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IFA 2026: TP-Link Unveils First Complete Wi-Fi 8 Line-Up

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

TP-Link has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first complete Wi-Fi 8 product line-up at IFA 2026, led by its new Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra…

Major Apple Watch Redesign May Be Delayed Until 2027 Or 2028

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

Apple’s long-rumoured Apple Watch redesign may still be years away, with this year’s Series 12 and Ultra 4 expected to retain largely familiar designs while focusing on performance and health…

Sony And Warner Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Music Piracy

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have sued Anthropic, accusing the AI company of illegally using copyrighted lyrics and sheet music to train its Claude models. The lawsuit alleges…

Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Users Remove Bing From Search

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Windows 11 Search experience that allows users to remove Bing web results and Microsoft Store suggestions. New controls under Settings > Privacy & security…

Meta Agrees To Sweeping Facebook And Instagram Teen Restrictions

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

Meta will impose strict time limits, overnight blocks and tougher age checks on teenage Facebook and Instagram users under a landmark US court settlement worth up to A$23.6 billion. The…

ACCC Calls For Tougher Product Safety Rules For Online Marketplaces

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for stronger product safety laws to prevent dangerous goods being sold through online marketplaces. The regulator said the growth of online…

AFL Season Breaks Streaming Records On Kayo Sports

Joe Gallop September 1, 2026 No Comments

The 2026 AFL season has become the most watched AFL season on Kayo Sports, extending the platform’s run of annual audience growth dating back to 2019. Fans streamed 8.4 billion…

IFA 2026: AMD Teases Major AI Announcements For Opening Keynote

Joe Gallop August 31, 2026 No Comments

AMD will open IFA 2026 with a keynote focused on personal AI, potentially setting the stage for the launch of its Ryzen AI Max Pro 400 processors. Jack Huynh, AMD’s…

Pixel 11 Pro XL Scratch Test Raises Questions Over Google Durability Claims

Joe Gallop August 31, 2026 No Comments

Google’s A$2,099 Pixel 11 Pro XL has survived a major durability test, but its display coating may not offer the scratch protection buyers expect from the company’s “most durable Pixel…

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Cost A$1,700 To Repair

Joe Gallop August 31, 2026 No Comments

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could carry one of the most expensive smartphone repair bills yet, with its inner display reportedly costing more than A$1,700 to replace. UK repair company iCorrect…