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Headphones have flooded the market, and it’s difficult to know which ones to pick – especially if you’re a first time buyer. Here, we’ll help you weigh up whether you should buy top-of-the-line, or if a cheaper set will suffice. While it’s tempting to buy a set of super cheap headphones, it’s worth remembering that they are inexpensive for a reason. But as you’ll see below, getting your hands on a decent pair of headphones doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Especially when you have us to do the digging for you. To save you the time and effort, we’ve put together this dedicated guide to the best bargains on great-sounding headphones. We constantly monitor major Aussie retailers to bring you the most worthwhile deals on a variety of sets – from in-ear buds to noise-cancelling cans from the most popular brands – so check out our continually updated list below to discover the best current headphones deals in Australia. Find great bargains and compare Australian prices on the l...

Update(July 1): Vivo has started teasing the X50 series on Twitter . The Vivo X50 series is now confirmed to launch in India.  The Vivo X50 series gained a lot of attention earlier this month. The X50 series was unveiled in China on June 2. Now, Vivo X50 series is all set to make its way to India next month. A report from 91mobiles , citing a retailer confirmed that the new Vivo X50 series will be launching in India in July. This will also make Vivo’s comeback into the premium segment after a long time.  Google Pixel 5 release date, price, news and leaks OnePlus 8T: what we want to see It is no surprise that the device is coming to India. In fact, Vivo India's CEO had already confirmed that the Vivo X50 series will launch in India on his Facebook page. The report has posted a 10-second short video which says the device is “coming soon”. But, it doesn’t mention the region or the launch date yet. (Image credit: Vivo) Vivo X50 Series The launch will mark the retu...

Even when we're out camping or going off the grid, we're surrounded by countless gadgets and devices. And when those devices lose power, we notice. Unfortunately, we're usually left with little alternative but to tough it out.  To wait out power outages, and to leave all our electronics behind while we're on the road. Sure, that may be appealing to some people. But most of us wouldn't kill for a few creature comforts even while roughing it in the woods.  That's where Bluetti comes in. A brand founded on over a decade of industry experience in clean power generation, they've just kicked off an IndieGoGo campaign for an exciting new eco-friendly backup power system. Known as the Bluetti AC200 , it's clean, quiet, and packs an incredible punch, with the capacity to power up to 17 devices simultaneously with a total output of 2000 Watts and a capacity of 1700Wh. That's enough to power your entire kitchen, or charge up a Tesla for an eleven-mile dri...

Realme Buds Q is the company’s third and most affordable pair of TWS which was launched in India recently along with Realme X3 series. Today, the Realme Buds Q will go on sale for the first time. The Realme Buds Q will go on sale via Amazon today for the first time at 12 noon. It is priced at Rs 1,999. Since this is the first sale, the product might sell out soon. So, it’s better if you are on the site a few minutes before. Check out Realme Buds Q on Amazon.in Realme Buds Air review Best TWS under Rs 5,000 Realme Buds Q specs and features (Image credit: Realme) On paper, the Realme Buds Q looks pretty impressive and is targeted at the affordable segment. It will take on the Redmi Earbuds S which is priced slightly lower than the Buds Q. The Realme Buds Q was unveiled in China last month along with the other seven products.  The Realme Buds Q has an in-ear design without a stem. It has a circular shape design for the buds and the carry case which doubles up as a bat...

Sony and Fujifilm are locked in a battle for tape supremacy, with the latter revealing it's preparing for tape media with an areal density of 224Gbit per square inch, which translates to a real life capacity of around 400TB. Fujifilm - which has just announced its first Tape-as-a-Service offering - is betting on Strontium Ferrite (SrFe) as opposed to the popular Barium Ferrite, which is used in most LTO tapes, the capacity of which currently top 12TB (uncompressed) or 30TB (compressed using an industry ratio of 2.5:1). LTO-8 will make way for LTO-9 later this year and, with the last four LTO generations shipped over the past six years, one can expect the next four (LTO-10, LTO-11, LTO-12 and LTO-13) to be available by 2026 (depending on market conditions). Check out our list of the best portable SSDs on the market Here's our list of the best rugged hard drives around We've built a list of the best cloud storage services out there Tape supremacy At 384TB, a sin...

After being targeted by a large scale state-based cyberattack , Australia has announced that it will spend $926.1m over the next 10 years to boost its cybersecurity defenses. The country's prime minister Scott Morrison said earlier this month that the threats against Australia are not only sophisticated but are directed towards “all levels of government, industry, political organisations, education, health, essential service providers and operators of other critical infrastructure”. As of yet, Australia has not revealed who it believed was responsible for the recent attacks. However, three sources briefed on the matter informed Reuters that China is believed to be the country responsible though Beijing has rejected these claims. In a statement, Morrison explained why Australia is investing heavily into its cybersecurity defenses, saying: Cybersecurity experts join forces to combat coronavirus security threats Australia faces 'state-based' cyber attack – here's h...

Gavin Bashar, UK MD of Tunstall Healthcare, discusses the important role of medical alert systems, activity monitoring and health monitoring to improve care delivery and maintain health and wellbeing for people living with dementia.  In the UK, 850,000 people currently live with dementia but this is set to reach 1.6 million by 2040 due to the ageing population. It can be challenging to care for someone living with dementia, and this has only been exacerbated further by COVID-19. However, technology is available to support care-giving and ensure that individuals receive the care they need to live a healthy, happy and high quality life. Technology can facilitate care delivery, even during a global health crisis, and enable people living with dementia to stay in familiar surroundings for as long as possible. They are therefore able to enjoy a better quality life for longer, and invaluable support can be more easily provided by the people caring for them. Digital transformation ...

UPDATE: After a bit of a drought on the sales front, some decent Xbox One X bundles have landed on Microsoft's online store which are quite well discounted – you can check out those deals below. We research the best Xbox One sales to bring you the best value bundle deals every week. We generally find opting for an Xbox One bundle instead of a console-only deal is a smart way to go as you'll most likely get more for your money, with extra games and accessories thrown in to sweeten the deal. To make finding the best Xbox One bundle deal less tasking, we've scoured the internet for the lowest prices on bundles and best console deals and rounded them up here in one spot for you.  As we stay indoors to self-isolate due to the threat of Covid-19, what better time to pick up a console and get stuck into some games? Below you will find the lowest prices in Australia for both the Xbox One S, Xbox One X and the newly released Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Admittedly, it's ...

If you’re looking for a cheap laptop or a mammoth saving on a premium portable computer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the web for savings and rounded up all the genuine deals in one neat place. You’ll find we’ve covered everything from budget browsing machines to high-performance powerhouses, so you’ll no doubt find something here to match your needs. We’ve highlighted a selection of the latest deals that we’ve sniffed out, and if you scroll further down, we've rounded up some of our favourite laptops in a dedicated buying guide. Keep your devices safe from cyber attacks and save money at the same time with our round-up of the best antivirus deals and discounts in Australia . Best laptop deals this week Laptops & ultrabooks Dell XPS 13 (7390) | i5 / 8GB / 256GB SSD | AU$1,699 (RRP AU$1,999; save AU$300 ) While many of the configurations from Dell’s premium XPS range will set you back a hefty sum, here’s your chance to score one for under the A...