Archive for the ‘news’ Category

On Your Marks, Get Set, Download!

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Telstra has won a speed test of mobile phone providers in Sydney, narrowly beating second-place Optus and blitzing rival networks Vodafone and 3. Research conducted by this website at 30 areas across Sydney shows Telstra provides the fastest speeds of the four main networks when sending and receiving information.

Mobile With Human Touch

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Japanese researchers say they have developed a human-shaped mobile phone with a skin-like outer layer that enables users to feel closer to those on the other end.

Apple In Negotiations For Unlimited Music

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Apple is in talks with record companies to give iTunes music buyers easier access to their songs on multiple devices, three people with knowledge of the plans said.

iPad 2 Curse

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Its the curse of the early adopters: you rush out and buy the latest cool gadget only to find that (not even) a year later it's become yesterday's toy, based on superseded technology.

Problems For Bus SMS Service

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

About 1000 people used Sydney Buses' new text message service yesterday to find out how far away their bus was using GPS technology. But the system, one of the only transport policies unveiled by Labor at the election, had teething problems. One issue is that if a commuter is waiting at ...

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 ...

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 ...