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Samsung says all Note 7 owners should power down and stop using the phone
Samsung is urging all Galaxy Note 7 owners to power down and return their devices, regardless of whether they're old stock or a "safe" replacement unit. The company has asked all carrier and retailer partners to not only stop Note 7 sales, but to halt the exchange program where customers can replace initial Note 7 handsets for a new "safe" Note 7.
No end in sight for Samsung's Note 7 woes as replacement phones burst into flame
Samsung's Note 7 explosion commotion appears to be far from over, as reports suggest that as many as five "safe" replacement phones have burst into flame.
Buy a UE speaker, get two free pizzas
Ultimate Ears is promoting its latest software update by offering customers two free pizzas when they buy a new Boom Bluetooth speaker.
All of Telstra's Google Pixel plans
Google's newly unveiled Pixel smartphones go on sale from October 20. Outright, the Pixel starts at $1,079 and the Pixel XL at $1,269. If you're not too keen on dropping over a grand on a phone in one go, a 24-month Telstra contract is your only option this time around, at least for the time being.
Oppo F1s review
Budget priced phones don't get much better than the F1s. With a big, bright screen, and an iPhone-esque design, the F1s deserves a closer look.
Samsung should be worried about Google Pixel
It's easy to see Google's newly unveiled Pixel smartphones as an act of war. When October 20 rolls around, Google's premium devices will not only go head-to-head with the iPhone, but with Samsung's high-end smartphone family.
Google's new Chromecast is built for 4K
Google is rounding out its Chromecast family with Chromecast Ultra, a new puck shaped dongle designed for streaming 4K content.
Meet Google's first homegrown smartphones: Pixel and Pixel XL
Google has been making software for smartphones for almost a decade now. It's also worked with partners including Samsung, LG, and Huawei to make Nexus devices running unmodified versions of Android. But today, Google has unveiled the first two smartphones it can truly call its own: the Pixel and the Pixel XL.
Deal Alert: Optus slashes iPhone 6s handset prices
Apple's iPhone 6s on Optus plans is now much cheaper than before, as the carrier makes way for the newer iPhone and updated storage options.
Facebook Marketplace: your new favourite shopping site?
Facebook's latest launch could spell the end for some of the web's favourite online trading posts, including big names like Craigslist and Gumtree.
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