Category Archives: Technology
More than four million premises won’t have access to top NBN speeds
More than 4.2 million Australian premises will not be able to access top internet speeds by the time the National Broadband Network rollout has been completed, according to NBN chief Bill Morrow. About 40 per cent of the country will be restricted to internet speeds
More than four million premises won’t have access to top NBN speeds
More than 4.2 million Australian premises will not be able to access top internet speeds by the time the National Broadband Network rollout has been completed, according to NBN chief Bill Morrow. About 40 per cent of the country will be restricted to internet speeds
Telstra takes the lead to refund thousands of NBN customers
Telstra has become the first retail service provider to offer financial compensation to thousands of angry NBN customers who have received substandard internet speeds. The telecommunications company admitted that one per cent of its NBN customers – about 7900 people – had
Telstra takes the lead to refund thousands of NBN customers
Telstra has become the first retail service provider to offer financial compensation to thousands of angry NBN customers who have received substandard internet speeds. The telecommunications company admitted that one per cent of its NBN customers – about 7900 people – had
Pay more, get less – that’s the Nobbled Broadband Network, folks
NBN service complaints have more than doubled in a year with one expert warning that the government’s decision to charge users more for the service will only worsen consumers’ frustrations. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO)’s latest report revealed more than 65,000 complaints relating to
Pay more, get less – that’s the Nobbled Broadband Network, folks
NBN service complaints have more than doubled in a year with one expert warning that the government’s decision to charge users more for the service will only worsen consumers’ frustrations. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO)’s latest report revealed more than 65,000 complaints relating to
‘Peeping Tom drones’ prompt calls for a close look at privacy laws
Karli Hyatt went for a discreet late-night swim in her backyard pool after returning home from the gym last week when she heard a distinct “buzzing” sound. The skinny-dipping Darwin resident glanced up to find that, to her surprise, she
‘Peeping Tom drones’ prompt calls for a close look at privacy laws
Karli Hyatt went for a discreet late-night swim in her backyard pool after returning home from the gym last week when she heard a distinct “buzzing” sound. The skinny-dipping Darwin resident glanced up to find that, to her surprise, she
Australians are spending more than one-third of their day in front of a screen
Australians are spending more time in front of a screen than they are sleeping, a new survey has revealed. More than one-third of each day – 9.4 hours – is being spent exposed to blue light emitted from computer, mobile phone and television
Australians are spending more than one-third of their day in front of a screen
Australians are spending more time in front of a screen than they are sleeping, a new survey has revealed. More than one-third of each day – 9.4 hours – is being spent exposed to blue light emitted from computer, mobile phone and television
The ‘careless’ things people do to justify a new tech treat
Have you ever dropped your mobile phone, damaging it beyond repair, just in time for the release of a new model? It might not be a coincidence. New research shows that phone owners are “accidentally on purpose” losing or breaking their devices
The ‘careless’ things people do to justify a new tech treat
Have you ever dropped your mobile phone, damaging it beyond repair, just in time for the release of a new model? It might not be a coincidence. New research shows that phone owners are “accidentally on purpose” losing or breaking their devices
The controversial app that could hit renters in the hip-pocket nerve
The Rentberry app, tipped for launch in Australia later this year, has been slammed by tenant unions as an impending “disaster” for rental prices. It even has landlord associations sceptical. But app founder Alex Lubinsky says the new platform, which allows prospective
The controversial app that could hit renters in the hip-pocket nerve
The Rentberry app, tipped for launch in Australia later this year, has been slammed by tenant unions as an impending “disaster” for rental prices. It even has landlord associations sceptical. But app founder Alex Lubinsky says the new platform, which allows prospective
Edward Snowden says Wikileaks documents ‘look authentic’
Edward Snowden has endorsed the legitimacy of Wikileaks’ “largest ever” release of sensitive CIA material. The former CIA systems analyst, who famously leaked classified information from the National Security Agency in 2013, confirmed that the secret files “look authentic”. “What Wikileaks has here is
Edward Snowden says Wikileaks documents ‘look authentic’
Edward Snowden has endorsed the legitimacy of Wikileaks’ “largest ever” release of sensitive CIA material. The former CIA systems analyst, who famously leaked classified information from the National Security Agency in 2013, confirmed that the secret files “look authentic”. “What Wikileaks has here is
Wikileaks exposes the CIA’s secret hacking tools
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) knew about flaws in software made by Apple, Google and Samsung and others, but did not tell the companies about them because it wanted to use them for spying, anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks says. WikiLeaks has
Wikileaks exposes the CIA’s secret hacking tools
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) knew about flaws in software made by Apple, Google and Samsung and others, but did not tell the companies about them because it wanted to use them for spying, anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks says. WikiLeaks has
Facebook to warn users about ‘fake news’ with new flagging tool
Facebook has begun rolling out a new tool that will warn users when their friends share “disputed content” that could be fake news. A warning label will soon appear below stories shared via Facebook which are perceived to be a
Facebook to warn users about ‘fake news’ with new flagging tool
Facebook has begun rolling out a new tool that will warn users when their friends share “disputed content” that could be fake news. A warning label will soon appear below stories shared via Facebook which are perceived to be a
NBN customers will soon be forced to pay for upgrades
NBN fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) customers will have to “pay for the Coalition’s mistake” by upgrading their network in as soon as five years to access new technology such as virtual reality. Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), which the NBN has pegged as an upgrade option,
NBN customers will soon be forced to pay for upgrades
NBN fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) customers will have to “pay for the Coalition’s mistake” by upgrading their network in as soon as five years to access new technology such as virtual reality. Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), which the NBN has pegged as an upgrade option,
NBN changes will lead to ‘less choice, higher prices’, Telstra warns
Telstra has expressed concerns over a new NBN pricing model, saying it will leave some customers with “less choice” and “higher prices”. Earlier this week, NBN’s current pricing model was under fire for offering no incentive for service providers to make superior
NBN changes will lead to ‘less choice, higher prices’, Telstra warns
Telstra has expressed concerns over a new NBN pricing model, saying it will leave some customers with “less choice” and “higher prices”. Earlier this week, NBN’s current pricing model was under fire for offering no incentive for service providers to make superior
Faster NBN internet speeds achievable but not for sale
Internet users could be enjoying speeds 10 times faster than current levels if it wasn’t for “unreasonably high” wholesale prices under the NBN model, according to a leading telecommunications figure. This comes one week after NBN co-chief Bill Morrow claimed
Faster NBN internet speeds achievable but not for sale
Internet users could be enjoying speeds 10 times faster than current levels if it wasn’t for “unreasonably high” wholesale prices under the NBN model, according to a leading telecommunications figure. This comes one week after NBN co-chief Bill Morrow claimed
The high-tech suitcase celebrities are queuing for
Thousands of holidaymakers have signed up to the lengthy waiting list for a new ‘smart’ suitcase that has attracted the attention of a host of high-profile celebrities. The Raden product, A22 Carry, now has a waiting list of more than 10,000
The high-tech suitcase celebrities are queuing for
Thousands of holidaymakers have signed up to the lengthy waiting list for a new ‘smart’ suitcase that has attracted the attention of a host of high-profile celebrities. The Raden product, A22 Carry, now has a waiting list of more than 10,000
Critical help at fingertips
A Gembrook university student has designed an app that could help reduce critical response times for cardiac arrest emergencies, through the use of crowd sourcing. Inspired by a friend who is at risk of heart failure, Kaelan Dekker began researching
Critical help at fingertips
A Gembrook university student has designed an app that could help reduce critical response times for cardiac arrest emergencies, through the use of crowd sourcing. Inspired by a friend who is at risk of heart failure, Kaelan Dekker began researching
Station has town covered
Gembrook residents with poor mobile phone reception can soon expect improved coverage with the installation of a new mobile base station in the town. La Trobe MP Jason Wood said the station would be funded under the $213 million second
Station has town covered
Gembrook residents with poor mobile phone reception can soon expect improved coverage with the installation of a new mobile base station in the town. La Trobe MP Jason Wood said the station would be funded under the $213 million second
Can humans keep up?
Futurist Chris Riddell believes the greatest restriction is no longer technology, but the ability for human beings to embrace change rather than trying to stop progress. Riddell, who recently spoke at the Casey Cardinia Business Breakfast, keeps across the latest
Can humans keep up?
Futurist Chris Riddell believes the greatest restriction is no longer technology, but the ability for human beings to embrace change rather than trying to stop progress. Riddell, who recently spoke at the Casey Cardinia Business Breakfast, keeps across the latest
One long NBN wait
Pakenham South residents with no access to the internet are demanding answers as to why their suburb has not been prioritised in the NBN rollout over suburbs that already have access to ADSL. One resident has even offered her own
One long NBN wait
Pakenham South residents with no access to the internet are demanding answers as to why their suburb has not been prioritised in the NBN rollout over suburbs that already have access to ADSL. One resident has even offered her own
Bowls club breaks new solar ground
A Pakenham sports club has become one of the first sites in the country to have the latest technology in solar batteries installed at its facilities. Pakenham Bowls Club has had the foresight to install a ‘super’ solar battery pack
Bowls club breaks new solar ground
A Pakenham sports club has become one of the first sites in the country to have the latest technology in solar batteries installed at its facilities. Pakenham Bowls Club has had the foresight to install a ‘super’ solar battery pack
Gates opened on internet
Markfi Gates is one of the many local businesses that has welcomed the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout as its new technology was switched on in Pakenham and parts of Officer on Friday 3 June. Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield
Gates opened on internet
Markfi Gates is one of the many local businesses that has welcomed the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout as its new technology was switched on in Pakenham and parts of Officer on Friday 3 June. Minister for Communications Mitch Fifield
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