Articles by Jasmine Gearie, Ecommerce Editor

Jasmine Gearie was previously an Ecommerce Editor at TechRadar Australia, with a primary focus on helping readers find the best mobile and NBN plans. During her time with TechRadar, she also reported on important telco news in Australia, and helped track down tech deals to help readers save money.

Articles by: Jasmine Gearie

Epic Games is taking its fight with Apple to Australia

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 18 November 20

Epic Games has launched legal proceedings against Apple Australia, expanding its dispute from the US.

HP Sprocket Studio photo printer review

By Jasmine Gearie published 16 November 20

HP’s Sprocket line has been all about pocket-sized printers for wallet-sized photos, until the Sprocket Studio came along.

Google Photos axes free, unlimited storage for 'high quality' snaps

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 12 November 20

After June 1, 2021, 'high quality' photos and videos will start counting towards your 15GB of free storage.

Horn vs Tszyu live stream: how to watch the Australian mega-fight from anywhere right now

By Jasmine Gearie published 26 August 20

News Main event under way in one of biggest fights in Australian history - here's how to watch a Horn vs Tszyu live stream from anywhere today.

TikTok and WeChat face imminent US ban after Trump signs executive order

By Dan Gardiner, Jasmine Gearie published 7 August 20

Two popular Chinese-made smartphone apps are set to be banned in the US, with claims they pose a threat to the country’s national security, foreign policy and economy.

Facebook admits to wrongly sharing user data with third party apps yet again

By Jasmine Gearie published 2 July 20

The social media giant has admitted to sharing 'inactive' user data with thousands of app developers, despite its own privacy policy.

Zoom video calls get a new background tool courtesy of Canva

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 30 June 20

Graphic design platform Canva has launched a new feature to create customized backgrounds when using Zoom video conferencing software.

iPhone messaging secret lets you type 'pew pew' to send a laser light show

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 28 May 20

Amuse your friends and family with this rediscovered iMessage trick, and many others.

Tech gift ideas: 15 top gizmos and gadgets for everyone

By Jasmine Gearie published 15 May 20

Gift Guide Whether it's a birthday or an anniversary, or any day in between, here's our pick of the best gadgets you can give anyone.

Mother and young daughter sitting on the floor at home using a laptop and tablet

Free stuff for self isolation: all the best entertainment, giveaways and resources

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 14 May 20

A number of organizations are opening up their previously paid resources; you'll find a full, updated list here.

Facebook and Google will be forced to pay for news content in Australia

By Jasmine Gearie published 20 April 20

As media companies are hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, a new mandatory code seeks to "level the playing field".

Twitter takes aggressive new steps to flag misinformation posted to the platform

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 21 February 20

A leaked demo shows Twitter is exploring ways to fight against fake news with a possible community fact-checking feature.

Instagram's latest feature lets you see which accounts you interact with the least

By Jasmine Gearie published 7 February 20

Instagram has rolled out a new Categories feature for the accounts you follow.

Twitter follows Instagram in crackdown on 'manipulated' images

By Jasmine Gearie published 6 February 20

Twitter has announced its plans to label – and potentially remove – photos and videos that have been overly altered.

Serious TikTok security flaw uncovered – and it's already been patched

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 9 January 20

TikTok reveals new security threats were discovered.

Belkin's new Soundform Elite smart speaker doubles as a wireless charger

By Jasmine Gearie published 7 January 20

CES 2020 Belkin and Devialet announce collaboration on Soundform Elite smart speaker.

Oral-B's new AI-powered toothbrush spots all the ways you're brushing wrong

By Jasmine Gearie published 6 January 20

CES 2020 Oral-B announces the iO, an AI-powered smart toothbrush, at CES 2020.

Smartphone night modes may not actually help you sleep, say scientists

By Jasmine Gearie published 18 December 19

New research suggests that the warmer light of screen ‘night modes’ could in fact be disrupting our sleep.

Instagram takes aim at 'offensive' captions with new warning prompts

By Jasmine Gearie published 17 December 19

Instagram is rolling out a feature to flag captions that may be considered offensive.

WhatsApp will soon pull support for older smartphones

By Jasmine Gearie published 12 December 19

Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that older Android and iOS devices will not be supported after February 1, 2020.

A new Half-Life game is in development, Valve confirms

By Jasmine Gearie published 19 November 19

A tweet from the game developer has revealed an upcoming VR title starring Half-Life 2’s Alyx Vance.

Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum in it's charging station

This Ecovacs robot vacuum cleans your floors, then itself

By Jasmine Gearie published 21 April 22

Ecovacs’ new premium robovac is an all-in-one cleaning solution with a price to match, now available in Australia and New Zealand.

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