Why You Need To Check Your Spare Tyre

Be honest, when was the last time you checked your spare tyre? It’s not uncommon for people to leave them for years without being checked. However, even without being used, the tyre’s rubber will eventually break down and show signs of ageing and cracks can appear and affect the overall integrity of the tyre. It’s that…

ByJanelle Gonzalez25/05/20240Comments

Technology Trends

12 Days Till Christmas And 12 Ways To Stay Cyber Safe This Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, retail activity is set to increase as shoppers hunt for the best last minute stocking fillers. Unfortunately, with the gift of (IoT) giving, comes the threat of cyber attacks. Gift givers and recipients need to understand the potential security risks connected devices pose and how they can protect themselves. “This year,…

ByThe Carousel13/12/20180Comments

Advice Destinations Travel & Leisure

Your Ultimate Safety Checklist For Festival Season In India

From the infamous Holi and the International Yoga Festival, to the elephant pageant Chinakkathoor Pooram and bright Temple Festivals of Kerala, it’s easy to see why March is high season for travel to India. The country is now one of the top 10 destinations for Australian tourists, with a 200 per cent increase in travel there…

ByJames Graham22/02/20170Comments

Devices Innovations Technology

Netherlands Town Takes Radical Step To Keep Smartphone Zombies Safe

We know how distracting it can get when you’re engrossed in The Carousel on your smartphone every day. That’s why we’re tipping our hat to the forward-thinking folks in the local council of Dutch town Bodegraven. To alleviate growing concerns about the residents’ safety, pavement lights have been installed at a busy pedestrian crossing to help smartphone…

ByJames Graham17/02/20170Comments

Technology World

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

Motoring Parenting

6 New Car Innovations That Make Parenting Easier

Kids and cars can be a nightmare combination. It doesn’t matter if it’s a long-distance trip or what should be a quick stop at the shops. Being a parent can be challenging on the best of days, and anything that makes the day a little easier is much appreciated. There are new cars on the market…

ByTegan Lawson09/06/20160Comments

Motoring

Safety First: How Rear-Cross Traffic Alert Works

It can be hard to keep up with it all and know which features you should be looking for. While you may find rear-view cameras and parking sensors relatively common, the newer and more involved the technology, the more you’re likely to pay – particularly if it’s only available as an optional extra. REAR-cross traffic alert The…

ByTegan Lawson11/05/20160Comments

Advice Motoring

Why Everyone Should Do A Driving Course

On a serious note, many car manufacturers offer driving programs that are not only educational and inspire confidence in drivers of all ages, they are also an insane amount of fun. You’re taught how to handle tricky situations, and take every possible course of action to avoid crashes when one of the aforementioned idiots does something…

ByTegan Lawson24/02/20160Comments