New competition for your Mobile calls?

Yesterday, a new player launched in the Mobile market, but not for handsets, and not with a new network, just a new way of charging you to make calls.

It’s in essence a back to basics approach.  You Pay only for the Calls, Texts and Data you use, and the rates are simple to follow, tracking your usage is all done online.

So, what’s it all about – check out the story I appeared in on A Current Affair for more details.

Essentially, Amaysim offers this service using the Optus Network and their own back end billing/setup process.  Is it for you?  Some thoughts below – click continue reading … Continue Reading

Apple vs the Radio Industry? Not Quite

Over the last 24-48 hours there has been some concern within the Radio industry about the apparent rejection of single radio station apps from the Apple App store.

Reading this post – http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/apple_rejects_radio_apps_1122/ – by Jim Barcus the President of the company who’s apps are being rejected, you get the sense there is an issue for the entire industry.

However, that may not be the case. … Continue Reading

Your Tech Life – #60 – Webcast (18 November 2010)

Parking Technology?

How about the latest in council revenue raising technology – Sorry – I mean, the latest in traffic and parking assistance for drivers..

Have a look at this latest installation in Lane Cove – I appeared in this story for A Current Affair tonight:

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8143393

Daily and Sunday Telegraph iPad apps – Out Now!

The much anticipated iPad applications from News Limited’s tabloid “The Daily Telegraph” has launched in the Apple iTunes store.

Available for $7.99 (One month subscription) the app downloads fast, and requires you to enter your email address on launch.

First thoughts and screenshots follow – click Continue Reading! … Continue Reading

Vodafone’s $45 Unlimited – the death of the landline?

With Vodafone’s announcement yesterday of a $45 unlimited call/text plan – I took part in a story for A Current Affair, discussing that plan, and what it means for consumers and the fixed line mobile business..

View the story online: http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/money/8142486/45-phone-package

Let me know what you think!

Playing the fool – with Kinect on XBox 360

Ever wondered how you could play computer games without holding a controller, just by waving your arms in the air or driving a car with a pretend Steering Wheel.  XBox 360 Kinect is here, and not only have I given it a go, I’ve uploaded videos to add to the embarrassment.

Click here to read my full blog article at SBS

Vodafone have gone crazy- Infinitely crazy

Some times an announcement sparks my interest, other times, not so much.  This one though – made me stop, take a step back and ask myself – is it April 1?

Vodafone today announced several new plans they call “Infinite” – sounds to me like the word ‘Unlimited’ just doesn’t cut it anymore:)

In short, you choose the amount you want to spend, the length of the contract, and with that you get a set amount of data, and Infinite access to calls and texts, plus the value of your spend toward everything else you want, calls, text, video calls, etc. Even 13 and 1800 numbers are included.

Be wary – These are great PLANS – but for the most part, you have to pay more for a decent handset!

Click CONTINUE READING for more info!

… Continue Reading

The Future of Movie Rentals

I appeared in a story last night on Channel 9′s A Current Affair about the future of Movie Rentals.

Looking at Vending Machines, Home Delivery and my take on the download and streaming Video rentals.

Featuring the Telstra T-Box, iiNet Fetch, Apple TV and Playstation 3 – there is so much choice!

Check it out for yourself – http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8140872

Your Tech Life – #59 – Webcast (11 November 2010)