alexkidman

Alex Kidman writes for Lifehacker, Kotaku and Gizmodo as a freelance technology writer. He was also Gizmodo Australia’s editor from 2011-2012. Kidman has been a technology editor and reporter for more than 20 years, writing for publications such as Finder, ZDNet, CNET, PC Magazine, the ABC, MacWorld and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a frequent contributor on radio ABC Radio and co-hosts a technology podcast, Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming. He’s also written a fiction book, which consists of short stories, called Fifty Two. You can follow him on Twitter or find out more about him on his personal website.
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  • Kogan Offers Apology Vouchers To Dumped Mobile Customers

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    Kogan’s mobile ambitions were somewhat dampened when the telco behind Kogan Mobile, ispONE started kicking customers off its service for what it deemed to be excessive data usage. Now it seems that Kogan’s offering customers who were kicked off the service $50 sales vouchers by way of apology.

  • Why Does Facebook Want Into Your Home?

    Why Does Facebook Want Into Your Home?

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    Facebook’s announced Facebook Home and the HTC First, the so-called “Facebook Phone”. Hurrah… I think. It’s worth keeping in mind, however, exactly why Facebook is going down this particular route.