Google wishes SMS happy birthday and farewell, further backing RCS through Google Messages
It's nearly 30 years since SMS was first introduced -- Am I that old? -- and Google has again upped the ante on messaging standards. In a blog post a short time ago, several key reasons to switch to...
Deliveroo no longer delivering food in Australia effective immediately
Online UK based food delivery service, Deliveroo, has announced that its Australian arm will close effective immediately, with the UK parent company stating in a press release that:
The market is highly competitive with four global players, and Deliveroo does...
Need a higher level of oversight on your kids device usage? Bark App could...
There are a number of good, free options for content monitoring and management of kids' screen time. They are, however, somewhat limited in some functionality and what they monitor. The Bark app is a step up with some pretty...
Google’s Halloween Doodle is an interactive, multiplayer game that’s great fun
On special occasions, you can usually count on Google to do something unusual. Before Halloween tomorrow, they've done exactly that with the Google Doodle taking on a fun and interactive flavour.
Players can choose to host a game with up...
Google Messages working on end-to-end encryption for group messages
One of the main features that users are increasingly looking for in messaging is end-to-end encryption. Based on some Reddit user findings, it seems, Google Messages is working on adding end-to-end for group messages.
This is a massive leap in...
YouTube is rolling out a new look
YouTube has been around for about 17 years now and the team is currently working to modernise its look. The changes, outlined in a blog post, are a reaction to feedback from users around the globe.
The looks are changing...
Google Messages update brings a heap of features to your fingertips
Google Messages continues to get better, this time with an update that brings not just a new look but features too. The changes include some features we've previously seen tested in the Beta as well as some new aesthetics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRZIGyfD_as
The...
inDrive has landed in Sydney, giving passengers more control over costs
Ride-sharing is a great way to get around if you're travelling, or even if you're going out for a night to make sure you get home safely. It can be quite pricey though depending on the supply and demand...
$6.99 Netflix basic with ads starts November in Australia
Netflix has announced that Australians will be able to signup for a new low cost $6.99/month "Basic with Ads" plan from November 4th 2022.
"Basic with Ads" will be available in 12 countries initially: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,...
Signal set to send SMS packing
It shouldn't be a surprise that SMS isn't exactly a secure communication protocol. That's one of the many reasons that there is such an array of communication apps; Telegram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack, Discord and Signal to name a few.
All...
Prime Video showing live TV channels for some Aussie users
Prime video is one of the lesser known and adopted streaming video options in Australia. The range of available shows continues to increase with a lot of very popular shows on the platform including:
Two and Half Men
The Office
Dr House
Top...
Editing tweets now rolling out on Twitter Blue
It's been coming for a while with multiple mentions, an accidental reveal and even a tweet revealing that it's in the works. Finally though, for those prepared to pay for it, the feature is rolling out across limited markets;...
WhatsApp call links are rolling out now
Announced in a Facebook post, WhatsApp call links are very much what you'd expect from the name. Like other conferencing opitons such as Zoom and MS Teams, you can create a call link for other WhatsApp users to join.
The...
Air Quality indicators soon to be available on Google Maps and Search
We're very lucky in Australia to have such beautiful national parks to explore and wildlife to observe. We're also pretty lucky to have great quality air to enjoy on our adventures. Not all countries are as lucky as we...
Leak Time: Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro pricing leaks in premature product listing
Leaks are commonplace these days, but leaking pricing this way just seems a little clumsy. B&H Photo has somewhat -- roughly a month before the release event -- listed the Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro for sale including pricing.
Of course,...