Thursday, September 8, 2016

NBN Co and Nokia set to go extremely XG.FAST at 5Gbps and other top stories.

  • NBN Co and Nokia set to go extremely XG.FAST at 5Gbps

    NBN Co and Nokia set to go extremely XG.FAST at 5Gbps
    Dennis Steiger, chief technology officer of NBN Co, has announced in a blog post that "it will be launching lab trials of ground-breaking new broadband technology XG.FAST that promises to deliver extraordinary speeds" up to 5Gbps and beyond – "with trial speeds potentially in excess of 5Gbps on a pair of copper lines." Australia’s NBN Co "will be only the third operator in the world to trial the new ground breaking XG.FAST technology", with Streiger saying NBN Co’s engineers are "working alongs..
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  • Westpac to add Carla Zampatti-designed hijab to official uniform

    Westpac to add Carla Zampatti-designed hijab to official uniform
    A hijab will enter the rotation of Westpac's official employee uniform next year.The bank has recruited designer Carla Zampatti, a Westpac customer for half a century, to design the Muslim headwear in an effort to expand its work wear range and encourage diversity in the workplace. From next year Westpac bank teller Manija Akbari will wear a new corporate hijab to work. Photo: SBS News The move follows other Australian businesses like Optus and the Commonwealth Bank which also incorporat..
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  • Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch: Australian Hands-On

    Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch: Australian Hands-On
    Samsung’s Gear S3 is a small evolution from the Gear S2 announced exactly one year ago. The software is very similar, and the processing hardware hidden away inside the watch’s casing is nearly identical as well. But small evolutions can still be significant, and the Gear S3 is the first Samsung smartwatch that I’d consider wearing for more than a couple of weeks at a time. Design: More An Actual Watch Than A Smartwatch The reason for that is that, by putting some thought into building a timep..
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  • Garmin's 4K Action Cam Can Be Operated Hands-Free Using Voice Commands

    Garmin's 4K Action Cam Can Be Operated Hands-Free Using Voice Commands
    With the release of the VIRB X and XE action cams last year, Garmin finally gave consumers a reason to choose its action cam over a GoPro. But while it had built-in sensors letting users measure just how extreme their stunts were, it topped out at a disappointing 1080p. The new VIRB Ultra 30, however, boosts that recordable resolution to 4K, and it introduces voice controls. Instead of having to fumble with tiny buttons while you’re sweaty, dirty or wearing gloves, the VIRB Ultra 30 lets users..
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  • Holden confirms Melbourne engine plant to shut down one year before Commodore

    Holden confirms Melbourne engine plant to shut down one year before Commodore
    Holden confirms Port Melbourne engine plant to shut down one year before Commodore factory closes.Holden has confirmed the V6 engine plant in Port Melbourne will close in December, almost one year before the Holden Commodore reaches the end of the production line.Approximately 200 workers at the Port Melbourne facility will be made redundant with the shutdown.Holden has been making engines since 1948 but the Port Melbourne facility has been making engines for Holden and other brands in the Gene..
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  • Porsche Macan Turbo With Performance Package Tops Australian Line-Up

    Porsche Macan Turbo With Performance Package Tops Australian Line-Up
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  • Motorola's Moto X Force smartphone claims to be “shatterproof”

    Motorola's Moto X Force smartphone claims to be “shatterproof”
    finder.com.au is one of Australia's leading comparison websites. We compare from a wide set of major banks, insurers and product issuers. finder.com.au has access to track details from the product issuers listed on our sites. Although we provide information on the products offered by a wide range of issuers, we don't cover every available product. You should consider whether the products featured on our site are appropriate for your needs and seek independent advice if you have any questions. T..
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  • Uncharted 4 Free Update Adds Big Map, Makes All These Changes

    Uncharted 4 Free Update Adds Big Map, Makes All These Changes
    Naughty Dog has released new DLC for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's multiplayer mode. Following the Lost Treasures expansion in July comes a new update today that introduces a map called New Devon.One of the biggest piece of feedback since launch has been around maps; players want more of them, Naughty Dog's Scott Lowe said in a PlayStation Blog post.Like all other Uncharted 4 multiplayer DLC maps, New Devon is free. It's inspired by the New Devon chapter of Uncharted 4's campaign, set in the rui..
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