Tag: technology

2019-10-16 11:10

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Nick Warner, the new director general of the Office of National Intelligence, has sounded the alarm about Australia’s lack of preparedness to counter cyber-threats.

Thousands of Android apps track your phone without permission

2019-07-09 12:07

Application permissions on Android phones are currently our last line of defence against developers out to profit from our personal data. Or so we thought...

Image by Robinraj Premchand from Pixabay

Tech travel safety tips: How to protect your devices and data while on the go

2019-05-19 10:05

You and your data are vulnerable when globetrotting. Follow these travel safety tips and take precautions to protect yourself and your technology.

Twitter users are better educated, study finds

2019-04-24 01:04

Twitter users are younger, highly educated, and earning higher incomes when compared to the general population.

The evolution of Esports in Australia: how things stand today & forecasting the future

2019-02-28 09:02

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

by Michelle Grattan

2019-02-18 10:02

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

2019-02-11 10:02

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?

2019-02-07 09:02

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

2018-11-19 00:11

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

by Caryn Edwards

2018-10-31 14:10

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

2018-10-18 11:10

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

2018-10-08 10:10

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

2018-06-27 05:06

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

2018-05-30 08:05

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

by Siviwe Breakfast

2018-05-25 10:05

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

2018-03-22 11:03

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

2018-01-03 04:01

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

2017-12-11 00:12

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

2017-12-05 03:12

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?

2017-11-21 02:11

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

2017-11-09 08:11

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The threat posed by government changes to the 457 visa system have been largely overblown.

Branson backs futuristic ‘faster than a plane’ Hyperloop train to go from London to Edinburgh in just 50 minutes

2017-10-16 01:10

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

by Sara Lopez

2017-09-29 12:09

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

2017-09-26 23:09

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?

2017-07-11 09:07

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

2017-05-19 07:05

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

2017-04-20 02:04

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