Sep 29, 2013
Is the compact camera dead? Mobile phones are attacking the compact camera, and the signs are that carrying a separate camera around, for many people, is already a thing of the past. Recent phones from Nokia and Sony are raising the bar quite significantly, and tonight we discuss where this is going. But wait: there’s more. Sony’s QX10 and QX100 have...
Sep 8, 2013
Today’s show sees Leigh talking about some advanced grooming aids. Yes, just what Gary needs: a beard trimmer or razor; Gary reviews the Panasonic DT60 passive 3D TV (very good) and we engage in a discussion about certain aspects of social media: is it a good idea to have lots of followers? What about the concept of buying followers on social...
Aug 21, 2011
It’s that time of the year: time to think about what to buy for your dad. Here’s a few ideas, pulled from the various gadgets that we get to look at throughout the year. Does dad drive? Does he have a mobile phone? The Jabra Drive is an inexpensive hands free speakerphone that connects to his mobile phone using bluetooth. Remember that it’s...
Jul 24, 2011
It’s barely forty eight hours since the tragic bombing and shootings in Oslo, and guess what? Yep, the lowlifes are already at it, trying to put their hands into your pockets. So, be wary of any emails that turn up in your inbox promising to show you video of the bombing, or the shootings, or asking you to click on an embedded link within the email...
Jul 10, 2011
Over the last few days, I’ve seen some good, and some bad, uses of social media by businesses, and I thought that it might be a good idea to explore these concepts. First of all let’s understand a couple of key points: social media is here, whether or not you like it. And whether or not you like it, if you own or run a business, you’re...
Jun 26, 2011
Yep, it’s the tax season again, and they’re out to get you. And no, I don’t mean the ATO. They’re actually the good guys; I’m about all the bad guys: the scammers, the pimps, the no-good-niks … the thieves who want to steal your identity, and then steal your money. We spoke this week with Lloyd Borrett about how all the...