Stories by Tony Ibrahim

'Netflix effect' attributed for drop in piracy

Australians are pirating less content as streaming services become ubiquitous following the local launch of Netflix, Stan and Presto.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium versus Samsung Galaxy Note5 - In photos

Sony is stepping out from the shadows to take on smartphone heavyweight Samsung. Whereas its Xperia Z5 Premium, announced overnight at the IFA tradeshow, appeases the needs of multimedia users, Samsung's Note5 satisfies the demands of users driven to...

Sony returns to form with 4K Xperia Z5 Premium

Sony is readying for a comeback after taking the wraps of the world’s first 4K smartphone, the Xperia Z5 Premium, which also boasts a completely redesigned camera, the ability to make transactions and water-resistant tough credentials.

Sink or swim: The right way to use your waterproof smartphone

The ACCC has put smartphone makers on notice for boldly advertising products as ‘waterproof’. Manufacturers are in part to blame for hiding relevant information in the fine print, but let’s not burn them at the stake for making smartphones resistant ...

Samsung's Gear S2 will take on Apple's Watch

Almost a year and a half has elapsed since Samsung unveiled its previous smartwatch range. The time has been invested in the Gear S2 and S2 classic, smartwatches mature in design, software and usability.

Google fights wearable war on Apple's turf

Google is bringing the war to Apple’s home turf after announcing its Wear smartwatch platform will work with Apple’s iPhones.

Sony sneaks Xperia Z4 Tablet into Telstra stores today

Sony has sneaked its flagship Z4 Tablet into Telstra stores with the slate going on sale today.

Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless headphone review

Premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has made its striking P5 headphones more convenient by ditching the wires.

Jawbone UP3 review: 3 months with Jawbone's best fitness tracker

I don't usually write reviews in the first person, but Jawbone's UP warrants the change in tone. Other technology devices tell the story of a company – what they’re doing and where they’re going – but the flagship fitness tracker from Jawbone tells y...

Tesla owner slams theoretical range with 728km road trip

Programmer Bjord Nyland drove his Tesla Model S P85D 728 kilometres on a single charge -- 60 per cent more than the company’s advertised theoretical maximum range.

LG G Watch Urbane will go on sale in time for Father’s Day - Photos

Telstra, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi will stock LG’s Urbane smartwatch in the lead up to Father’s Day.

Foxtel more than doubles broadband data allowances

Foxtel is more than doubling its broadband data allowances after its bundled plans lead to a growth spurt in subscribers.

Samsung Galaxy Note5 review: Better in every single way, but one

A lot of the Note5’s DNA comes from the Galaxy S6 range released earlier this year. Some of these changes might come off as familiar, but compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 4, the Note5 has been completely overhauled.

Huawei P8 review: A game changer

The Huawei P8 is a game changer. The implications it will have won’t be noticed by the big brands dominating the market today. This smartphone is a bit like the Tesla Model S in that it represents a much bigger picture.

VW Polo GTI (2015) review: Money well spent

Most VW Polos will be found on city streets. The hatchback can both slice into traffic gaps and squeeze into parking spots. Then there's its quietly dignified styling, which blends into the urban milieu, and a comforting interior that eases congestio...