Telstra sees more scams auto-identified across iPhone, Android
Scammers aren't going to stop scamming because they're making too much money, but thanks to a bit of tech,…
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Where’s the outrage for one of Australia’s worst data breaches?
Mid-February saw what could be one of the country's biggest data breaches, eroding doctor-patient…
Say goodbye to Skype as Microsoft moves to Teams
Whether you like Teams or not isn't really a thing anymore, because Microsoft is killing its classic voice app.
Google Maps turns 20 as it renames the Gulf of Mexico
An anniversary arrives as Google capitulates to a silly geographical request by a government.
Google’s AI overviews eye an exit with explicit language
If you're not a fan of Google's AI additions launched last year, there may be a handy fix: use specific words in…
TikTok readies a feed of learning in STEM
Amidst a backdrop of being shut out in the US, TikTok is ramping up in Australia with more educational content.
Meta goes backwards on fact-checking in the US, but will it affect Australia?
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads could become as unhinged as X, as Meta moves to cut back on misinformation checking.
Five free tech ways to start a new year anyone can do
Starting the new year with technology doesn't have to mean buying a new wearable and going for a fun. Here are…
Apple expands free music with three more radio stations
Need something new to listen to, but don't have a paid service? Apple is adding a few radio stations to its…
Australian government set to crack down on SMS scams
SMS scams purporting to be from banks and telcos could be stopped dead in their tracks thanks to new government…