Do you have the Flu…or is is just a Cold….try asking Alexa or Google. The new voice-activated Healthdirect Flu advice app offers free health information and colds and it all you need to do is have a conversation with you smart device. Just in time for the peak of the flu system you’ll be able to ask about symptoms and[Read More…]
Here’s a quick solution to a common problem experienced by iPhone and iPad owners – a device that won’t turn on. It may not ever happen to you however I’ve seen it first hand – you go to turn their device on, and nothing happens…or it simply freezes while on…and won’t turn off. The good news is that it’s usually[Read More…]
Mobile service provider Amaysim is the latest retailer to make use of smart speaker technology to engage with their customers. They’ve partnered up with Amazon to use the Alexa digital assistant found in smart speakers being launched this week. To find out more about what this means for Amaysim customers I spoke with Julian Dell, the chief technology officer at Amaysim. [Read More…]
I recently took a 2017 Ford Escape for an extended test drive, and because reviewing vehicles is not what I do (though I did enjoy driving this car) I focused on the technology inside that offers much more than you expect in terms of helping you stay safe on the road. Let’s start with parking. It’s probably the most[Read More…]
While Australia post is toying with the idea of making package deliveries via flying drones, I’ve been playing with another sub $1000 drone (shop around) that you’ll find in stores. The Xiro Xlplorer Vision drone isn’t the type you’d fly around the house for fun. It’s flying weight is just under 1.3 kilograms and comes complete with a wide angle[Read More…]
