Shark Tank investor Andrew Banks is backing a new Australian AI that promises to act less like a robot, and more like a human life coach. Called ‘Hey Compono’, the app uses behavioural science to help you navigate tricky real-life situations. Instead of just answering trivia, the tool allows users to voice-chat with it to role-play stressful scenarios—like practising how[Read More…]
If you’re sick of rummaging through drawers looking for that clunky plastic battery charger, there is a more convenient tech upgrade available that you should consider the next time you need to buy AA or AAAs. I’m talking about direct-charge USB-C batteries. These innovative cells look just like standard batteries, but they come equipped with their own built-in USB-C ports.[Read More…]
Telstra is stripping back the bells and whistles with a new range of budget-friendly NBN options. The new “Internet Only,” plans are designed for households and small businesses that want simple connectivity without the bundled extras. Unlike Telstra’s premium “Upfront” packages, these plans don’t include a landline, 4G backup, or a modem—meaning customers can bring their own hardware to save[Read More…]
The second-ever Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global will take place globally this coming weekend following the event in Nagasaki, Japan last weekend ( November 7-9). Trainers around the world will be able to join the GO Wild Area festivities during Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global on November 15 and 16. Tickets for the event are on sale now for AUD$17.99. During the[Read More…]
Australians Now Spend a Full-Time Job’s Worth of Hours Online A new report shows Aussies are clocking an average of 41 hours per week on the internet, with social media taking up nearly half that time. If you feel like you’re “always online,” you’re not wrong. A major new report on Australia’s digital habits found we’re spending an average of[Read More…]
