TPG rolls out ‘G.Fast’ tech for speedy FTTB internet

Internet connections for eligible fibre to the building (FTTB) users could increase to near-gigabit speeds thanks to TPG being one of the first local telcos to offer G.Fast technology to customers. G.Fast is a type of technology capable of transferring up to gigabit speeds via existing copper-based connections. Lifehacker has a handy explainer on the ins and outs of G.Fast, which was first installed in various locations back in 2018, albeit unavailable...

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Computer runs on algae photosynthesis power for six months

Scientists have managed to power a computer capable of performing calculations by sealing blue-green algae in a transparent container, in an experiment that could lead to more sustainable energy sources. As reported by New Scientist, researchers from the University of Cambridge constructed a container, roughly the size of a AA battery, made from aluminium and plastic. Connected to an Arm processor, the container housed a colony of blue-green algae...

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Western Digital reveals massive 26TB hard drive and big server SSDs

Digital storage solutions are getting bigger, with Western Digital announcing its upcoming solutions for businesses and individuals, including a huge 26TB hard drive. Aimed at businesses using cloud storage solutions, the 26TB Ultrastar DC HC670 hard drive is built using technology referred to as ‘shingled magnetic recording’ (SMR). This helps increase data capacity, although...

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Motorola Moto Edge 30 smartphone: lightweight contender (review)

8.3 With a big screen encased in a slender body, the Motorola Moto Edge 30 is easy on both the eyes and the hand. The race to build thinner and lighter handsets would seem to be over, with smartphone makers focusing more on screen quality these days. Even so, there are plenty of people who still care about keeping their smartphone’s bulk in check, whether it’s in their...

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Qantas launches next generation domestic kiosks for 4 x faster check-ins

Qantas has revealed how we will soon be checking in to our domestic flights without relying on paper-based boarding passes. Thanks to its next generation kiosks, the aim is to reduce the process of collecting your bag tags and checking your flight details to around 20 seconds, or 4 times faster than with previous kiosks. After customer testing and tuning, Qantas has moved to a public trial of the new kiosks at Terminal 3 in Sydney Airport. These...

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Canon debuts new EOS R7 and EOS R10 cameras for photography and video enthusiasts

Made for photographers and content creators, the pair of new Canon cameras, the EOS R7 and EOS R10, combines the EOS R system with the APS-C image sensor into a mirrorless body. The result? Strong photographic and video performance at a lower price than the previously-announced EOS R5 C. Both cameras feature Canon’s new-generation RF lens mount in addition to the same intelligent...

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Arlo Go 2 4G is a mobile security camera for anywhere

Arlo is a well known brand when it comes to security cameras. The company’s Ultra, Pro and Essentials cameras offer a range of cutting edge features and connect to your home network via Wi-Fi. However, what happens when you want to keep an eye on things but you don’t have Wi-Fi coverage? This is where Arlo’s latest Go 2 4G comes in. Arlo’s latest camera otherwise looks and...

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What should we expect from the Apple WWDC 2022 developer conference?

From a VR/AR headset to more powerful Apple Silicon, rumours abound when it comes to the show-stopping One More Thing at the upcoming Apple WWDC 2022 developer conference. It’s less than two weeks until Tim Cook kicks off this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in California with a keynote on Monday, June 6 (early Tuesday, Australian time). WWDC primarily targets developers and focuses on software, but Apple is also known to surprise us...

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds: the sound of silence (review)

8.8 With rich sound quality and impressive noise cancellation, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are up there with the best. When noise-cancelling earbuds took off a few years ago, I didn’t see the point. To me, noise cancellation was all about protecting your sanity on a long-haul light – which involved wearing a pair of bulky noise-cancelling headphones...

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