PayPal The hack emerged in recent days as iPhone, iPad and Mac users took Apple’s online support forums to raise the alarm, pointing to an error message that popped up on affected devices saying they had been “hacked by Oleg Pliss”. The error demanded that US$100 be paid to a PayPal account (linked to a …
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Apple The hack affected a number of Apple users across Australia and New Zealand (as well as people using Australian devices overseas) and saw iPhones, iPads and Macs hit with messages threatening to wipe the devices unless US$100 was paid to a fake PayPal account in the name of Oleg Pliss. Apple has released a statement on the hack to …
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An error message alerted some Apple users to the hack. Screenshot of image by Apple forum user amberoonie. Users have taken to Apple’s Support forums to complain about the attack, which presents as a message saying the device has been “hacked by Oleg Pliss”. The hack appeared to compromise users’ Apple ID and then take advantage of the Find My …
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LG Latest figures from analyst group GfK Retail and Technology show a few key areas capturing consumer attention when it comes to buying tech. The IT space has seen an improvement thanks to increased tablet sales, while the telecommunications sector has been lifted by demand for smartphones. The boost to smartphones is a turnaround for the sector — Australian consumers …
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As seen in a cached version of the page, Dick Smith advertised Chromecast pre-orders before pulling the page from its website. Screenshot by Claire Reilly/CNET Unveiled by Google in 2013, the media streaming device was launched across 11 countries in March 2014, though Australia was left off this initial list. While Google would not comment on an official launch date …
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Sony is gearing up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Sony The promotion is available on 11 TVs in the new Sony line-up, and there are 9,000 PS4s up for grabs. To enter, customers need to purchase one of the eligible models at an “authorised Sony dealer” between May 15 and June 29 2014, register online (with proof of purchase), …
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Tenplay is now available across a range of devices Network Ten The app uses the network’s Tenplay platform, which is already available online, for Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, and on smart TVs. Windows Phone 8 users will now be able to download the Tenplay app for free to gain access to both catch-up video and live streams. With …
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Pebble users will soon be able to get AFL scores direct to their wrist. Telstra The app will be downloadable via the Pebble App Store, and the launch follows a similar move by Telstra last year which saw the AFL Live app launch on Google Glass. According to Telstra, the Pebble launch is a “world first for a major sport” …
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LG has announced Australian pricing and availability for the Lifeband Touch, though the device will not be accompanied by the brand’s complementary Heart Rate Earphones when it hits local stores. LG’s Lifeband Touch. (Credit: LG) First unveiled at CES 2014, the wearable activity tracker will be hitting Australian retail stores from “late May 2014” according to LG, and will be …
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Virgin Mobile has been forced to apologise to its customers after a network outage knocked out its voice, data and SMS services, drawing the ire of thousands of Virgin users across Australia. Virgin first jumped on the problem on Friday 2 May, saying there was a network outage affecting some of its postpaid customers. “The fault began early this morning …
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