Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Work

TuneWiki Puts Lyrics, Radio And Social Features Into Mobile Music

9:30PM July 14, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

iPhone/Android/BlackBerry: TuneWiki does pretty much everything your phone’s built-in music player does, then does much more. The notable feature is real-time lyrics display, but TuneWiki also geo-locates songs playing near you, shares favourites on social networks, and handles radio admirably. More »


Work

Alcohol Really Can Boost Your Creativity

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4:30PM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

It’s commonly thought that the drivel most people produce when asked for a piece of writing after knocking back a few drinks is proof that booze and creative pursuits don’t mix. But if you’ve ever felt that you do better at creative tasks after imbibing, genetics might actually be on your side. More »


Money

Beware Of Lying iPhone Salespeople

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3:00PM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Australia has one of the most competitive markets for the iPhone, which means you’ve got a range of choices but also means that slippery sales types will spin you any old rubbish trying to close a deal. More »


Money

Choose Multipurpose Objects Rather Than Plastic Toys

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1:30PM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

The shops are already filling with toys for Christmas, but there’s a bunch of good reasons to think twice before whacking down your money even if that kiddie favourite is seriously discounted. More »


Communicate

Get Facebook Privacy Right Or End Up On The News

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12:00PM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

The ABC’s Media Watch provides a neat example of why you need to spend some time tweaking your Facebook privacy settings. More »


Communicate

Another Reason Why Your Grandma Needs A Digital TV

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10:30AM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Mainstream media loves creating false panics over digital television, and there’s another one over the horizon. More »


Work

Microsoft Office 2010 In Videos

10:30AM July 14, 2009 | Adam Pash

We’ve seen a few screenshots of Office 2010 in action, but considering that the new Office is debuting today if you’ve got an invite (most of us don’t), let’s take a closer, full-motion look at what’s coming in Office 2010. More »


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ninemsn Video Is A Wall Of Clips

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9:00AM July 14, 2009 | Angus Kidman

ninemsn (you know, the site you have to turn off as the home page when you launch Internet Explorer) has revamped its video offering, offering up a “wall of clips” approach for browsing through video content. More »


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Mythbusting: Four Myths About Staying Hydrated Debunked

8:00AM July 14, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Your mum wasn’t completely wrong about the need to stay hydrated in hot weather, but your sweet old mum, and many others, have been needlessly worrying about the wrong things. Here are four hydration myths you can safely discard. More »


Work

A Wandering Mind Can Be Hard At Work

7:30AM July 14, 2009 | Gina Trapani

If you’re an avid daydreamer whose mind regularly wanders off at the most inopportune moments—like in the middle of a conversation—don’t be too hard on yourself. The WSJ reports that your wandering mind isn’t idle after all. More »