au-hotdailynews: 2015-06-03 Australia Technology

Man gets speeding fine for driving the speed limit
Mashable
An unlucky Queensland man has been fined A$151 for driving not too fast, not too slow, but just right. 24-year-old Zac Murray was driving the Sunshine Motorway in Mooloolaba on May 14 when the entirely legal incident occurred. After he received a fine in ...

Qld drivers fined for doing speed limit   NEWS.com.au
Qld man fined for doing the speed limit - Yahoo7   Yahoo7 News
Queensland driver gets a $151 fine for doing EXACTLY the speed limit   Daily Mail
Radio Australia
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The Witcher 3: One of the best blockbuster role-playing games ever made
Washington Post
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Developed by: CD Projekt Red Published by: CD Projekt Red Available on: PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In the past week, my last thoughts before going to sleep and my first thoughts upon waking have been about fractious ...

The Witcher 3′s third week of free DLC brings us armour and crossbows   games.on.net
Six reasons The Witcher III: Wild Hunt falters (And why it's still good anyway)   Financial Post
The Witcher 3's free DLC this week includes crossbows   Irish Examiner

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MCV

Steam now offering refunds
MCV
Valve has announced Steam will begin offering refunds for nearly any purchase made on the digital distribution service. A new page on Steam's website details the new policy, which states users will receive refunds requested within two weeks of purchase ...

Steam Refunds Could Cause Some Big Problems   Kotaku Australia
+ New Steam refund policy will let you get your money back   Gamespresso
Valve overhauls Steam refund policy, games can be returned for "any reason"   CyberShack
TweakTown
TechRadar
Twinfinite
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Microsoft launches Xbox One Independent Developers bundle in Australia
SlashGear
It's always a good sign that a game console is hitting its stride when it starts becoming available in a number of bundles with pack-in games. Following the recent Xbox One Master Chief Collection Bundle, Microsoft has just announced an "Independent ...

E3 2015 press conferences schedule and what to expect   Expert Reviews
Xbox One Independent Developers Pack Available in Australia, Includes New ...   GamingBolt
15 big predictions for Microsoft's E3 2015 press conference   GamesRadar+ (blog)
Pure Xbox
GDN
Engadget
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Here's our wish for the ultimate fitness tracker
Techradar India
Fitness trackers are quickly becoming the must-have accessory for health-conscious enthusiasts and guilt-ridden couch potatoes alike. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and are a great alternative if you don't want to spend a lot of dough buying ...

Jawbone UP2 launches in UK   Telegraph.co.uk
Jawbone UP2 Tracker Hits UK   Kioskea
Jawbone launches the Up24: another sign of fashion's influence in tech   Irish Examiner
TrustedReviews
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Teen charged over taxi hijack, bottle threat
Perth Now
A 17-year-old will face court over the alleged hijack of a taxi after threatening the driver with a smashed bottle. A TEENAGER has been charged after he allegedly threatened a taxi driver with a smashed bottle and stole his vehicle. The driver collected the ...

Boy, 17, stole taxi after threatening driver with smashed bottle: police   WA today
Boy faces charges after taxi stolen from Northbridge   Community Newspaper Group
Teen charged over taxi theft   The West Australian

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Samsung Gear VR arrives for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
The Australian
Samsung has announced its Gear VR, built in conjunction with Facebook-owner VR specialists Oculus, is coming in a new 'Innovators Edition' for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. The device, which allows users to immerse themselves in 3D environments using a ...

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition Australian Price And Release Date   Gizmodo Australia
New Galaxy S6 Active Press Render Leaked   Ubergizmo (blog)
Gear VR headset for Samsung Galaxy S6 available from June 18   CyberShack
International Business Times AU
androidandme.com
GSMArena.com
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New Kia Sorento: 5-Star ANCAP Crash Safety Score Announced
The Motor Report
Kia Australia may have to wait until later this year for its unexpectedly penalised Carnival to be ready for a 5-Star safety rating, but today it can celebrate a win with the new Sorento SUV. Due to hit the local market this week, the all-new 2016 Sorento will come ...

2015 Kia Sorento nets one of ANCAP's highest scores to date   CarAdvice
2015 Kia Sorento scores 5 star ANCAP rating   Practical Motoring
Kia hits five-stars with latest Sorento   Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Motoring
Cars Guide
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Galaxy S6 April sales suggest good start – researcher
GMA News
SEOUL – Sales of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd's flagship Galaxy S6 smartphones reached 6 million units at the end of April, less than a month after their launch, according to researcher Counterpoint, suggesting a positive start. Counterpoint said in a ...

Samsung's Galaxy hasn't edged out iPhone   Herald Sun

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Sterling design an overlooked, but vital ingredient in business
South China Morning Post (subscription)
Apple recently promoted Jony Ive to be its chief design officer. The Brits have also recently honoured him with a knighthood so us lesser mortals must remember to call him Sir Jonathan and in so doing appreciate the crucial role he played in designing Apple's ...

Steve Jobs knew what the Internet was really for way back in 1996   Business Insider Australia
Stephen Fry visits Apple HQ and recalls the time he annoyed Steve Jobs   The Australian Financial Review
The Power of Personalities at Tech Companies   Re/code
gulfnews.com
9 to 5 Mac (blog)
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