Why is it so hard to pay for content I want to consume?
I have recently reviewed a music streaming service , a movie streaming service and an online e-book store . If there is one trend I have noticed is that we as Australian consumers have limited access to content compared to the US and Europe.
Review: RDIO.com
RDIO is a “new” streaming service for Australians. Starting in 2010, it conducted a soft launch in Australia early in 2010, and officially opened it’s service to Australia on 20th January.
Review: Quickflix Movie Streaming
Since movie rental site Quickflix opened its streaming service up to PC and Macs in November, I decided to have a look and see what the service is like.
Commbank’s Kaching iPhone app now live
Just prior to Christmas the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Kaching application went live in Apple’s iTunes store, marking the official launch of the service almost two months after it was first announced.
Court lifts injunction on Galaxy Tab in Australia
Samsung says it is “pleased” with the result of a decision by the Australian Federal Court which has seen the temporary injunction on the company’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 lifted immediately.
Apple’s Australian stores to offer discounts this Friday
Apple has today confirmed its Australian stores both online and retail will offer one day only discounts to customers, as part of Black Friday celebrations.
Australian accessory designer opens up new design studio
Alon Tamir, designer of the Wallee series of iPad wall mounts and Pix and Stix has announced “StudioProper”, Australia’s first tech accessory design studio.
CBA launches NFC-capable Kaching
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has this morning revealed its new mobile app, dubbed Kaching, that will allow owners of Apple’s iPhone to pay friends and bills on their phone.
Steve Jobs’ official biography now available in Australia
Thanks to the magic of timezones, Australians are amongst the first to be able to purchase the official biography about former Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs.
Telstra to sell iPad 2 in “coming weeks”
Telstra has this morning confirmed it too will begin selling Apple’s iPad 2 tablet device “in the coming weeks”.
