George Lucas famously said that sound and music are 50% of a movie – but when it comes to virtual reality that percentage is far higher. Audio is the guiding force in VR. It’s the tethe…
MWC 2016: World’s smallest fuel cell charger will power your phone with salt water
Battery chargers aren’t exactly the sexiest gadgets in the world, but when you add fuel cells into the mix things get a little more interesting. MyFC is showcasing its Jaq fuel cell charger a…
Telstra will offer its first taste of 5G at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
We’ve known for some time that 5G technologies will start rolling out around Australia some time in 2020, but in a post on its Exchange blog today, Telstra has indicated that we might not hav…
How to self-publish a Kindle eBook at home
Introduction and publishing tools Note: Our Kindle self-publishing feature has been fully updated. This article was first published in February 2012. They say that everyone has a book in them, but …
Buying Guide: 10 best soundbars for your TV
Ten best soundbars It’s no secret that the audio quality on most TVs is dire. With the push for ever slimmer televisions more and more manufacturers are sacrificing the audio quality of their…
Google Casts its new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio to Australia today
The superb Google Chromecast may have launched last year for other western countries, but Australia was left wondering when their wireless disc streamer would arrive down under. As of today, there&…
Spotify is offering a free Chromecast to new subscribers
If you’re a music lover, there are several subscription services that offer a hefty catalog, offline listening and personalized playlists. But only Spotify is offering a free Chromecast to ne…
JB Hi-Fi Now to soon be a thing of the past
It’s hard out there for a music streaming service, which is why JB Hi-Fi has announced that its own Spotify competitor, JB Hi-Fi NOW, will be closing down on March 17, 2016. In an message pos…
How 3D visualisation will change the shape of e-commerce
Shopping online can be a disappointing experience. Sure, it’s convenient, but often the best result we can hope for is some reasonably accurate images of the product combined with a few words…
buying guide: The best headphones 2016: which set should you buy?
Best headphones: which set should you buy? Update: The very best headphones are always in flux. Check out the current line-up below to find our picks for the best of the best in 2016. To get the mo…