alexkidman

Alex Kidman writes for Lifehacker, Kotaku and Gizmodo as a freelance technology writer. He was also Gizmodo Australia’s editor from 2011-2012. Kidman has been a technology editor and reporter for more than 20 years, writing for publications such as Finder, ZDNet, CNET, PC Magazine, the ABC, MacWorld and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a frequent contributor on radio ABC Radio and co-hosts a technology podcast, Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming. He’s also written a fiction book, which consists of short stories, called Fifty Two. You can follow him on Twitter or find out more about him on his personal website.
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  • Breakfast Wrap: Best Of Wednesday Night

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    Optus Launches 700Mhz 4G LTE Optus has some spectrum it would like to show you, rather quickly. Superfan Edited Marvel Superhero Movies Into Chronological Order Somehow they missed Howard The Duck. The Hilarious Ridiculousness Of The New Star Wars’ Crossguard Lightsaber That’s ridiculous relative to “big glowing light sword” in the first place, mind you.…

  • A Beginner’s Guide To Smart Lights

    A Beginner’s Guide To Smart Lights

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    Gone are the days when a light bulb had a hot filament that came on when you flicked a heavy switch. Today’s smart lights offer flexibility, security and real cost savings. But how do you get started?