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Foxtel's iQ5 is Free of Cables and Satellites

Foxtel’s iQ5 is Free of Cables and Satellites

Foxtel is making the move to a cable and satellite free version of its set top box. The new iQ5 streaming set top box launched this month means users will have access to up to 50,000 hours of streaming Foxtel content along with 100 live channels within minutes of plugging it in, with no cable or satellite installation required. Along[Read More…]

Google's Nest Doorbell Announces Your Visitors

Google’s Nest Doorbell Announces Your Visitors

Who’s at the door? Google knows. With the launch of the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) you’ll know more than just when someone’s at the door.  You can see it and record it with the built in camera, plus it’s smart enough to let you know when packages are left at your door. Additionally when the Nest Doorbell is used with[Read More…]

The Negative Impact of Increased Screen Time

The Negative Impact of Increased Screen Time

Australians are spending over 5 hours more a day in front of their screens outside of work or school because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is one of the findings from study from NortonLifeLock  looking at online behaviours at home.  I spoke with Mark Gorrie (Senior Director, Asia Pacific, NortonLifeLock) about the findings of the survey.  Listen below.

How Video Chat Has Changed Us

How Video Chat Has Changed Us

Many of us have spent a lot more time on video chats for work and school over the past 18 months and as a recent survey from Logitech reveals, it has lead to some interesting behaviour and new habits. 42% of Australians would rather work from home as much as they like OVER getting a pay rise 25% of people[Read More…]

Round Up Your Subscriptions with Optus Sub-Hub

Round Up Your Subscriptions with Optus Sub-Hub

Optus has just launched a new world-first service to help it’s customers manage their growing amount of subscription services Optus Sub Hub allows users to sign up to , manage and pay for a range of subscriptions all in one place. Why is this needed? Well Optus says that with an average of 5.5 subscription services per family, it makes[Read More…]