Articles by Joe Hanlon

Touch upgrade for Acer V5 series now in Australia

By Joe Hanlon published 21 March 13

Acer is bringing touchscreens to the masses, updating its V5 series with new touch models.

Dancers and dongles: a week in tech shrouded by sexism

By Joe Hanlon published 21 March 13

opinion Claims of sexism have marred a big week in technology news, with Samsung at the centre of several of these claims.

Kogan Mini 8-inch tablet review

By Joe Hanlon published 20 March 13

Kogan smaller tablet hits sweet spots in size, weight and features without demanding you pay top dollar in return.

Seagate thinks your iPad needs 1TB of storage

By Joe Hanlon published 20 March 13

Seagate has refreshed its consumer NAS range and thinks its 1TB Wireless Plus drive is the perfect companion for your tablet.

Don't expect a new BlackBerry tablet any time soon

By Joe Hanlon published 19 March 13

BlackBerry CEO has dashed hopes of a new PlayBook tablet this year, saying the company is looking further into the future for inspiration.

Chromebooks finally land down under

By Joe Hanlon published 19 March 13

After a long wait, Australians can now run out and buy a laptop powered by Google's Chrome OS. Just not a Chromebook Pixel.

Gimmick watch: which Galaxy S4 features are actually useful?

By Joe Hanlon published 15 March 13

Explained Samsung's new Galaxy S4 is packed to the rafters with software extras, but which, if any, will people actually make good use of?

Samsung working on a gamepad for Galaxy phones and tablets

By Joe Hanlon published 15 March 13

Gamers were not totally overlooked at Samsung's Galaxy S4 launch event, with a surprise accessory hidden behind the scenes.

Samsung opens "experience store" in Melbourne

By Joe Hanlon published 14 March 13

Samsung has opened its second retail space in Australia, locating this newest store in the Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne.

LG Optimus G in Telstra stores today

By Joe Hanlon published 13 March 13

As scheduled, the LG Optimus G is now on sale through Telstra stores and resellers.

Google maps inside over 200 Aussie buildings

By Joe Hanlon published 13 March 13

Google has pushed over 200 indoor maps of Australian buildings to its Maps service.

Apple losing share as nearly one in four Aussies now own a tablet: analyst

By Joe Hanlon published 12 March 13

An Australian analyst firm says there are now 5 million media tablets in the country, and they are not all iPads anymore.

Hoyts Stream: everything we know so far

By Joe Hanlon published 11 March 13

Hoyts will launch a streaming movie service later this year, hoping a cross-platform rewards system will lure customers away from the competition.

Optus stores to try Apple approach, training staff into Gurus

By Joe Hanlon published 10 March 13

Optus is fitting out its retail stores with live demos and Gurus, hoping it can make it easier and less confusing to buy a new phone.

ABC launch TV Companion app, invite you to play along

By Joe Hanlon published 8 March 13

Proving again it is on the forefront of Australian app development, the ABC today launched ABC TV Companion, an iPad app to enhance the experience of watching ABC TV.

Optus price for BlackBerry Z10 similar to iPhone, Galaxy S3

By Joe Hanlon published 8 March 13

Optus is the first Aussie telco to price the new BlackBerry Z10, positioning it in-line with the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3.

AMD wants Star Trek Holodecks, but do you?

By Joe Hanlon published 7 March 13

AMD imagines a future where Star Trek like Holodecks are a reality, and gamers can be completely immersed in the action. We can see a few problems with this.

Fox Sports added to Aussie Xbox 360s

By Joe Hanlon published 5 March 13

Foxtel has added a number of new channels to its IPTV service via Xbox 360, creating a new Sports Package in the process.

Second screen is key to next-gen gaming, says Gears of War designer

By Joe Hanlon published 5 March 13

As we race towards the next generation of console gaming, one thing is clear: gamers have left the living room.

Toyota i-Road concept looks like a motorbike inside an egg

By Joe Hanlon published 5 March 13

Afraid of motorbikes but would love the convenience? Toyota's i-Road concept "car" might be the perfect middle ground.

Australia celebrates first R18+ game

By Joe Hanlon published 5 March 13

Australian gamers are celebrating the launch of the first R18+ game in the country, following several years of political debate on the issue.

Antec SP1 review

By Joe Hanlon published 4 March 13

Can you get a big sound out of such a small speaker box? We put the SP1 to the test.

Yahoo!7 content now on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets

By Joe Hanlon published 4 March 13

Samsung and Yahoo!7 have inked a deal which sees catch-up TV for Channel 7 programs available on Samsung devices, including Galaxy phones and tablets.

Assassin's Creed: Black Flag trailer leaks

By Joe Hanlon published 3 March 13

A trailer for gaming's worst kept secret, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, has leaked online, revealing its romantic new setting, sexy new assassin and a release date for the game.

Sony patent hunts game pirates through load times

By Joe Hanlon published 1 March 13

A Sony filed patent suggest a benchmarking of game load times could determine whether a game has been legally acquired or not.