alongside Trend Micro's consumer division rebrand to TrendLife, the company is introducing Kaleida, a family-focused AI designed to safeguard your household.
DaVinci Resolve version 21 might kill Adobe Lightroom
Australia's homegrown video editing software DaVinci Resolve has added still photo editing capabilities in its latest version. DaVinci Resolve was already an industry-standard tool for…
Microsoft is killing off Outlook Lite for Android
Outlook Lite was designed to run smoothly even on low-end devices when it was launched just four years ago. It reached 10 million downloads by…
France abandons Microsoft Windows for Linux on more than 2.5 million workstations
France recently announced its plans to transition over 2.5 million government desktop computers to Linux. The aim of the move is to reduce France's reliance…
Your Windows 10 laptop isn’t dead yet. Google ChromeOS Flex might save it
If you've got a Windows 10 PC, continuing to use it has quietly become a security risk with Microsoft ending support. The good news is…
Motorola Signature: First Impressions
Motorola's new lineup of smartphones is topped off with the new Motorola Signature, the company's latest flagship device.
Motorola Edge 70: First Impressions
The Motorola Edge 70 is the company's latest foray into the midrange segment, bringing high end features at an affordable price point.
