Tag: Technology

Telstra has launched its first unlimited (fair usage policy applies) mobile plan as part of its Business Mobile PLUS offer.

As your small business chugs along, one of the key things to keep in mind is: How many hands are in your pocket? With so many technology-related expenses, there may well be a few. Where middle men were once the cost of doing business – hooking up your phone lines, for example – many vital […]

Developers at Google are working on the first phone able to translate foreign languages almost instantly. Using voice recognition and automatic translation technologies, it could potentially transform the way people communicate around the world by bringing down language barriers. Google are forecasting that they’ll have a basic system ready within a couple of years. Having […]

Apple have had a very busy week, releasing a software update for the iPhone and iPod touch on the back of launching the new iPad tablet computer. Designed to iron out a number of reported bugs, the OS 3.1.3 update won’t include any new features but will improve performance for many users. The new update […]

Internet service provider (ISP) iiNet has claimed victory in a major legal battle over whether it should be held responsible for its customers downloading illegal content. In a landmark case, brought against iiNet by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT), Justice Dennis Cowdroy found iiNet was not responsible for the infringements of its users […]

Apple chief executive officer Steve Jobs has announced the long-awaited arrival of the iPad, a tablet computer similar-looking to an oversized iPod Touch. Expected to be available in Australia as early as June, the device has a 9.7-inch colour touchscreen and allows users to access the web, email, music, photos, eBooks and games. It also […]

After months of speculation, the hype surrounding the Apple tablet has reached fever pitch as they announced plans to release a “major new product” tomorrow [today in local time], but refused to release any further details. 
Thought to have a 10-inch touchscreen with finger-sensitive controls similar to an iPod touch, and wireless internet capability, the […]

Adding a secure online payment system can be complicated, but ensuring customers trust their money is safely transmitted is just as important as the technical consideration. Angus Kidman looks at how to achieve the twin goals of functionality and security online. Jace Lai has more than 30 years’ experience in managing payment systems, but when […]

Multi-function printers have come a long way from the compromise it once was for consumers with very tight budgets. Helen Bradley samples a range of multi-function printers from entry level to seriously expensive, and what you need to know to make the right choice. Multi-function devices are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. This time it’s […]

Are you one of those employers who annoy their employees outside of office hours on their mobile devices? If you are, you’re not the only one. More than a third of employees get hounded even after they clock off, according to a recent LinkMe survey. But if you are, you might want to stop, because […]