Technology
Rethinking 5G: Why faster isn’t always better, especially in regional Australia

We are losing service quality and reliability by judging networks by the wrong metrics.  
Satellite and 6G technology set to revolutionise emergency services

The Labor Government is considering legislation to mandate access to the 000 emergency service ...  
'Adolescence' exposes the danger of digital dysfunction

TV series 'Adolescence' exposes how poorly regulated access to digital platforms increases miso ...  
NBN Co's wireless upgrade a big boost, but Musk's Starlink still a challenge

The recent completion of NBN Co’s fixed wireless upgrade program should be seen as part of a ...  
Academics should edit Wikipedia — the question is how, not if

The rise in popularity of AI has led to an increased need for Wikipedia to be as accurate as ...  
Emerging trend driving the looming breakup of Big Tech

While commercialism has traditionally shaped the restructuring of large corporations, it's now ...  
'Careless People' and Meta's unprincipled corporate dominance

Attempts by Meta to shut down a new tell-all book savaging the organisation have had the oppo ...  
Libs' latest NBN bashing: Big on blame, short on Liberal liability

The way forward is to keep the NBN publicly owned and continue investing in fibre expansion. ...  
AI power consumption demands a rethink for energy infrastructure

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but its rapid ...  
Europe must stand firm against the unchecked power of U.S. digital giants

Faced with mounting pressure from powerful corporate interests in America, Europe must uphold ...  
It's high time NBN Co focused on public benefit, not profit

To truly maximise the NBN’s potential, the focus must shift from recouping costs to fostering ...  
Australia's mobile future: Navigating the political risks of LEO satellite technology

Communications analyst Paul Budde discusses the merits and challenges of the Albanese Governmen ...  
NBN's half-year results show solid performance but challenges remain

NBN Co has released its financial and operational results for the first half of FY25, reporting ...  
Progress and peril: Balancing technology's duality

As society's dependence on technology grows, it's important to address both the pros and the cons ...  
DeepSeek gives China breakthrough in AI development

The release of DeepSeek R1, developed in China on a shoestring budget, has sent shockwaves through ...  
Trump, TikTok and the price of power

Trump's delayed TikTok ban boosts billionaire donor Jeff Yass, whose growing stake in the app ...  
Laser communications: Illuminating the future of connectivity

Laser communications have made significant strides, solidifying their position as a transformative ...  
The humble spreadsheet is about to get a whole lot smarter

Spreadsheets are about to be given an AI overhaul, but while it will make working with them easier ...  

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