Daniel Long

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Daniel is a passionate writer who has travelled extensively around the world and Australia. He has written across a number of broad subjects (including food and dining) while working as an online journalist for a health related website in Sydney. He graduated with a degree in Communications and Business from Macquarie University.

Daniel has worked at several technology and internet companies, giving him valuable business and technical experience that he brings to PC Authority. He understands the needs of the everyday consumer and what excites the general public. Always on the lookout for the latest gadgets, he’s a keen futurist always looking towards the next 'big thing' as well as the latest in science and research from around the world.  However, he cautions the need to balance our technological fascination with a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

"The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.
~Karl Marx

Recent articles for Daniel Long

Telstra releases broadband deals in time for T-Box launch 
Jun 21, 2010 | Comment Now 
T-Box creates new demand for better value data services.
 
Is bigger still better? Panasonic's 152in 3D TV  
Jun 18, 2010 | Comment Now 
Opinion: Panasonic has unveiled a 152in TV monstrosity.
 
Google TV: Still unsure what it's all about? 
Jun 18, 2010 | Comment Now 
Google demonstrates how its search technology will work.
 
Would you buy a set top box from Telstra?  
Jun 17, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Telstra's answer to digital recording and Foxtel has launched.
 
Sony unveils new camera line-up, claims world's smallest interchangeable lens camera 
May 11, 2010 | Comment Now 
Ready to step up to a high quality compact camera?
 
5 next-gen TV set top boxes for 2010 
May 4, 2010 | Comment Now 
Google is planning a new set-top box for your TV.
 
Science's health concerns over 3D films 
Apr 20, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Samsung aren't the only one's concerned about eye strain.
 
Samsung 3D TV arrives in stores this weekend 
Apr 12, 2010 | Comment Now 
JbHi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Good Guys to sell Samsung 3D TVs.
 
The innovative technologies you won't find here 
Apr 7, 2010 | Comment Now 
Pandora might be entertaining the world for free, but we're still waiting.
 
Cebit 2010: 3D projectors, mind control technology and ebook readers 
Mar 9, 2010 | Comment Now 
Like CES 2010, 3D gadgets are just as popular at this year's CeBIT technology fair in Germany. We take a look at some of the more interesting products on display
 
Google offers traffic maps to Aussie motorists 
Sep 16, 2009 | Comment Now 
Snapshots of traffic on main and arterial roads available for free online.
 
Spy tech: Your own personal satellite for just $US8000 
Aug 8, 2009 | Comment Now 
A California company is offering personal satellites for sale at bargain basement prices, complete with all the necessary gear to launch, monitor and run your own satellite ...
 
More netbooks coming: Asus T91 and HP Mini 5101 join crowded market 
Aug 1, 2009 | 4 Comments 
Asus add yet another netbook to their range: the swivel hinged T91 Eee PC and HP offer the Mini 5101 netbook for professionals. We investigate the perfect netbook for busy ...
 
iPhone 3GS encryption can be cracked in two minutes using freeware, says hacker 
Jul 27, 2009 | Comment Now 
Using popular jailbreaking tools freely available online, an iPhone developer and hacker has demonstrated the lack of security on the Apple iPhone 3GS - and posing potential ...
 
The world's most toxic video game consoles 
Jul 23, 2009 | Comment Now 
Greenpeace have cited Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo as among the worst environmental offenders, when it comes to using toxic materials in their manufacturing.
 
Foxtel viewers show their cricket smarts: IQ used to correct Ashes commentators 
Jul 22, 2009 | Comment Now 
Foxtel viewers were quick to alert English cricket commentators to a cricketing mistake, after they missed it on their own replays
 
Little Brother: How RFIDs in everyday objects could make easy targets for hackers  
Jul 22, 2009 | Comment Now 
Security and privacy advocates argue that RFID tags could make it easier for hackers to target our private information, as RFIDs permeate every facet of everyday life
 
Hacking the mind: why your brain might be the next target 
Jul 15, 2009 | Comment Now 
As neural controllers grow in popularity, so will hackers attempts to create malicious code to potentially corrupt, control and infiltrate our brains. So, what are the experts ...
 
Internet in space is one small step for mankind, one giant step for engineers 
Jul 13, 2009 | Comment Now 
A permanent internet connection in space is gradually turning into a reality after the first node was connected to the International Space Station (ISS)
 
Graphene could revolutionise future technologies 
Jul 12, 2009 | Comment Now 
Scientists are betting on a new high tech material, which is among the strongest and thinnest known materials in the universe
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