Technology
Big data: How we are being watched — all the time

Surveillance expert Ausma Bernot explains the many ways in which we are constantly being watched ...  
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Better prices and services needed for NBN Co to stay competitive

Up against fierce competition, NBN Co needs to improve its quality and pricing structure in order ...  
NBN Co's $31 billion write-off caused by Coalition catastrophe

NBN Co has had to write off tens of billions of dollars in an effort to lower prices and become ...  
ACCC pledges better NBN deals and mobile competition

Australia's consumer watchdog has announced intentions to improve pricing and competition in the ...  
Elon Musk does something right and brings Starlink to all Australians

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband service now covers our entire country and is delivering a ...  
The future will be powered wirelessly

The technology to achieve wireless power transfer is advancing, which could revolutionise every ...  
Federal Budget backs technology and I.T. investments

Despite a few disappointments, the 2022 Budget didn't forsake progressive technological develop ...  
The stats are in — Australians love their mobile phones

A report from Australia's leading media authority reveals how mobile phones have dominated tele ...  
Optus customer site was on cybersecurity blacklist

Following one of Australia's biggest cyber hacks, a shocking revelation of Optus' lax attitude to ...  
Data retention law reform needed to combat serious crime

Unnecessary data retention measures are an incitement for unlawful access and Australia needs to ...  
Optus hack reveals fragile state of Australian cyber security

The recent breach of Optus data shows that we need to do more in terms of cyber security, both ...  
Prohibiting internet poker machines and casinos is futile

The prohibition of internet-based gambling to Australians attracts little media attention despite ...  
eSIMs are going to be a mobile gamechanger

New mobile technology allowing increased connectivity among phones is about to revolutionise the ...  
Why privatisation of the NBN would be a good thing

Privatisation of Australia's broadband network would be a tricky process, but ultimately benefi ...  
Former Telstra CEO regrets silence over NBN disaster

Former Telstra CEO Andy Penn has expressed regret in not speaking out against the Coalition's ...  
Key defence technology trends that will change the world

From brain-computer interfaces to programmable materials, these are the trends that are going to ...  
Cyber hygiene requires critical thinking and protection of privacy

As the world continues to go digital, there are more threats we need to take precautions agains ...  
LunaNet developing internet for the Moon

NASA aims to have a manned base on the Moon with internet technology being developed for commun ...  
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