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#5 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: More Australian fibre connections but users stick to lower speeds

Telecommunications expert Paul Budde continued to produce must-read analysis during 2024, incl ...  
DAZN buys Foxtel signalling new era for Australian sports streaming

The recent announcement of DAZN’s acquisition of Foxtel marks a pivotal moment in Australia’s ...  
Technology and society: Navigating innovation in a fractured world

Technological advancement bears pros and cons that not only contributed to global progress but ...  
Social media ban: More harm than good

Australia's social media ban will isolate vulnerable children from online support communities.  
Direct-to-cell services a game-changer for rural and emergency networks

The recent conditional approval granted by the U.S. FCC to Starlink for its direct-to-cell (D2C) ...  
AI Regulation in Australia: Understanding the mandatory guardrails

Australia takes centre stage as a global leader for safe and responsible AI use.  
Smart grids: A path to neighbourhood energy independence

Smart grids have the potential to revolutionise how we produce, store, and consume electricity.  
Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024: A step forward – but at what cost?

Much-needed measures to address cyber threats bring an additional compliance burden to business ...  
The 3G shutdown: Lessons from Australia and the world

The recent shutdown of the 3G network that caused a nightmare for consumers should serve as a ...  
Countering the influence of 'mass man' with AI

A global trend of societies embracing mediocrity and eschewing free thought could be countered by ...  
There's no substitute for experience — tell that to online lifers

Bazza gets out and about. Meanwhile, Mick thinks he might be sniffing more than the roses...  
Intelligent systems depend on fusion of biology and technology

According to one expert, the future of intelligent systems lies in the seamless integration of ...  
Australia’s 3G shutdown: Why your 4G/5G phone is now blocked

The ill-planned shutdown of Australia's 3G network not only happened with little notice, but has ...  
Nightshade empowers artists in the battle against unauthorised AI theft

A new digital tool has emerged that will assist artists in protecting their work against artifi ...  
Apple’s Vision Pro: A potential path toward vision impairment care

A new ocular device released by Apple could be a key to the future of vision impairment care and ...  
Unsubscribing: It's easy! Said no one... ever

Bazza watches on as Mick taps his beer before trying to unsubscribe from a video streaming app.  
TikTok addiction: It takes all of 35 minutes

Fourteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the video streaming platform ...  
Race to the moon for a business boom

Businesses must position themselves to ride the lunar wave — the moon is beckoning.  
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