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Australians rush to adopt new gadgets

Old_vs_new The 2008 Sensis e-Business Report has found more Australians are adopting new technologies than ever before, news.com.au reports.

Just one of many new technologies being embraced include smart phones with the survey finding one in ever 10 Australians has a phone with email access.

But is there a hidden cost to our love affair with high-tech gadgets?

The report claims that while tools like smart phones allow people to respond quickly to emails when away form work, they can also cause a work/life imbalance.   

Researchers says there is some user concern over technologies that blur the line between work and personal lives, yet it's claimed Australians would be reluctant to give up their new gadgets.

Posted on 12 November 2008 at 08:18 AM in Around the office |

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