Monthly Archives: August 2011

GS II No Longer Thinnest Smartphone

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If only 14 year old me could see the world now. A wide-eyed teenager who was proud of his parent’s 600MHz home computer and was, frankly, astonished when he realised that home computing had finally surpassed the 1GHz mark. Comparatively, … Continue reading

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Tiny Mortgage. Tiny Home – 7 sqm

Ever wanted a ridiculously small mortgage? This architect in New York has found a part of the answer in finding a way to live in a ridiculously small space – just 78 square feet which is 7 square metres in … Continue reading

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Goodbye 3 Mobile Australia

Interesting news today as we say goodbye to the 3 Mobile brand on WhistleOut as VHA is retiring the new activities for 3 Mobile and not accepting any new customers beyond today. 3 have been a great performer on WhistleOut … Continue reading

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LTE Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9

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It seems that once Samsung churns out a great device the many international variations just don’t stop coming. Next in line to continue the trend are the Samsung Galaxy S II and, to a lesser extent, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 … Continue reading

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Frequent Flyer Credit Cards Study

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UPDATED: Response to this study below from American Express Credit card rewards programs are confusing. They’re tantalising, they’re beautifully advertised and they’re just a little elusive when you need to use them. Sadly, for all rewards credit cards in Australia, … Continue reading

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Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

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It’s been no secret that Steve Jobs has been suffering from failing health of late. His recent self-imposed seclusion due to medical reasons has been the source of numerous online rumours and extensive media attention. The noticeable lack of his … Continue reading

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Apple Working on iPhone 5 Ads?

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Apple has apparently begun work on some iPhone 5 ads out in Los Angeles, says one Apple Insider source. This news, although unconfirmed at this stage, ties up well with a BGR report from a few days ago that claimed … Continue reading

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Sony S1 Tablet Gets Official Title

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Sony’s Tablet, until recently code-named the S1, has seen broad media coverage across the web due to its unique form factor and PlayStation certification and now it’s finally got itself an official Moniker: The Sony S Tablet. The Sony S … Continue reading

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Android Market Security Update

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Android Market has traditionally been somewhat insecure when compared to its iOS counterpart when it comes to direct access on your handset. While it’s true that having to enter a password every time you want to download a paid or … Continue reading

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HTC WP7 Phones to Steal the Show

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HTC is hosting a big, international event in London on September 1st and, quite interestingly, the spotlight is expected to be taken by HTC’s upcoming Windows Phone devices, rather than its Android phones. It makes sense, considering the impending release … Continue reading

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