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FULL LAUNCH VIDEO: Huawei launches very competitive Ultra HD 4K IdeaHub Pro in Australia
19 April 2021 in Business ITHuawei Australia launched the latest version of its IdeaHub Pro collaboration board at a special event in Sydney, and iTWire…
BluJay partners with FourPL to expand reach of Australian business
19 April 2021 in StrategyGlobal supply chain applications and data solutions provider BluJay Solutions has announced a partnership with Australian IT consulting company specialising…
WordPress to treat Google's new ad-tracking tech as a security issue
19 April 2021 in Business IntelligenceThe project that manages the WordPress content management system, which claims to power about 41% of the Web, will treat…
Debian votes for no statement on Stallman's move back to FSF board
19 April 2021 in Open SourceThe Debian GNU/Linux project has voted to stay out of the controversy over Free Software Foundation founder Richard Stallman rejoining…
See it all, hear it all, share it all with the incredible Huawei MateBook 14
17 April 2021 in Computers & peripheralsThere is no shortage of laptop options, but few which truly break new ground and become iconic must-haves. This is…
Swinburne says staff, student data has been leaking since 2013
17 April 2021 in SecurityMelbourne's Swinburne University of Technology has taken a month to issue information about the leaking on the Internet of personal…
Federal Court rules Google misled Android users about location data
16 April 2021 in Listed TechThe Federal Court has found that Google LLC and Google Australia Pty Ltd misled consumers about personal location data collected…
Aussie Broadband outage: own site and infrastructure affected in Victoria, now resolved?
16 April 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAussie Broadband is having an unscheduled outage from around midday AEST in Victoria on its NBN network, showing outages can…
Rust support in Linux may be possible by 5.14 release: Torvalds
16 April 2021 in Open SourceThe first patches for Rust support in the Linux kernel have been posted and the man behind the kernel says…
VIDEO Interview: Aussie millionaire gaming genius, Luke Millanta, launches AlerTor, the Dark Web tracking tool
16 April 2021 in Home TechGuinness World Record title holder, gaming content creator, game designer, CTO of Hive Gaming and esports entrepreneur Luke Millanta has…
ACCC not opposed to MYOB acquisition of GreatSoft
16 April 2021 in Technology RegulationAustralia’s competition watchdog the ACCC says it is not opposed to the MYOB Invest Co acquisition of GreatSoft, after deeming…
Project Zero changes disclosure policy, third parties get more time to patch
16 April 2021 in SecurityGoogle's Project Zero, a team that releases details of vulnerabilities periodically, has changed its policy on disclosure, giving companies an…
Zero-day in Google's Chrome browser released on Twitter
16 April 2021 in SecurityJust a day after an Indian researcher released details of a one-day bug in Google's Chrome browser, a Chinese researcher…
US alleges Russia behind SolarWinds compromise, imposes curbs on six firms
16 April 2021 in SecurityThe United States has alleged that the Russian security agency known as the Foreign Intelligence Service was responsible for the…
HP launches Australia’s first at-home ink subscription service so you never run out of ink again
16 April 2021 in Home TechPromising a modern printing experience that makes printing easier, more convenient, and more sustainable than ever, HP's new service goes…
Breaking IT News
Corporate security is falling behind changing world of work: Fujitsu
19 April 2021 in SecurityICT vendor Fujitsu says corporate security policies are fails to keep pace in the 'new normal' where employees often work…
AIIA urges Morrison Government to fully fund a National AI Strategy
19 April 2021 in Business ITThe Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is calling on the Federal Government to allocate $250 million in the May budget…
Adobe report highlights desire for more diverse and inclusive emojis
19 April 2021 in StrategyDiversity and representation is a hot topic – not before time, some would say – so it's not surprising that…
Accenture report reveals increased Afterpay sales "helped businesses to recover amid pandemic"
19 April 2021 in Business ITAccenture report identifies economic impact of the buy-now-pay-later platform Afterpay in 2020
Riverina Fresh picks Rayven for manufacturing IoT capability
19 April 2021 in Business SoftwareDairy producer Riverina Fresh is using Rayven's real-time AI and IoT platform to support the adoption of a predictive and…
Rising number of data breaches must signal a change in security strategy
19 April 2021 in SecurityGuest Opinion: It’s widely known that data breaches pose a costly threat to any organisation, but the trend to work…
ICT industry veteran John Banks joins JDS Australia as sales chief
19 April 2021 in People MovesIT consulting firm JDS Australia has appointed former IBM and Micro Focus executive, John Banks as National Sales Director.
IT training company Red Education expands into Europe
19 April 2021 in EducationRed Education already operated training hubs across ANZ, Asia and the Americas, and has now expanded into Europe.
Next Telecom launches Next Advantage One
19 April 2021 in Business TelecommunicationsCOMPANY NEWS: Multi award winning Next Telecom, a Comms Group (ASX: CCG) business, is pleased to announce the release of its…
FIN7 gang member jailed for 10 years by Seattle judge
19 April 2021 in SecurityOne of the three people indicted by the US over involvement in stealing millions of credit card and debit card…
Jonathan Carter wins second term as Debian leader
19 April 2021 in Open SourceSouth African developer Jonathan Carter will continue to lead the Debian GNU/Linux project for a second year, after winning the…
Australian Government improving connectivity in regional Australia
19 April 2021 in Telecoms & NBNMore than 80 projects funded under the Regional Connectivity Program will provide people in Regional Australia access to improved broadband…
Reviews
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See it all, hear it all, share it all with the incredible Huawei MateBook 14
in Computers & peripherals
There is no shortage of laptop options, but few which truly break new ground and become iconic must-haves.… -
SMS is out - protect yourself online to the highest degree with FEITIAN FIDO2 security keys
in Computers & peripherals
With ever-increasing cyber threats, it's essential we protect our online identities but a password isn’t enough. If you… -
Huawei FreeBuds Pro redefines noise cancellation for ultimate in-ear experience
in Computers & peripherals
Chinese technology company, Huawei, has released its premier earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro, complementing its existing FreeBuds range. Huawei… -
Review: Lenovo T32p-20 monitor
By David Heathin Computers & peripherals
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The Synology DS1621+ can be your complete storage solution, O365 and GSuite backup, and more
in Computers & peripherals
Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) vendor, Synology, released its new Synology DS1621+ DiskStation desktop model late last year, along… -
The Synology DS1621+ can be your complete storage solution, O365 and GSuite backup, and more
in Computers & peripherals
Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) vendor, Synology, released its new Synology DS1621+ DiskStation desktop model late last year, along… -
Samsung S21 review - Samsung's most polished Galaxy S flagship yet
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Free from folds and creases, Samsung's S21 is super fast, recognisable from the back with the camera array,… -
The Withings Sleep Analyser is your data-driven key to better rest, health, and mood
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Today, March 19, is World Sleep Day. This day brings attention to the need for quality sleep as… -
Review: Lenovo P15 Laptop
By David Heathin Computers & peripherals
Boasting an Intel i9 and Nvidia RTX 4000, the Lenovo P15 is an absolute beast! -
Review: D-Link Covr-X1873 wireless mesh router
in Networking
D-Link's latest Covr AX Wi-Fi mesh system is a force to be reckoned with. -
The Poly Calisto 5300 Bluetooth speaker gives a mobile conference room, anywhere, anytime
in Computers & peripherals
Business telephony device and peripheral manufacturer, Poly, has released the portable Calisto 5300 Bluetooth speakerphone, giving 16 hours… -
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid gaming earbuds bring cordless low-latency playtime
in Computers & peripherals
EPOS Audio has already made a solid name for its business headset offerings, and its consumer division is… -
Review - new Creative Outlier Air v2 wireless earbuds provide all-day audio
in Computers & peripherals
Singapore-based multimedia company, Creative, has released its latest Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds, the Outlier Air. Not only does this… -
Review: The Amazfit GTS Smartwatch
By David Heathin Mobile devices
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Review: Frendie Air Duo
in Computers & peripherals
We get our hands – and ears – on the Friendie Air Duo over-the-ear wireless headphones.
Opinion
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Federal, state Labor EV policies are in conflict. That's a simple fact
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The federal Labor Party has offered subsidies on electric vehicles, cutting import taxes and fringe-benefit taxes on all… -
Ransomware gangs find workers who watch porn at work a weak point
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Windows ransomware groups have been devising newer and newer ways of putting pressure on their victims to pay… -
Marketing first, tech second: Microsoft pushes firmware security to sell new hardware
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The BBC has questioned whether Microsoft's publication of a post claiming that firmware attacks are on the rise… -
Facebook may be leaking data, but facts are still sacred
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Claims that a leak of the user data of 533 million Facebook users has just taken place is… -
Time for some sober reporting on the Nine network attack
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Nine Entertainment is maintaining a no-official-comment policy on the breach of its Sydney network that came to light… -
Federal, state ALP EV policies don't conflict
in Core Dump
Attempts to find tension between the electric vehicle policies of the federal ALP and its Victorian counterpart is… -
Fight over NBN plan costs set to heat up again
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Recent comments from telecommunications providers Telstra and Aussie Broadband about their decreasing profits from NBN sales underline how… -
Why Richard Stallman should step away from the FSF
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
If Richard Stallman placed the interests of free software foremost, and his own personal issues second, then he… -
After all the headlines, whatever happened to them vaccines?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Despite the blaring headlines that six million more Australians are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine from today…
Telecommunications
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Aussie Broadband outage: own site and infrastructure affected in Victoria, now resolved?
in Telecoms & NBN
Aussie Broadband is having an unscheduled outage from around midday AEST in Victoria on its NBN network, showing… -
Samsung Networks Business launches operations in Australia to bring next-gen 5G networks to life
in Telecoms & NBN
Samsung Networks Business to deliver the latest in mmWave 5G innovation, initially offering 5G mmWave radio solutions in… -
Five Aussie innovators share in $200,000 Optus Future Makers grant
in Telecoms & NBN
Future Makers is an annual program launched by Optus to foster innovative tech solutions which address social challenges… -
VIDEO Interview: Luis Urbaez, COO of Comms Group talks cloud comms and more
in Telecoms & NBN
Comms Group is the parent company of Comms Choice, an Australia-based business telco, ISP and managed service provider,… -
Tangerine Telecom ranked in Australia's top 10 for growth
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
South Melbourne-based national broadband network retailer Tangerine Telecom has been ranked the country's eighth fastest growing firm in… -
Google Pixel 5a being launched in the US and Japan only?
in Telecoms & NBN
Google has officially announced the Pixel 5a with 5G is coming, with bloggers previously suggesting the 5a might… -
Call for telecoms industry to ‘improve response’ to customers experiencing financial hardship
By Peter Dinhamin Telecoms & NBN
The telecommunications industry must improve its response to customers who are experiencing financial hardship, according to Financial Counselling… -
Telcos want more Federal Govt action on ‘improving’ funding of financial counselling, says Communications Alliance
By Peter Dinhamin Telecoms & NBN
Australia’s telcos have urged the Federal Government to to do further work on the Sylvan Review’s recommendations for… -
Report claims rural-urban mobile divide narrowing in New Zealand
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
The divide between rural and urban dwellers in New Zealand is narrowing as far as their mobile experience…
Popular News
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Rust support in Linux may be possible by 5.14 release: Torvalds
By Sam Varghesein Open Source
The first patches for Rust support in the Linux kernel have been posted and the man behind the… -
News Corporation papers fooled by bogus petition about fairy bread
By Sam Varghesein Entertainment
A number of newspapers from the News Corporation stable in Australia appear to have fallen for a bogus… -
Zero-day in Google's Chrome browser released on Twitter
By Sam Varghesein Security
Just a day after an Indian researcher released details of a one-day bug in Google's Chrome browser, a… -
Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac Supports Both M1 and Intel Chips, Windows 10 for ARM is super fast virtualised
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Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Macs now lets M1 and Intel-powered Macs run native code to run Windows 10… -
AWS launches free Machine Learning course for business and tech leaders
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Machine learning promises to help organisations of all sizes deal with the vast mass of data being accumulated,… -
VIDEO Interview: Aussie millionaire gaming genius, Luke Millanta, launches AlerTor, the Dark Web tracking tool
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Guinness World Record title holder, gaming content creator, game designer, CTO of Hive Gaming and esports entrepreneur Luke… -
HP launches Australia’s first at-home ink subscription service so you never run out of ink again
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Promising a modern printing experience that makes printing easier, more convenient, and more sustainable than ever, HP's new… -
Zscaler addresses entitlement gap for cloud workloads with acquisition of Trustdome
By Zscalerin Listed Tech
Company News: Zscaler, the leader in cloud security, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement… -
Apple and partners claim 'first-ever' launch of $200 million Restore Fund to 'accelerate natural solutions to climate change'
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Apple says its investment builds on the company’s forestry and responsible packaging innovations to deliver new financial and… -
Four more remotely exploitable bugs found in Microsoft Exchange Server
By Sam Varghesein Security
Microsoft has issued patches for four remotely-exploitable vulnerabilities in its Exchange Server product, a little more than a… -
US alleges Russia behind SolarWinds compromise, imposes curbs on six firms
By Sam Varghesein Security
The United States has alleged that the Russian security agency known as the Foreign Intelligence Service was responsible… -
Federal Court rules Google misled Android users about location data
in Listed Tech
The Federal Court has found that Google LLC and Google Australia Pty Ltd misled consumers about personal location…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Rust support in Linux may be possible by 5.14 release: Torvalds
"The first patches for Rust support in the Linux kernel have been posted and the man behind the kernel says[…]
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Re: iTWire - Permanently banned from Call of Duty for no reason & dealing with Activision support
Raven or Activision in the week of the 16th of March changed their policy forcing anyone without 2 factor authentication[…]
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Re: iTWire - DuckDuckGo, Vivaldi join Brave in opposing Google's new ad-targeting tech
Google proving yet again that in the last two-three decades, technocrats have only learned how to better exploit division in[…]
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I have unlimited 100/40 with tpg for $89 a month (about the same as or less than ADSL with TPG[…]
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Re: iTWire - Anger as woman researcher walks away empty-handed from hacking contest
She didn't walk away empty handed, she got a partial win which meant she got 50% of the prize value