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How messaging styles & preferences impact modern relationships

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Psychologist Andrew Boxer reveals how texting, calls and voice notes reflect personalities and impact modern relationships amid growing screen time.
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Telstra reaffirms plan to retire 3G network by 2024 for 4G/5G upgrade

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Telstra confirms plans to retire its 3G network by 2024 to bolster 4G/5G infrastructure, enhancing coverage and reliability.
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Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.
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Parents concern for children and tech grows

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.
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Consent: The rules around sexting

Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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The advice on consent in sexting differs from general sex advice articles, according to a study by A.A. Hasinoff from the University of Colorado.
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Texting for business a vital communications tool

Fri, 29th May 2015
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Survey: 80% now use text messages for work, with business texting key to modern communication but risks overload.
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We never talk anymore..

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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My big problem with phone calls these days is that you have to drop whatever you are doing in order to talk to the person calling you. It's rather rude, really.
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Android App of The Week - MightyText

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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MightyText, this week's top Android app, lets you text from your computer - ideal for work, or when your phone's battery dies.
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Olympic fans told to text, tweet or watch TV

Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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TV coverage issues has led to calls for lessened twitter and texting activities during the Olympics as data networks become overloaded.
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Bench press for success

Mon, 9th Jan 2012
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Workout networking, or 'sweatworking', may be the newest way to get ahead in business, but taking a break could actually be better for your Start Up.
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Telecom offers targeted prepaid plans

Wed, 29th Jun 2011
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Telecom launches flexible prepaid plans, letting customers tailor their usage: talk, text, or data, without being tied to a contract.
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Text the girl on the Hill?

Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Viewers have been flocking to a locally produced online drama series that allows the viewers to influence the story.