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Will Telstra’s T-Box Change The DVR Market?

9:00AM Angus Kidman | If you want a no-brainer TV recording device, you’ve got two choices right now in Australia: the Foxtel iQ or the TiVo. Now Telstra is throwing its hat into the ring with the planned release of its own device, branded the T-Box. More »
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How Will Channel BT Fund Itself?

10:41AM Angus Kidman | Recent discussions have made it clear that downloading shows via BitTorrent is by far the most popular way for Lifehacker readers to watch television. The advantages are obvious and often-discussed, but there’s a question that doesn’t get asked so often: in a ‘Channel BT’ universe, how is production of TV shows going to get funded? More »
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What’s Your Favourite Stress Reliever?

9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | If you turn to your MP3 collection when you’re stressed out, you’re not alone. The American Psychological Association (APA) found that a majority of people polled for the last two years running claim music as their number one stress reliever. More »
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How Do You Deal With A Bad Boss?

7:30AM Adam Pash | Nothing puts a damper on your work life like a bad boss, but at times — particularly in a down economy —s imply finding a new job isn’t an option. More »
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Do You Skip Television Commercials Or Let Them Roll?

3:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Nielsen has recently reported that 46 per cent of viewers aren’t skipping commercials in shows recorded on their personal video recorders (PVRs). That number seemed ridiculously high to us, so we’re asking you: Do you watch, skip, or run to the kitchen on commercials? More »
Money

Are Discount Stores Always Cheaper?

4:00PM Angus Kidman | Walk into any shopping mall or main street and you’ll see a host of $2 shops, bargain outlets and other cash-saving options. But just because a store brands itself as cheap, does that mean it’s always the best-priced option? More »
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What’s Your First Impression Ritual?

2:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | We all know that first impressions are powerful things. Billionaire Steven A. Cohen makes the most of first impressions taking a deep breath and holding it before he enters a room. How about you? More »
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Are 5-Cent Texts The Best Deal?

2:30PM Angus Kidman | Optus subsidiary Boost Mobile is offering 5-cent texts to any network as part of a prepaid plan. That offer might be appealing to teenagers, but does it really make financial sense? More »
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Do You Need A TV More Than A Fridge?

3:00PM Angus Kidman | The fridge is a staple of modern life, but a typo has got me wondering if it’s really a necessary item. Could you live a fridge-free life more easily than one without a TV? More »
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What Drives Your Choice Of Wi-Fi Versus 3G?

3:00PM Angus Kidman | At Lifehacker HQ, we’re all about wireless broadband as a solution for travellers. But sometimes a Wi-Fi network ends up looking like a better choice, even if you have to pay for it. More »