How to recover data from a dead PC   When your computer won’t turn on or your hard drive won’t spin up, there’s a horrible sinking feeling that comes moments afterwards. It’s easy to think about all the lost data you may not be able to access again, whether it’s work, photographs, or media. Before you panic, it’s worth figuring out exactly what the problem is. Often, your data remains on the device, it just can’t be accessed through the normal methods. Here’s how to recover data when your device stops working.      Work out what’s wrong Not every device breaks in the same way, and how it happened is important to inform the best method to recover data. Usually, you’re looking at one of a few different situations: The PC boots but won’t load. This could be a software or file system issue, or it could be the drive failing. Nothing happens at all when you power it on. This could be the motherboard, power supply, or RAM. A hard disk drive makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise. This is mechanical failure on a spinning disk drive. Stop trying to power it on to limit damage. A solid state drive disconnects, turns read-only, or gets suddenly slower. This can be a sign of SSD failure. Stop trying to power it on to limit the risk of data loss. The device has been dropped, crushed, or submerged. This problem will result in physical damage, and the severity depends on what happened.    READ MORE.

 

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AI-Powered Phishing: Why Scam Emails Are Getting Harder to Spot      Scam emails had become increasingly convincing, with artificial intelligence making it easier for scammers to personalise their messages and target specific people. Rather than sending generic emails, attackers could research a person’s job, business and online presence before crafting a message designed to capture their attention. Even people familiar with online scams could find these emails difficult to identify, particularly when they included a compelling reason to respond. Dean Williams, Partner Specialist Systems Engineer at Norton, joined us to discuss how AI-powered spear phishing worked and why these targeted emails were becoming a growing concern. We looked at how scammers used publicly available information to make their messages appear legitimate, the warning signs people should watch for, and how to avoid being drawn into a convincing scam. With more people expected to spend time online in the coming weeks, the discussion offered timely advice on staying alert and protecting personal and business information.  Anker at IFA 2026: The Latest in Charging and Connected Technology   IFA 2026 brought together technology companies from around the world to showcase their latest products and innovations. Anker Innovations had used the event to highlight developments across its technology portfolio, spanning charging solutions, power products and connected devices designed for everyday use. Gaspar Xie, Managing Director, ANZ and Head of Global Commercial People & Organization at Anker Innovations, joined us in a prerecorded interview from IFA to discuss the company’s presence at the event. We explored the products and innovations Anker had showcased, how the company had been responding to changing consumer needs, and what its latest developments could mean for Australians looking for practical technology for work, travel and home.   Anker IFA 2026: New smart devices and a new brand structure

 

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How to recover data from a dead PC   When your computer won’t turn on or your hard drive won’t spin up, there’s a horrible sinking feeling that comes moments afterwards. It’s easy to think about all the lost data you may not be able to access again, whether it’s work, photographs, or media. Before you panic, it’s worth figuring out exactly what the problem is. Often, your data remains on the device, it just can’t be accessed through the normal methods. Here’s how to recover data when your device stops working.      Work out what’s wrong Not every device breaks in the same way, and how it happened is important to inform the best method to recover data. Usually, you’re looking at one of a few different situations: The PC boots but won’t load. This could be a software or file system issue, or it could be the drive failing. Nothing happens at all when you power it on. This could be the motherboard, power supply, or RAM. A hard disk drive makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise. This is mechanical failure on a spinning disk drive. Stop trying to power it on to limit damage. A solid state drive disconnects, turns read-only, or gets suddenly slower. This can be a sign of SSD failure. Stop trying to power it on to limit the risk of data loss. The device has been dropped, crushed, or submerged. This problem will result in physical damage, and the severity depends on what happened.    READ MORE.

 

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Temporary Disaster Roaming: Keeping Australians Connected During Emergencies       With the high-risk weather season approaching, Australia’s major mobile networks had been preparing to activate Temporary Disaster Roaming, a system designed to help people stay connected when their usual mobile network was affected by a disaster. Luke Coleman, CEO of the Australian Telecommunications Alliance, joined us to explain how Temporary Disaster Roaming worked and what Australians could expect when it was activated. We looked at how customers could connect to another available mobile network during an outage, when the system could be used, and how it could help communities maintain access to communications during severe weather and other emergencies.         MOVA at IFA 2026: The Next Generation of Smart Home Technology     IFA 2026 had provided a showcase for the latest developments in consumer technology, with smart home products continuing to become more capable and automated. MOVA had used the event to highlight its latest innovations and demonstrate how technology could take on more everyday household tasks. Kattie Lu, Senior Marketing Manager at MOVA Tech ANZ, joined us in a prerecorded interview from IFA to take us through the company’s latest developments. We looked at what MOVA had showcased at the event, the technology behind its newest products, and how the brand saw the smart home evolving as automation became a bigger part of everyday life.   Watch this Mova IFA 2026 Hype Reel   A closer look at MOVA at IFA 2026.

 

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Fetch TV Gen 3 owners face a deadline to pay, upgrade, or lose access         Fetch TV Gen 3 owners face a deadline to pay, upgrade, or cancel their service by 31st October 2026, according to an email sent to everyone still running a Fetch TV Mini (H626T) or Mighty (M616T) activated over five years ago, currently the oldest devices on the platform.      What Fetch TV Gen 3 owners need to do      Owners without an active Fetch subscription have a few options. One is to pay a one-off $29.99 Fetch Extended Service Levy that covers the device until at least 31st October 2027. Subscribing to Fetch Access ($4.99 per month), Movie Box ($3.99 per month), Multiroom ($4.49 per month), or a Content Pack waives the levy automatically.      Customers who pay the levy will get a 30-day window through November to change their mind, including a free trial of a Content Pack, and a full refund if they decide to cancel instead. Pensioners and anyone experiencing financial hardship can also contact Fetch for a confidential review of their options.      Upgrading is another option. Fetch is offering a loyalty discount on the Mini Gen 5 and Mighty Gen 4 boxes, and is currently taking preorders for a Mighty Gen 4 Pro with 2TB of storage and an updated voice remote. All new devices require a mandatory Fetch Access subscription, adding a $4.99 monthly cost on top of the device purchase.      Cancelling is a permanent choice. Fetch confirmed that deactivated Gen 3 devices “cannot be reactivated in the future by you or anyone else,” and told us this has long been a policy to stop deprecated hardware being resold to unsuspecting buyers.      Customers who take no action will be charged automatically on 1st November, and four failed payment attempts will suspend the account across all linked devices.      The deadline applies only to devices activated more than five years ago, and Fetch says the majority of affected customers are using devices between eight and ten years old.     READ MORE.

 

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EZVIZ Australia: Building a Smarter, More Connected Home      EZVIZ had been expanding its presence in Australia with a broader range of smart home security products, including cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and home control devices. The company had also placed a strong focus on making connected security more accessible to Australian households. Jock Jones, Country Manager for EZVIZ Australia, joined us to introduce the brand and its growing range. We looked at where EZVIZ fitted into the Australian smart home market, the different types of products available, and how consumers could build a connected security system around their needs.    EZVIZ at IFA 2026: A First Look at the Future of Smart Home

Roborock at IFA: Putting Consumers at the Centre of Innovation       Roborock had continued to expand its range of robotic and smart cleaning technology, with its IFA 2026 showcase featuring new robot vacuums, wet-and-dry cleaners and robotic lawn mowers. The company had also highlighted its focus on solving everyday problems through technology. At IFA in Berlin, we spoke with Roborock’s Global Product Marketing Head about the thinking behind its latest innovations. The conversation covered the company’s consumer-centric approach, how LiDAR helped robots understand and navigate their surroundings, and the continuous development of its technology. We also looked ahead at what could be next for Roborock.      Roborock RockAqua P1 to plunge into Aussie pools from January 2027 Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 adds hotter, faster steam cleaning Roborock IFA 2026: Its first-ever pool cleaner and new smart home robots

 

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