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    Deal Alert: new $999 Motorola edge 50 pro incl $200 gift voucher, free moto buds+

    It's just after the Easter holidays and as often occurs this means a new phone launch in Australia by Motorola. In this case it's the $999 motorola edge 50 pro and if you buy quickly from JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman you can also get a $200 store gift card as well as free new moto buds+ (by online redemption see details below) which is...

    OPPO Pad Neo launched in Australia: $449 gets you large 11.4″ screen, speedy 33W charging, 128GB storage

    OPPO Australia has announced a new mid-range Android tablet. The OPPO Pad Neo is available today for $449 direct from OPPO Australia, with an optional protective Smart Case ($59.99). At this price point the OPPO Pad Neo (6GB RAM, 128GB storage) enters a crowded and competitive market where the iPad 9th Gen (64GB) and Samsung A9+ (128GB) are similarly priced. Interestingly each brand has chosen a...

    Get 50% of LG’s 240Hz, 49″ Ultrawide Monitor

    If you're like me and love a single ultrawide monitor, compared to a dual-screen setup, then LG has a great deal right now. The LG 49GR85DC-B curved gaming monitor is a behemoth in the world of displays, boasting a staggering 49-inch display that promises to immerse you in your favourite games. Beyond the impressive size, this monitor packs a serious punch when it comes...

    New gaming hardware and tech from the DreamHack Melbourne showcase

    DreamHack Melbourne features some of the coolest gaming hardware around. Head on down to Rod Laver Arena to check out monitors, computers, and a giant dragon PC.

    DreamHack Melbourne – get your tech fix this weekend, including a virtual YouTube production

    DreamHack Melbourne returns this weekend at Melbourne Park. Catch the latest AI technology, a virtual YouTube production, esports, and more.

    DJI RS4 stabilises your Mirrorless or DLSR cameras, rapid switching between horizontal and vertical for smooth content creation

    DJI is a leader in media creation and their latest products RS4 series of products offer a lightweight commercial-level stabiliser for DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. The products now feature a quick release and the ability to mount your camera in either horizontal or vertical shooting. While many new sports action cameras (and mobile phones) are adding image stablisation, our larger cameras are well behind...

    Affordable colour Kobo eReaders revealed: techAU chats with Kobo CEO about this long awaited move

    Michael Tamblyn the CEO of Rakuten Kobo was visiting Sydney recently and sat down for a chat with techAU's Neerav Bhatt to chat about the company's long awaited launch of colour eReaders. Tamblyn explained that during the first few years of the Covid pandemic having a product that was instantly deliverable to the home and wasn't impacted by physical supply chains allowed Kobo to introduce...

    Do you care how your router looks? D-Link’s newest Aquila Pro M30 features a unique design

    Routers are responsible for providing internet to our homes and for the most part, they are a piece of electronics that is utilitarian, you plug it in, it works and your happy. That hasn't stopped D-Link and others from spending a lot of time, effort and money on the design of their routers and I'm not sure that's something we car about. For many...

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