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News and features tagged with 'consumer-and-technology'
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 31 October 2008
In an exclusive for Australian audiences, Hugh Jackman introduces two never before released scenes from the most anticipated film of the year, Baz Luhrmann’s... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 17 October 2008
The second trailer of the year's most highly anticipated movie, Baz Luhrmann's Australia, has made its debut exclusively on BigPond.com and on Telstra... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 October 2008
Telstra BigPond has launched Australia’s first online and mobile dedicated 24 hour live news channel, "BigPond Live TV News". The channel is a continuous... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 8 October 2008
Telstra BigPond has given cricket fans a new reason to cheer after announcing the much anticipated Australian tour of India will be available live and... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 October 2008
As a media comms company Telstra is both an innovator and early-adopter of new technology. Online social networking is becoming increasingly popular with... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 12 September 2008
Telstra today unveiled the new small, sleek and super-fast Telstra Turbo 7+ USB Series Modem. This ultra-compact device, powered by Telstra’s turbo-charged... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 September 2008
The next time you need to search for some important piece of information on the run – like, what is a deccamegabit? - your Next G™ handset and Yahoo!7... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 8 September 2008
Telstra Ambassadors and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games heroes, Sophie Edington and Stephanie Rice talk to nowwearetalking-TV about what it was like to be in... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 September 2008
Telstra today confirmed the Treo™ Pro by Palm as the first smartphone on the Next G™ network to be accredited with Telstra’s Blue Tick of approval showing... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 27 August 2008
In an exciting Australian first, Telstra, NAB and Visa today launched a contactless, mobile phone payments trial with a group of consumers and participating... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 21 August 2008
Telstra has secured the Palm Treo Pro in a deal that will see the new smartphone launch exclusively on Telstra's Next G™ network in late September. Crammed... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 20 August 2008
In an Australian first, Telstra has delivered interactive projection domes in both Sydney and Melbourne for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 August 2008
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has great concerns about the limitations and accuracy of a Government commissioned KPMG report... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 July 2008
Telstra today announced a one-on-one personal mentor service for its customers in Melbourne, that will see experts come to the customer at their convenience,... More
Posted by Peter Taylor, nowwearetalking's Consumer and Technology Editor, 20 June 2008
The Apple Store on George Street, Sydney, managed to secure headlines the cast of Big Brother would crawl through green slime in a bikini to achieve… and... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 June 2008
From a company that tells its customers, "we hear you" someone at SingTel Optus is definitely not listening to their 3G handset suppliers. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 June 2008
Telstra has joined forces with Mobile Mentor in an exclusive 5 year arrangement that will see the free service delivered to people who purchase handsets... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 June 2008
Do you know how to keep your personal information, your business records and your kids safe online? In recognition of National E-security Awareness Week... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 June 2008
Telstra and BigPond today were joined by one of the world’s leading experts on e-learning and a leading advocate for child cyber safety, Dr Martyn Wild,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 2 June 2008
Telstra's Retail Public Affairs Advisor Mike Hickinbotham recently sat down with Nick Love, Business Development Director for Fox Interactive Media and... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 19 May 2008
The first trailer for the year’s most anticipated movie, Baz Luhrmann’s Australia, has made its Australian debut exclusively on BigPond TV. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 6 May 2008
This week nowwearetalking’s consumer affairs editor, Peter Taylor shows off the latest techniques and devices to get you off the couch and into a truly... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 2 May 2008
Learn more about the latest medical technology that will be critical in helping Australia cope with future demands on the health system. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 24 April 2008
Telstra shops and dealers across Australia are preparing for a last minute rush this weekend as remaining CDMA customers grab their last chance to move... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 22 April 2008
With the CDMA mobile network set to close in coming days, Telstra is urging all remaining CDMA customers to recycle their old CDMA mobile phones and accessories... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 15 April 2008
Telstra and Alcatel-Lucent demonstrated a new 9,000 kilometre submarine cable that will dramatically increase internet capacity between Australia and the... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 20 March 2008
Australia’s first WiMAX operator has branded the technology as a “miserable failure” and has decided to close its WiMAX network which they described as... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 March 2008
Mobile phone addiction is fast inflicting the globe as a growing number of mobile junkies hug their devices more tightly than many of their personal relationships. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 26 February 2008
Telstra shared the results of mobile coverage testing with the local Merriwagga community after concerns were raised following the recent death of a local... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 21 February 2008
Telstra’s half year results show Telstra customers are embracing the Next G™ network and have radically changed the way they use their mobile phones. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 20 February 2008
Telstra and BigPond customers have recently reported an increase in hoax emails, fraudulent doorknockers and cold telemarketers. We provide some tips to... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 February 2008
Burn fat, tone up with your mobile phone. This week nowwearetalking’s consumer affairs editor, Peter Taylor, takes some inspiration from Men’s Health Magazine... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 February 2008
Telstra shops will receive a make-over to ensure customers receive the best advice, information and equipment when they purchase a Next G™ mobile phone. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 14 February 2008
We may soon discover why the previous Government secretly changed the bid process which gave nearly a $1 billion to the OPEL consortium. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 February 2008
Text flirting is alive and well – and if you fail to master the subtle tricks involved in this latest form of dalliance you run the risk of having dinner... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 February 2008
More customers make the move to Next G™ with confidence, thanks to thousands of phone calls and over 550 personal visits so far. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 February 2008
A video that demonstrates the power of Telstra's Next G™ network has won a silver award for Best Brand Advertising at the international 2008 Fourth Screen... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 8 February 2008
Have you had enough of your office neighbour’s Celine Dion power-ballad ringtone? nowwearetalking’s consumer affairs editor, Peter Taylor, is on the hunt... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 January 2008
57 specially trained Coverage Advocates are hitting the nation's highways and byways to help customers move from the old CDMA network. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 January 2008
If you’ve been staying awake at night wrestling with the big question - what was 2007's most downloaded ringtone? - rest easy. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 21 January 2008
Telstra will introduce a special Hotline tomorrow for customers to call if they are having genuine issues with handsets and equipment when making the move... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 January 2008
Telstra accepts Minister's decision to postpone CDMA closure and re-commits to working with customers to make the transition to Next G™. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 18 January 2008
Captain Kirk's hand-held, the shoe phone and "the cone of silence" have nothing on the latest devices for 2008 and beyond. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 14 January 2008
The risk of an accident is four times greater driving while using a mobile phone, according to the latest research. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 January 2008
This Christmas Australians shattered all records for video calling on Telstra’s Next G™ network. If you are worried about getting it right,... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 9 January 2008
20 reasons why trading-up to Next G™ is a great move More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 14 December 2007
We've taken a shallow dive into the opalescent waters of the futurist's crystal ball, and have come up with some predictions for WHAT's HOT and WHAT's... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 13 December 2007
By Dr Jeffrey Cole, Ph.D.Director, USC Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future (www.digitalcenter.org) Founder and Organizer, World Internet Project
In... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 December 2007
Telstra’s innovative community business partnerships herald a new direction in the delivery of health care and have the potential to revolutionise how... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 December 2007
Sophisticated mobile phones, MP3 players and other handheld gadgets are driving techno-savvy young drivers to distraction, according to new research from... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 December 2007
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (www.amta.org.au), offers the following safety tips for drivers who own mobile phones: Never... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 11 December 2007
We want you!! Are you still hanging on to one of the three most used CDMA handsets in Australia? - the Nokia 2112, the Nokia 6225 and the Nokia 2280. Nokia... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 10 December 2007
Chief Technology Officer Hugh Bradlow shares his thoughts on the future of technology, and how this will affect our home lives. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 10 December 2007
Video - The future in focus on nowwearetalking. How do you think telecommunications technology will change the way we live in the future? More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 10 December 2007
Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo shares his vision for the future of telecommunications in Australia. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 7 December 2007
Technological advances have led a global shift in the way we work, how we communicate and how we live.
Local business is now global. Small businesses... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 December 2007
A stroll around your local Telstra Shop will show you that most mobiles now come with in-built cameras. The quality of the camera (and the pics it takes)... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 December 2007
It’s official. Australians are finding increasingly new and more bizarre ways to accidentally damage their mobile phones, including the most common... More
Posted by Bert Ciavarra - Telstra Disability Services Manager, 3 December 2007
What better day than International Day of People with a Disability (3 December) to contemplate what technology is likely to deliver to Australians with... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 30 November 2007
Internet access in Australia has nearly doubled since 2001, according to a new report released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 20 November 2007
Thieves get the message: Stolen mobile phones are network blocked A 30% fall in blocking of mobile phones reported lost or stolen shows that thieves are... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 17 October 2007
Despite their small screen, mobiles are fast becoming a popular place to surf the web. In fact a study by UK mobile operator, T-Mobile (www.t-mobilepressoffice.co.uk),... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 3 October 2007
When you’re out and about, you can use your Telstra Next G™ mobile to access the internet on your computer at broadband speed. This service... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 28 September 2007
As AFL and NRL finals fever gets underway, new technology is revolutionising sports viewing. More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 19 September 2007
Whenever you’re connected to the internet, the internet is connected to you! Follow BigPond’s tips to manage your internet usage, and you’ll... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 4 September 2007
Last week’s tips on home phone safety saw a number of nowwearetalking visitors get in contact to ask what advice we had for staying safe with your... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 29 August 2007
As parents around the country count down to the September school holidays nowwearetalking thought it timely to share a few tips about teaching kids some... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 23 August 2007
With interest rates on the rise and the stock market in limbo why throw money towards life coaches, professional organisers, and time-management trainers... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 23 August 2007
13 August 2007 So you’ve just picked up your shiny new mobile phone and go to make your first call – only to discover all your contact details... More
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 23 July 2007
Today’s mobiles seem to cram just about every imaginable feature onto them – GPS mapping, mobile TV, music player, flashlight and video camera to name... More
Blog entries tagged with 'consumer-and-technology'
Posted by Peter Habib, 23 September 2008
Break ups are never easy as our Generation Y blogger knows. However, as someone who is single, he’s decided to retrace the unfortunate exits in his life.... More
Discussions tagged with 'consumer-and-technology'
Posted by nowwearetalking editor, 26 May 2006
Archived discussion forum exploring consumer issues affecting the telecommunications industry: What more could be done for telecommunications consumers,... More
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