June 2 – 6 is “Stay Smart Online Week”, an annual government and industry initiative to promote online safety. This year’s theme is “On the Go” which should serve to remind us that mobile devices are not immune to online risks. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Securing your mobile device Investigate anti-virus software to install on your[Read More…]
Like to keep a close eye on your exercise regime? Well the latest in wearable technology is here to help. The Lifeband touch from LG is a wristband activity tracker that when used with your iOS or Android smartphone can measure your every move…even when you’re not specifically exercising. Walking the kids to school, hanging out the washing, talking the[Read More…]
Streaming music service Spotify has just celebrated 2 years in Australia. Originally launched in Sweden spotify has now reached out across the globe and according to spotify Australia managing director Kate Vale, Australians have fully embraced the service of the past couple of years. I spoke with Kate earlier this week about Spotify’s success and how Australians are using[Read More…]
The quarterly internet threat report from Trend Micro is never the bearer of good news but it does provide plenty of insight to trends in cyber crime and the tools and techniques that malicious users are employing in their ongoing effort to extract information and money from anyone online. Last week I spoke with Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia to[Read More…]
If you’ve been putting off buying an XBox One games console due to the $600 price tag here’s some good news. From June 9 you’ll find a new xbox one console priced at $499. The reason for the price drop is that this particular version doesn’t come with the Kinect movement sensor. In the video below XBox explains the reason[Read More…]
