Category: Technology
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Facebook original content to compete with Netflix
Facebook has this week indicated that it plans to start buying and producing it’s own video content to stream through it’s video platform. Instead of continuing in the tradition of social network companies and relying on others to produce content, Facebook will explore airing original content. The social media giant is considering buying and producing its…
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iPhone 8 Details Leaked
The details of a possible iPhone 8 release for next year have been leaked, and it looks like Apple are set to change their usual pace for the iPhone’s 10 year anniversary. The new features include a curved, edgeless screen, glass casing on the back, and a possible third size being offered to consumers. Expectations are high…
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Netflix now available to watch offline
The streaming video titan Netflix unveiled a major update yesterday, allowing viewers to download content for offline viewing. This is a must-have feature for the binge watchers gearing up for the Christmas holidays, and has long been requested by users. Only selected content will be available immediately, including Netflix original content such as Orange is…
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Best Cyber Monday deals
Despite starting out in the US, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have recently swept the world with their incredible retail discounts. Australia has embraced the shopping phenomenon with most major technology retailers now jumping on the sales bandwagon. This year, Black Friday falls on November 25th, with Cyber Monday following closely afterwards on November 28th.…
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New horror game is more than ‘jump-scare experience’
Horror fanatics often face a difficult time when it comes to finding a game that truly gives players an experience that will keep them up at night. Many horror game developers use ‘jump-scare’ tactics to give players what they feel is a sufficient horror experience, leaving many players feeling unsatisfied and wanting more. Sara Is Missing is…
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Florida University are developing lasting smartphone battery
For many smartphone users, a phone’s battery life is always one of the things they would improve. The University of Central Florida have now been reportedly working to make that an exciting reality for consumers. “You could charge your mobile phone in a few seconds and you wouldn’t need to charge it again for over a week,”…
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NBN gets $19.5 billion from government
The National Broadband Network (NBN) has received a $19.5 billion loan from the Turnbull government to allow it to complete the rollout. The NBN was unable to raise enough funds on the open market to complete the infrastructure project. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Communications Minister Mitch Fifield released a statement acknowledging the loan and expanding…
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Apple releases a coffee-table book
Despite the release of the iPhone 7 in early September, Apple did not waste time in releasing a new product. The famous computer company has spread their domain to the world of literature with its very own coffee-table book. Although the book doesn’t contain any words, it is said to have up to 450 photographs, documenting past and current Apple products. It features a…
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Tinder now allows users to choose from 37 genders
Online dating just became a lot more specific with the recent update from matchmaking app Tinder. Previously, users could only choose from two genders, male and female, the new update now allows users to choose from up to 37 genders, with the added option of being able to add your own personal preferred gender if the option is…
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Richard Branson reveals new supersonic new jet
Richard Branson has collaborated on a new supersonic jet that will be capable of travelling more than two and a half times as fast as current air transport. Already being hailed as the “fastest civil aircraft ever made”, the jet would be able to travel up to 2335 kms per hour, easily covering the distance between New…