Category: Tech

I’ve spent the weekend testing a pre-release Beta version of Blackberry’s official Twitter application which is due to launch publically in the next month or so. First impressions are excellent, this is a well...

Big thanks for listening, please let me know what you think of the show, just go to the ABOUT page to contact me! [audio:YourTechLife016-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife015-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Your Tech Life #15 – Show Notes...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife014-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Show notes coming through soon – Thanks to...

In a move that frankly will hit right at the hip pockets of shareholders in TomTom, Navman, Garmin and co – Nokia has gone one up on Google. Google’s Android based Turn by Turn Mapping is free in the USA, but Nokia...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife013-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes A big thanks to Heather and the team at Nintendo...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife012-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using...

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Some great links from around the interwebs: SANTA’s FLIGHT PATH: http://mirror.airservicesaustralia.com/santa09/santa09.asp Watch a quick video which shows Santa’s flight path – as confirmed by Air Services...

When I first heard about the Logitech range of ‘Ultimate Ears’ headphones, I assumed they were the top end noise cancelling style which use a battery powered adaptor to actually cancel out the external sound....

Something that has been available in the US for as long as Twitter has been around has finally come to Australia – for Telstra Mobile customers… Twitter via SMS Telstra today announced they are the first in Australia...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife008-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes A big thanks to Stephen Fenech and David Flynn for...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife007-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Show Notes 007 Quick Comp I placed an item in the...

Never a dull day at Google – at any given time somewhere around the world someone at Google is working on something cool and new that might just change the way we all work and the way we use the Internet. Today is no...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife006-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes An interesting show, mixing Technology with NSW...

I won’t deny it, I’ve been sitting by my email for weeks waiting for word that a Blackberry Bold 9700 Review device would be coming my way, knowing full well it was the next step for me – being a Blackberry Bold user 24/7. I’d...

Logitech today announced a raft of new discounted prices on it’s range of audio gear (mainly headphones etc) as of Tommorrow (December 1) Speakers included, but the bulk of the products are the Ultimate Ears Range of...

When Windows 7 was announced a few short months ago, there was some confusion – and there still is frankly – as to why Microsoft did not offer the FAMILY PACK in Australia. The Family Pack is essentially three...

I’ve had a quick look at the Apple website to see what sort of bargains are on offer today. Now some might say that a few dollars here and there isn’t anything great, but let’s not kid ourselves, Apple...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife005-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Show Notes Opening Discussion Buying a TV –...

Points to COLES ONLINE for this idea…  Decorate your Christmas Tree Online. Fun for the kids, and if you are buying everything from scratch it will help you get a sense of what that might cost… Have fun!...

‘Black Friday’ is something anyone who surfs the Internet or reads tech blogs will hear a lot about.  It doesn’t really exist here in Australia. It’s the first retail day after Thanksgiving, and kicks off...

While the semi-religious war between PC and Mac rages on, there is one thing it is hard not to find complete agreement with on both sides of this rather large fence. Apple’s Design is stunning. Read all my thoughts at my...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. [audio:YourTechLife004-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Show Notes and Caller Notes Telstra Launches High...

Thanks to everyone who listened, and to all the callers. I’ll put all the show notes up a little later.. [audio:YourTechLife003-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using...

Episode 2 Podcast: [audio:YourTechLife002-podcast.mp3] (Right Click Here (Save As) to download as Mp3) CLICK HERE to Subscribe using iTunes Your Tech Life – 002 – Show Notes Giveaway – Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi...

I think the technology behind the Sydney Cityrail system is pretty impressive. Well designed screens with updated next train and following train information. Where is the next train going, what stops will it make, how many...

Apple Introduces Apple TV 3.0 Software With Redesigned User Interface Enjoy iTunes LP, Genius Mixes & Internet radio on Your HD TV SYDNEY, Australia – 30 October 2009 – Apple® today introduced new Apple TV® 3.0...

Thanks to all the people who have sent messages of support and congratulations prior to the show even starting – It makes all the effort worthwhile. And thanks to the callers tonight, especially those we couldn’t get...

While It’s not applicable to Australia yet, give it time, we’ll have it – Google has announced Google Maps | Navigation – Turn by Turn navigation just like your ‘tomtom’ or...

Sydney, Australia, October 28, 2009 – Following the success of its introduction to the PC arena with the VPC100 All-in-One PC, ViewSonic, global technology provider and renowned worldwide leader of visual display products today...

Aussies are green minded but need to act on it The majority of Australians consider themselves green-minded, however, most could do more to put their ideals into practice, especially when it comes to mobile phone recycling,...

In 2006/2007 a product was launched in the US called the Flip Video (Originally called the Pure Digital Point and Shoot), and ever since then has been one of the best selling ‘camcorders’ online. This week, the Flip...

I’m not a book reader – I can’t lie about that.  So it is hard for me to review a product which has little appeal to me. But I have followed the story of the Kindle with great Interest. Today, to my amazement I...

Sydney, 26 October 2009: Canon Australia today revealed unparalleled growth in the digital compact camera and digital SLR camera categories for the period January to September 2009 despite consumer concerns around the Global...

Radio 2GB Sydney today announced the addition of a Technology show, “Your Tech Life” to its weekday line-up at 7pm every Thursday Evening.

Hosted by Trevor Long, Your Tech Life will provide live talk back help and guidance to Sydney consumers as well as featuring news, information and reviews of the latest Technology and Gadgets.

Sharp’s powerful audio system features iPod and USB terminals Sharp Corporation of Australia has announced the release of its latest micro system which combines sound quality and an environmentally conscious stylish design with...

RIM Launches BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Users New software makes it easy to sync data between Mac applications and BlackBerry smartphones; free download scheduled to be available on October 2 Waterloo, ON —...

The Mobile broadband market really is shaping up.  It’s interesting really, becuase Unwired was a real gimmick when it started, but has now been left way behind by the advanced technologies of the Telcos and the speeds...

Sharp Corporation of Australia has launched the world’s first LED backlight LCD TV with an integrated Blu-ray player, the AQUOS LC-40LB700X. Consumers can experience a new TV entertainment lifestyle experience by using a single...

Microsoft launches new anti-malware tool, free to consumers Microsoft Security Essentials, available for download now, provides real-time security protection for Australians. SYDNEY,  Australia. — Sept. 30, 2009 — Microsoft...

The good folk at Blackberry have an announcement pending on Friday at their North Sydney HQ – Celebrity Blackberry user Will.I.Am will be the special guest to launch the device. No word yet on which device it is. Given the...

Picture quality brilliance with Sharp’s new WXGA projector Sharp Corporation of Australia has announced the release of a second model from their new PGD projector series, the PG-D3750W projector. The PDG3750W is a low cost...

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco, Sept. 25, 2009 – Intel Corporation today unveiled the Intel® Atom™ processor CE4100, the newest System-on-Chip (SoC) in a family of media processors designed to bring Internet content and...