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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google screenless Fitbit Air lands May 26, costs $99.99, no subscription needed
Google has announced the Fitbit Air, a screenless fitness tracker that sells for $99.99. Basic health tracking does not require a subscription. The device goes on sale May 26 in Australia.
Apple agrees $US250m settlement over Siri AI features that didn't ship on time
Apple has agreed to pay up to $US250 million to settle a US class action over Apple Intelligence and the upgraded Siri it has yet to fully ship. The settlement covers iPhone 16 and 15 Pro buyers in the US only.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands World Update 21 with Australia focus and NSW RFS mission
Microsoft Flight Simulator's free World Update 21 adds 30-plus Australian points of interest, the locally built CAC Boomerang fighter, and a water-bombing mission built with the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Meta Ray-Ban Display review: are smart glasses with a screen finally useful in Australia?
Meta's first smart glasses with a built-in screen and a Neural Band wrist controller are the most genuinely futuristic thing I have worn in 12 years. They also are not officially sold in Australia, cost about $A1,400 to land, and are not the right pair for most readers.
Sony WH-1000XM6 review: still the best noise-cancelling headphones for Australia?
Sony's sixth-generation flagship lands in Australia at $A699.95 with a new QN3 chip, 12 microphones and a folding hinge. After three weeks, two long-haul flights and a lot of tram time, here is the verdict.
AirPods Pro 3 review: hearing aid mode and live translation tested in Australia
Pip Sanderson tests Apple's AirPods Pro 3 around Melbourne for a month: TGA-cleared Hearing Aid mode, live translation in 10 languages, and a $30 lift on the Pro 2. The short answer is yes, with caveats.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: the AI camera phone for Australians
Three weeks with Google's biggest Pixel: Tensor G5, Magic Editor, Pro Res Zoom and Gemini all baked in. At $A1,999 for 256GB, it is the AI camera phone Australians should look at first this year.
