An evacuation order was originally put in place for the Lismore CBD on March 29 and was removed the same afternoon, only to be reinstated at 3am the next day. The state government has since established an independent inquiry to examine and report on the cause of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from the flood event. But with catastrophic weather events like these only predicted to worsen, parts of the country, such as Latrobe City Council in regional Victoria believes it has equipped the local community with the right tools to allow them to stay informed and respond appropriately to any potential emergencies....

KitKat market share jumped another five percent, now running on 30 percent of devices that checked in to the ay Store last month. That may sound problematic, but the bigger picture reveals how far we have come. Now 81 percent of devices are running Android 4.1 or higher, which is usually what you need for compatibility with the typical Android app. y this matters: Fragmentation is a never-ending complaint about the Android ecosystem....

In addition to what to expect from Apple this year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also outlined what could be on the table for Apple in 2021. The analyst speculates that a “significant form factor design change” could come to the Apple Watch as early as the second half of next year. Kuo explains that the Apple Watch Series 6 is expected to resemble the Apple Watch Series 4 and Apple Watch Series 5 form factor, with the “major selling point” of this year’s upgrade being the addition of blood oxygen sensing....

The Lady and the Tramp 2019 soundtrack includes updated versions of songs from the original 1955 Disney classic, along with one significant revision. Directed by Charlie Bean, the live-action Disney+ launch film features a score by American composer Joseph Trapanese and various performance numbers from the main cast. In Lady and the Tramp 2019, Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux voice Lady and Tramp, respectively. The female cocker spaniel worries about her place in the home of Darling Dear (Kiersey Clemons) and Jim Dear (Thomas Bank), but only after her schnauzer-mutt friend implies that “when the baby moves in, the dog moves out....

If you have been getting ads about installing DU Battery Booster on the lockscreen of your Android device recently, blame ES Explorer. With the latest update, the team behind ES File Explorer have bundled an adware with the app that shows ads of DU Battery Booster on the lockscreen. ES File Explorer is among the most popular file manager apps in the Google Play Store. Despite its free price tag, the app offers plenty of features that many other paid file managers in the Google Play Store lack....

This week’s Apple Pay promo is all focused on food. Users who are fans of Panera Bread will be happy to know that you’ll be able to get a $2 reward when using the Panera Bread app or the website when placing an order with Apple Pay. The only real requirement is that you’ll need to use Apple Pay at checkout. You’ll also need to spend at least $10, and the $2 reward will apply to your next purchase....

Drone video of Apple’s new Apple Park campus continues to roll in as construction moves forward. Today, Duncan Sinfield is back with more beautiful footage of the new spaceship campus that shows landscaping and interior work continuing… The latest flyover video shows Apple working on the Apple Park cafe, which houses several large trees inside. It definitely still resembles a construction site, but the finished campus is starting to become more apparent....

Yesterday, Apple released the sixth developer beta of iOS 12.2. Looking into what is in the update, we noticed it brings significant changes to the component responsible for wireless charging, including the code responsible for identifying that two devices are charging on the same mat. AirPower can charge up to three devices at once, using the device with the largest screen to display the charging status for all devices on the mat....

The update brings new features to users like the ability to create flash cards from text books for studying. This feature essentially creates bookmarks outside of the content for reviewing information on specific characters, places, or topics, and uses data from Wikipedia as part of Kindle’s X-Ray feature. The update also includes a number of requested features and performance enhancements (full change log below). Download the app or grab the update for free on the App Store....

Update (6/26): A US-optimized version of Contra: Evolution has been re-released this morning on the App Store and is available for download now. This re-issued version of Contra also includes new levels, an improved control system and in-game weapon shop. Update (6/3): We have been told that the release of ‘Contra Evolution’ on the US App Store was a mistake. Konami is currently developing a US version of this game that will be released later this year....

A new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today reiterated expectations for the next-gen iPhone SE. Kuo believes the two big upgrades will be 5G and an upgraded processor, with the new entry-level iPhone coming in 1H 2022. Kuo first predicted the new iPhone SE would arrive in 2022 back in March. The same expectation was reiterated today for that to arrive in the first half of next year....

1. Light up a room — and sleep under the stars — with this USB laser star projector. Have a science fanatic on your list? A USB laser star projector will let them project a galaxy of stars on anything. They can use it to light up a room or sleep under the stars. It plugs into a laptop, phone charger, battery pack, or USB outlet — no extra equipment required....

Disney+’s live-action Lady and the Tramp is a remake of the studio’s 1955 animated classic, but the 2019 version has made some key changes to the story. The original movie not only captured hearts but quickly became recognizable by the iconic scene of the two pups slurping up the same string of spaghetti until they end up meeting in the middle for a romantic kiss. So, it’s no surprise that Disney would remake the film, but with a few changes to keep up with the times....

After months of rumors, ’s oject Fi is finally live. The search giant promises “fast speed in more places better connections to -Fi” by teaming up with Sprint T-mobile to offer a wide swath of -Fi 4G E coverage. You can use ’s hy search widget to see if the service is available in your area. Basic plans cost $20 for unlimited calls texts, plus $10 per GB for data....

Godzilla: King of the Monsters quietly included an incredible Mothra Easter egg in the final showdown between Godzilla and King Ghidorah towards the end of the film. Mothra’s wings can be briefly seen when Godzilla unleashes his full power on his ancient rival. Directed by Mike Dougherty, Godzilla: King of the Monsters raises the stakes for Godzilla in the third installment in the MonsterVerse. This time, Godzilla is challenged by a rival apex predator and an old foe, King Ghidorah....

Kylie and Kendall Jenner were front and center in Justin Bieber’s group wedding photos. The young partiers looked like they were having the time of their lives in the second round of nuptials. Bieber met his wife Hailey back in 2009 at his premiere for his film Never Say Never when they were introduced by her father, Alec Baldwin. In a timeless video, Alec was caught introducing his daughter to Justin, saying that she was a big fan of his and that they both enjoy his music....

While we’re still a few months away from the official announcement of the iPhone 8, the reports and renders are already pouring in. Now, iDropNews has shared its latest set of renders (made by Benjamin Geskin), this time focusing on showing the full potential of the rumored function area… KGI was first to report on the iPhone 8’s function area earlier this year, noting that it was possible thanks to the bezel-less design of the device....

Putting halt to all the hypes, finally, Nokia X has emerged out of the shadows with all its glory.Yes, the all new Nokia X has revealed itself thanks to a Chinese social media website. We have found out the Nokia X real photos which have unveiled a lot about the upcoming flagship device. This device will feature the model number TA-1099. Some sources say that it will be called as the Nokia X6...

The Lending Library offers over 800,000 books, and as a Prime member, you can borrow one book a month. Even with that mouthful of qualifications, it is a terrific service for anyone who loves to read and is just one more benefit for becoming a Prime member. Borrowing one of the books in the Lending Library is easy. On the Kindle device, select Kindle Store from the home screen, then click on “see all categories…” to browse the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library....

As promised, OnePlus has added Face Unlock feature to the OnePlus 5 with the latest OxygenOS beta build for the handset. OnePlus’ CEO Carl Pei had confirmed a couple of weeks ago that they would be bringing Face Unlock to the OnePlus 5 with a future software update. The most notable change in the latest open beta of OxygenOS for the OnePlus 5 is the introduction of Face Unlock. Other changes are relatively mundane and include fixes and improvements for 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, general bug fixes, and the December security patch....