Technology
Some social media use can benefit teen mental health
14 January
Australian teenagers who never use social media are at higher risk of low wellbeing than their peers who spend some time online, a study suggests. Research by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics analysed three years of data...[Read More]
Meta slams social media ban as it blocks child accounts
14 January
More than half a million accounts have been wiped from Facebook, Instagram and Threads since under-16s were banned from social media in December. Meta, the tech giant behind the three platforms, said it had removed 544,052 accounts belonging to...[Read More]
Robots, smart Lego and AI everything: CES 2026 delivers
14 January
From Lego bricks that make plane noises to smartphones that fold in three, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has again set the agenda for the year in technology. Home-cleaning robots, helpful holograms, and wearable devices for dogs were...[Read More]
AI continues to disrupt your career prospects
7 January
Artificial intelligence technology is predicted to transform Australia’s employment market again, with a list of the most in-demand jobs in the nation packed with software requirements. The impact of the technology is forecast to be so great that...[Read More]
New robot walks the talk as automation race heats up
7 January
Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics has publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time at the CES tech showcase, ratcheting up competition with Tesla and other rivals to build robots that look like people and do things that people...[Read More]
Space weather a growing risk for air traffic
7 January
A software safety fault that forced the grounding of dozens of passenger planes across Australia has been branded by experts as “a warning shot for the future”. The glitch was triggered by space weather, a phenomenon increasingly impacting...[Read More]
Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve
31 December
Streaming video is taking up more of our screen time, working from home still commands the most uploads, and Australia is clawing up the worldwide broadband speed rankings. Children may be leaving social media but broadband downloads are rising in...[Read More]
10 legal issues facing Australian business owners and the importance of professional legal advice
25 December
Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]
Scam alert: Festive season scams
25 December
Scamwatch is expecting criminals to cash in on the holiday season Scammers know you’ll be busy, distracted and spending more money at this time of year. While you’re hurrying to get last-minute gifts delivered on time and holidays booked,...[Read More]
Tesla robot Optimus hands out popcorn in Berlin
24 December
Tesla has unveiled its humanoid robot, named Optimus, to the public in Berlin. The machine handed out popcorn at the Christmas market in the LP12 shopping centre, also known as the Mall of Berlin, on Saturday. The robot picked up small popcorn...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
Common scams and strategies for protecting your small business
18 December
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]
Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online
18 December
Australia won’t know until Christmas how many children have sidestepped a social media ban for under 16s. The nation has become the first to introduce age restrictions for 10 social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and...[Read More]
Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge
17 December
Reddit should not be considered social media, the app’s management argues, as it fights Australia’s world-leading ban for under 16s. The company has filed a challenge in the High Court hoping to repeal the legislation, claiming the age limit is...[Read More]
AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice
11 December
Christmas shopping could be a task performed by artificial intelligence bots in future, armed with a consumer’s credit card, specific instructions and permission to add goods to carts across the internet. One in three Australians is willing to put...[Read More]