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No Cash for Bail? Just Bring Some Bling
A father and son accused of a major education scam in the US have posted bail by handing over a treasure trove of diamonds and rubies. Millionaire Jowhar Soultanali, 58, and his son Kabir Kassam, 34,...
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Google Glass beta now available to all – for a cool $1500
If you happen to have a spare $1500 plus tax (A$1600), and you also happen to live in the US of A, you can now take part in the Glass Explorer program as the proud owner of the wearable technology...
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Opal card: Hit or Miss?
Sydney’s new smartcard ticketing system continues to roll its way across the city – whether Sydneysiders want it or not. Opal – not to be confused with the disastrous Tcard – now covers travel on all...
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Older Workers Finding Employment Opportunities Online
As the federal government grapples with the issues of employment faced by an aging population, some mature workers are finding a lucrative market for their skills online. Online outsourcing company...
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eBay Breached: Time to change your password
eBay’s 145 million users have been asked to change their passwords, following yet another large-scale security breach in the US. Hackers got hold of an undisclosed number of customer names, encrypted...
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Victoria Police blame Tap and Go for increase in crime
Victoria Police are blaming Tap and Go credit cards for the increase in crime during the past year. According to police statistics, the number of deceptions (including when thieves fraudulently used...
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The Holiday Trend Inspired By Cadel Evans
With fans and competitors alike praising Cadel Evans, there is no doubt he is an inspirational athlete on the global stage. But Evans’ influence may reach a lot further afield than even he realises,...
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Will Skype Translator Bring Star Trek Tech To Life?
Translation technology is finally catching up with consumer demand, with apps and services becoming better at real-time language conversation. From smartphones with built-in translation services to...
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Mobile payments without the swipe
US-based Flint Mobile has created an app that allows small businesses to take mobile payments from customers – without using a card reader. Unlike other mobile payment offerings, such as PayPal Here...
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Cyclist Champions That Go Against The Odds
The stories behind cyclist successes are often inspiring but especially so when the athletes in question are those defying the greatest of odds to get there. On of the most recent examples of...
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What will iOS8 offer? Credit card scanning and other updates
Last week, Apple revealed its latest software upgrades at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, focusing mainly on iOS8 during the keynote address. So, what exactly can users expect from iOS8?...
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Google accused of profiting from illicit YouTube videos selling stolen credit...
While many people use it to search for cute kitten videos, how-to videos, and videos showing dumb people doing dumb stuff, a recent report suggests that YouTube – the third most visited website in the...
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News: Soccer Fans Setting Travel Goals Based On The Game
With World Cup fever in full swing, new research shows that more and more Australian soccer fans are planning travel not only to Brazil, but also to other regions famous for the sport. The latest data...
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One in three Americans admit to ‘financial infidelity’
Finding out your partner has cheated on you is never going to be easy. But what happens when the infidelity has less to do with cheap motel rooms and secret rendezvous, and more to do with hidden bank...
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Mobile payments gain traction in the US
With a host of new mobile payments apps now being tested or launched, it seems the mobile payments industry is really starting to gain traction in the US. With food and beverage giants McDonalds,...
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The Latest Car Tech To Avoid Speeding Fines
Anyone that has ever wished for a warning before a speed camera could soon find the answer in a new car. The latest Hyundai Genesis model launched in South Korea has the ability to warn drivers about...
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