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6k in prizes for kids - What does the internet mean to you?

6k in prizes for kids – What does the internet mean to you?

Here’s a great way to start your young children thinking about online safety.   The “what’s your story” annual Poster competition being run by internet security company Trend Micro again this year and is for kids aged between 5 and 12.   While the total prize pook is worth $6000,  first prize is $3000 (amazing for a kids comp right?) The theme[Read More…]

Brother Australia supports Breast Cancer Foundation with Craft and Sewing Initiative

Brother Australia supports Breast Cancer Foundation with Craft and Sewing Initiative

In the lead up to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Brother is inviting crafters and sewing enthusiasts to create a limited edition 2016 Pink Ribbon Breakfast apron. The initiative is designed to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. To enter, participants are being asked to create their own pink apron masterpiece, upload the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photo[Read More…]

Apple wants to track phone thieves

Apple wants to track phone thieves

  The latest smartphones can make it easy to track down a lost or stolen phone but Apple wants to take that technology a step further. A new patent awarded to Apple recently outlines technology that could collect data such as fingerprints and photos of phone theives which would then be sent back to the device’s owner and authorities. Yes[Read More…]

iPhone7 linked to rise in used phone sales - eBay

iPhone7 linked to rise in used phone sales – eBay

The story of the day may very well be the announcement of the iPhone 7, however eBay reports that the ripple on effect of this is likely to be a surge in sales of used phones. I spoke with Meg English from eBay Australia today about the trend in used phone sales.  Listen below.

Android Nougat - what’s inside?

Android Nougat – what’s inside?

The latest version of the Android mobile operating system (Android 7.0 or “Nougat”) has started rolling out to select handsets…and while it may be a while before it arrives on your smartphone here’s what you can expect. Firstly it makes it easy to deal with App notifications, so when something pops up or dings you can change the settings for[Read More…]