Anthony Fordham

The 4K TV future

Anthony FordhamOctober 18, 2012

High definition is so yesterday. The future is now ultra definition, a.k.a UD or 4K. OK? This new breed of tellybox will land in select stores before the end of the year, but should it be on your technology to-do list? ... (Read More)

12 min read

Ten reasons why you need a Smart TV

Anthony FordhamSeptember 5, 2012

Today's TVs are computers in their own right, super-tablets that can be gesture-controlled, even voice-controlled. They're a communication hub, a place for sharing memories and connecting families, and they provide an entertainment experience that rivals a commercial cinema. These new TVs are called smart TVs, and here are 10 reasons you need one.... (Read More)

11 min read

Why you need an iPad

Anthony FordhamFebruary 24, 2012

Last week we gave you ten reasons why you didn't need an iPad, and this week we're giving you ten for why you do. Which way are you going to go?... (Read More)

11 min read

Why you don’t need an iPad

Anthony FordhamFebruary 17, 2012

Like TV, the iPad is the marvel of its time, so you shouldn't have to live without it, right? Here are ten reasons why you absolutely don't need one.... (Read More)

11 min read

Entertainment has its head in the cloud

Anthony FordhamSeptember 30, 2011

The future of entertainment media is not on shelves or hard drives, but above us all… in the cloud.... (Read More)

4 min read

E-Tail or Retail: When to buy online, and when from a bricks-and-mortar store

Anthony FordhamJune 17, 2011

High street retailers say they are under attack from virtual stores selling more cheaply: should we feel sorry for them, or follow the bargains online? Anthony Fordham reveals where’s best to spend your electronics dollar, and when. ... (Read More)

12 min read

Entertainment with drive

Anthony FordhamApril 21, 2011

The face of the car audio market is changing, and it's not just about the music any more. In fact, it’s not even just about entertainment.... (Read More)

9 min read

What sort of entertainment system do I need for my car?

Anthony FordhamApril 20, 2011

What you use your car for can actually help you find the best in-car entertainment system. So what are you: a commuter or a communicator?... (Read More)

2 min read

Gadgets

Review: Ecovacs DEEBOT 710 cleans up at under $500

ACMA will not out dodgy Telcos – chances are you are using one

Vodafone to refund DCB (direct carrier billing charges) – ACCC victory

Internet

ITy Bytes 18 July – Optus craptus; more 5G hype; EA Origin gaming hit; OPPO’s under-glass selfie; Brother goes ZINC; Sony Alpha Awards open.

Boost offers refurbished phones to lower the cost of mobile

Dodo is a dodo for falsely promising ‘perfect for streaming’

eSafety

Dodo cops a fine over misleading energy claims

OK Google does human voice sampling. So what?

Simple things to tighten home security

Cool

Review: Ecovacs DEEBOT 710 cleans up at under $500

ITy Bytes 18 July – Optus craptus; more 5G hype; EA Origin gaming hit; OPPO’s under-glass selfie; Brother goes ZINC; Sony Alpha Awards open.

ITy Bytes 17 July – Apple iOS; Mousejacked; Swann Floodlight cam; Belkin DuraTek cables; Intel i9 overclocking; new Amazon Kindle; Brydge for iPad Pro; Samsung’s SpaceMax fridges.

Brands

ACMA will not out dodgy Telcos – chances are you are using one

Vodafone to refund DCB (direct carrier billing charges) – ACCC victory

The era of smartphone OS swap from iOS to Android is not over

Anthony Fordham

The 4K TV future

Ten reasons why you need a Smart TV

Why you need an iPad

Why you don’t need an iPad

E-Tail or Retail: When to buy online, and when from a bricks-and-mortar store

Entertainment with drive

What sort of entertainment system do I need for my car?

Anthony Fordham