What happened during the great AWS outage of 2025?
Apps stopped working and so did websites. Alexa was down and the internet seemed broken. Was it a disaster, and…
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Google’s AI lets you try on clothes in search
An addition to Google Search that isn't "AI Mode" but still uses AI, the search system will let you see how…
Google’s AI Mode goes live in Australia
Whether you like Google's AI overviews or not, searching is about to become a whole lot more AI-infused, as…
Spotify is getting lossless, but it’s not as high-res as others
Better sounding audio is on the way for Spotify subscribers, but you won't see high-res the same way Apple and…
Faster NBN speeds on the way for many Aussies mid-September
Want something to look forward to? If you have FTTP or HFC, your internet speeds could get a little faster from…
How can parents shield kids phones from NSFW content?
Your kids probably have a phone or tablet, and that opens them to the potential of explicit material. What are…
Australia’s age assurance tech tests are out: is it a success?
The Australian government is rushing a move to enforce age limits on social media, and with it a test on the…
Google’s AI mode goes global, but not in Australia
AI is everywhere, and even a part of Google Search, but Australians will miss out on the agentic "AI Mode" of…
Bitdefender focuses security on creators, influencers
If you fancy yourself as someone with a bit of influence and are concerned by security risks, there may be a new…
ChatGPT turns five, set for less hallucinations and tantrums
The popular AI system that is OpenAI is getting a little more to work with, as the model hits version five in…