Stories by Ross Catanzariti

Lateness to 4G 'not a big issue': Vodafone

Vodafone says the fact it was beaten to the 4G race by Telstra and Optus in Australia isn't a big issue, though the telco admits its current speed advantage is temporary.

What we know about Google's upcoming Nexus 5

From colour and storage variants, to technical specifications and software features, there appears to be little left to uncover about Google's flagship smartphone for 2013.

BlackBerry debuts Z30 smartphone in Australia

BlackBerry's new Z30 smartphone is on sale in Australia now through Optus business, while the flagship device will hit Telstra, Optus and Harvey Norman retail stores in the coming weeks.

NudeAudio Move M Bluetooth speaker

The Nude Audio Move M is a portable Bluetooth speaker with eye catching design that features a brightly coloured carrying cord and a thick, silicone sleeve. Sound quality is reasonably for its compact size, but the unit distorts at high volume levels...

Amazon's new Kindle Paperwhite now available through Dick Smith, Big W

Amazon has announced that its new Kindle Paperwhite eReader is now available through Dick Smith and Big W retail outlets across Australia.

Toshiba Encore Windows 8 tablet (preview)

Windows tablets haven't been as widely well received or adopted as their iOS and Android competitors, but Toshiba's latest attempt could be about to change that. The Toshiba Encore is an 8in tablet that runs the full version of Microsoft's Windows 8....

Vodafone now allows prepaid customers to access 4G

Vodafone has announced it will allow existing prepaid customers to access its 4G network from today, before opening up the network to new prepaid customers from mid-November.

CommBank's new mobile app will soon let you pay using your smartphone

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced an upcoming banking application for iOS and Android devices that will allow users to wirelessly pay for goods and services using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, but it won't be available for...

Ford's new MyKey system a "first step" in the right direction

Ford's new MyKey system, which enables drivers to limit the top speed of selected vehicles using a programmable key, is a "first step in the right direction" when it comes to driver safety limitations, the company says.

Dodo releases NBN plans including unlimited data plan

Dodo has today announced its new range of consumer NBN plans, including a plan offering unlimited data per month.

Vodafone grabs HTC Desire 601 exclusive

HTC has announced that its mid-range Desire 601 smartphone will be sold exclusively in Australia through Vodafone.

HTC One Max Android phone (preview)

HTC has officially announced its worst kept secret, the HTC One Max. Set to compete directly with Samsung's popular Galaxy Note range, the One Max has a 5.9in display, a microSD card slot, and includes a fingerprint scanner on the back.

LG 65LA9700 Ultra HD TV review

There's a huge lack of 4K or Ultra HD content and pricing is at a premium, but the LG LA9700 remains one of the most impressive TV's on the market.

No plans for Nest to protect Australia

Nest has confirmed it has no plans to sell its new Wi-Fi enabled smoke detector in Australia, saying it is focussing primarily on bringing the device to market in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Microsoft dropped RT brand to minimise Surface "confusion"

Microsoft says the decision to drop the 'RT' branding from its second generation Surface tablet was a move made to address consumer confusion between the scaled down, tablet-optimised operating system and its regular Windows 8.1 OS.