Babies hooked on mobile media
More than a third of babies are tapping on smartphones and tablets even before they’re walking or talking, a new study has revealed.
Gadgets
How to tame Apple Watch
Two weeks ago, I had a breakfast meeting. Right around my second piece of bacon, my wrist vibrated.
Westpac first to tap new arms race
Westpac and St George Bank customers are a tap away from checking their balances thanks to the Apple Watch.
Huawei ready to take on iPhone 6
The spectacular growth of Shenzhen, China, reflects that of Huawei, the phone maker primed to take on Apple.
Tough call: $6.5m to hold a phone
Daniel Craig was paid handsomely to hold a Sony Z4 phone in the new James Bond movie, say leaked emails.
Eye in sky that returns to base
The latest ‘Parrot’ drone has a home button that enables it to find its way back to you like a boomerang.
Time ripe for Apple Watch clone
Knock-off Apple Watches are likely to flood global markets after their promotion to international buyers at a key Asian trade fair.
Sins of super skinny models
The new MacBook and a next generation of laptops are incredibly slim, but there’s a cost.
Smart TV 4K battlelines drawn
Samsung has become the second major vendor to release its 2015 smart TV range in Australia.
Does your home need antivirus?
Many people spend money on a home security system. So why do we leave most of our digital property defenceless?
Does Apple Watch tick boxes?
Despite the glitz of the new Apple Watch, in the end what matters is if and how it changes your life.
A little bird told me…
Social media abounds with injudicious posts, but a Facebook faux pas can be career defining.
PC sales tipped for rebound
Weak demand for desktop computers has sent PC sales plunging again, as the industry struggles with the shift to mobile gadgets.
iWatch this space
It’s good looking, nice to wear, and mostly helpful. But if you could just hang out for the next version …
Recharge your phone in 60 seconds?
Scientists claim a new type of aluminium battery could mean recharging your smartphone in a minute.
Time not right to buy a smartwatch
As technology is rapidly evolving it’s smarter to wait for a few years.
Best buds for active people
Four of the best earphones for sport.
You are what you tap and swipe
Last week I conducted a little experiment to see how illusionary Apple’s Force Touch feature on its new 13-inch MacBook Pro is.
Mass communication
It’s a high-capacity talking bathroom scale. So is it any good?
Google Android Auto system here
Google’s car entertainment system is rolling out in Australia just a week after its official global launch in the US.
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