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$400 million a year mobile bill blowout in Australia

$400 million a year mobile bill blowout in Australia

In 2014 research from Amaysim  revealed that many mobile users in Australia are still managing to go above and beyond their ‘capped plans’ ended up in ‘Bill Shock’ at the end of the month.   The research shows that this is mostly due to excess data usage, though some users still manage to talk or text their way to higher than[Read More…]

Vain Aussies love Video Calling

Vain Aussies love Video Calling

Before you face time, Skype or even hangout in Google do you catch yourself in the mirror and feel the need for adjustments? According to a 2014 survey, around 10 million Australians make video calls…and spend a surprising amount of time preparing for them. The survey by Belong Broadband revealed that with the growth in video calling we are spending more time[Read More…]

Big screen phones not the end for Tablets

Big screen phones not the end for Tablets

For some of us there nothing more exciting than getting hands on with the latest gadget…especially if it’s something we plan on using every day.   There was plenty of hype around Apple’s new offerings earlier this year but October also brough something worthy for those who prefer the android mobile platform. Specifically I’m talking about the Galaxy Note 4 and the Note Edge[Read More…]

Ello, A Facebook alternative?

Ello, A Facebook alternative?

Ello, what have we here? Well Ello  is a new social network that even in it’s infancy is already causing waves and creating headlines. The creators of Ello.co say they just wanted to create an ad-free social network for users to share their creative works.  It was an invitation only network but then friends invited friends who invited friends and[Read More…]

What are Video games consoles doing at school?

What are Video games consoles doing at school?

Over the past few years computers and tablet devices have become essential tools for education but what about video games consoles? With the launch of Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes earlier this year I spoke with Edu-tech expert Dan Donahoo.   He talks about his Infinity Learning program that uses the popular Disney Infinity video game to help teach primary school[Read More…]