Category: Technology
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Facebook v. Snapchat
Ever since Snapchat became one of the big players in the social media world, Facebook has done it’s best to stay ahead of their highly successful competitor. Mark Zuckerberg actually really wanted to buy Snapchat (for $1 billion) but being turned down meant they would need to do whatever it takes to compete. Facebook recently…
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Googles New Android System
Google is showcasing its new android operating system two months ahead of schedule to boost its reachability to more devices. It will initially only work on a select set of phones and tablets before expanding its reach. The software now referred to as Android N offers a split screen interface capability much like the one…
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What are Telcos doing to keep you in your contract for longer?
They call you up and offer you a brand new phone for just $99 so how could you say no? It’s a sneaky trap that just about everyone falls for. Optus is now joining the Telstra ‘way’ by locking in new contracts before the last ones are even finished. Now people on a 24-month plan…
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Your next iPhone could be even bigger
If the 5.5-inch iPhone 6S Plus screen is still just that little bit too small for you, well Apple might just be answering your prayers with an even bigger size. According to a pre-publication note in Taiwanese Paper Digitimes, there are rumours that Apple has “plans to launch a 5.8-inch iPhone featuring AMOLED display panels…
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Steve Wozniak on the FBI V Apple
Apple founder Steve Wozniak had a chat with Conan on Monday and discussed his take on the FBI v Apple. He admitted that he sided with Apple because as one of the founders of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), he is very close to human rights. He also addressed that there is a major problem…
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Optus push notification ads on iPhone
What an eventful week for Optus! Earlier this week there was speculation that the telecommunications company would be letting 1000 employees go in an attempt to cut costs. They denied the mass redundancies but are again in the limelight just days later. This time it’s in regards to a recent update to the Optus iPhone…
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Samsung, You Little Ripper!
Samsung just gave us 90 seconds worth of reasons to purchase their new Galaxy S7… and we loved it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfCubGgMkms&noredirect=1
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Youtube finds its way to the Oscars thanks to Casey Nesitat
Casey Neistat is a vlogger (daily video diary maker) and movie maker on youtube as well as the creator of Beme (an app that allows you to take short videos without having to remove your eyes from the scene). He was invited to film the Oscars from his point of view using Samsung’s new gear…
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Humans over computers: Mercedes ditches robots for a human touch
Robots are quickly gaining a lot of intelligence, just last month Google created AI that could beat a human in the ancient game of Go. However, German car company, Mercedes are favouring people on their assembly line rather than robots. According to Bloomberg, the new S-Class boasts a lot of intricate details that robots cannot cope with,…
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Apple co-founder ‘Woz’ heads to Sydney for future technology transport summit
The New South Wales government has made an encouraging and clever move by inviting some of the most innovative people in the world to the future technology transport summit. One of the esteemed guests is Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, or “Woz”, plus 150 sharp minds who are leaders in tech and transport. The two-day summit, April 18-19,…