Tech travel safety tips: How to protect your devices and data while on the go
You and your data are vulnerable when globetrotting. Follow these travel safety tips and take precautions to protect yourself and your technology.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Tag: technology
Twitter users are better educated, study finds
Twitter users are younger, highly educated, and earning higher incomes when compared to the general population.
Six fun mobile games to play while commuting to work
Download any of these games and power up your energy and morale during the daily work commute.
The evolution of Esports in Australia: how things stand today & forecasting the future
Australia certainly lags behind the likes of the US, the UK, Japan and China, but that is starting to change after several key developments in esports over the past year.
‘State actor’ makes cyber attack on Australian political parties
Although the authorities are pointing to a “state actor”, national cyber security adviser Alastair MacGibbon told a news conference: “We don’t know who is behind this, nor their intent.
Five must-have travel apps for your next trip
Whether you are you are daydreaming about your next trip, planning it, or well and truly on the road, get these apps to make the journey easier.
Why are Australians still using Facebook?
SPECIAL REPORT: Australians consider other people’s over-sharing or having to see too many ads as more of a problem than alleged political manipulation or other misuse of their information by Facebook.
The factors that drive tech innovation in Australia
While the country may have lagged behind the rest of the world for some time in terms of connectivity, it’s now paving the way for new digital technologies and innovation.
Travel safety: keep your data safe whilst abroad
Travelling with technology is always a little daunting and it doesn’t look like it’s getting any easier.
True blue picks: a snapshot of Australia’s favourite porn
SPECIAL FEATURE: Given the comparatively small population of Australia, its inclusion in Pornhub's “top 10” suggests that Australians are, at the very least, curious about online erotica. Here’s a snapshot of the geographies of online pornography Down Under.
Travelling overseas? What to do if a border agent demands access to your digital device
SPECIAL FEATURE: Microsoft, Apple and Google all indicate that handing over a password to one of their apps or devices is in breach of their services agreement, privacy management, and safety practices. That doesn’t mean it’s wise to refuse to comply with border force officials
Hacking your holiday: how cyber criminals are increasingly targeting the tourism market
SPECIAL FEATURE: A staggering 3.9 billion malicious login attempts occurred during the last year against sites belonging to airlines, cruise lines, hotels, online travel, automotive rental and transport organisations.
Top reasons why every expat needs a VPN
You can work anywhere in the world as long as you have a good internet connection. Because of this, having a VPN is an absolute must to keep you connected to what you love and stay safe while doing it.
Who is Elon Musk? Five quick facts about the entrepreneur of our time
We all know him for Tesla cars and most recently his SpaceX exploits. But there's more to the American based South African businessman and dreamer who wants to change the world and beyond.
Facebook scandal: We need to talk about the data we give freely of ourselves online and why it’s useful
OPINION & ANALYSIS: In light of the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook data harvesting scandal, how should your social media data be accessed and used by researchers?
#MeTourism: the hidden costs of selfie tourism
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Selfie tourism is changing the experience of traveling for many people – and not necessarily in a positive way.
The Bitcoin bubble – how we know it will burst
The price of Bitcoin shows explosive behaviour. We see the price moving upwards in a manner that is not related to the technical underpinnings. It is a clear bubble.
Tops on Instagram: the most popular photos, celebrities, cities and hashtags of 2017
This year three celebrities dominated the top 10 most-liked Instagram photos. Can you guess who they are? Plus, which hashtags and cities did we post the most?
How seriously should Australian SMEs take data protection?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: In the footsteps of Europe’s new General Data Protection Regulation, could Australia’s businesses be next in line for heavier data protection regulation? What might this mean for Australian SMEs?
Australian companies should cultivate local tech workers not play the 457 visa game
OPINION & ANALYSIS: The threat posed by government changes to the 457 visa system have been largely overblown.
What are the most popular online games in Australia?
Online gaming is a big trend in Australia. So what are the most popular games of the moment?
Branson backs futuristic ‘faster than a plane’ Hyperloop train to go from London to Edinburgh in just 50 minutes
Inspired by Elon Musk and now driven by Virgin and Richard Branson, the revolutionary Hyperloop technology is set to transform transport across the UK and around the world.
Becoming a digital nomad: expectations v reality
Taking advantage of technology to work and therefore work from anywhere you like is one of the best sensations.
How Uber can save its place in London’s taxi market
OPINION & ANALYSIS: How London plays out will be a litmus test for Dara Khosrowshahi’s proclaimed wish to step away from Uber’s toxic reputation.
Explainer: what can Tesla’s giant South Australian battery achieve?
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Tesla’s battery is likely to be the first of many such storage installations. As more renewables enter the grid, more storage will be needed.
We should levy Facebook and Google to fund journalism – here’s how
OPINION & ANALYSIS: Advertising once paid for muscular news organisations in the private sector. It doesn’t any more. The dominance of Google and Facebook now poses a real challenge to the continued existence of a robust fourth estate.
Tamagotchi is back!… and people aren’t coping
Kids of the 90s rejoice! The original Tamagotchi, which was all the rage and the coolest thing pre-Millenium, is making a comeback… so get ready for a nostalgia burst.
This dude mapped out the ultimate European road trip by using algorithms
GEEK ALERT: A U.S. scientist mapped out the ultimate road trip for your perusal. Fancy a Euro-trip?
How do you catch a drone in Australia? In the back of a ute, mate [WATCH]
VIDEO: These outback larrikins are pretty stoked when a wayward drone drops perfectly into the back of their speeding ute.
Seven new Earth-sized planets discovered, some may have life [WATCH]
VIDEO: Incredible discovery of seven exo-planets all orbiting the same small star closely together. As well as water and oxygen, they may harbour life on their surfaces.
Australia emerges as a leader in the global darknet drugs trade
OPINION: More than a quarter of the world’s darknet methamphetamine trade is facilitated by Australian cryptomarket dealers.
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