Scammers already targeting Optus Customers exposed in million dollar ransom demand
We brought you the news on the weekend that a user, claiming to be in possession of the data had...
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Author: Trevor Long
The multi-billion dollar problem for Optus – a Class action
It’s difficult to see an easy way out of this current situation for Optus, they’ve...
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Optus supports customers with identity fraud protection
With millions of customers at high risk of identity fraud, Optus has announced they are making a...
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BREAKING: Hacker asking $1 million from Optus to return hacked data of over 11 million accounts
A hacker has taken to an online forum where data is bought and sold to seek $1 million from Optus...
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Finally! Optus begins emailing customers after massive cyber attack
I make no apologies for being strong in my criticisms of Optus over their handling of the data...
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Australian Specs and Pricing for long-awaited BMW M3 Touring announced
We’ve told you before that the M3 Touring is one hell of a popular car that’s not yet...
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Optus CEO Emotional and Apologetic after Cyber Attack affects millions of Aussies
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin today faced the media in a virtual press conference to address this...
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Chromecast with Google TV now available in HD for $59
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AirPods Pro 2 Review – They look the same, but Apple has ticked some good boxes
The problem with charging $399 for a set of in-ear headphones is they have to meet so many...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech – Optus Hacked
In news this afternoon Optus has been hacked, so we’ve updated this episode with that news...
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Optus hacked – Customer data accessed, what you need to know and do next
Optus has suffered what they are describing as a cyber attach resulting in countless customer...
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Amazon launches Parental controls across Echo devices for your kids
With smart speakers taking pride of place around our homes, they are another window out in the big...
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Logitech goes PRO for race fans with new Direct Drive Racing wheel and Pro pedals
When you love your racing enough to get a steering wheel and pedal combo, you know you’re...
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I love the idea of sitting around an open fire with the kids, roasting marshmallows, taking in the...
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Apple Watch Series 8 Review – The perfect first smartwatch and for a solid upgrade
If you’re wearing an Apple Watch Series 4 or older – take note, there’s a new...
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Vodafone pioneers “Convert to eSIM” on iPhone in Australia – Here’s how it works
The big news in the United States with the launch of the iPhone 14 was the removal of the SIM tray...
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iPhone 14 Review – The Pro is where it’s at
There’s been a lot of misguided criticism of the Apple over the latest iPhone announcement,...
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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix with ads – pre-roll and mid-roll and they won’t be skippable
It’s widely known by now that Netflix plans to introduce an ad-supported subscription tier...
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Telstra reveals remarkable AFL innovation for the visually impaired
There have been plenty of amazing innovations in sport, and in sports broadcasting which most of...
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iOS 16 is out – here’s what you need to know about this iPhone update
If you’ve been running the Public Beta, move on, this isn’t for you. But if...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech LIVE from Apple Park
Trevor and Stephen were invited inside the Apple Park HQ where Apple had built a podcast studio...
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The Apple Watch Ultra is the best smartwatch yet
I love what smartwatches offer, but they also sometimes struggle to appeal to a more niche...
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iPhone 14 drops the mini adds the Plus
Apple’s first iPhone announcement in the Steve Jobs Theatre since Covid-19 and the company...
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A colour matching kitchen is what Samsung is catering for with Bespoke Fridges
Forget white goods, your next Fridge could well be a colourful appliance if you choose a Samsung...
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Apple Event Tomorrow: What to expect – New iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods?
It’s been 1093 days since Apple opened the doors of Steve Jobs Theatre for an event to...
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Samsung’s $200,000 Micro LED TV is utterly stunning
Of course it is, it had want to be right? $200,000 is the rough price you’ll be quoted if...
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Gadgets as Gifts are always a winner.
Father’s Day is this coming Sunday, and that means panic for many families wondering what on...
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Free Wi-Fi coming to all Australian Payphones
Telstra has announced they are rolling out free WiFi access to all their payphones to allow for a...
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Daniel Ricciardo leaving McLaren – What next for Daniel in 2023?
The news every Aussie F1 fan was dreading, but also knew it was coming has been confirmed this...
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Apple iPhone 14 to be revealed on September 8
Apple has announced the date for their September event, traditionally the event where the next...
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BMW M3 Touring – the most wanted car of 2022? 1,000 Facebook fans say so
Imagine being so damn keen on a specific new car that you’re willing to spend an unknown...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Review: Nailed it
Without a hint of competition in the market, Samsung has an utterly dominant position when it...
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Many would see the Khadas Tea as the answer to a question no-one asked, but others would see it as...
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JBL Tour One Review: Sensational sound, fit and features
When it comes to headphones, we are no doubt spoilt for choice. And JBL helps with that spoilt...
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JBL launches Try it and Love it or Return it 30 day money-back guarantee!
I’ve said for a long time the difficulty with buying headphones is that they are almost...
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Apple “Security Flaw” and Software Update – What you NEED to know
The internet is buzzing with stories about a “major security flaw” and an urgent...
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Opel Mobile SmartKids Phone Review: A parents choice for your kids first smartphone
When it comes to kids and smartphones it’s a hot topic in the world of those parents of...
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Apple Watch and iPad push the Aussie swim team to success
Plenty of people love their Apple Watches for the health and fitness tracking data it can provide,...
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Kayo Sports hits record numbers – Formula One viewing up over 50%
You might think that the power of live sports in Australia comes through NRL and AFL with Fox...
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Chipolo CARD Spot Review: Better than an Apple AirTag?
Look, there’s no hiding my love for the Apple AirTag. We gave it an award last year,...
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Apple marks 40 years in Australia with new environmental, education and equity measures
Apple’s VP of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives is in Australia this week to mark...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 Hands On
Samsung has come into the second half of the year with a strong offering in the high end...
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Samsung Unpacked: New Foldable smartphones announced – pre-orders start today!
No great surprise, Samsung today here in New York have revealed a duo of brand new Foldable...
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Kim Kardashian teams with Beats to create Neutral toned coloured Beats Fit Pro headphones
Kim Kardashian isn’t the first famous person to be paired with the Beats brand of audio...
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Headphones are so damn good these days it’s getting harder and harder to find a point of...
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Samsung OLED – you read that right – Samsung OLED TVs launched in Australia
Either hell has frozen over, or Pigs have flown, whatever your go-to metaphor the TV market has...
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Accessories for Apple AirTags to keep track of everything! From your wallet to your dog!
We’ve written a lot about the brilliance of the Apple AirTag and the FindMy network that...
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Telstra’s ownership stake in Fetch TV approved by the ACCC
It’s official. Just over three months after Telstra and Fetch announced a big ownership...
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I think a lot of Aussie households have some boxes of Vinyl records under the stairs or in the...
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