Google's new Pixel 2 seeks to be the most powerful iPhone challenger yet with the most advanced blend of software, hardware and AI, also seen in Google's new speakers, live translation headphones, new notebook tablet, camera and more!

Although you can now "join the waitlist" for the Pixel 2 at Google's Australian online store, Google's official telco partner is Telstra - and you get a free gift if you buy from the big carrier when it launches on 20 October.

A bug that saw the 4G/LTE enabled Apple Watch join captive Wi-Fi networks without letting you enter details to connect, thus blocking LTE connectivity, has now been patched.

Vodafone Australia has announced the expansion of 4G services in Central West NSW with the addition of nearly 1400 square kilometres to its mobile footprint in the region, while Optus yesterday announced a further $1.7 million spend for its network in Bathurst.

A hacker appears to have breached India's national Internet registry and is trying to sell access to servers and a database dump from more than 6000 Indian ISPs, private firms and government agencies through advertisements on the dark web.

It appears that live streaming America’s football code is shaping up to be a massive flop for Amazon Prime Video in Australia because it’s too boring and in the wrong time zone for our would be viewers.

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