Technology
Swipe, scroll, forget: The decline of deep reading

As screen culture takes over, deep reading and the critical thinking it fosters are quietly fading ...  
eSafety Commissioner pushes ahead with unprecedented online restrictions

Australia’s digital future is being reshaped behind closed doors — and the public’s voice is ...  
Driving change: Solutions for EV battery waste in Asia and the Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is driving innovative, circular solutions to turn EV battery waste into a ...  
Fibre after the fact: NBN’s retrofit scramble confirms flawed copper legacy

Australia’s NBN rollout has become a masterclass in how to do broadband the wrong way — and ...  
Australians deserve an NBN built for connectivity, not complacency

Despite being essential to daily life, Australia's NBN still operates under outdated market assu ...  
Telecoms industry welcomes Amazon alternative to Elon's Starlink

The telecoms industry desperately needs competition with Musk's Starlink, so it has welcomed NBN ...  
UN Broadband Commission turns 15 amid push for global connectivity

As the UN Broadband Commission celebrates its 15th anniversary, leaders reflect on global progress ...  
Australia’s tech startups need more than capital to thrive

Australia has proven it can build unicorns. Canva, Atlassian, Afterpay and WiseTech are a few ...  
NBN in Australia: Speeding ahead, but the system still lags behind

While average speeds are improving, Australia’s broadband future still hinges on resolving ...  
Australia’s AI push needs more questions, fewer promises

As government and industry sprint toward an AI-powered future, it's the unanswered questions, not ...  
Welsh tech innovations boosting communities

Discover how Welsh innovations are transforming communities with cutting-edge technology. Learn ...  
Trump's war on the ICC goes digital with Microsoft as an ally

When Microsoft locked an ICC prosecutor out of their email, it proved just how easily U.S. power ...  
Artificial Intelligence must be codified with a conscience

Artificial intelligence could end poverty, heal the earth and free humanity — but only if we ...  
Eco-friendly travel: Sustainable connectivity in Oz

Plan your next adventure in Oz in a sustainable way. Learn how to travel responsibly and reduce ...  
Before we ask what AI can do, let’s ask what kind of AI we’re talking about

We keep asking what AI can do, but the real danger is using it without knowing what it is.  
Genre-bending artists who are using tech to break all the rules

Today’s music scene pulses with artists who embrace technology to push boundaries, fuse genre ...  
Drone wars: AI rewriting the rules of combat

The next generation of drones doesn’t just fly fast — it thinks fast and kills without waiting ...  
Why new scam laws might actually bite

An epidemic of thievery through digital services has provoked the Government to try new laws; ...  

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