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The Rise of Cryptocurrency - have you invested?

12th May 2021

8 Comments

Hi, Just curious if anyone has bought any of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin? Or any other for that matter. I bought some Dogecoin & just plan to leave it & see. If I loose my money do be...

What's your favourite social media app?

20th Apr 2021

3 Comments

What is your favorite social media site to use and why? Be it instagram, facebook, tiktok etc

Social Media Privacy

5th Apr 2021

1 Comments

How apprehensive are you with regards to sharing information on social media websites? With growing concerns over data theft lately have you restricted the content you post on social media or you...

Technology in Research

3rd Mar 2021

70 Comments

The use of technology in surveys is growing. Some new techniques that can be used include: - Visual tracking (tracks the activity of the eye on the screen) - Facial recognition (can verify or...

Should Apple Care be Free?

4th Feb 2021

3 Comments

Apple users already pay a premium price for Apple products, then also end up forking out extra for 'Apple Care'. Do you think Apple should make this service free for products still in warranty?...

What are your thoughts on the prospect of no Google Search Engine in Australia?

28th Jan 2021

91 Comments

As you may have seen in the news of late, a law which is currently establishing a new code for digital media is being considered by a parliamentary inquiry. As part of this new code, the...

Gambling during COVID

14th Dec 2020

36 Comments

The Australian Institute of Family Studies recently completed a survey of 2,000 active gamblers to understand how their behaviour and/or attitudes toward gambling changed during COVID-19 lockdowns....

Does convenience come at a price?

17th Sep 2019

45 Comments

Ever spoken about a particular product or destination to a friend during conversation, only to have an advertisement for that same thing randomly show on your social media newsfeed? Do you feel as...

Should phones be allowed at school?

13th Aug 2019

94 Comments

Do you think mobile phones should be banned in primary and high schools? Who’s responsibility should the decision be - The Principal’s, State govt or should parents decide what’s best for their...

Facebook privacy - are you worried?

11th Apr 2018

263 Comments

Following the recent Facebook privacy scandal, have you changed your behaviour on Facebook? Are you conscious about how much you share and are you worried about your privacy?

Mobile provider - what do you think of yours?

28th Nov 2013

125 Comments

What do you expect from your mobile phone company? Who are you with? What makes you stay with a company or move? Is it about price, reception, product choice, customer service or overall brand? And...

How are seniors coping with technology?

29th Aug 2013

250 Comments

If you are a child of a senior citizen let us know how your parents are coping with the vast amount of technology available. Do they enjoy using technology? Do they feel it is a useful commodity?...