mobile stuff

  • ABC Now Going After Mobile Users

    When it comes to digital entertainment in Australia, the ABC is so far ahead of the other TV stations it’s not funny – just look at iView, ABC1 and ABC2 and the sheer number of ABC podcasts in the 25 on iTunes. Now they’ve released a mobile service which brings the best of all their…


  • ACCC Says: Watch Your Back On Mobile Data

    Everybody’s favourite consumer watchdog is back in the news, this time as they raise their concerns about mobile data usage and in particular excess mobile data usage fees. The timing is impeccable, since the iPhone 3G has launched and some Telcos aren’t even trying to compete in the mobile data space. The ACCC has sent…


  • Telstra Giving Away Free Laptops (Kinda)

    Something about this feels… weird. I mean, it’s a really good idea – if you have an ABN (that is, you’re a business owner), you can get a laptop (valued at up to $700) for $0 up front. All you need to do is pay $99 per month over a 36 month contract, and you…