Technology
Social media posts used to find mental health distress
10 January
Social media could be the key to unlocking crucial and improved support for people experiencing mental health issues. James Cook University researchers have developed a technique to analyse social media posts to detect early warning signs of mental...[Read More]
10 ways to reduce your household energy use
4 January
As a homeowner, youāre likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility
4 January
The trek to tech central for an annual meet-up of coders isnāt all hoodies, snacks and all-night gaming sessions. Blind software engineer Ed Summers recently shared the main stage with other accessibility experts at the annual GitHub Universe...[Read More]
Cyber hackers break into Victorian court recordings
3 January
Victoriaās court system has been hit by a cyber attack, with hackers accessing weeks worth of recorded hearings. Court Services Victoria was first made aware of the infiltration on December 21 but itās believed the audio visual technology...[Read More]
Expecting a delivery during the holiday sales? Stop and think, donāt click the link
27 December
Australians are being warned to be alert this holiday season to scammers sending text messages and emails impersonating Australia Post and other well-known courier services. TheĀ National Anti-Scam CentreĀ has seen the number of reports for...[Read More]
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
20 December
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Monday announced $9.75...[Read More]
How smart speakers ācould detect domestic violenceā
20 December
Enlisting thousands of smart speakers in Australian homes to detect intimate partner violence could be an āunprecedented opportunityā to help victims, a study has noted. But Monash University researchers found the potential solution was also...[Read More]
Aussie researchers hail āmind readingā AI technology
13 December
Australian researchers have developed AI technology that can read minds, although the system is a few years away from being rolled out commercially for uses like helping stroke patients. The study by the University of Technology Sydney team is the...[Read More]
Optus outage, war and referendum lead Google searches
13 December
The Optus outage, āBarbenheimerā phenomenon, Sam Kerr and a quiche recipe are among the nationās top Google searches. The 12-hour telco outage dominated Australian search queries in 2023 while the results of the voice referendum came in...[Read More]
Roo-ver to fetch lunar soil in human habitat moonshot
6 December
Australiaās space program is shooting for the stars with a lunar rover to advance hopes of a human habitat on the moon. Australians have chosen Roo-ver as the name for the lunar vehicle as the Australian Space Agency sets out to produce an locally...[Read More]
Criminals target government with record cyber attacks
29 November
Australian government agencies have become growing target for cyber attacks worldwide, with a report revealing attempts to steal official information have soared by more than 60 per cent. The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report, released on...[Read More]
Consumers hitting delete after bad experience with apps
29 November
Australiansā bad experience with apps includes crashing devices, draining phone batteries and making it difficult to sign in ā and more are hitting delete. An index released on Wednesday by tech firm Cisco shows the majority of Australians...[Read More]
Shopping for online bargains this Black Friday weekend? Make sure itās the real deal
23 November
Consumers are being warned to watch out for scam websites impersonating high-profile Australian retailers when shopping online this Black Friday, Cyber Monday sale weekend (24-27 November 2023). The National Anti-Scam Centre has detected a...[Read More]
Creating a better business with cloud accounting
23 November
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]
Aussies stick with old passwords despite new hacks
22 November
One in three Australians have had their passwords stolen but almost as many are still using the same details across multiple accounts, according to research from Google Australia. The tech giant revealed findings from its study on Monday, which also...[Read More]