Australians are getting better at identifying online con jobs but anti-scam and banking groups warn scammers are evolving, amid losses of $2 billion.
Combined scam losses fell by $700 million to $2.03 billion in 2024, a 25.9 per cent drop on the...[Read More]
Cheaper but smarter: smartphones target budget buyers
12 March
The next wave of smartphones will arrive with artificial intelligence, multi-megapixel cameras and faster chips but without the price tags usually associated with the technology.
Three manufacturers have announced plans to launch budget-friendly...[Read More]
Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet
12 March
Vital services including internet access, weather forecasts and navigation could be put at risk by increasing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as growing space debris, a report has found.
The warning came in a study published by the Massachusetts...[Read More]
Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it
6 March
Most Australians are overwhelmed by changes led by artificial intelligence in the workplace, according to a top LinkedIn executive, but even more bosses are eager to deploy the technology.
A study conducted for the corporate social network also...[Read More]
Fines for tech firms exposing kids to harmful content
5 March
Tech firms and telcos that fail to protect kids from harmful material like self-harm instructions, fetish porn and violence could be hit with massive fines under an industry proposal.
New codes sent to the eSafety Commissioner for approval would...[Read More]
Families and business owners embracing Australia’s open roads
27 February
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road.
With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk
27 February
Generative artificial intelligence gave technology a voice but the next big breakthrough could give it legs.
Human-shaped robots that walk, talk and help at work and home are being tipped as the next evolution in technology, building on advances...[Read More]
Good life on Mars? Planet had ‘vacation-style’ beaches
26 February
A team of international researchers has analysed data collected by Chinese Mars rover Zhurong and found evidence suggesting the red planet once featured beaches, oceans with waves and wind.
Researchers from US and Chinese universities studied data...[Read More]
Understanding generational segments: lifestyles, financial needs, and technology expectations
20 February
Introduction
Each generation has distinct characteristics shaped by historical, social, and economic influences.
These factors impact their financial priorities, lifestyle choices, and how they interact with technology. Understanding these...[Read More]
Ex-Google boss warns of AI’s ‘extreme’ terror risk
19 February
A former chief executive of Google has warned about the “extreme risk” from terrorists or rogue states using artificial intelligence.
Eric Schmidt called for governments to have oversight of private tech companies.
“The real fears that I have...[Read More]
Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English
19 February
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are being excluded from technology that doesn’t understand the way they speak, the terms they use, or the cultural significance behind them.
But a multi-year project between Google and researchers at...[Read More]
Elon Musk’s ‘smartest AI on earth’ ready for take-off
19 February
Elon Musk is ready to release his xAI artificial intelligence chatbot and ChatGPT challenger Grok 3 with a live demo.
The billionaire businessman, who founded xAI in 2023 as a challenger to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google, will...[Read More]
Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions
12 February
Many Australian workers are not being consulted or trained in the use of artificial intelligence technology, a study has found, even though it is already being used to monitor and assess their work performance.
More than two-in-three finance workers...[Read More]
The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
12 February
Australians are paying more each month for broadband access, in a trend that has significantly boosted revenue for the National Broadband Network.
And more households may pay to access higher download speeds in future after an additional 217,000...[Read More]
Vance warns Europe that heavy regulation could kill AI
12 February
US Vice President JD Vance has warned Europeans that what he called their excessive regulation of artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as “authoritarian censorship.”
The mood on AI has shifted as...[Read More]
