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Tweeting the Federal Election

Tweeting the Federal Election

If you’re looking to get your head around the upcoming federal election perhaps Twitter can help.  New research from Twitter Australia indicates that nearly two thirds (59%) of Twitter users say that reading about news or events on Twitter helps them formulate or reevaluate their views about politics or the election. Last week I caught up with Johnathan Harley, director media partnerships, Twitter Australia[Read More…]

Smarter Washing machines could save you from a year of laundry

Smarter Washing machines could save you from a year of laundry

According to new research from LG, most Australians will spend just over a year (384 days) of their lives doing laundry…working though just over 9200 loads. The good news is that washing machine technology is getting better so perhaps you can get away with less time spend on Laundry. For starters the latest from LG includes machines with a 14[Read More…]

Suffering from Mobile Messaging Fatigue?

Suffering from Mobile Messaging Fatigue?

Some new research from Amaysim has revealed that many of us are suffering from mobile messaging fatigue. This phenomenon has come about as a result of an overload of choices when it comes to how we communicate with friends, family and work…but is everyone really stressed out by this? Today I spoke with Ged Mansour from Amaysim to dig a[Read More…]

Fitbit aims for style wtih the Alta wristband

Fitbit aims for style wtih the Alta wristband

  While fitness bands grow in popularity the shift in their design has moved from function to style…and that’s reflected with the latest from Fitbit. Purposed as an everyday fitness tracker the Fitbit Alta wristband is slim with simple stainless steel body and plenty of options when it comes to wristbands colours and finishes. On the functional side you’ll find[Read More…]

Vaya stirs up the mobile market with price guarantee

Vaya stirs up the mobile market with price guarantee

Today low cost Mobile Service Provider Vaya has announced a ‘Price Beat Guarantee’ for 4G Sim-only plans. The short version of the offer – If any customer can point to a cheaper deal on the market that has the same voice, text and data inclusions, then Vaya will not only match it, but offer the first month for free. Earlier today[Read More…]