Category: Technology

Incoming Gadget – Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset

My broken Logitech UE9000 headphones :(

Just a quick update. Given that my Logitech UE9000 wireless headphones broke at the end of June 2014 I’ve had to use other headphones until I sorted out my warranty claim. I’ll cover that in more detail soon but it took me four weeks to convince Logitech USA to replace the headphones as I purchased …

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Olixar AquaFonik Bluetooth Shower Speaker Review

It has happened to all of us at one point or another – you’re in the shower and your mobile phone rings. It’s one of those important calls you’ve been expecting on the day but hoped would have held off long enough to finish off your bathroom rituals. You attempt to get yourself out of …

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iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Charging Car Mount Review

Side view of the iOttie car mount where the USB cable is attached

Introduction Again, I want to thank MobileZap for sending out the iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Charging car mount for me to review on my blog. This car mount was one of a number of solutions physically and technically suitable for my new Nokia Lumia 1520 – this is just one of the wider range of wireless chargers on …

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Working Out How to Unlock the Fuel Tank Lid on Rental Cars

This last weekend I had to pop back to Melbourne for a day and although I was tempted to drive down and back in my own car it was probably a bit more sensible to fly down and back and hire a car for the duration of my visit. Amazingly, it would have been cheaper to …

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Nokia Lumia 1520 Case Reviews

Front View of the Lumia 1520 in the Melkco Case

Not too long ago I bought myself a new Nokia Lumia 1520 to replace my Lumia 920 which was still going strong but I just couldn’t resist the upgrade to a six inch screen offered by the 1520. Yes, I know for some people that is ludicrously huge (mind you, I didn’t go for the …

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Avantree Audition Bluetooth Headphones Review

I’m changing things up a bit for this article which will be an amalgam of what I’ve traditionally done in separate articles. Introduction First up, I want to thank MobileZap for sending me a pair of Avantree Audition Bluetooth Stereo NFC Headphones to review. These Avantree headphones are just one pair of a wider range …

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Nokia Lumia 1520 Unboxing

For a while I have had my eye on the Nokia Lumia 1520 to replace my Lumia 920. The 6″ Full HD screen on the Lumia 1520 was hard to go past and, prior to the Windows Phone 8.1 update, I really dug the extra column of live tiles. Even though I could get the …

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Altcoins and Mining Pools – Much Reward

Given the popularity of Bitcoin in the press and other altcoins such as Litecoin and Dogecoin I thought it would be a good opportunity to explain how mining in a pool works in contrast to mining solo. The best analogy I an offer is that mining is rather similar to lotteries. If you choose to …

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Logitech UE9000 Headphones Unboxing

Well, after a small wait I have managed to get my hands on a new pair of headphones to use at the gym. To recap, I was looking for a pair of wireless headphones to avoid those moments of uncoordination whilst running on the treadmill and whacking the stereo cable with my arm or hand. …

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Avoiding the Allure of Incomplete Headlines

Incomplete Headlines - news.com.au

We’re seeing it more and more on websites – incomplete headlines which leave out a word or two from its headline to make you wonder what the article is about. Like the below: All except the fourth article have complete headlines for you to click on making you wonder they are about. However, you can …

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