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Windows “Blue” Is Officially Called Windows 8.1 And Free

Microsoft announced on a call with shareholders overnight that the Windows Blue update will officially be called Windows 8.1, which will be a free update. It’ll be available for both Windows 8 and Windows RT.


Rdio Has Free Music Streaming Now

Despite the veritable glut of music streaming services now on offer in Australia, getting good music for free has always been difficult. You’ve either had to put up with adds, cough up a credit card or engage in some other mechanic to get the good stuff on the free and easy. Now, though, Rdio has you covered, by giving new customers access to six months worth of free streaming — no credit card required.


Lunchtime Deal: How To Score A Free Slurpee From 7-Eleven

We love celebratory Slurpee days from 7-Eleven, and to celebrate the seventh day of the eleventh month (geddit?!), you can nab yourself a free slurpee. Here’s how you do it.


7-Eleven BYO Cup Day Is Tomorrow: Prepare Your Enormous Vessels

Yes, the day is almost here. Nutritional concerns fly out the window and your deep inner craving for iced sugary drinks at a bargain price takes hold. Wednesday September 5 is BYO Cup Day at 7-Eleven. Slurpee frenzy!


These Countries Can Watch The Olympics On YouTube For Free

Each of the following 64 countries has free, unlimited access (broadband notwithstanding) to the greatest celebration of mankind’s athletic achievements the world has ever known, thanks to YouTube and the IOC. The bad news is that you probably don’t live in one of those countries.


Lunchtime Deal: Free Bacon At Subway

Get excited, lunchtime dealers: Subway is offering free bacon on all of its Subs between today and Friday.


The Greens Want To Trial A New Public Wi-Fi Network In Canberra

The Greens have pledged that if elected, they will push for a $100,000 plan to get the nation’s capital hooked up with a free city Wi-Fi trial set to span town centres, bus services and other public areas.


Monday Night Web Movie: 500 Full-Length Movies You Can Stream Completely Free

Anybody who’s anybody refuses to own a TV these days. So, for those people who rely on the internet for their movie fix, here’s a list of over 500 movies that you can view entirely for free.


Apple Launches Free App Of The Week Promotion, Starts With Cut the Rope

Apple has announced that it’s getting involved in the free app game as part of its ongoing “app of the week” campaign. First up is Cut the Rope: Experiments, which is currently available as a free download — making it the first paid app to be discounted to free by Apple.


Why Did Amazon Make Its App Store Available For Aussies?

For a very brief period yesterday Aussies could access Amazon’s previously geoblocked App store. It’s now blocked again, but the same pattern appears to be happening worldwide. What’s Amazon up to?


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