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HTC One Australian Review: You’re The One That I Want
HTC has done more for Australia than you realise. It was the first big manufacturer to introduce Android into the country via a major telco, and went on to make some incredible gear. Things tapered off in the last few years, and we wondered if we would ever see an Android-powered HTC handset that made us believe in the company again. Enter the HTC One: the saviour, the hero, the new yardstick.
Drops First Aid: Knowledge You Need To Save A Life Right In Your Pocket
Of all the things you never leave home without, your phone is usually somewhere near the top of that list, ready to whip out at a moments notice. You keep all your most vital information on it: birthdays, important meetings, reminders, beloved images, what have you — but all of this is worthless without the people behind each of these things.
Your Xbox One Is Going To Control Your Entire Home Someday
Yesterday’s Xbox One premier was a blazing hailstorm of announcements, each one more tantalising than the next. And while all the new bells and whistles were exciting in and of themselves, the real endgoal, as FastCo. Design uncovered, probably won’t be hitting us for another few years: a totally connected, totally integrated home control portal.
Twitter Finally Adds Two-Factor Authentication
Well, it’s about damn time. After an endless, occasionally entertaining string of high-profile hacks, Twitter has finally introduced two-factor authentication to verify that it is, in fact, you logging in.
You Can Use Google Maps To Find Faces Hidden In The Earth
It’s nearly impossible to gaze up during the day without spotting sort of cloudy, billowing face staring back at us. But rarely do we get the opportunity to see the faces we so casually trample right beneath our feet. Now, a new program by Onformative is giving us a bird’s eye’s view of every facial landform on Earth.
Our Effect On Earth’s Water Cycle Is Both Fascinating And Terrifying
Initially, access to water defined where humanity could grow and develop. But now the opposite is true, and we’re the ones directing the future of our global water system. Watching that transition unfold is as sobering as it is stunning.
Good News! Xbox One (Kind Of) Doesn’t Require Constant Internet Connection
Much to the dismay of practically everyone, rumours that the Xbox One would require a constant internet connection — and a good one, at that — had been running rampant. You can officially put those fears to rest, for the most part.
Steven Spielberg Is Directing A Live-Action Halo Series
We thought we knew a lot about what was coming at today’s Xbox One announcement, but there’s at least one phenomenal surprise that the internet was able to keep it’s mouth shut about: a new instalment of the Halo franchise is making its way to living rooms in the form of a live-action television series. And Spielberg’s directing.
Bonk The Day Away With A Floating Fisherman’s Best Friend
For the fisherman with space constraints, cramming every little piece of gear you’ll need into one little tackle box can be just as frustrating as it is disorganised. Fortunately — at least for the smaller bits — the Kombo Fish Tool will keep you from fumbling around by wrapping four serious fishing necessities into one handy package.
Limelight: Share Your Carefully Crafted Movie Collection With The World
Nearly everyone and their grandmother has at least some sort of streaming service at their fingertips — or at the very least, they have a streaming service that someone is letting them mooch off. But despite the prominence of streaming video services, there’s still a good number of cinephiles out there who still love buying actual, physical copies of their beloved films.























