HERE are a dozen of our favourite personal tech gadgets for the year. View the original post
Archive for November, 2014
Sensors, the cloud fight disease


NEW tiny sensors attached to bees together with big data analytics is transforming our knowledge of their world. View the original post
Facebook Rooms could face backlash


Facebook has unveiled a standalone app that lets you communicate with your in-crowd, but it could have privacy advocates up in arms. View the original post
Not pro? Switch over to autopilot


PANASONIC has released its first ultra high definition (UHD) camera. And it’s impressive. View the original post
Apple releases RED apps


APPLE will again donate a slice of its global sales to anti-AIDS charity (RED) in the lead up to World AIDS Day. View the original post
A novel way to cleanliness


THE latest frontier in the fight for technological dominance is Kobo’s new bathtub e-book reader. View the original post
Password warning for webcams


HUMANITY has been given a stern warning: password protect anything you connect online. View the original post
Australian science channel launched


NOT-FOR-PROFIT body RiAus will launch a free, dedicated TV channel online and on mobiles for science programs developed by Australian organisations. View the original post
WhatsApp begins encrypting messages


WHATSAPP has begun automatically encrypting text messages, a move that could spark a battle with authorities. View the original post
Pair hopes drone delivers the goods


THE home of the future could include a net that collects goods you have bought online and had delivered by drone. View the original post
Belkin mastermind keeps trendsetting


BILLIONAIRE and Belkin founder Chet Pipkin typifies the story of rags-to-riches tech visionaries. View the original post