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US bans sale of new foreign-made routers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (888+ words) By David Braue on Mar 26 2026 01:26 PM Australians could have to reconsider their choice of network and Wi-Fi routers, if the ACSC opts to follow a new US government ban on foreign-made routers that's set to block the sale of some…...
How Mark learned to code in a Sydney prison
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1467+ words) By Tom Williams on Mar 10 2026 06:42 AM When I get a call from Mark (not his real name) from inside a Sydney prison, he immediately speaks openly about his past. "I've been a recidivist offender for so many years of my…...
Apple unveils cheaper MacBook Neo, raises other laptop prices
3+ week, 1+ day ago (828+ words) By Tom Williams on Mar 05 2026 09:20 AM Apple has revealed its rumoured low-end MacBook Neo, following three days of other product announcements and price hikes for its more expensive laptops. The technology giant announced the MacBook Neo on Thursday, after accidentally…...
Meta eyes facial recognition for smart glasses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (736+ words) By Leonard Bernardone on Feb 17 2026 12:22 AM Meta has reportedly planned to introduce facial recognition to its popular line of smart glasses as soon as this year. The feature, reportedly referred to as "Name Tag" between Meta staff, would allow smart…...
Why Apple just made it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) By Tom Williams on Feb 16 2026 03:19 PM Consumers can now more easily transfer their data from an iPhone or iPad to a device running Google's Android operating system after Apple released a new tool worldwide for moving from iOS and iPadOS,…...
Some older iPhones unable to reach Triple Zero or Telstra
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (937+ words) By Tom Williams on Jan 29 2026 01:01 PM A software update designed to prevent issues with older iPhones connecting to Triple Zero is stopping some Apple devices from reaching Telstra's network, including for emergency calls. Problems began after Apple released software updates…...
Why the price of RAM is skyrocketing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (834+ words) By Leonard Bernardone on Jan 19 2026 01:56 PM The AI boom is driving major price hikes for consumer electronics as AI chipmakers take first dibs on critical memory hardware. Random-access memory, or RAM, is used for short-term data storage in PCs, smartphones,…...
Trusted cyber workers plead guilty to secret ransom ring
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (704+ words) By Leonard Bernardone on Jan 06 2026 11:34 AM Two cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to running a secret ransomware racket, using their trusted industry roles to extort US companies for millions. Last week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced 36-year-old Texas…...
Review: Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air costs more, offers less
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (820+ words) By Tom Williams on Oct 28 2025 11:44 AM Apple's new iPhone Air is in a tough spot " it's a premium smartphone with impressive processing power, but the various trade-offs made by its super-slim design mean it's not the best iPhone for most…...
Aussies win legal battle over Samsung watch battery claim
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (663+ words) By Tom Williams on Oct 02 2025 01:21 PM Two Queenslanders have won a legal battle against Samsung Electronics Australia after they were refused a refund when a smartwatch they purchased allegedly did not live up to the company's advertised battery life. Camille…...