It’s a familiar problem: a tube of toothpaste (or similar) with a large proportion stuck in the end that’s too hard to remove. D-TUBE-IT is an Australian invention that does a good job of ensuring you get full value for money.
iPhones and iPads are hugely popular, but that also means they are being dropped on pavements and in toilets in record numbers. Recovering data from any kind of damaged device is tricky, but it’s especially hard with iDevices as they use a unique file system that isn’t easily understood (or repaired) by consumers.
Some items go on “special” so often that paying full price for them makes no sense. This is our definitive guide to technologies and other goods that you should always be able to score at a discount, no bargaining required.
When Telstra first revealed that its GameArena servers had been hacked, it said up to 35,000 accounts might have been affected. However, it turns out that almost 230,000 customers will have their passwords changed. What gives?
The much-discussed inquiry into price gouging for tech goods in Australia is accepting submissions from the public from today. Consumers can make their feelings known until July 6, although as Alex at Gizmodo points out, the bigger issue is how businesses seek to explain the already-very-evident price differences. [Inquiry into IT Pricing via Gizmodo]
Anodia for free on iOS, Swords and Soldiers HD for just $1.99 on iPad, Schedule Deluxe Plus discounted on Android, Power Planner for just 99c on Windows Phone 7, plus more in today’s app deals roundup. Be quick! These prices can go back up at any time.
Yes, I’m serious. Cookie Monster showed up at a TEDMED conference earlier this week and offered his thoughts on healthy eating and exercise.
If you’re a customer of Telstra’s GameArena or Games Shop site, you won’t be able to log in using your existing password today. Customer data for 35,000 users of the service was stolen in a hacking attack, so Telstra has reset the passwords as a precaution.
We staged some great Lifehacker reader meetups last year, and everyone has been asking if they’ll happen again. And the answer is YES! Thanks once again to the Windows Azure team at Microsoft, we’re offering our readers with a developer bent the chance to socialise, drink beer, take part in trivia and win some cool prizes.
