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The latest technology news in Australia
The latest Australian technology news and analysis, as reported by Pickr. Expect news, announcements, and tech insights, covering all manner of gadgety topics.
From phones to sound to computers, and more, our tech news aims to cover as much as possible, and provide you the answers to questions you might have been thinking about as you read.
This is the very latest in consumer technology news in Australia.
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NBN prices set to go up with everything else
The amount you pay for internet access could see a little price rise from the middle of the year, as NBN Co looks at the CPI, and pushes things up a little.
Trend Micro’s take on AI masks what you send to chatbots
Everything changes when AI touches it, and the same is true with security, it seems. Trend Micro is hoping its shift to AI helps beyond another chatbot.
Google revives Fitbit in AI infused Air
A lightweight screen-free fitness tracker is coming for wrists via Google, as the Fitbit name returns.
Bose brings spatial to soundbar, speakers in Lifestyle Ultra
A speaker system designed to expand with you is on the way from Bose, but it won’t be compatible with existing models you might have.
Spotify tries trust over AI with “Verified” badge
Much like when Twitter was a social network worth visiting and had a tick of approval for real accounts, Spotify is set to get something similar for human artists.
Oppo manages a week with WearOS Watch X3
Android wearables never offer great battery life. That could change, though, with Oppo’s introduction of the X3, and a battery that defies expectations.
Journey switches to semi-solid-state in Fortix battery packs
With less parts that can catch fire, Journey’s trip into semi-solid-state batteries is a new approach that could mean safer battery packs.
Fake toll SMS phishing ramps up, how to tell
The phishing texts hitting your phone demanding you pay for tolls are taking a toll around the world, but there are ways to tell.
Steam’s controller coming May, Frame and Machine TBA
Valve’s upcoming push to make its Steam gaming platform more central to the lives of gamers has seen a bit of a delay, but at least the controller isn’t far away.
