In-Car GPS

Data makes the world go round and mobile phone plans are essential for keeping us connected to family, friends and work in uncertain times. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have the best mobile phone plan for your needs and budget, whether that’s contract or pre-paid.

Remember when mobile phones were for making calls, sending texts and playing Snake? Then phones got smart. Now these mini-computers in our pockets are waking us up, playing our favourite songs, telling us where to go, snapping selfies and running our smart homes. New research reveals Australians spend an average of 5.5 hours daily looking at our smartphones. That’s a third of our waking hours! And yet, we’re willing to bet there are still some smartphone features and tricks you’ve never heard of, let alone used. So whether you’re married to your iPhone or a diehard Android fan, we’ve compiled a list of the surprising things your smartphone can do, so you can make the most of what you’ve got, and impress your friends!

Board games are great and the trampoline will never go out of style – but if you’re looking for new and fun ways to spend quality time with your kids, sometimes it’s easiest to get on their wavelength. You know what we’re talking about… technology! Chances are your kids know their way around a smartphone, tablet and gaming hardware, and they’re enjoying daily screen time, so why not make the most of their plugged-in hours and switch on some family fun? 

Stuck for ideas? Here are six great suggestions to get you inspired.

So what is a smart home security system? A smart home security system is a network of connected devices that monitor your home and send alerts to your phone when something happens. Instead of relying on a traditional alarm panel and a monitoring company, you control everything through an app.