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Xbox One Already Listed at EB Games Australia & Will Compete Against Telstra’s T-box?

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:48:02 +1000

The Xbox One hype has already reached Australia, with EB Games leading the way with a released listing.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5/15/13

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:58:53 +1000

Despite a stronger start to the session, the Australian market is slipping for the first time in six sessions. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 0.8 per cent or 44.1 pts to 5,158.4. Investors initially reacted to healthy gains from global sharemarkets overnight rather than Tuesday's federa...

Bon Jovi Concert: Fans Enraged Over Pre-Sale Bon Jovi Tickets Won’t Let Telstra Get Off the Hook

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:47:59 +1000

Even with Dainty Group’s announcement that Bango Tango site is back, enraged fans continue to bash Telstra.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 5-3-13

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:56:30 +1000

The European Central Bank's (ECB) first rate cut in 10 months overnight is encouraging buyers on the local market for the third time this week. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.3 per cent, taking the gains this week to 0.76 per cent. Monthly non-farm payrolls tonight in the US will keep investors on edge for the next 10 hours.

Motorola X-Phone Release Date to Hit First on U.S. Carrier AT&T? [PHOTOS]

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:51:12 +1000

Motorola’s rumoured flagship, the X-Phone, is spotted this week in new leaked images, which strongly suggested that the Android handset’s 2013 release date is programmed to hit the U.S. shores first.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5-2-13

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:55:34 +1000

The Australian share market closed lower for a second session today, as weakness from US markets and a fall in commodity prices impacted sentiment. Investors were also unwilling to take on too much risk ahead of the European Central Bank meeting later tonight.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-26-13

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:53:07 +1000

The Australian market is improving for the fifth straight trading session, making it the second longest winning streak of the year. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.1 per cent or 5.00 pts to 5,089.2. As long as the market holds on to the gains, shares would have improved by more than 3.5 per cent this week.

Nokia Lumia 520 vs. HTC First: The Smart Phone Battle on Price, Features and Specs [PHOTOS]

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:27:52 +1000

Nokia Lumia 520 and HTC First are the two low priced smart phones capable of providing the users with quality performance and experience. It is basically up to the consumers which device to choose as Nokia and HTC go head to head on a smart phone battle on price, features and specifications.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-24-13

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:18:22 +1000

Australian shares are 1.2 per cent higher at midday following a strong end to trade overnight and a weaker than forecast inflation reading. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is currently higher for the fourth straight day, making it the second longest winning streak of the year. The index is also above 5000.0 points.

Australian Stock Market Report –Midday 4-19-13

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:46:05 +1000

The Australian sharemarket is partly making up for the worst day in a month for local shares yesterday. At the close of business on Thursday, the mining sector was having its worst week since September 2011, with the miners down 9 per cent over just four sessions. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is up 0.2 per cent or 10.1 pts to 4,921.4.

Australian Stock Market Report –Midday 4-18-13

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:20:15 +1000

Yesterday's brief reprieve for the Australian market was short-lived, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) down 0.7 per cent at lunch. This is the third session of falls this week, with the mining sector the major industry to blame.

Australia's Telstra wins $1.1 billion defence contract

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:35:02 +1000

Telecommunications company Telstra has secured a A$1.1 billion (721.6 million pounds), six-year contract to overhaul communications for Australia's Defence Department, improving links between terrestrial, satellite and tactical networks.

Nokia Lumia 520: Where to Buy the Nokia Smart Phone in Australia with an Affordable Price? [PHOTOS]

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:26:37 +1000

Nokia Lumia 520 was officially launched in Australia as part of the Finnish company’s plan to offer a Windows Phone with every price point possible. This April, Nokia Lumia 520 will be put up for sale in different Australian retail stores with an affordable price.

Australian Stock Market Report –Midday 4-16-13

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:25:39 +1000

Local stocks are once again under selling pressure following yet another slump in the price of gold, and explosions at the Boston Marathon which are being treated as a criminal investigation. US stocks sold off sharply in the final hour of trade following the explosions, with the Dow Jones Index falling 60pts in a matter of minutes.

HTC One Release in Days, U.S. 'Out of Stock' of Unlocked Units and Developers Edition

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:10:15 +1000

HTC One release date falls within the week of April 15 in Australia. Meanwhile, in the U.S. If you like the HTC One reviews you've read and you're interested in getting your own One, perhaps it is best to place your pre-order today.

Sony Xperia ZL Release on May 1, $249.99 via U.S. Carrier Cincinnati Bell

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:52:13 +1000

Sony Xperia ZL is finally coming to the U.S. with a $249.99 price after a mail-in rebate from carrier Cincinnati Bell. Buyers will sign for a two-year contract for this lower-end sibling of the much-celebrated Xperia Z handset. In Australia, the Xperia ZL price tag is marked $589 off-contract.

Australia’s Coalition Promises Download Data Rate of 25-100 Mbps by Late 2016, 50-100 Mbps by 2019 Under Opposition Broadband Policy

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:15:59 +1000

The Coalition in Australia released on Tuesday its broadband policy which would cost Aussie taxpayers less at A$29 billion. It would replace the fiber-to-the-premises (Fttp) deployment used by the current National Broadband Network (NBN) to a fibre-to-the-node (FttN) network.

Aussie Vodafone Subscribers to Have 4G Services by June

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:15:22 +1000

Australian subscribers of Vodafone will enjoy 4G long-term evolution (LTE) services by June 2013, Vodafone Chief Executive Officer Bill Morrow said on Monday.

Sony Xperia Z: Latest Smart Phone Availability in Carriers Like Telstra and T-Mobile [PHOTOS]

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:14:46 +1000

Sony’s latest sophisticated smart phone, the Sony Xperia Z, will reportedly have its launch at T-Mobile USA after leaked images emerged on the internet. In the mean time, Telstra Australia began selling the Sony Xperia Z last March 26 in black and white color choices at selected retail stores.

Samsung Will Update Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3 to JellyBean 4.2.2 Shortly After Galaxy S4 Release Date – Report

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:15:09 +1100

Samsung is all set for the global rollout of JellyBean 4.2.2 to its two bestselling Android handsets, the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3, and the dispatch will arrive in the immediate weeks after the commercial release date of the Galaxy S4.

HTC One Aussie Release Date is April 23: Which Telco Pricing Best Fits the Budget?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:56:27 +1100

It is confirmed! The solidly built HTC One will officially reach Australian shores on April 23 and come the much awaited release date buyers will have a bevy of price options from Aussie telcos carrying the Android handset.

HTC One: HTC Confirms Arrival of the Smart Phone in Australia on April 23

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:12:40 +1100

HTC confirmed today that the four major telecommunications company in Australia will start taking pre-orders for the new HTC One on Friday, April 5, before the Android smart phone’s scheduled store arrival on April 23, 2013. Telstra, Optus, Virgin and Vodafone have announced as well their plans for the HTC One smart phone.

5 Ways to Enjoy Stable Radio Signals for Your Smartphones and Tablets

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:28:38 +1100

Drop calls and weak receptions are the main gripes regularly aired by millions of device owners. However sleek and up-to-date your gizmo is, it is completely useless when getting sufficient cell phone signal seems to be an eternal issue.

Buy Samsung Galaxy S4, Get Galaxy Tab 7.0 for Free?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:20:00 +1100

Consumers will be delighted to purchase the new Samsung Galaxy S4 as it will come along with Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0.

Apple Secures Patent for Battery-Saving Multi-touch Displays; Software Glitch Shocks iPhone 5 Users in Australia

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:01:37 +1100

The U.S. Patent Office granted on Tuesday to Apple a patent for a system that implements multi-touch in a mobile device even if the display is not actively displaying any images, Tech Crunch reported. At the same time it helps save battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Sold for $99?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:44:40 +1100

Samsung’s latest smartphone, Galaxy S4, will head to US mobile carrier T-Mobile on May 1st with a friendly price tag of $99.

HTC One Pulling Off an LG Nexus 4 Supply Issue?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:03:26 +1100

It seems that the HTC One is facing supply issues in some markets that reminded many of us of the LG Nexus 4.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs PlayStation 4: Gamepad to Beat Sony's Console?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:54:58 +1100

South Korean tech company Samsung seems to be targeting another company and its latest product. This time, it is Sony PlayStation 4.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs PlayStation 4: Gamepad to Beat Sony's Console?

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:53:12 +1100

South Korean tech company Samsung seems to be targeting another company and its latest product. This time, it is Sony PlayStation 4.

BlackBerry News: 100,000 app Milestone by U.S. Debut; BBM Z10's Edge vs IPhone 5

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:07:02 +1100

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is optimistic about reaching the 100,000 app milestone come the US debut, as well as the Z10’s edge over iPhone 5.