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New GM Tech Could Tackle Australia's Pothole Plague

New GM Tech Could Tackle Australia’s Pothole Plague

Imagine your car automatically reporting those jarring potholes and dangerous road conditions directly to authorities.  That’s the new reality US auto giant General Motors is developing with a patented system enabling its vehicles to detect hazards like potholes, flooding, and damaged signs. Using existing in-car sensors, cameras, and GPS, the technology would log the precise location and nature of these[Read More…]

Casetify brings Star Wars to your Smartphone

Casetify brings Star Wars to your Smartphone

If you’re a Star Wars fan and would like to bring your love for the galaxy far, far away straight to your phone, Tech accessory company CASETiFY has an awesome new Star Wars collection worth checking out. For Apple users there a Darth Vader AirPods Case that even makes the iconic Vader breathing sounds! There’s also a sleek black Phone[Read More…]

Getting the most from WiFi

Getting the most from WiFi

If your streaming video services like Netflix stop and start when you’re trying to watch something here’s a fix. Firstly check your internet speed using a website like speedtest.net, then see how closely this matches your internet providers plan. If that all seems to be in order, check your WIFI router’s location!  This is the box that get’s the internet[Read More…]

MG’s New Electric SUV Lands Under $41K

MG’s New Electric SUV Lands Under $41K

MG’s latest electric SUV, the MGS5 EV, is hitting Aussie roads this month, priced from under 41k.  Just like the MG4, the new MGS5 EV is rear wheel drive and like  with most vehicle you’ll have options around styling and range. The MGS5 EV comes with two battery sizes — 49kWh and 62kWh — with a range of up to[Read More…]

Pet Passwords are bad news

Pet Passwords are bad news

Your Cat’s name might be cute and memorable, but don’t use it as a password. New research from Vodaphone reveals nearly one in five Australians use their pet’s name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. Common choices like Daisy, Luna, and Toby rank among the top pet names —exactly the kind of predictable passwords hackers exploit. Women[Read More…]