7 Apps To Help Keep You Safe On A Night Out

We imagine that your iPhone is already packed with all manner of useful apps, but do you have any to help keep you safe? Safety is a huge concern to everyone, especially if you're a woman venturing anywhere alone in the middle of the night. Fortunately, if you have access to a smartphone, these 7 nifty…

ByThe Carousel08/07/20160Comments

5 Working Woman Essentials

So to help ease some of life's many pressures, we've compiled some amazing must-haves that we think will go a long way to making your day that little bit better. 1. The HP Spectre There is nothing worse than having to lug around a heavy laptop. Thankfully, HP has recently released the new HP Spectre…

ByBianca Spendlove06/07/20160Comments

Devices Finance Home Entertainment Innovations Technology Trends

Aussie Mums Embrace Car Sharing Network

Unless of course you’re embracing new technology like Melbourne mum-of-two Emma Sugg. Realising the second family car was sitting in the garage for most of the week, Emma signed up to Car Next Door, Australia’s neighbour-to-neighbour car sharing network. It’s been a win-win ever since, says Emma. “The income more than covers the costs…

ByThe Carousel05/07/20160Comments

Devices Technology

How New Smart Home Technology Will Improve Our Lives

Telstra gave The Carousel a glimpse inside how new smart home technology works to all you to feel at home when you can't be at home. Its exciting new platform will be released by Telstra by the end of this year and will be available to both existing and non-existing customers. In short, Telstra's upcoming Smart…

ByBianca Spendlove27/06/20160Comments

Motoring Trends

How Easy Is It To Use Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are popping up everywhere. The majority of manufacturers are either already offering the technology in cars in Australia, or are planning to in the very near future. It’s essentially software, installed into the infotainment system that gives you access to a simple version of your phones operating system on…

ByTegan Lawson28/04/20160Comments

Devices Innovations Technology

A Futuristic Smart Mirror For Your Bathroom

If Google engineer Max Braun has his way you’ll soon be able to do that, and a whole lot more. Unsatisfied with what the current ‘smart mirror’s have to offer, Max, below, has taken matters into his own hands. Although still in the early prototype stage, Max’s mirror can tell you what to wear, show you the…

ByThe Carousel09/02/20160Comments

News Parenting

You Won’t Believe What Parents Are Calling Their Babies

A US study of more than 340,000 new baby names reveals an increasing number of parents are naming their children after Instagram filters. While the Instagram names don't make the top 10 for 2015, they are gaining momentum on the traditional favourites Topping the list of names inspired by the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app is Lux, says the…

ByThe Carousel03/12/20150Comments

World

12 Apps You Can’t Live Without

There's a profusion of apps on the market but we've made it easy for you and singled out the apps we love best here at TheCarousel. Smiling Mind Meditation isn’t just for hippies! With an app like Smiling Mind, you’ll reach your happy place in no time. Choose from 20 different programs, then punch in…

ByRobyn Foyster04/08/20150Comments

Bridal Technology

7 Free Wedding Apps For Planning The Big Day

With 40% of Australian couples budgeting over $5,000 just for a wedding planner, and on average $65,000 for all expenses for the big day, it’s necessary to reduce wedding costs by getting organised. 7 Free Wedding Apps For Planning The Big Day Here a great list of free apps to help you to plan your wedding without spending…

ByFrederique Bros28/07/20151Comment