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Nexus 6 is the next 'Phablet'

Nexus 6 is the next ‘Phablet’

2014 has quickly become the year of the ‘Phablet’, smartphones with screen so large you could easily mistake them for a Tablet device. Apples iPhone 6 plus with a 5.5 inch screen and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 with a 5.7inch screen are a couple of the latest examples but coming next month is Motorola’s Nexus 6…complete with 6 inch display.[Read More…]

Disney Infinity 2.0 for the family...and your imagination

Disney Infinity 2.0 for the family…and your imagination

There are plenty of family friendly video games out there but the one that’s grabbing all the attention at the moment is Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes. Just like the first game in the series, collectible real world figurines are placed on a base accessory that beams them into the game to unlock stories…but this new addition has more[Read More…]

The problem with electric cars? Looks.

The problem with electric cars? Looks.

Whatever happened to the future where were were all supposed to be driving electric cars?  Well we almost made it with plenty of hybrid cars on the market…but what’s really stopping us from going fully electric? A recent article from the CSIRO suggests that it could be the fact that just about every electric prototype vehicle has been just plain[Read More…]

Cloned Apps causing concern for iOS

Cloned Apps causing concern for iOS

Apple’s tight reign on their Appstore has been a great barrier to protect users from malicious downloads, however a threat still remains in the form of clone apps. A clone or spoof App is an App that mimics the functionality ,design and even the name of another popular app…tricking users into parting with a few dollars to down load it.[Read More…]

Tracking energy use at home

Tracking energy use at home

If you’re keen to keep your electricity bill down then you really need to understand exactly how much you’re using and when, and it’s a task that’s made very easy for most households that have a smart meter. Depending on the type of smart meter that has been installed at your home over the past few years you may be[Read More…]