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Michel Elijah

Content Advisor, Tech X Telco

Michel Elijah covers technology, streaming and online security for Tech X Telco. He writes practical how-to guides on everything from email troubleshooting to spotting the latest scams doing the rounds in Australia, with a focus on clear steps anyone can follow.

  • Technology · 30 October 2026

    Which AirPods to Buy: AirPods 5, Pro 3, Max 2 or AirPods 4

    Apple sells four AirPods models in Australia, from AirPods 5 at A$219 to AirPods Max 2 at A$999, and all four have noise cancellation. This guide compares them feature by feature using Apple’s own figures, lists Australian retailer prices, sets clearance AirPods 4 and the original AirPods Max against their replacements, shows what works on Android and covers AppleCare and your consumer guarantees.

  • Technology · 30 October 2026

    PS5 Pro vs PS5: Price, Specs and Who Should Upgrade

    A side-by-side comparison of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro for Australian buyers. Sony says the Pro adds a stronger GPU, faster ray tracing, PSSR upscaling, 2TB of storage and Wi-Fi 7, but it has no disc drive and cost A$400 more than the PS5 at JB Hi-Fi on 30 October 2026, or A$524 more with the A$124 Disc Drive. The guide sets out which TVs and games gain from the upgrade, how to check for PS5 Pro Enhanced games, and who should stay with a standard PS5.

  • Technology · 30 October 2026

    Noise-Cancelling Headphones Compared: Australian Prices

    Side-by-side spec tables for noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds sold in Australia, from the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) to AirPods Pro 3 and soundcore Liberty 5, covering maker and JB Hi-Fi prices read on 30 October 2026, battery with ANC on, quick charge, wired listening, codecs, multipoint and replaceable parts. A shortlist by need for flights, iPhone, Android, commuting and under A$200 follows, plus how ANC works, safe listening limits and consumer rights. Nothing was tested.

  • Technology · 30 October 2026

    How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac: Shortcuts and Settings

    Press Shift-Command-3 for the whole screen, Shift-Command-4 for part of it or Shift-Command-5 for the Screenshot app; add Control to copy instead of saving. Quick-reference tables compare every Mac shortcut, map Windows Snipping Tool habits to their Mac equivalents and list the Screenshot app’s options by macOS version, with steps, Markup and fixes for common problems, checked against Apple’s documentation for macOS 27 Golden Gate.

  • Technology · 30 October 2026

    Cheap Laptops in Australia: 12 Models Compared

    Twelve laptops from A$349 to A$1,049 at JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, HP and Apple, compared side by side on processor, memory, storage, screen and operating system as listed on 30 October 2026, with a checklist of what A$500 to A$900 should buy, Chromebook update dates, picks by need based on stated rules, the traps to avoid and your consumer rights. Nothing was tested.

  • Mobile · 24 October 2026

    Calls and Texts Take a Back Seat for Young Phone Users, Survey Finds

    Samsung’s Australian survey points to different priorities across age groups. It is a useful prompt to review your needs, rather than a reason to buy a new phone.

  • AI · 24 October 2026

    ChatGPT Ads Expand Again: Which Plans Show Advertising?

    OpenAI has announced advertising in 26 additional countries. Here is how its stated plan rules and controls affect the experience users should expect.

  • AI · 24 October 2026

    Why Your AI Bill Can Spike—and How to Set Useful Limits

    New Australian guidance links AI token use to cost and service availability. A practical plan can help teams track spending and decide what happens when limits are reached.

  • AI · 24 October 2026

    Agent Skills Get a New Home: What It Means for Your AI Workflows

    Anthropic has donated Agent Skills to the Agentic AI Foundation. The shared format packages instructions and resources for compatible AI tools.

  • Security · 10 October 2026

    OpenAI reports fake journalist personas in influence campaigns

    OpenAI says it disrupted AI-assisted influence campaigns using false identities. How can readers and publishers check the source behind an article?

  • Mobile · 10 October 2026

    New Telstra tower improves connectivity in Upper Stone

    A new Telstra mobile base station serves Upper Stone west of Ingham. The announcement is useful local news; check coverage for the places you actually use.

  • Telco · 10 October 2026

    Telstra switches on Perth–Sydney Aura fibre

    Telstra’s new Aura fibre route connects Perth and Sydney through regional centres. What does an intercity backbone change for businesses and home users?

  • Telco · 10 October 2026

    Telco complaints fell, but unresolved faults still hurt

    New TIO and ACMA reports show fewer telco complaints, but problems persist. Here is what the figures mean and how to prepare an unresolved complaint.

  • AI · 10 October 2026

    Claude’s Cyber Verification Program: who can apply?

    Anthropic has expanded verified cybersecurity access into three tiers. Individual researchers and organisations have different routes, controls and limits.

  • AI · 10 October 2026

    ChatGPT’s Intelligent UI: what changes for users?

    OpenAI is rolling out interactive ChatGPT answers with GPT-6. Check which accounts are included and how to use visual responses without losing the sources.

  • Technology · 6 October 2026

    UWA’s quantum computing deal: who gets access?

    UWA and Quantinuum plan cloud access for university-affiliated users. The agreement is non-binding, and a proposed applications centre remains exploratory.

  • Security · 6 October 2026

    Who can help when a digital platform ignores your complaint?

    Locked out, charged again or worried about your data? Start with the platform, then choose the Australian support route that fits your problem.

  • Security · 6 October 2026

    Fake CAPTCHA scam: do not paste commands to prove you are human

    Microsoft has spotted ClickFix attacks hiding a script in browser cache. The key warning sign is a verification page asking you to run a command.

  • AI · 6 October 2026

    Claude Cowork moves to the cloud: what changes for your files?

    New Cowork tasks on Claude Pro and Max move to the cloud from 6 October. Local-folder access still needs the desktop app open. Here is what to check.

  • AI · 6 October 2026

    OpenAI and Anthropic back AI incident-reporting rules

    At Australia’s 6 October AI hearing, OpenAI and Anthropic supported reporting rules. Their position is a policy commitment, not an enacted law.

  • Devices · 6 October 2026

    Apple plans clearer Mac controls for AI apps with broad access

    Apple plans stronger controls around Full Disk Access. Check which Mac apps have that permission and what it means for your files and messages.

  • Telco · 3 October 2026

    Telcos say Australia's AI plans need faster network approvals

    The Australian Telecommunications Alliance wants deployment reform alongside AI data-centre planning. Its proposal is an industry position, not a rule change.

  • Telco · 15 September 2026

    Disaster roaming is ready: when can your phone use it?

    Australia's mobile operators say disaster roaming is ready from 1 October. Access depends on activation, a compatible phone and a surviving network.

  • Telco · 2 October 2026

    Amaysim pays $138,600 over mobile-number transfer failures

    ACMA found 13 breaches of mobile-number transfer checks at Amaysim. Here is what the regulator found and what to do about an unexpected account change.

  • AI · 2 October 2026

    Gemini 4 Argon announced: who can actually use it?

    Google is giving selected cyber defenders early access to Gemini 4 Argon. Broader access is planned, with paid API users and AI Ultra subscribers first.

  • AI · 3 October 2026

    CommBank joins Claude Frontier Academy: who gets access?

    CommBank is sending an initial 20 engineers to Anthropic's Claude Frontier Academy. Here is how the nominated programme and 12-week residency work.

  • Streaming · 4 October 2026

    Network 10 exits regional markets: how to keep watching

    WIN plans to end Network 10 broadcasts in parts of SA and NSW on 9 October. Check the affected areas and your options for watching online.

  • Streaming · 1 October 2026

    How to set YouTube’s Shorts limit to zero minutes

    YouTube lets you choose a zero-minute Shorts feed limit. Here’s where to find it, what TeamYouTube says it changes, and why you can still dismiss it.

  • Streaming · 1 October 2026

    Luke Nguyen’s World comes to Samsung TV Plus in Australia

    Samsung has announced a food and travel channel for Australian TV Plus viewers. Here’s how to look for it and check your TV’s compatibility.

  • AI · 1 October 2026

    OpenAI Dots: Astra agents, access and the controls to know

    OpenAI’s Dots use GPT-6 Astra to coordinate ongoing work. Here’s who can access them, how cloud and local tasks differ, and how to stop them.

  • Internet · 1 October 2026

    NBN fibre upgrades: the FTTN plan rule changes in March 2027

    Eligible FTTN customers will gain more plan choice for a fibre upgrade from 31 March 2027. Here’s what to check before changing your service.

  • Telco · 1 October 2026

    Narooma’s bushfire lifeline payphone earns heritage recognition

    A Narooma payphone used during the Black Summer fires has joined the National Trust register. Its story puts public communications in focus.

  • AI · 1 October 2026

    Claude Sonnet 5.5: faster work, API costs and what to check

    Anthropic has launched Sonnet 5.5 for everyday work. Its speed claims, API pricing and migration changes need different checks.

  • AI · 1 October 2026

    ChatGPT Pro 200 changes: limits and the 29 October deadline

    New Pro 200 subscribers outside grandfathering receive a lower allowance. Eligible users keep their previous allowance through 29 October 2026.

  • AI · 1 October 2026

    Australian AI inquiry seeks answers from OpenAI and Anthropic

    The inquiry chair has called for Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to appear. The request concerns AI’s Australian footprint; attendance is unconfirmed.

  • Telco · 1 October 2026

    Australia Post’s Telstra deal combines fibre and satellite

    A three-year agreement covers almost 4,000 Australia Post sites, with selected fibre and satellite upgrades and central network management.

  • Security · 28 September 2026

    ChatGPT security history: check an unfamiliar sign-in

    OpenAI has added a record of recent sign-ins and security changes. Learn where to find it, how to read an unfamiliar event and what to do next.

  • Telco · 28 September 2026

    Australia’s mobile networks added more sites. What changed outside the cities?

    The ACCC’s 2026 infrastructure report shows where Telstra, Optus and TPG added sites—and why the figures cannot tell you whether a phone will work at your address.

  • Technology · 26 September 2026

    Tesla Semi enters volume production. What has changed?

    Tesla says Semi production and deliveries are starting at scale. We separate factory capacity, charging claims and future autonomy from what is confirmed.

  • AI · 26 September 2026

    Google wants AI chips in orbit. What will Suncatcher test?

    Google is preparing an orbital test for its AI chips. Project Suncatcher has to solve radiation, cooling and communications before space computing can scale.

  • AI · 26 September 2026

    Codex outage resolved: what to check before changing your login

    OpenAI says Codex has recovered. Here is what it confirmed, why the API-key workaround has a billing catch, and how to resume interrupted work carefully.

  • AI · 26 September 2026

    Anthropic’s US$11.6bn Akamai deal: AI needs more than GPUs

    Anthropic has committed US$11.6 billion to Akamai cloud services over seven years. Here is what is signed, what is optional and what it means for Claude users.

  • Internet · 25 September 2026

    NBN trials solar-wrapped towers for blackout backup

    A Victorian fixed wireless trial combines a solar sleeve and batteries. NBN’s up-to-12-hour design target does not guarantee your home will stay connected.

  • AI · 25 September 2026

    Meta brings Muse to smart glasses. What is actually coming?

    Meta previews Muse on smart glasses and a pocket device called Muse Charm. Here is what was announced, what is coming later and what Australians should check.

  • AI · 25 September 2026

    Claude swapped books. Did it understand what people wanted?

    Anthropic let AI agents trade books for 201 employees. Project Swap found that understanding the person was a bigger problem than bargaining for them.

  • Security · 25 September 2026

    Callback scams: the phone number on that invoice may be the trap

    A fake charge can make calling feel like the safe option. Telstra’s new warning explains the trap—and how to check the claim without calling the scammer.

  • AI · 25 September 2026

    Claude’s enzyme discovery: what did the AI actually find?

    Anthropic says Claude identified an unusual enzyme system. The research is promising, but its function is unknown and human scientists did the lab work.

  • AI · 25 September 2026

    OpenAI’s Medicare portal incident: what is confirmed?

    An OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to a statistics portal, the government says. No personal information was accessed; an investigation is underway.

  • AI · 25 September 2026

    Google’s Gemini 3.8 AI voices: what you can actually use

    Google’s new text-to-speech models offer voice design and scripted dialogue. We explain access, consent checks and the limits behind the announcement.

  • Telco · 23 September 2026

    Triple Zero overhaul: why telcos dispute a public operator

    A Senate inquiry proposes Triple Zero reforms, while telcos dispute a public operator. Here’s what is recommended and what remains undecided.

  • AI · 23 September 2026

    GPT-6 Sol and Luna: who gets them and what they cost

    OpenAI’s GPT-6 Sol and Luna bring lower API prices and a Work and Codex rollout. We explain access, US-dollar rates and the 50% claim.

  • AI · 23 September 2026

    Claude Opus 5.5 launches: access, limits and API prices

    Claude Opus 5.5 brings higher usage limits and lower API rates. Here’s who gets access, what the savings mean and why Claude may switch models.

  • Internet · 22 September 2026

    NBN FibreOne explained: one fibre for internet, TV and building systems?

    FibreOne brings building services into the fibre conversation. What NBN’s September consultation outcome means for apartments, intercoms and ordinary home internet.

  • Internet · 22 September 2026

    Will your internet work during a power outage? Check before the next blackout

    Mobile backup is not battery backup. Check the modem, NBN box, phone and network before relying on your connection during a blackout.

  • AI · 22 September 2026

    Claude is helping build its successor. What does Anthropic’s 26% claim mean?

    Anthropic says Claude leads 26% of its AI research work under human supervision. What the figure measures, what it leaves out, and why it matters.

  • Security · 19 September 2026

    Passkeys explained: set one up without losing your way back in

    Start with one account, understand where its passkey is stored and check recovery before changing your sign-in methods.

  • Telco · 19 September 2026

    Farm connectivity rebates reopen: check the supplier route before buying

    Round three offers rebates up to $20,000 for eligible equipment. Primary producers access the scheme through approved suppliers, with conditions and limited funding.

  • Internet · 19 September 2026

    How to test your NBN speed properly—and give your provider useful results

    Use Wireless Choices and Speedtest.net to compare wired and Wi-Fi results, check evening performance and record evidence before changing plans.

  • Streaming · 19 September 2026

    Australia is reviewing how free-to-air TV reaches your home

    A new consultation asks what mix of broadcast and online delivery should serve viewers. No antenna switch-off date has been announced in these documents.

  • AI · 19 September 2026

    Claude’s Queensland data-centre deal: what is signed, and what is still conditional

    A first-stage lease is confirmed for a proposed Western Downs campus. That is not the same as a working data centre or a promise about where your chats stay.

  • Telco · 18 September 2026

    Indigo West repairs fail to restore traffic, Aus Internet reports

    Aus Internet reports a further setback on Indigo West. Here is why an overseas connection can lag even when your home speed test looks normal.

  • AI · 15 September 2026

    Is Anthropic skipping Opus 5.1? The Opus 5.2 testing claim explained

    A post citing 5.2 model identifiers suggests Anthropic may skip Opus 5.1 and test its successor inside Claude Code. Here is the claim and its limits.

  • AI · 15 September 2026

    Perplexity brings local AI to Windows—but your graphics card needs 24GB of memory

    Portable Computer can handle work on a compatible Windows PC and ask before using cloud AI. Here is what the hardware requirement and privacy promise mean.

  • AI · 15 September 2026

    Claude launches tools for financial advisers. Australian firms need to check the fit

    Anthropic’s new adviser plugin connects client systems and prepares drafts for review. Its US-focused compliance features are not proof of Australian suitability.

  • AI · 15 September 2026

    Trump calls AI catastrophe warnings a “hoax”. That does not settle the safety questions

    Trump has rejected calls for stronger AI guardrails. His original posts reveal a political response to the debate, not evidence that the risks have been resolved.

  • Telco · 15 September 2026

    Optus’s 11 September outage affected 190,911 voice services. The emergency-call questions remain

    Optus records a 76-minute mobile voice outage across four states and territories. Here is what the register confirms and what needs explaining.

  • AI · 15 September 2026

    Grok 4.8: what Musk’s 2.5-trillion-parameter claim actually means

    Musk says Grok 4.8 is nearing a training milestone. We unpack the size claim, human-written C++ stack and roadmap—and the evidence still needed.

  • AI · 14 September 2026

    Nadella backs careful AI development—and says businesses must retain control

    Microsoft’s CEO supports broader AI oversight and model choice, with an MAI Code of Conduct promised for consultation. Here is what the statement establishes.

  • AI · 13 September 2026

    Musk says nothing can shut down open source. That is also the AI safety risk.

    Once powerful AI models can be copied and run independently, their creators lose important safety controls. What the evidence says—and why not every open model poses the same threat.

  • AI · 13 September 2026

    Musk says he has been sounding the AI alarm for years. Has something happened?

    His latest post revives a 2023 warning. A serious AI-agent incident is already documented, but the post does not reveal a new emergency.

  • AI · 13 September 2026

    Musk backs Amodei’s AI slowdown call. What have the companies actually promised?

    Amodei wants more time for AI safety, Musk agrees and Altman promises outside reviewers. Here is what is confirmed—and why claims of a secret incident remain speculation.

  • AI · 13 September 2026

    The Altman “melt GPUs” claim: what is verified about OpenAI’s safety promises?

    Kalshi attributes a dramatic remark to Sam Altman. His direct tweet confirms support for AI pacing and independent reviewers—but the GPU quote needs its original source.

  • Streaming · 8 July 2026

    How to Factory Reset a Chromecast: Find Your Model First

    Google documents five groups of streaming devices with different reset procedures: the button is on the back or the side, the light blinks yellow, orange or red, and only two have a published hold time. Includes the Wi-Fi network change that usually makes a reset unnecessary.

  • Streaming · 6 July 2026

    Chromecast Remote Not Working? Check These Before Resetting Anything

    Start with battery and pairing checks for an unresponsive Chromecast remote. Watch the unmarked LED, rule out an infrared fault, and use the right reset gesture, because the Chromecast Voice Remote and the Google TV Streamer remote use completely different button presses.

  • Streaming · 3 July 2026

    How to Cancel Stan: Find Your Billing Route First

    Cancel Stan through the company that bills you. The direct route through my.stan.com.au, the Apple and Optus SubHub exceptions, how to drop Stan Sport on its own, and what Stan does not say about refunds.

  • Technology · 28 July 2024

    BigPond Email Not Working? Telstra Mail Settings and Fixes

    Start with webmail, then check app passwords, IMAP and SMTP settings. Practical fixes for BigPond login and mail-app problems, plus how to keep your address when leaving Telstra.

  • Mobile · 9 August 2024

    How to Recharge Your Telstra Pre-Paid: App, Online, Voucher, Phone and Auto Recharge

    Every way to recharge a Telstra Pre-Paid mobile in 2026: the My Telstra app, online without signing in, vouchers, 125 100 by phone or SMS, auto recharge and Telstra Plus points, with the numbers to dial and what to do when a recharge fails.

  • Mobile · 14 July 2026

    How to Make Your Mobile Ring Longer Before Voicemail in 2026

    Give yourself more time to answer: current Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Australia ring-time codes, plus the iPhone Live Voicemail setting to check.

  • Mobile · 12 September 2026

    iPhone Duo: Apple’s First Foldable Reaches Australia on 23 October From A$3,499

    Apple’s folding iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer display and the same A20 Pro chip as iPhone 18 Pro. Australian pre-orders open at 11pm AEST on 16 October, availability is 23 October, and it starts at A$3,499.

  • Mobile · 12 September 2026

    iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Open Today: Buy Now or Wait for iPhone Duo?

    iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders open in Australia on 12 September for delivery from 18 September, while the folding iPhone Duo waits until 16 October and costs A$1,400 more. The same chip and storage sit in all three, so here is how to decide, using Apple’s published prices and dates.

  • Technology · 12 September 2026

    September’s Android Security Update Fixes a Critical System Flaw: Check Your Patch Level

    Google’s September 2026 Android Security Bulletin, published 8 September, fixes a critical remote code execution flaw in the System component across two patch levels, and Samsung’s matching release adds 31 of its own fixes. How to read your phone’s patch date.

  • AI · 4 September 2026

    Gemini Can Now Make Full Songs With Lyria 3.5: What It Does and Who Gets It

    Google’s Lyria 3.5 music model arrived in the Gemini app on 4 September 2026 for all users, free accounts included. It makes short or longer tracks with or without vocals, but the announcement says nothing about limits or commercial rights.

  • Technology · 9 September 2026

    Apple Reference Image: How iPhone 18 Pro Shows Photo Edits and What It Cannot Prove

    iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max can store a signed, unalterable reference version of a photo beside the one you edit. Apple says it shows what the sensor saw. It is not an AI detector, and here is where it works and what is still to come.

  • Technology · 9 September 2026

    AirPods 5 Arrive 18 September: Australian Prices and Differences Between the Two Models

    AirPods 5 cost A$219, or A$249 with the Wireless Charging Case, and go on sale in Australia on 18 September 2026. The longer battery figure and the volume swipe belong to the dearer model, and the new Siri AI features start in English only.

  • Technology · 9 September 2026

    Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Australian Prices, Dates and What Is Missing Here

    Apple Watch Series 12 starts at A$649 and Ultra 4 at A$1,349, both in stores on 18 September 2026. The new sensor reads your heart every five seconds, but the blood pressure alert feature is not available in Australia at launch.

  • Technology · 9 September 2026

    Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Australian Hypertension Alerts Await Clearance

    Apple says Hypertension Notifications will not be available in Australia at launch on Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4. Here is what that means if you were buying for that feature, what the new heart sensing does offer, and how to decide.

  • Technology · 11 September 2026

    Before You Update to iOS 27: Backup, Storage and Installation Checklist

    iOS 27 arrives on Tuesday 15 September 2026. Back up to iCloud, check your storage, plug in and update from Settings, following Apple’s own Australian support steps. Plus a word on whether to update on day one.

  • Technology · 11 September 2026

    iOS 27 Arrives in Australia on Tuesday 15 September: What Apple Has Confirmed

    Apple lists Tuesday 15 September for Australia’s free iOS 27 update and has published compatible iPhones. Its separate Siri beta date conflicts with that schedule.

  • AI · 11 September 2026

    Gemini Now Has a Windows App: What It Does and What Needs a Paid Plan

    Google’s Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11 launched on 10 September 2026. Alt + Space opens the assistant over your work. Spark and Omni need a Google AI subscription; the launch post does not spell out every free-account limit.

  • AI · 11 September 2026

    Fake AI Access: What Anthropic’s Latest Threat Report Warns About

    Anthropic’s September 2026 threat report is aimed at security teams, but one recommendation is for everyone: buy AI access only through authorised channels, because a discount that routes your credentials through an unknown intermediary carries serious risk.

  • Internet · 8 September 2026

    How to Cancel Telstra Internet Without Losing What You Need

    Arrange Telstra internet cancellation, check final costs and modem returns, and protect your home-phone number and BigPond email.

  • Internet · 25 August 2026

    How to Cancel an Optus Plan: Mobile, NBN and Home Internet

    Cancel an Optus service with a clear final-cost quote, the right equipment instructions and a plan for keeping your phone number.

  • Mobile · 11 August 2026

    How to Check Your Telstra Pre-Paid Balance

    Check your Telstra Pre-Paid balance by SMS or My Telstra, understand expiry and rollover, and work out why the balance looks wrong.

  • Mobile · 28 July 2026

    How to Recharge Your Optus Prepaid Mobile

    Recharge Optus Prepaid through the app, website or 555. Check AutoRecharge conditions, vouchers, expiry and payment problems.

  • Mobile · 23 June 2026

    Optus Voicemail: Set Up 321, Listen and Change Ring Time

    Set up Optus voicemail with 321, retrieve messages from overseas, adjust ring time and resolve common mailbox problems.

  • Mobile · 9 June 2026

    Telstra 101 MessageBank: Setup, Greeting and Ring Time

    Use Telstra 101 MessageBank, change your greeting and ring time, and distinguish carrier voicemail from Apple Live Voicemail.

  • Mobile · 26 May 2026

    How to Check Your Own Phone Number in Australia

    Find your Australian mobile number through phone settings or your account, with checks for dual SIMs, old numbers and missing details.

  • Mobile · 9 September 2026

    iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Announced: Australian Prices and Pre-Order Dates

    Apple’s new Pro phones start at A$2,099 and go on sale on 18 September. Its first folding iPhone, the Duo, starts at A$3,499 and arrives on 23 October. Here are the Australian dates, storage options and three questions worth asking before upgrading.

  • AI · 3 September 2026

    GPT-6 Astra Launches: What OpenAI’s New Model Promises

    OpenAI is putting computer-based work at the centre of Astra. Here is what was announced on 3 September, who the rollout covers, and how to judge whether it is useful before giving it wider access.

  • AI · 14 August 2026

    Claude’s Text Watermark: What It Can and Cannot Tell You

    Anthropic’s watermark is a statistical signal that Claude was involved in a passage, not a universal authorship test, and its detector is in private preview. What the method does, where it fails, and how editors should treat a score.

  • Streaming · 3 August 2026

    Stan’s Basic Plan Now Includes Ads: What Changes for Existing Subscribers

    From 3 August 2026 Stan’s A$12 Basic plan became Basic with Ads at A$9.99, trading downloads and ad-free viewing for a lower bill and HD picture. Some existing customers were given a different 12-month offer instead.

  • AI · 2 August 2026

    Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1: What Changed and Who Can Use Them?

    The model names tell only part of the story. Plan allowances, usage credits and a US-only trusted-access programme decide what Australian users can actually use. Here is how Fable 5.1 is billed on each Claude plan and why Mythos is not a subscription upgrade.

  • Telco · 1 July 2026

    Why Some Text Messages Now Say “Unverified”

    Australia’s sender-ID rules changed how certain business texts appear from 1 July 2026. The Unverified label calls for caution, but it does not by itself prove a message is a scam. Here is how to read it and what to do.

  • Mobile · 17 October 2024

    Contact Lebara Australia: Customer Care Numbers and Hours

    Lebara Australia phone numbers, Sydney-time support hours, live chat and complaint options, including the number to call from overseas.

  • Mobile · 20 August 2024

    Which Mobile Providers Use the Telstra Network?

    Compare Boost, Belong, ALDI Mobile, Everyday Mobile and Tangerine, including the difference between Telstra Prepaid and wholesale coverage.

  • Internet · 10 July 2026

    Cheap NBN Plans: Compare the Full Cost Before Switching

    Compare cheap NBN plans by total cost, discount expiry and evening speed, with a live comparison table and a worked savings calculation.

  • Mobile · 20 February 2024

    What Network Does Dodo Mobile Use?

    Dodo mobile uses Optus, with 5G on current plans and a 150Mbps download cap. Here is what that means for coverage and price.

  • Internet · 30 March 2006

    Optus Launches ADSL2+ Services, Offers Wholesale Access

    The history behind Optus Direct: customer migrations from December 2005, the March 2006 broadband announcement and the distinction between a retail launch and planned wholesale access.

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