Analysis
Game subscriptions heat up as PlayStation joins the race
Sony is joining Microsoft in the subscription video game race, as everyone from Samsung to Netflix looks to capitalise on games’ increasing popularity.
- by Tim Biggs
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Analysis
An iPhone without Lightning is inevitable, but Apple’s stalling for time
Apple may be forced to ditch the iPhone’s proprietary Lightning port in the coming years thanks to incoming EU laws.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Big changes in store for iPhone with iOS 16
From the most fundamental phone functions like messages and notifications, to health and smart home features, Apple is making a number of changes to its software this year.
- by Tim Biggs
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Apple unveils Pay Later service, iPhone updates and new Macbook Airs
Apple has unveiled a powerful new computer chip, updated laptops and a bevy of software features to kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference.
- by Tim Biggs
From ‘door detection’ to scanning braille, phone accessibility keeps expanding
As smartphones become our default computing platform, the devices are having to adapt to make connectivity more accessible for people with disabilities.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Stronger parental controls only one piece of phone safety puzzle
The government wants to force Apple and Google to make stronger tools for parental oversight, but a cultural and educational shift is also needed.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
‘Voice assistants’ have become less vocal, but much more powerful
As Amazon and Google usher in an era of ambient computing, Sonos pushes back over privacy concerns with a music-based voice service of its own.
- by Tim Biggs
Google’s new gadgets, updates designed to power ‘ambient computing’
Assistants that know when you’re talking to them and search results more connected to the real world were some of the announcements at Google I/O, while the Pixel Watch was also unveiled.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Why EA’s football game is dropping the FIFA license after 30 years
After this year’s FIFA 23 game, the globally popular series will change its name to EA Sports FC, but will retain its huge roster of players and clubs.
- by Tim Biggs
Monkey Island is back, but don’t call it a 90s throwback game
Nostalgia for the 90s is huge in video games, but some of the developers behind those iconic pixelated adventures would rather press on into the future.
- by Tim Biggs
Smart homes on the rise as devices and prices diversify
From $15 light bulbs to $400 smart displays, Australians are snapping up gear to connect and automate their homes.
- by Tim Biggs