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Finding a Data plan for your Tablet device

Finding a Data plan for your Tablet device

If you own a tablet device that’s equipped to run on either Wi-Fi or a mobile broadband service and you want to stay connected wherever you are be sure to shop around for the best deal on mobile data. Service providers like Telstra and Optus offer data sim cards on a plan starting at around 20 to 30 dollars a month, but there’s[Read More…]

Samsung Galaxy S5 will have fingerprint reader

Samsung Galaxy S5 will have fingerprint reader

Fingerprint recognition on a smartphone isn’t just for iPhone5S owners. When Samsung launches its Galaxy S5 in April it will be equipped with a fingerprint reader that will move password security out of your head and to your thumb…or any other finger. This finger scanner will also work with paypal for online and in-store payments. Other features on the Galaxy[Read More…]

Soniq enters the smartphone market

Soniq enters the smartphone market

If you thought that the latest smartphone devices were just for the tech savvy and well younger generation, think again. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics over’s 65s are Australia’s fastest growing age group and while many are becoming more confident with technology, premium handsets and plans are not on the agenda. Australian tech firm Soniq has taken note[Read More…]

Sony Xperia Z1 tested - would you put your phone through this?

Sony Xperia Z1 tested – would you put your phone through this?

Sony’s Xperia z1 smartphone is a nice looking, slim and light device and Sony promise that it’s even waterproof and dustproof…but do you really want to test it out?  It’s ok, I’ve done it for you. Today I look part in the Melbourne Color Run – A 5km charity run that involves getting sprayed with water and coloured dust along the[Read More…]

Mario Kart 8 coming to Wii-U in May

Remember Super Mario Kart?  Here’s what it looked like 14 years ago…. Well that family favourite racing game lives on with the latest in the series on the way.   Nintendo has just announced that Mario Kart 8 will be launched the Wii U games system on May 31 this year.  Beyond the previously crazy kart racing of previous titles, Mario[Read More…]