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Meta outage hits Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta outage reports spiked across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company said it was restoring access and gave no cause.
Acer smart glasses Australia launch set for Q3 2026
Acer smart glasses Australia launch plans include a $999 AR viewing model and $599 Gemini-powered AI glasses due in Q3 2026.
Apple Watch for kids gets Telstra plan in Australia
Apple Watch for kids now works on Telstra's $20 Watch Plan, giving Australian parents a cellular option without handing over an iPhone.
Apple Watch for kids gets Telstra plan in Australia
Apple Watch for kids now works on Telstra's $20 Watch Plan, giving Australian parents a cellular option without handing over an iPhone.
Office 2019 for Mac turns read-only on 13 July
Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only on older Macs and iPhones from 13 July, limiting affected users to opening and printing files.
Android deepfake call detection starts with Pixel phones
Android deepfake call detection is rolling out to Pixel phones as Google moves AI voice-scam checks into the Phone app on Android 12+ devices.
Nvidia AI PC chip challenges Apple and Intel in 2026
Nvidia AI PC chip RTX Spark targets Windows laptops with Microsoft, Dell and HP, putting Apple silicon and Intel under new pressure.
Apple gen AI site signals bigger WWDC 2026 AI push
Apple gen AI site activity points to a heavier WWDC 2026 focus on Apple Intelligence, including tools and features likely to matter for Australian users.
How to reset Apple Watch: frozen, locked or unpairable
How to reset Apple Watch safely using Apple's official steps for frozen, locked or unpairable watches, including Activation Lock checks.
How to reset Chromecast in 2026: step-by-step guide
Reset a Chromecast in 2026 by trying a restart first, then using the button reset and setting the device up again through Google Home.
AI PCs in Australia 2026: what the label really means
AI PCs in Australia 2026 usually means a laptop with an NPU, but buyers should still prioritise RAM, storage, battery life and app support over the badge.
Plex media server setup 2026: how to build one at home
Plex media server setup in 2026 still starts with a free account, server download and device linking. Here is how Australians can get it running.
Google smart glasses return with Android XR this fall
Google smart glasses will return this fall with Android XR and Gemini, but price, full specs and Australian launch timing remain undisclosed.
Apple's Siri revamp reportedly adds auto-delete chat controls
Report says Apple's rebuilt Siri app may let users delete chats after 30 days or one year, or keep them forever, ahead of an expected WWDC debut.
Fisker's afterlife shows the cost of software-defined cars
Fisker Ocean owners are rebuilding support after bankruptcy, exposing the risks of software-defined cars that fail when the vendor does.
Google Messages adds location sharing, spam tools and RCS upgrades
Google Messages is adding location sharing, tougher spam controls and new RCS capabilities, but some interface changes are still only in testing.
Apple Watch Series 12 leaks point to a faster chip and modest upgrades
Reports suggest Apple's 2026 Watch update will focus on speed, efficiency and software polish, leaving Australian buyers to decide whether Series 11 deals are enough.
YouTube widens deepfake likeness detection to all adult users
YouTube is opening its likeness detection tool to users aged 18 and over, widening a safeguard that started with celebrities and entertainment partners into a mainstream account feature.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders to Open 18 May as Best Buy Leak Firms Up Launch Timeline
GTA 6 pre-orders will open on 18 May 2026 according to a verified Best Buy affiliate email. The leak firms up the timeline ahead of the 19 November launch, with Trailer 3 expected imminently as Take-Two's earnings call approaches.
BYD Atto 3 EVO confirmed for Australia with 500km range
BYD's upgraded Atto 3 lands in Australian showrooms in H2 2026 with rear-drive, a 74.8kWh battery, and AWD variant hitting 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra lands with world-first Privacy Display and horizontal video lock
Samsung's latest flagship brings a hardware-level Privacy Display and a gyroscope-locked video stabilisation mode to Australia, alongside a brighter 200MP camera system and a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivering 39 per cent better neural processing performance.
Directive 8020 lands on PC, consoles with sci-fi horror
Supermassive's Directive 8020 launches on PS5, Xbox, and PC with five-player co-op and a sci-fi alien threat.
Apple agrees to $US250m settlement over iPhone AI advertising claims
Apple has agreed to pay $US250 million to settle a US class action over misleading Apple Intelligence advertising. Australian buyers of iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models can claim $25-$95 per device.
How to reset an Apple Watch: force restart, unpair, or full erase
Your Apple Watch is frozen on the Apple logo, you have forgotten your passcode, or you are about to sell it on Gumtree. The fix depends on which of those is true, and picking the wrong reset method can leave your data exposed or your watch locked to your Apple Account.
TCL launches SQD-Mini LED TV range in Australia, pricing starts at $1,795
TCL Electronics has launched its 2026 SQD-Mini LED television range in Australia across three models and 13 configurations, with pricing from $1,795 to $14,999. All models ship with 144Hz refresh rates, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Google TV with Gemini AI.
