Archive for February, 2011

Unlimited Music From Sony For Only $12.99 A Month

Monday, February 28th, 2011

International Sony executives have rejected claims by Sony Computer Entertainment Australia boss Michael Ephraim that the company may pull out of Apple's iTunes Store following today's launch of a new Sony music streaming service that delivers unlimited songs for $12.99 a month.

Case Study: Less Than An Hour On Mobile Alters Brain

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Using a mobile phone for 50 minutes stirs brain metabolism, although the health consequences are unknown and need to be studied further, US researchers said.

The App To Treat Male Machismo

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Many men chose to ignore their symptoms until they became larger problems, he said. ‘‘I think traditionally it’s the Australian male’s machismo which prevents him from going to the doctor,’’ Dr Bonollo said.

Telstra Wants You Off The Phone And Online Or In A Store

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Telstra has announced that it’s expanding its online self-service offerings, giving customers “the option of performing many transactions with Telstra online using their computer or mobile devices, rather than speaking to agents over the phone”. Telstra has also recently cut back on call centre staff. This might seem like a ...

Google Stepping Up

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Google has moved to undercut Apple in app subscriptions as the incumbent faces a backlash from publishers for being too restrictive and taking too big a cut of revenue.

Smartphones Could Reveal Your Every Call

Monday, February 21st, 2011

In the not-too-distant future, advertisers will no longer have to ask - they will know. When you will have to refuel on the Pacific Highway. That you like lite milk at home but soy in your coffee at the cafe you frequent on the way to work. That your favourite ...

The Mobile That Can Check Your Pulse

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

You probably have good reason to worry if you get a call on your mobile phone with the following message: "Sir, an ambulance is on the way". That's the worst call you can receive if you buy a new EPI Life mobile phone, which comes complete with mini electrocardiogram.

Apple At The Top Of The Mobile Market Game

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Apple is selling more portable computers than any other manufacturer. Including the iPad, Apple sold 17.2 per cent of mobile computers worldwide in the October-December quarter, according to a report published by research group Display Search. That's even more than Hewlett-Packard, the world's top PC maker.

Facebook Phones Released

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC unveiled overnight two social networking phone models, with a focus on Facebook access, and introduced its first tablet computer to a crowded marketplace.

Thou Shall Not Confess By iPhone

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

The Vatican put its foot down over the idea of "confessing" by iPhone, after news that US users can now download an application for the Apple gadget that helps the faithful gain absolution.