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AMEX loads up special offers - Launching today

AMEX loads up special offers – Launching today

American Express is pushing though the world of discount coupons to offer their card holders special deals with retailers by letting them load them them directly onto their cards. It’s the relaunch of AMEX Offers.  Today I spoke with Dean Chadwick, Vice President Consumer Acquisition & Loyalty at American Express, about what exactly is on offer and the global shift to mobile content[Read More…]

Which 'Tech' personality are you?

Which ‘Tech’ personality are you?

How do you deal with technology?  Do you sit back and admire it or get hands on and pull things apart to see what makes them tick? Well along with Microsoft, Digital Ethnographer Dr. Jonathon Hutchinson from Sydney university has come up with 6 different technology types that every Australian can identify with.   Last week I caught up with[Read More…]

Trend Micro Threat report - Australia Targeted

Trend Micro Threat report – Australia Targeted

The latest threat roundup from Internet Security company Trend Micro has revealed that Australia remains at significant risk from Cyber-criminal activities. Notably the latest data shows that Australia ranks #2 in the word for Ransomware infections and #3 in the world for Malicious URLs. Earlier today I spoke with Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia about the latest online threats –[Read More…]

App store concerns for Android

App store concerns for Android

How trustworthy are the Apps on your mobile device? According to the October 2014 mobile threat report from Trend Micro, less than half of the Android Apps they checked last would be considered ‘safe’.   I  caught up with Tim Falski from Trend Micro Australia to talk about this alarming result and how users can avoid malicious Apps.  Listen below.  [Read More…]

Big night out?  There's an App to help with that

Big night out? There’s an App to help with that

If you’re looking to cut back your alcohol intake, well there’s an App for that! It’s called HSM…which stands for Hello Sunday Morning and it’s designed to get you thinking about your habits, health and alternatives. Last week I spoke with Hello Sunday Morning founder Chris Raine about the App and where the idea originally came from. Listen below. Supported by[Read More…]