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What Do Phone Companies Do With Your Data?

Big data is getting even bigger Your personal information is a goldmine for marketers looking for ways to figure out what you might like, and then sell it to you. That’s big data; the modern day treasure trove for businesses of all types. Statista forecasts that by 2027, the global big data market will Continue reading…

What to do if You Can’t Pay Your Phone Bill

Your phone bill might be too much to handle Deloitte’s 2018 survey indicated that 9 out of every 10 Australians own a smartphone. And today’s mobile services are as expanded as ever, packed with entertainment and data inclusions in SIM plans from major and smaller telcos. Modern SIM plans ensure you can do pretty Continue reading…

Optus Pause – Everything you need to know

How Optus Pause works Optus Pause is a free service that allows you to temporarily pause any device (including your home internet) for distraction-free time using the My Optus app. Optus Plus is available to customers on mobile plans and home internet plans. Specifically: Here’s one thing to note: Optus Pause doesn’t shut off Continue reading…

Optus Launch WiFi Secure with McAfee

Cyber attacks are on the rise Optus offers some great Internet plans to get your entire home connected. But unfortunately, cyber attacks have become the norm in today’s world. Just last year, Cybersecurity Ventures forecast that global cyber attacks will cost $6 trillion per year by this year. And Australia is not exempt – Continue reading…

Telstra’s Endorsement of Spacetalk Makes Aussie Kids Safer

For parents, kids come before everything, so ensuring their safety is paramount. Companies are aware of this too, and we’ve seen technological advancements over the years that aim to enhance child safety. One such technology are smartwatches which also have tracking functionalities. Parents want to know their kids are safe, and one of the Continue reading…