What is presented as child protection is, in practice, the foundation of a nationwide identity and surveillance infrastructure that creates new risks for the very children it claims to protect. Australia’s new social media minimum… Read More »
Walk into JB Hi-Fi or Officeworks and you’ll see laptops sporting Core i5 or Core i7 stickers right beside machines boasting Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9. It can feel like… Read More »
Our eleven-year-old discovered the boundless universe of browser games, social feeds and—yikes—stuff we’d rather not mention. The goal: strip the laptop of distractions without breaking homework, Zoom and Minecraft Education. 🔒 Block: adult, gambling, and… Read More »
Samsung phones are among the most popular in Australia, yet few owners realise how much uninvited software comes pre-installed. One system app in particular, called AppCloud, has drawn global criticism for quietly installing other apps… Read More »
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If you use Windows 10 or 11 you have probably noticed the constant nudges to “finish setting up your PC” or “sign in to Microsoft for a better experience”. These aren’t helpful reminders – they’re a heavy-handed push to tie… Read More »
Albania has just sworn in the world’s first artificial-intelligence cabinet member. The digital avatar, called Diella, is now “Minister of Public Procurement,” vetting every government tender in an effort to cut corruption (Time magazine report).… Read More »
Apple has released iOS 26, the latest major iPhone update, and it’s already showing up as an “Upgrade to iOS 26” option in the Software Update screen alongside iOS 18.7.1. If you’re wondering why Apple… Read More »
With just two weeks left until Microsoft ends Windows 10 security updates on 14 October 2025, any PC still running the OS will be exposed to new vulnerabilities, ransomware and malware; this deadline is confirmed… Read More »
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