Google TV Streamer set-top box shows up in new leak
The popular Chromecast with Google TV will be four years old this year, and it seems Google is set...
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MG Cyberster electric sports-car likely to have $120,000 price tag
The first electric sports-car to come from Chinese manufacturer MG – called the Cyberster and due in Australia by the end of this year – has been given a revised pricing estimate.
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Optus says “give us a go” with a free 7 day eSIM on the Optus Network
Gotta say, I love this idea. You’re with Telstra or any other telco and you think “I...
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Breaking: Crowdstrike President Michael Sentonas – “we got this very wrong”
Close to four days since 8.5 million computers went into the “Blue Screen of Death”...
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PAX Aus 2024 announces the winners for this year’s Indie Showcase
PAX 2024 is coming to Melbourne again this year and although the big names are going to be present...
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Driving to the snow? Here’s what you need to know
The rules regarding the requirement to carry snow chains in winter when driving in alpine regions in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania vary – but they all have one thing in common, and that is to be prepared.
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Crowdstrike Blue Screen of Death – How a global IT outage can happen
Optus Network outage affecting their entire network across Australia? Hold my beer says...
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Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold coming to Australia? The local Google Store suggests so! **Update: Fold Video included**
We were all excited last year when Google announced their Pixel Fold but unfortunately, we were...
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When is the new Toyota HiLux coming? And other important ute updates
Readers of EFTM would know that Apple and Samsung tend to bring out new phones every 12 months. But how often do all-new utes go on sale?
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Deadpool teams up with Xbox for the ultimate Xbox accessory — the Cheeky Controller
Next week the new Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” will arrive in...
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Google announces Pixel 9 Pro with Gemini in teaser video
Waiting for launch day can be difficult. That’s why Google has officially shown off the Pixel 9...
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Felix Mobile is Australia’s most trusted mobile plan provider according to Canstar Blue’s 2024 awards
At this year’s Canstar Blue’s Awards Felix Mobile, part of TPG Telecom, has won...
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Dyson announce the OnTrac headphones — customisable with best-in-class noise cancellation
Dyson is not the name you would expect when it comes to hi-fidelity headphones but with their...
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Cupra expansion plans in Australia to hit top gear next year
The Spanish offshoot of German car giant Volkswagen will double the number of models it offers in Australia from next year – and double the number of showrooms – as the company doubles-down on its commitment to the local market.
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Motorola razr 50 Ultra — flip phone thoughts after one week
Motorola recently introduced the 2024 version of their Razr flip phone, the Motorola razr 50...
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HP launch their AI-focused OmniBook Ultra 14-inch Next Gen AI PC, coming to a store near you soon
2024 is the year AI is front and centre in the PC world. Microsoft made a big deal of it recently...
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Apple’s next generation software now available to test in Public Beta
Just over a month since Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple HQ in Cupertino,...
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Uniden launches three new baby monitors – Ultimate peace of mind
With a new baby on the way there’s a long, very long list of to-do items to get that nursery...
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Why the road toll is going up, who is really to blame, and how to fix it
The road toll is going up after years of declines and police are once again the scapegoats as politicians lay the blame at the feet of highway patrol rather than looking inside the corridors of government and decades of flawed road safety policy.
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Arlo hits another subscriber milestone as more people realise security cameras need smarts!
Arlo Technologies the company behind the leading smart home security brand Arlo has announced they...
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Aussie Broadband launches self-service affordable sub-brand called Buddy Telco
Just like Qantas has Jetstar and Telstra has Belong, Australia’s challenger telco company...
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Review: 2024 Isuzu D-Max LS-U Plus, biggest update in four years
This is the biggest update to the Isuzu D-Max since this generation went on sale in 2020. We got reacquainted to find out why it is one of the top-selling utes in Australia.
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First Look: Olympic Edition Samsung Z Flip6 for every athlete at Paris 2024 and for Podium selfies!
If you’re looking for a unique phone, it doesn’t come much more special than this....
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Don’t be a crash-test dummy: The secret lobbying to undermine Australia’s top car safety authority
A number of emerging car companies – and some household Top 10 brands – have been secretly lobbying motoring media outlets in a campaign to undermine the credibility of Australia’s crash safety authority and its star-rating system, and pressured media to “go easy” on manufacturers who deliver new cars that fall short on safety.
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Review: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. Oh you have a Ford Ranger Raptor? That’s cute
This is the desert-racer, V8-powered version of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It’s called the ZR2 and gets off-road suspension, off-road tyres, locking front and rear differentials to get you out of really gnarly situations.
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Samsung introduced new foldables and wearables overnight — here’s where you can get them from and how much for
Overnight Samsung announced the new Galaxy Z Fold6, the Z Flip6, Watch7 (in two sizes), the Watch...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Buds3 – They do say Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
Samsung’s wearables are top notch. They have a slick design, outstanding features, great...
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The flipping great Samsung Galaxy Flip gets better with the 2024 Flip 6
A bigger battery, a better camera – Samsung has done just about everything required to make...
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Samsung Galaxy Fold6 gets thinner, lighter and smarter for 2024
It’s tough to iterate in big ways in the smartphone space, let’s be honest the last to...
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Samsung Galaxy Ring is official – when it gets to Australia is another matter.
It was at the start of this year when Samsung teased this all-new product the “Galaxy...
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Vodafone offers free roaming in Paris for three days of the Olympic Games
With just over two weeks until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Vodafone has...
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Behind The Blue: So you want to be a cop? Two days in the life of a police officer, behind the scenes
NSW Police have given a handful of community leaders, company executives, and media representatives the opportunity to go behind the scenes – from the police academy, to life on the beat. And we got to take part!
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Logitech announce new Lightspeed powered G309 gaming mouse
Building on the back of the iconic G305 gaming mouse, Logitech have today announced their latest...
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Amazon announces the new Echo Spot, five years after the original
Amazon originally introduced the Echo Spot to the world back in 2018 and since then has released...
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Hybrid car sales in Australia: Half year report card 2024
Market leader Toyota continues to dominate hybrid cars sales in Australia, claiming the first six spots on the Top 10 sellers list so far this year. The Japanese manufacturer still represents more than two out of every three hybrid cars sold locally so far this year, despite a wave of new competition.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tim Cook talks about the launch of Apple Vision Pro in Australia
They say the President of the United States if the most powerful position in the world, the...
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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 to be axed, now the scramble to fill thousands of customer orders before it’s too late
The iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 will be axed by the end of next year – and some variants will go out of production this year – as the model switches solely to four-cylinder power. But the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series heavy-duty off-road four-wheel-drive will soldier-on into its fifth decade after going on sale locally in 1985.
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Electric car sales in Australia: Half-year report card 2024
Electric-car trailblazer Tesla continues to top the sales charts for electric vehicles in Australia – accounting for almost half of all electric cars sold – according to official data for the first six months of this year. But there were major upsets elsewhere on the list.
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2024 Lexus UX300e Review: The luxury electric hatchback smaller than a Tesla
This is the fully electric version of the Lexus UX small SUV (though it’s more of a high-riding hatchback). It’s also available as a petrol-electric hybrid.
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LDV eDeliver 7 electric van gets Gold Star safety for crash-avoidance tech
The latest round of van safety tests in Europe – which assess crash-avoidance systems rather than how they protect the driver in a destructive test – has given 16 of 17 vans tested top marks of either ‘Platinum’ or ‘Gold’ status.
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The EFTM review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance. Bye-bye BMW M3, nice knowing you Mercedes-AMG C63
This is the updated version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance, one of the fastest electric cars on sale in Australia priced below $100,000. This much performance and grip at this price makes thoroughbred German sports sedans and coupes look laughable.
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Review: Jeep Gladiator Rubicon ute. So what’s it like in the daily grind?
This is the ute version of the iconic Jeep Wrangler – and it is huge. It has a stretched chassis so it has the same size cabin as the four-door Wrangler, plus a decent-sized ute tray.
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JBL launches sunglasses – JBL Soundgear Frames
Audio legends JBL have pioneered a new product category for the brand – “Audio...
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They fought the law and the law won: Beat the Blue 2024
The 2024 Beat The Blue challenge – a charity event that pits police in a test of skill on a wet skid pan versus car enthusiasts – has raised $50,000 for Police Legacy, which supports the families of fallen police officers.
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The EFTM Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
This is the biggest update to the Tesla Model 3 electric car since it launched in the US seven years ago – in 2017 – and in Australia in 2019.
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Microsoft and Amazon are bringing Xbox Cloud gaming to select FireTV sticks
Microsoft is set on expanding availability of their Xbox cloud gaming service to anywhere, even...
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Pros and cons of plug-in hybrid cars: Do they make sense?
Plug-in hybrid cars were intended to be a stepping stone between petrol cars and electric vehicles, to eliminate range anxiety. The pitch: when the battery runs flat after the first 50km or so on electric power, the petrol engine takes over for a further 400km or more.
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Smartphone maker HMD picks up Canstar Blue Innovation Excellence award
At their Innovation Excellence Awards, Canstar Blue have given a nod to smartphone maker HMD,...
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Will Rivian electric pick-up and Tesla Cybertruck come to Australia?
The Rivian electric pick-up from the US is poised to come to Australia as a mining vehicle by the end of this decade – and industry insiders say that could lead to right-hand-drive examples being available to the public.
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Samsung to bring Galaxy AI to new foldables and more at Galaxy Unpacked on July 10th
Samsung will show off their latest devices next month, with their next Galaxy Unpacked event set...
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