Articles By: Trevor Long

EFTM Review: Hands-on with Vodafone’s 4G network at 100Mbps!

EFTM Review: Hands-on with Vodafone’s 4G network at 100Mbps!

Vodafone have come to the 4G party very late.  Telstra has been touting its 4G network for well over 12 months, and Optus joined in late last year.  From this week Vodafone customers can access the new Vodafone 4G network and when they do – they’ll be impressed by the speeds.

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So you want to buy a smartphone using Bitcoin? Millennius says you can.

So you want to buy a smartphone using Bitcoin? Millennius says you can.

The last few months has seen a mini-frenzy of activity around online currency “Bitcoin” with the value skyrocketing and falling in equal doses as interest surges. But what on earth can you use this new fangled currency for?  Aussie online retailer Millennius thinks you might just want to buy a smartphone or something similar from them.

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New Black Sabbath album “13″ available to listen to on iTunes before pre-order

New Black Sabbath album “13″ available to listen to on iTunes before pre-order

The world of music is ever-changing, with artists releasing albums online only, teasing tracks via social media along with many more marketing tricks in this digital age.  Ozzy Osborne and Black Sabbath haven’t released a studio album in over 30 years so you’d expect these old-timers to hold a record launch at the local music [...]

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VIDEO: Helmet Camera view of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix Circuit at speed

VIDEO: Helmet Camera view of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix Circuit at speed

Formula One is viewed by millions at home on their big screen.  Many less get to see it trackside and really hear the sound, many more less get to drive.  This Video was shot at the recent Monaco Grand Prix during Friday practice – it will blow your mind.

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EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Norman starts selling Apple computers

EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Norman starts selling Apple computers

Many would argue it’s not exactly news that Harvey Norman is selling Apple computers, however when you consider the retail power of a national chain like Harvey Norman you might just see what a big deal it is.  Some may also not realise that until now you couldn’t get a Mac computer at Harvey Norman [...]

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Apple in 2013 – what to expect and what might come

Apple in 2013 – what to expect and what might come

If I had a dollar for every time I was asked when the next iPhone or iPad was out I’d be a very rich man, likewise if there were no Apple rumors the internet would almost be a deserted waste land (OK not quite but you get the drift!).  So, just what do we know [...]

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4moms Origami Self-folding pram available in Australia from July

4moms Origami Self-folding pram available in Australia from July

At CES earlier this year something took my eye which I’ve not yet reported.  It probably only took my eye because I’m a father of three and prams are an important purchase for all parents.  So what could a pram be doing at the largest Technology show in the world?  Simple – it was tech [...]

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EFTM Review: Casio Edifice ERA-200

EFTM Review: Casio Edifice ERA-200

There is something nice about wearing a quality watch and having people ask you where you got it or what it is.  With Fathers Day proving to be an annual headache for kids and wives everywhere a watch might just be the perfect gift for dad.  So perhaps now is the time to start looking [...]

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EFTM REVIEW: Wearable Technology: Epson Moverio projection video glasses

EFTM REVIEW: Wearable Technology: Epson Moverio projection video glasses

There is little doubt that the world of wearable technology is fast approaching a reality.  With watches getting smarter, fitness products at every turn and the much hyped “Google Glass” coming to a geek near you, there is no stopping this radical shift in the way we use technology. Epson have a product called the [...]

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EFTM Road Trip: Honda Odyssey

EFTM Road Trip: Honda Odyssey

Choosing a new family car is nowhere near as easy as you might think.  Five seats, Seven seats, child seats, anchor points these are all important things to consider, not just the fuel economy and look of the car.  Before buying my own new family car a few years ago the Honda Odyssey was high [...]

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