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Parents ignoring game ratings run risk of exposing their child to sex and violence
The latest computer games will be on lots of wish lists this Christmas but parents run the risk of exposing their children to…
Viewing guide for Star Wars newbies who want to watch the older movies
With the highly-anticipated The Force Awakens about to open in cinemas there will be a lot of newcomers to the Star Wars universe…
How the smart grid is evolving to meet our changing energy needs
There’s an expectation when you flick the light switch on or plug something into a power point – it just works. Wherever and however…
How my boarding pass experience with Apple Watch ran off the runway
Smartwatches are emerging as the latest growth category in technology – especially with giant companies like Apple and Samsung…
The Grand Final in High Definition? It’s about bloody time!
This year’s NRL and AFL grand finals look like they will be broadcast in high definition on their respective regular free-to-air…
Should you be worried about your car getting hacked
It’s one thing to have your computer hacked when you’re sitting behind your desk but imagine someone comprising the computer in your…
Why Apple and Samsung are pushing to phase out the SIM card
SIM cards might soon go down the same path as tube TVs and floppy disks and become a thing of the past with Apple and Samsung…
Can the new anti-piracy laws be enforced and actually stop illegal access to content
The new anti-piracy laws will see access to sites serving up copyright content illegally blocked to Australians. But the big…
Will Apple Music put Spotify out of business? We don’t think so
From the moment the Apple Music streaming service was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference, there have been a lot of…
The restaurant that wants to help you take better pictures of your food
Are you one of those people who take pictures of their meal to shares it on social media? It’s a popular practice that is flooding…
What the Dallas Buyers Club landmark piracy case means for you
The decision in the Federal Court yesterday that will see iiNet handing over details of customers who allegedly illegally downloaded…
Will Netflix have an impact on free-to-air TV and Foxtel
It’s certainly a viewer’s bonanza with the arrival of Netflix in Australia to join other video on demand services like Stan and…
Belle Gibson’s Whole Pantry app removed from App Store and Apple Watch
Things have truly unravelled for Whole Pantry app developer Belle Gibson after allegations arose last week that she faked her…
Will the Apple Watch make smartwatches the next big category?
Since the announcement of the Apple Watch and the release of many other smartwatches before and after that, there hasn’t been this…
Heavy-handed anti-piracy scheme is not the answer for Australian viewers
It looks like Australians will be thrown straight into the firing line under the proposed anti-piracy scheme which could see…
The future of technology according to Ashton Kutcher at Sydney Lenovo event
It’s not every day you get a Hollywood A-Lister at a tech event in Sydney but when the company is Lenovo and one of your product…
Is your Samsung smart TV REALLY spying on you?
Samsung has assured customers their TVs are not spying on them after it was revealed the voice-recognition technology aboard its…
The South Sydney 2014 season told through my post-match Facebook status updates
If you’re my friend on Facebook you’ll see two things from me – lots of stories about the latest consumer tech and lots of status…
What a South Sydney Grand Final means to me – and why Tech Guide is red and green
Some people might be wondering why Tech Guide has been turned red and green to celebrate South Sydney making the NRL Grand Final.…
Testing the Microsoft online store experience
Microsoft’s first contact with a customer is usually through its online store and it has been optimised to offer a satisfying…