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Germs on your mobile phone and MP3

Funk-eBlog — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:13:02 +0000

Is your mobile phone, MP3 or iPod making you sick? Source: Connected Women Amongst other electronic devices - laptops, mobile phones and iPods have been identified as a major source of infectious illnesses. Have you thought about… How many germs and bacteria are on our mobile phones, laptops and iPods? How many people inadvertently sneeze near you and around your [...]

The Vines cancel all shows

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:45:38 +0000

The Vines have have cancelled all upcoming shows - the Homebake, Pyramid Rock and Big Day Out festivals, as well as their upcoming Japanese tour. Craig Nicholls’ health has deteriorated and it has become necessary that he take time out to receive some urgent medical assistance. Fellow band member, Hamish Rosser commented: “On behalf of The Vines we [...]

Gigs and live music streamed free

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:44:00 +0000

Moshcam means never missing live gigs Didn’t make it to one of your favourite band’s gigs recently? Or even anytime in the last 12 or so months? Moshcam.com is a venture set up by three friends and a shared passion for music. Moshcam is a site for music fans, created and run by music fans. Our aim [...]

Oval office a tech-free zone

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:22:47 +0000

Obama’s security issue: BlackBerry ban Imagine having to give up all your technical gadgets - and seemingly step back years in technology advancement … just to take a new job. Sounds a little backyards doesn’t it? That’s what Barrack Obama is being told will be a necessity for security purposes. Obama’s blackberry and Apple ban The President-elect and ‘geek-in-chief’ isn’t [...]

Hot new touchscreen mobile phone: Samsung Omnia

Funk-eBlog — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:21:01 +0000

Samsung Omnia arriving in Oz For those who like touchscreen For those who like Windows Mobiles (&/or Samsung’s TouchWIZ) For those who like anything non-Apple … the Samsung Omnia might be a strong contender for your next smartphone. With it’s large touchscreen, on-screen QWERTY, full internet browser, 5Mp camera with LED flash, 24Gb with expandable memory - amongst loads of [...]

iPod nano is cheapest in Australia

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:13:59 +0000

“Cheap iPod nano news to music lovers” Cheap? Well, that is, comparatively to the US dollar! The Australian price for the iPod is $AU199 ($US131.95). A survey by CommSec reports that currently makes Australia the cheapest place among 62 countries to buy Apple’s 8Gb iPod nano. In July we only ranked 14th cheapest, but the sharp decline of our dollar, [...]

Ausmusic month: November with Triple J

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:42:37 +0000

What’s Ausmusic month all about? If you love your Australian music, you must love November! Triple J are holding a month long party to celebrate all that’s Aussie in music. Head to the Triple J website to find out all about it… What’s on: A weekly timeline for all that makes up a great Ausmusic month, (including [...]

Armor - strong iPod protection

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:24:19 +0000

“Protect it with Armor” Speck products say when it comes to your iPod - you should “Protect it with Armor”. Now hang on… They don’t mean you should actually be armed when you’re out and about in case some thug decides that it’s time for “redistribution of your assets”. They’re referring to the Speck ArmorSkin for iPod classic Speck’s [...]

Chris Byrne: Music like Velvet…

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:59:31 +0000

Singer songwriter from NSW, Chris Byrne, has a voice that sounds like velvet - or maybe even a really really smooth glass of quality port! Check his songs out for yourself. And - Enjoy! This is what MP3.com.au has to say about Chris: His music is intimately honest and melodic.” “Drawing on inspiration from years of searching for real [...]

Review Nokia N96: Smartphone, Camera, MP3, Browser

Funk-eBlog — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:27:53 +0000

Check out the Nokia N96 review Overview The N96 has all the same features of the N95 and N95 8Gb like the outstanding camera, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS (A-GPS). The N96’s major technical advancement is mobile TV. Not able to be used in Australia is a bit of a sore point, considering the catchphrase is “designed for video and [...]

Music: Josh Pyke and his guitar boat!

Funk-eBlog — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:51:57 +0000

Josh Pyke’s newly released single “Make you Happy” from “Chimney’s Afire”, the follow up album to ARIA award winning, Memories & Dust. Watch the new video clip where he’s floating around in a big guitar boat. Truly! Josh’s new album, Chimney’s Afire, is on sale now. ‘Chimney’s afire’ is the cry whalers of yesteryear made when they [...]

Mobile phones cause more Monday-itis

Funk-eBlog — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:50:21 +0000

Many consumers mobile phones adjusted for daylight savings over the weekend - some three weeks after it officially commenced. This caused kaos for some people rising an hour early this morning for work, having not noticed the incorrect time displayed yesterday on their phones. Now that doesn’t sound like much fun, given Monday’s are hard enough already [...]

Competition: Win tickets to Homebake

Funk-eBlog — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:09:54 +0000

CHANNEL [V]: Vote for your Favourite Oz Artist (Major prize plus weekly draw, open until 5 December 08) You and three mates could win the ultimate trip to Homebake in Sydney, just by voting for your favourite Aussie artists at Channel [V] online. Airfares to Sydney Luxury accommodation VIP tickets to Homebake Limosine transfers PLUS there are weekly draws for prizes [...]

How to clean and protect MP3s & mobile phones

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:35:40 +0000

iKlear: The world’s best The iKlear cleaning kit from KlearScreens can be used on all MP3s, mobile phones, iPods, iPhones - as well as monitors, screens and displays. The iKlear Kit contains a spray bottle solution, which is extremely safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Polished with the micro-chamois cloth, the kit offers the best cleaning solution for [...]

Gadgets: Get your Xmas shopping done early

Funk-eBlog — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:56:09 +0000

“Jingle Bells, Ho Ho & Festive Cheer” Christmas is a time for giving: As the saying goes, “it is better to give than to receive” For some people, Christmas shopping is a very happy, rewarding time of year - buying, wrapping and giving gifts to their loved ones. For others however - it’s stessful, busy, miserable and [...]

Music: 2008 ARIA Awards aplently

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:04:37 +0000

The 2008 ARIA Awards were held overnight in Sydney, with much fun and frivolity, many star performances and much ado about something. Or should that be, someone… Proved wrong: there’s something sweet about Cilmi A massive six ARIA’s were taken out by 17 year old popstar Gabriella Cilmi, one for each of her nominations. They were Best Female [...]

Mobile phone premium SMS and MMS costs

Funk-eBlog — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:04:17 +0000

Prevention is the key to protecting yourself A new guide has been released by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) to try helping you gain “affordable and responsible access” to premium SMS/MMS services. The guide provides some practical tips and information, as well as some “do’s and don’ts”. Important tips Ask questions and read the terms & conditions. If [...]

Telstra plans taxpayer funded “rabbit proof fence”

Funk-eBlog — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:29:06 +0000

This post is slighly off topic perhaps, but Bigpond is an internet provider - and the internet connects us all. Even if for some that means Bigpond as an internet “service provider” (term used loosely). Telstra’s latest marketing idea The Australian reports: TELSTRA, one of the nation’s biggest advertisers, plans to seek millions from taxpayers to make a [...]

Is the iPod dying a slow death?

Funk-eBlog — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:51:02 +0000

iPod: Going, going, soon to be gone? It started with an interview by Telegraph UK with Steve Wozniak, Apple’s co-founder. Woz stated: “The iPod has sort of lived a long life at number one, things like, if you look back to transistor radios and Walkmans, they kind of die out after a while… they get real cheap [...]

MySpace Music: Streaming albums a big hit

Funk-eBlog — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:08:52 +0000

“MySpace Music - what is it about?” Late September MySpace finally launched it’s new music service, MySpace Music, which allows songs and albums to be streamed for free. The service will roll out gradually over the next three to four months and offer free streaming music, unprotected MP3 downloads, ringtones, and e-commerce offerings such as merchandise and [...]