Cases of an odd battery-draining iOS bug are on the rise and the Apple Music app appears to be the culprit, with reports showing that the app can rapidly eat up to 95 per cent of a device’s battery for no reason. The issue affects a wide variety of iOS…
Bored with your workout mix? Us too. Especially if you’ve been working out at home — alone — for the duration of the pandemic, it’s unsurprising that you’re tired of listening to the same music, and perfectly understandable if you also feel overwhelmed at the idea of making a fresh…
Comment threads are the Mos Eisleys of the internet and the comment sections on social media are some of the worst, especially on posts from popular accounts. To help create a more positive vibe, Instagram is now letting you pin up to three comments at the top of your posts…
Nowadays, it feels like Zoom is never going to give us up, remote working is never going to let us down, and we’re never going to run around anywhere again, because we’ll be stuck in a quarantine for another year. And if that’s as much Rick Astley as you need…
We’ve likely all had a friendly dog give us a slobbery smooch at some point in our lives but, in some cases, it can actually be fatal. Any good dog lover will tell you their dog loves to show its love by delivering a slurpy lick directly to their face….
In an age of isolation, video sharing platform TikTok has emerged as a bonding force for many. But recent headlines allege the service is feeding users’ data to the Chinese Communist Party.
Many office workers have had to adjust to new working arrangements due to the impact of coronavirus. Principally, that has meant a heavy reliance on video chat and conferencing services. Australia’s consumer law regulator, the ACCC, has released a new report highlighting which service has worked best so far. The…
If you’re after that clean look you get from hoisting your flat panel up onto a wall, or you’re redecorating and want to know where to start, it all begins with selecting and installing the right wall bracket for your TV.
With the pandemic having caused massive upset within the travel industry, some have envisioned a future in which you’ll need to prove you’ve had a COVID-19 immunisation before you can travel. Of course, such a vaccine doesn’t exist yet, let alone any regulations requiring you to get one. But for…
A professional cellist has figured out exactly what we all need right now — our favourite TV, movie and video game theme songs arranged into 8- or 10-part cello compositions, performed entirely by her.
Playing video games all day is just as fun as normal holiday activities like camping, travelling and interacting with flesh and blood people.
I remember when Apple first launched AirDrop on iOS back in 2013. A different version had already been around on the Mac for some time, and it was irrelevant, because AirDrop was far more useful when you could shoot files between different iPhones and laptops, not just the latter. At…
I don’t have a Samsung smartphone, but if I did, I’d be pretty pissed about paying anywhere from $1,400-$2,800 for a device that comes packed full of native advertising. Your not-so-meager investment apparently isn’t enough for Samsung, which has taken to filling its default apps on its devices full of…
New technology can make everyday functions in our life easier and more convenient but sometimes, it can open up a whole can of worms when it comes to our freedom and rights. Facial recognition technology is on the rise globally and with companies in Australia looking for ways to use…
As a treat to Aussies on World Chocolate Day, M&M’s announced it’s giving us a gobsmackingly delish new flavour to get excited about. For the first time ever, it will be introducing M&M’s Pretzel to a local store near you and we can’t wait to grab bags of these sweet…
Going to the gym isn’t always practical for time or distance reasons, and while walking and/or jogging is basically free, it’s not always the most pleasant activity if it’s bucketing down rain outside. That’s where a home gym comes into its own.
It’s no secret coronavirus’ impact on the Australian job market has been severe. Unemployment rates have plummeted to record lows and fewer jobs are available as an increasing number of services and venues close down. New data shows it’s affecting the country’s 900,000 unemployed from actively looking for work. Researchers…
Yes, it’s 2020, and bad things are happening. But the diagnoses of a few cases of plague in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia do not portend a rerun of the Black Death. Like the so-called murder hornets, this scare is another dud.
You’re getting off the plane and you head to the bathroom to freshen up. You open your makeup bag, reach in, and end up with a colourful hand painted in sparkling eyeshadow and some kind of goo. Is that… facial wash? It is. You didn’t pack your makeup correctly, and…
One of the easiest things to predict in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the weather — and I’m not just talking about when it’s going to be a lovely sunny day on [your island name here]. With a brand-new data-mining hack, you’ll be able to know exactly when rainbows and the…
Eaters of onion rings have, at one point in their lives, bitten into an onion ring only to have the onion portion slide out of its crunchy home. It’s not the worst thing that can happen, but it is pretty frustrating, as the soft onion and fried batter are supposed…
Much has changed since coronavirus, or COVID-19, was first detected in late December 2019, including guidelines on public health. In the most recent debate, more than 200 experts have banded together to claim another big development — coronavirus is allegedly airborne too and they want the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
KFC’s done it again. It’s giving us food envy just as we kick off a new week. This time around the fast food chain is upping the concept of a traditional Aussie brunch staple — avo on toast — with plenty of new additions. Here’s the recipe in all its…
If you’re looking to spice up the second half of 2020, Lovehoney are offering 70% off on Australia’s favourite sex toys to celebrate the EOFY. There’s a huge range of toys, lubricants, bondage gear and lingerie items on sale for your personal pleasure, primed to kick your July off with…
Are you someone who appreciates the subtle difference between two similar shades of red? Do you anxiously await the announcement of Pantone’s colour of the year? Are you constantly making mental plans to redo various rooms in your home, despite not actually having the time, money or energy to do…
With all this time at home this year, a lot of people have been getting into cooking. While some are just starting off and mastering basics like eggs (they’re harder than they look!), other more experienced home chefs are taking on new, more challenging projects. If you fall into that…
If you’ve ever signed in to a third-party app or website using your Facebook account, you should take a moment and update a few security settings.
Last week, outgoing chief medical officer Brendan Murphy announced all returned travellers would be tested for COVID-19 before and after quarantine. Some were surprised testing was not already required. Others were outraged some 30% of returned travellers in hotel quarantine in Victoria had declined to be tested. This is insane!…
A new weekend is upon us and naturally, our inner content-hungry monsters are looking for new shows and movies to devour. While some new releases on Australia’s streaming services may pique your interest, it’s slim pickings overall. For Netflix, you can expect to see the final five episodes of the…
If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of Aussies whose job has just been cut or you’re struggling to find work in the COVID economy, the prospects of battling it out for one of the few job postings on Seek or LinkedIn might seem daunting. Australia’s unemployment rate sits…
I have never shied away from a visceral meat-eating experience. I find eating bone-in chops and steaks, offal, and even a literal face all deeply enjoyable. Bone-in steaks are a little pricey for everyday consumption, and faces take a lot of prep — but chicken hearts are cheap, easy to…
It’s hard to think of any professions that haven’t been impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Whether you lost your job, transitioned to working from home or have had to follow new protocols as an essential worker, most people have seen significant changes in their work lives in the past…
A new privacy feature in iOS 14 has exposed a number of popular apps and raised concerns about clipboard privacy. In the video above, I explain why this is concerning, but not something to panic about.
