You may think you’re a great driver, but how would you feel about having a small device implanted in your car that’s designed to find out the truth about your driving ability? The Insurance Box does exactly that. This tiny box connects to your car and uses telematics along with GPS and mobile data technology to gather data on how[Read More…]
If keeping track of your household bills isn’t your strongest point you might like to try out a new Australian made iPhone and iPad App called Bills Forecast to help get you on track. The app predicts upcoming expenditure on bills by entering in your regular bills as they arrive, which will also help you to pay them on time.[Read More…]
June 2 – 6 is “Stay Smart Online Week”, an annual government and industry initiative to promote online safety. This year’s theme is “On the Go” which should serve to remind us that mobile devices are not immune to online risks. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Securing your mobile device Investigate anti-virus software to install on your[Read More…]
Like to keep a close eye on your exercise regime? Well the latest in wearable technology is here to help. The Lifeband touch from LG is a wristband activity tracker that when used with your iOS or Android smartphone can measure your every move…even when you’re not specifically exercising. Walking the kids to school, hanging out the washing, talking the[Read More…]
The quarterly internet threat report from Trend Micro is never the bearer of good news but it does provide plenty of insight to trends in cyber crime and the tools and techniques that malicious users are employing in their ongoing effort to extract information and money from anyone online. Last week I spoke with Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia to[Read More…]
