Valve
Are consumer laws to blame for Steam Deck not being sold in Australia, Norway?
Australia forced Valve to implement a refund policy. Now it won't sell the Steam Deck in the country.
Shutdown
Cohost is shutting down
Cohost, a Tumblr-like social media platform from the not-for-profit Anti Software Software Company, is shutting down. The platform launched in June 2022. A core point of difference was the lack of advertisements or an algorithm. cohost will become read-only on Tuesday, October 1st. At this time, we will make best-effort
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New: AirPods 4 with optional Active Noise Cancellation
In Australia the AirPods 4 without Noise Cancellation are available for $219 AUD. If you want the main new feature of Active Noise Cancellation it'll set you back $299 AUD. From Apple: AirPods 4 feature an entirely new acoustic architecture, low-distortion driver, and high dynamic range amplifier, and
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New: iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro 128GB is $1799 AUD, 256GB is $1999 AUD, 512GB is $2349 AUD and 1TB is $2699 AUD. The iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is $2149, 512GB is $2499 and 1TB is $2849 AUD/ From Apple: With Apple Intelligence, powerful Apple-built generative models come to iPhone in
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New: Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
The new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus is "built for Apple Intelligence", which is likely code for a slight RAM increase to 8GB from 6GB in the previous model. There's also a processor bump, the 'Camera Control' camera button and "a big boost
Apple
iOS 18 and iPad OS 18 release September 17
Though Apple Intelligence won't be included in this release. That's expected to arrive in Australia by December. iOS 18iOS 18 makes iPhone even more personal, with deeper customisation, new ways to connect, easier-to-find photos and support for Apple Intelligence.Apple (Australia)iPadOS 18iPadOS 18 brings new
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New: Apple Watch Series 10
Probably the biggest news of a (quiet) Apple morning, the Apple Watch Series 10 is joining the renewed Apple persuit of thinness over all else. The new model is 10% thinner than the previous 3 generations. In the US Apple is promoting new Sleep Apnea detection features, though it'
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also now available in "black titanium"
Available next Friday, September 20 from $1399 AUD. Pre-orders up today.
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New: AirPods Max in new colours and USB-C
From Apple: AirPods Max are available in five beautiful new colours, including midnight, starlight, blue, orange, and purple, and offer complementary finishes alongside other Apple products like Mac and iPad. Additionally, AirPods Max now feature USB-C charging capabilities, making them more convenient than ever to charge at home or on
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence launches in Australia this December
While it's a huge part of the latest iPhone's marketing push, Apple Intelligence won't ship with the new device in Australia. While Apple Intelligence is releasing in October for devices with the region set to English US, in Australia the feature won't
When and where to watch the Kamala Harris, Donald Trump debate in Australia streaming and on TV
The upcoming debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is generating significant interest in Australia. Scheduled to air live on September 11 from 11am Australia time, the debate will be broadcast and streamed on a number of local and international networks. The ABC will be broadcasting
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Hands On: Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense
Apologies for the Astro Bot posting, but it's a fun day. As a maximalist, I just had to buy the cute new PlayStation 5 Dualsense - Astro Bot Limited Edition. It looks and feels very nice, especially considering the ways Astro Bot utilises the DualSense haptic vibrations. The
Astro Bot gets its flowers
I was obsessed with the ASTRO's Playroom 3D platformer game that Sony bundled with the PS5. And it sounds like PlayStation has once again remembered how much of an impact its legacy can have. Astro Bot, a full title with the same cute robot star and reverence for
PS5 Pro
Sony officially hints at the PS5 Pro design as 30 year anniversary approaches
Sony is celebrating 30 years of PlayStation, and it sounds like it's also starting to show the PS5 Pro for the first time. In a social post teasing the anniversary, Sony included a glyph that looks very similar to recent leaks of the PS5 Pro design. The 30th
Gaming
An important update indeed on Concord
An important update on ConcordConcord fans -- we’ve been listening closely to your feedback since the launch of Concord on PlayStation 5 and PC and want to thank everyone who has joined the journey aboard the Northstar. Your support and the passionate community that has grown around the game
Media
ABC News relaunches on-air and online with blue hues and retro theme
The ABC has refreshed its look across ABC TV and the ABC News website this morning. The ABC News app also has a new icon, but not as many changes so far. Starting at 6am with ABC News Breakfast, the new look on ABC TV and the ABC News channel