We’re getting a lot of questions about what an Aussie version of Gizmodo can do for you. While it’s early days and like any blog we’re slowly finding our feet, here’s a few things that will be hitting Gizmodo Australia real soon:
- Dealzmodo Australia: yes, flagging deals that will actually matter to you. If you spot any, feel free to share through the local tips address.
- Local competitions: Seen cool stuff on offer at Giz USA but haven’t been able to take out the prizes? We will have stuff to give away very soon, and it is just for you Australians. Yes, we are hoping to buy your love…
- When is it coming out here? The classic question, and we’ll aim to get the local knowledge on releases and pricing.
- More stuff!:Gizmodo USA + Gizmodo Australia = more stuff! Yes, we’re a bit thin on original content while we get rolling, but we’ll be upping the posts and blogger count as we ramp things up. Local tips help big time, so send ‘em if you got ‘em.
- Easier commenting: We want you to get involved, so we’ve got a much easier comment process live right now. Submit, and it’ll appear soon after. Too easy.
Feel free to share any thoughts, by email or comment. Notes attached to house bricks will be thrown out without being read, so you’re on notice.
giveaphuk
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 12:37 PMw00t! may I be the 1st Aussie to thank the Gizcrew for making an exclusive .AU site!!!
spinner
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 1:14 PMIt’d be GREAT if your site gave me the option of the .com.au / .com, rather than just bucketing me over to the .au site.
Where are the comments? Sometimes it’s the only thing worth reading at gizmodo (which is more to do with the tech, not the site editors/contributors).
Bad move, guys.
skam
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2:00 PMGreat stuff!
Tigz
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2:14 PMYeah…bonza mate
FunkyJ
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 2:37 PM@ Spinner:
There’s a button up top that says “US Edition”. Press that and you’re there!
I also have to agree about the comments – a shared comments system would be nicer.
But I am keen to see money values in AU$. Just so I know that I can’t afford any cool gadget in Australian dollars too…
Vumnoo
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 3:19 PMAll too many times, I’ve been grumpy cause I haven’t been able to enter competitions etc.
Does this mean that there is possibly some roles for Australian writers here too?
Badz0r
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 4:20 PMNow that theres a local .au site, I think its time to register! Fantastic work guys!
giveaphuk
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 10:05 PMDEF. need to get the comments linked. ’cause now i’m looking @ this site, although the news is great, it’s a lil’ dull to not hear what the rest of the world is thinking. cmon guys, it’s not like we live far enough away already….
Joeyjoejoe
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 11:50 PMYay! Finally!~ Heheh, got a whole heap of people at my workplace looking at Gizmodo on a daily basis for “work related” news. Its even scripted to startup when my work pc boots up, Awesome thanks Giz! So when are you touring Down Under??
andyarlo
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:32 AMThanks for coming to Au guys. Im sure the site will do well!
Reckless
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 2:03 PMIt’ll be nice to see a bit of local content.
I mean how many gripes about Walmart can you read before you start feeling like a minority?
Good luck guys, I hope the site does well!
Will
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 1:53 AMAwesome! I only just realised that I was on the Australian Gizmodo, and I must say it’s a welcome addition.
Can’t wait to see more AU specific stuff :D