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What Australians are doing online

What Australians are doing online

Usage of online social media services like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are big in Australia however new research shows that they don’t rule our time online. A survey by internet service provider Belong sound that people actually spend just as much time online paying bills or researching products as they do on sites like Facebook. The research also revealed that[Read More…]

Digital UltraViolet officially launches in Australia

Digital UltraViolet officially launches in Australia

Digital UltraViolet has officially launched in Australia…but what exactly is it? Well, the last time you purchased a movie on DVD or Blu-ray disc you may have noticed that it came with a code for something called Digital Ultraviolet. Basically this is a cloud-based system that will allow you to watch your favourite movie on your TV…or stream or download it to[Read More…]

Robots and Smart T-Shirts from Intel

Chances are you own a PC, Mac or even a mobile device with an ‘Intel inside’…but the chip maker isn’t content to just power the brains of your computing devices. Looking to inspire interest in the company last week Intel showed off two very different products…a 60cm tall robot and the latest in wearable technology, a smart T-Shirt. The Robot’s[Read More…]

The gadget that scores your driving

The gadget that scores your driving

You may think you’re a great driver, but how would you feel about having a small device implanted in your car that’s designed to find out the truth about your driving ability? The Insurance Box does exactly that.  This tiny box connects to your car and uses telematics along with GPS and mobile data technology to gather data on how[Read More…]

No bill shock with Bills Forecast App

No bill shock with Bills Forecast App

If keeping track of your household bills isn’t your strongest point you might like to try out a new Australian made iPhone and iPad App called Bills Forecast to help get you on track. The app predicts upcoming expenditure on bills by entering in your regular bills as they arrive, which will also help you to pay them on time.[Read More…]