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Beyond the Paywall - Paying for News

10 November 2009 | 15:45 - By Trevor Long

What does all this talk about 'Paywalls' and News Corporation blocking Google really mean?  Will we really be paying for news in the future, or is this just a new global play to find new revenue streams for News which may in fact not be direct from the Consumer.  Twitter has done it - so why not News Corporation - or have they missed the boat?

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I don't think at this point any of us can assume that the news we currently read freely on the internet will remain that way for the years to come. In an Interview with David Speers on Sky News Australia, News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch declared he would effectively block Google from searching News Limited websites. This is not a threat; it is a realistic way to stop what he calls the 'stealing' of News' stories without payment. Mr Murdoch referred to Google, Microsoft ASK.

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Pocket Projection

01 November 2009 | 20:48 - By Trevor Long

DigiShow Portable Projector
Taking Projection on the road, you can use this amazing little device to project a small or large screen - From your iPod, your iPhone, compatible Mobile, your DVD player or for the ultimate Gaming big screen - the DigiShow portable projector.

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Flipping Video - the Flip Mino HD

28 October 2009 | 7:51 - By Trevor Long

 A fantastic hand held pocket rocket - this is the Flip Mino HD camcorder - everything you need to shoot, edit and share videos with friends, family and the world.

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Windows 7 - Should You Upgrade?

20 October 2009 | 7:18 - By Trevor Long

When a test version (Beta) of Windows 7 was released by Microsoft in January this year I was unashamedly one of the many who jumped straight online and downloaded a copy. This copy was available to use for free – Microsoft wanted as many keen eyes on this as possible. The comments across the internet were almost unanimously positive. Is it possible Microsoft had put the drama of Windows Vista behind it and come up with a true next generation Windows? Yes.

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Portable Digital TV

15 October 2009 | 12:05 - By Trevor Long

Portable TV is nothing new. For years people have had little TV’s they’d take to the family BBQ in the Park, or even the ultra-portable handheld which you could take to a Sporting Event.

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About this Blog

Tech Life takes a look at the latest and most useful technologies for your life.  Trevor Long presents Product reviews and opinion on all things technology right here at SBS.com.au

Trevor Long

A gadget lover for many years and keen early adopter of anything technology, Trevor Long has over 13 years experience in the Media, and for the same amount of time has been an Internet developer and consultant. 

He currently hosts his own weekly Technology news, information and talk back program on Sydney Radion as well as blogging right here at SBS.com.au.

Everyone has 'that guy, or that friend' or family member you call when you've got a problem with your TV, Hi-Fi or Computer - Trevor Long is 'that guy'.

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