Anyone that is trying to get fit or lose a little weight is in luck as Fitbit has just announced two new fitness gadgets to encourage you to get moving and live a healthy lifestyle. Fitbit has been in the US and UK for a while now but Australia is still a relatively new market for the brand, launching back Continue Reading
Pioneer Australia has released three new wireless speakers that work with a host of devices including iPhone, Android, PC and Mac. The line-up includes the entry-level XW-SMA1, splash-proof and rechargeable XW-SMA3 and the more powerful XW-SMA4. All models are designed to work wirelessly with support for Apple AirPlay, Wireless Direct and HDMI. USB and auxiliary inputs are also available for direct Continue Reading
One of the biggest drawbacks to NFC payment technology is that not every phone has NFC (*cough* iPhone *cough*). But a new trial by Westpac and Mastercard could fix that, with the NFC chip embedded into a smartphone’s SIM card. The pilot, which is running from today, sees Android handsets use the new SIM card with NFC chip inside and Continue Reading
Turning your smartphone into a proper, dedicated GPS device just got easier, with TomTom launching an all-new car kit for your smartphone. With an integrated 2 watt speaker, allowing for hands free calls and significantly clearer navigation, an extendable microphone for clearer conversations, noise cancellation and the ability to connect two phones simultaneously for fast charging, the mounting system is Continue Reading
US iPhone accessory maker Speck has been torn in its distribution channels here in Australia, split between iWorld Australia and Cellnet. But no longer! As of July 9, exclusive distribution rights have returned to iWorld Australia. “Previously Speck products was on a split distribution strategy between iWorld Australia and Cellnet. We have won back the exclusive distribution effective from the Continue Reading
Magellan, makers of adventure-bound GPS, has just announced its first foray into the multisport device, and believes the Australian market is the perfect place to take advantage of its range of features. Available in two different models – the Switch and the Switch Up – the watch-sized device offers plenty of impressive features for active people. The hero feature is Continue Reading
Australia will be the first country to get their hands on a range of projectors that can project images up to 300cm from an iPhone, iPad or iPod. Australian company Mint Technology and Aiptek International are launching the mobile and pocket cinema Pico projectors here in August. Mint Wireless director, Andrew Teoh, told TT that 3000 units would be available Continue Reading
RRP: $499 Specs: Wireless Bluetooth audio NFC pairing Touch control 4-microphone noise cancellation dedicated iPhone app Microphone for handsfree calling Verdict: Parrot’s first foray into headphones is, for the most part, a testament to clever design and cutting edge technology. The Zik headphones sound great, look better and overcome so many of the barriers faced by wireless headphone makers. Yet Continue Reading
RRP: $359 Specs: 1.23kg 256mm x 80mm x 93mm 15 hours of music playback Wireless Bluetooth speaker Built-in microphone for hands free calling Verdict: What’s truly amazing about the Big JamBox, aside from its funky design, is that the audio quality blows away your pre-conceived expectations like a speck of dust on the wind. Well balanced music, from deep bass Continue Reading
The beauty io the iPhone is that its 30-pin dock connector is universal across different generations of the iPhone and iPod, meaning you can buy a speaker dock without fear of it becoming obsolete the following year. Android phones lack the same ecosystem, with charging ports located in a variety of locations, making a universal dock a much harder proposition. Continue Reading