OK Google goes kid friendly this holiday
OK Google is rolling out a series of new experiences for the Aussie kids to learn, play and stay entertained over the holiday break.
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Aussie Dog & Bone hits CES with a Bluetooth travel lock
If you’re not a huge fan of the idea of luggage that can be opened by any one who sees it, a new type of lock could be handy, unlocked only by a phone....
Telstra gets behind better international mobile pricing
While Vodafone took the lead on international mobile bill shock solutions, joined by Optus shortly thereafter, Telstra is finally chiming in with some relief of its own....
US security increased: make sure your phone is charged before boarding a flight
If you’re anything like us, you feel naked without your phone, and so you probably don’t leave home without making sure that smartphone is with you, but if you’re heading to America any time soon, it won’t be enough to make sure it’s packed, because it will also needed to be charged....
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Review: Never leave home without it: Belkin’s tiny Travel Surge powerboard reviewed
International travellers are probably well aware of the special plugs they need to make their electrical cables work at their destination, but Belkin's solution doesn't just supply everything in the box, it does it in a way that can protect your hardware too....
Vodafone expands roaming caps to Europe
Vodafone stunned quite a few people in late July when it announced that it would soon have a way for people to take their large mobile caps with them on holidays, and from next week, that now includes another continent....
Optus plans aim to cut the bill shock, but may not do enough
The issue of international roaming and subsequent bill shock is one every telco is beginning to have a serious look at, and with Vodafone announcing a new plan of action last month, now it's time for Optus to do something too....
Vodafone fixes the holiday dilemma with a $5 solution
Vodafone has been thinking outside the box when it comes to international roaming, creating a new plan that will cost just $5 to extend your regular plan to work when you're overseas....
Woolworths makes holiday calls more affordable with global roaming SIM
You hear a lot about bill shock when people go on holiday, with mobile phone providers generally charging an arm and a leg for overseas calls, texts, and data, but an Aussie supermarket is hoping to help fix this....
Optus adds unlimited data for Asian holidays
We never used to factor in how we access the Internet on our holidays, but now it's just one of those things you need to consider. Optus customers are going to luck out, though, as the company unveils unlimited packs for overseas trips....
Navman’s driver reviver will have you spying with your little eye
I spy with my little eye, something beginning with N: it's a set of Navman cards that will be handed out at rest stops across the country. ...