At $999, this laptop makes dazzling OLED affordable

Asus recently launched its Vivobook Go 15 OLED laptop, an Australia-exclusive model offering an OLED display for less than $1,000. It follows the company’s reveal of its 2023 laptop range earlier in the year, with a major focus on “OLED for everyone”. This particular laptop favours portability, geared towards general work use and enjoying entertainment on its sharp display....

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Apple’s M3 iMac looks like an even better all-in-one computer

Apple brought the spooky vibes to its ‘Scary Fast’ presentation, where it revealed the next-generation M3 chips. One major beneficiary of the faster and more powerful silicon is the 24-inch iMac, which now comes equipped with the base M3 system on a chip (SoC). A popular all-in-one desktop computer and display, the iMac jumps straight from M1 to the newly-announced M3 platform, bypassing the M2 generation entirely. According to Apple, the new computer...

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New Apple M3 chips bring power and speed to Mac devices

As part of the company’s Halloween-themed ‘Scary Fast‘ digital event focusing on Mac devices, Apple revealed three new M3 chipsets aimed at powering creative workflows. The new generation system on a chip (SoC) includes the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, built using 3-nanometer technology. Each one offers improved performance over the M2 chips, including enhancements to the CPU,...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro phone slick blast from the past

For many, technology is as much about the aesthetic as it is about functionality. Just like in the fashion world, what’s old is frequently new when it comes to tech trends. Capitalising on this is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro, a limited edition phone with a throwback twist. Inspired by the SGH-E700 from 2003, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 takes various design cues from the 20-year-old...

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: less for more

7.1 With a budget spec sheet, yet a premium price tag, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 is the odd one out in the Surface lineup. Microsoft’s Surface range made its name for itself with convertible devices like the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Studio – powerful and flexible high-end productivity devices with high price tags and admittedly niche use cases. They’re...

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Aussie Broadband plans price change: what it means for you

You may have seen the news recently that the way NBN Co charges for wholesale internet is changing. Without getting too bogged down by details, it means faster internet plans will cost less for internet service providers (ISPs), while some slower plans will cost more. Aussie Broadband is one of the first ISPs to confirm revised prices for customers, with changes to its NBN...

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Asus ROG Ally review: portable gaming power

8 As Valve’s Steam Deck remains conspicuously absent from Australia, there’s a big opportunity for a handheld gaming PC to grab the local market by the scruff of the neck. One of the first of such devices to officially launch here, the Asus ROG Ally makes a decent fist of the Steam Deck-sized gap. Not without its quirks, the Ally is an impressively high-powered piece...

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BLUETTI EP760 storage solution aims to reduce electricity bills

Launched today, the BLUETTI EP760 storage solution is a 7600W home backup power system offering a flexible capacity of up to 19.8kWh for better energy management at home. This cutting-edge product is designed to help keep your entire home bright, even during sudden power outages, and most importantly, without paying high energy bills.  Slash your electricity bills  The BLUETTI...

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