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Federal Court fines Google $60m for collecting data on the sly
13 August 2022 in Technology RegulationThe Australian Federal Court has fined Google $60 million for misleading consumers about collection and use of personal data on…
Watch: Guardians of Samsung's Flagship Galaxy can Flip, Fold and be best Buds 4 ever, with the crease decreased!
12 August 2022 in Your TechSamsung's fourth-get foldables are here: the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 have arrived, in bolder, lighter, more powerful and…
NBN Co releases revised SAU variation discussion paper
12 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNNational Broadband Network operator NBN Co has released a new Special Access Undertaking (SAU) discussion paper to the Australian Competition…
Digital tool helping cancer survivors cope with fear of recurrence
12 August 2022 in HealthA team led by UNSW Sydney researchers is investigating ways through e-health to increase access to much-needed treatment for fear…
Woolworths acquisition of MyDeal not opposed by competition regulator
12 August 2022 in Technology RegulationThe competition watchdog the ACCC has given the green light to supermarket giant Woolworths' proposed acquisition of online retailer MyDeal.
Network firm sees adoption of higher NBN speeds becoming the norm
12 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNThe head of a network company founded by a former NBN Co executive to simplify fibre rollouts claims that the…
Australian media reaction to Chinese envoy's speech baffling
12 August 2022 in Open SauceThe reaction of the Australian media to an address by the Chinese envoy at the National Press Club in Canberra…
Debian project gains control of debian.community domain
12 August 2022 in Open SourceThe global IP authority has granted ownership of the "debian.community" domain name to the Debian GNU/Linux Project and decided that…
Global EV sales rise to 4.2m in 1H22, China tops take-up
12 August 2022 in AutomotiveGlobal sales of electric vehicles totalled 4.2 million in the first half of 2022, a 63% increase year-on-year, the technology…
Telstra profit down after challenging year, dividend hiked
11 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNTelstra has announced an increased dividend for the first time in seven years, despite reporting a drop in income and…
Ransomware attacks on the rise: report
11 August 2022 in SecurityThere has been a significant increase in global ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, with attacks up 24%…
Human risk remains the ‘biggest threat ’ to organisations’ security: report
11 August 2022 in SecurityHuman risk remains the biggest threat to an organisation’s cybersecurity, with an unprecedented number of employees now working in hybrid…
Chan takes the reins at ACMI
11 August 2022 in People MovesThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image has promoted Seb Chan to the role of director and CEO.
ACCC wants feedback on ways to reduce infant sleep product risks to help keep babies safe
11 August 2022 in Technology RegulationThe ACCC is seeking feedback on ways to reduce significant safety risks associated with products commonly used to place babies…
Cisco reveals attack on company's network by ransomware group
11 August 2022 in SecurityGlobal networking giant Cisco has revealed that its systems have been breached, with the break-in becoming apparent on 24 May…
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Dominate Hearthstone's latest expansion with this epic giveaway
14 August 2022 in EntertainmentThe online collectible card game, Hearthstone, has released its latest expansion, and iTWire has three copies of the Murder at…
ServiceNow commits to training 1000 Australians in digital skills in 2022
14 August 2022 in Enterprise SolutionsServiceNow is committed to training 1000 Australians in its NextGen Professionals Program who would be otherwise marginalised from the tech…
Security pros 'running to keep up': Delinea research findings
12 August 2022 in SecurityGUEST RESEARCH: Research from leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions Delinea highlights that 60% of IT security decision…
Most Australian and New Zealand healthcare organisations don’t entirely trust their data: InterSystems Analytics Survey
12 August 2022 in DataGUEST RESEARCH: 56% lack full trust in data, 51% say data quality hinders analytics and 68% lack holistic data strategy…
Thoughtworks XConf Australia to hit three capitals from 16-23 August
12 August 2022 in DevelopmentEVENT PROMOTION: Global technology consultancy Thoughtworks will present its annual one day technology event XConf Australia in the three major…
Lucid Software enhances Slack apps for Lucidspark and Lucidchart
12 August 2022 in Enterprise SolutionsCollaboration software provider Lucid Software says enterprises can now make both Lucidspark and Lucidchart for Slack available to their entire…
LaLiga kicks off on Optus Sports
12 August 2022 in EntertainmentSpanish football LaLiga is airing on Optus Sport this weekend.
Namoi Cotton updates its IT systems with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
12 August 2022 in DealsCotton processing and marketing organisation Namoi Cotton has adopted Oracle’s OCI technology to help ramp up production and meet growing…
TeamViewer enables remote support of RealWear devices
12 August 2022 in Enterprise SolutionsRemote connectivity and workplace digitalisation specialist TeamViewer's software is being used by industrial assisted reality wearable solutions provider RealWear.
Ericsson and SkyMax Network to build 5G in Africa
12 August 2022 in Business TelecomsWireless communications engineering company SkyMax Network and telecommunications company Ericsson has entered into an agreement to build a next generation…
Data generated by roaming IoT connections skyrockets to 1,100 petabytes by 2027: Juniper Research
12 August 2022 in Business TelecommunicationsGlobal amount of data generated by roaming IoT connections will increase from 86 petabytes in 2022 to 1,100 petabytes by…
Wireless LAN market to hit $14 billion by 2026: Dell’Oro Group
12 August 2022 in Business TelecommunicationsOverall wireless LAN market is expected to exceed US$10 billion ($14 billion) by 2026, and will see a robust CAGR…
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The Alogic 27" UHD 4K monitor is Clarity by name and clarity by nature
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The Alogic Clarity is a stunningly brilliant, bright, and beautiful monitor that provides a studio-quality display to your… -
The Peloton Guide is your on-screen guide that motivates, measures, and maximises your fitness goals
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Type with mojo ... the MelGeek Mojo 84 mechanical keyboard, that is
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Protect your children's hearing with the FiiTii Kido kids Safe wireless headphones
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The ALOGIC Iris USB Webcam A09
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The future is here: Lavazza and Amazon present Voicy - the smartest coffee machine ever
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Review: Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G is well worth a second look
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The Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G marks the release of a model in this line in Australia after more… -
The special edition EPOS Adapt 660 AMC Aston Martin headset takes your audio experience to the F1 level
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The EPOS Adapt 660 AMC headset is the first new product arising from the relationship between the AV… -
The tech-packed Sony WH1000-XM5 headphones make your music the whole world
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The Nanoleaf Lines allow you to light your way - your way
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The Nanoleaf Lines are a smart lighting package that allows you to enjoy amazing artworks of light, designed… -
Sony Inzone gaming headsets maximises hearing quality for 'unparalleled' gaming experience
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COMPANY NEWS: Sony Australia unveils Inzone, a gear brand for that heightens gaming hearing experience—particularly video game sounds—for… -
Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
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The greatest way to give new life to any PC, and with the best bang for buck, is… -
Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
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The Oppo Find X5 Lite is the cheapest device in this flagship line and thus lacks many of… -
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is coming, setting a new standard for gaming headsets, and your ears will thank you
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What can be said but 'wow' - SteelSeries has released what can be truthfully said to be the… -
The Jabra Talk 65 is the Bluetooth headset for those who have things to do
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There are headsets and there are headsets; some are designed for gaming, some for music, and some for…
Opinion
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Australian media reaction to Chinese envoy's speech baffling
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The reaction of the Australian media to an address by the Chinese envoy at the National Press Club… -
Nine newspapers wax lyrical on 'structured water'
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
We all know what water is – we drink it several times a day, use it to shower and… -
ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
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The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without… -
No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering… -
Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
At the start of Sunday's so-called Great Debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese,… -
ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
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The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —… -
Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
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Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which… -
Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has… -
Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will…
Telecommunications
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American terror victims sue Ericsson over alleged bribery in Iraq
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Swedish telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson has been hit with a lawsuit by Americans who claim its alleged payment… -
Reliable access to broadband, mobile, landline services in focus for ACCAN conference
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Ensuring that consumers have reliable access to broadband, mobile and landline services, no matter where they live in… -
NBN Co revenue up 10% for FY22, but red ink remains on balance sheet
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
The NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, recorded $5.1 billion in revenue for the… -
Affordability remains NBN Co's main problem, says Budde
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
The NBN Co continues to have a problem with the affordability of its network, independent telecommunications consultant Paul… -
Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
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Mobile virtual network operator and Internet provider Mate wants to be your best mate with a high value… -
Network firm sees adoption of higher NBN speeds becoming the norm
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The head of a network company founded by a former NBN Co executive to simplify fibre rollouts claims… -
Data generated by roaming IoT connections skyrockets to 1,100 petabytes by 2027: Juniper Research
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Global amount of data generated by roaming IoT connections will increase from 86 petabytes in 2022 to 1,100… -
Telstra profit down after challenging year, dividend hiked
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Telstra has announced an increased dividend for the first time in seven years, despite reporting a drop in… -
Wireless LAN market to hit $14 billion by 2026: Dell’Oro Group
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Overall wireless LAN market is expected to exceed US$10 billion ($14 billion) by 2026, and will see a…
Popular News
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Australia not spared as APAC region to lose 63 million jobs to automation: forecast
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Australia will see 11% of jobs lost to automation by 2040, according to the latest jobs forecast for… -
Australia ranks 8th globally in government surveillance: study
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Globally, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of accounts specified in data requests for… -
Bumper load of fixes from Microsoft on August Patch Tuesday
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Microsoft has released patches for 118 vulnerabilities on its monthly Patch Tuesday, with one aimed at fixing a… -
Cisco reveals attack on company's network by ransomware group
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Global networking giant Cisco has revealed that its systems have been breached, with the break-in becoming apparent on… -
KnowBe4 forms investment arm KnowBe4 Ventures
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Security awareness specialist KnowBe4 has formed KnowBe4 Ventures to co-invest in security startups to strengthen and support cybersecurity… -
Federal Court fines Google $60m for collecting data on the sly
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The Australian Federal Court has fined Google $60 million for misleading consumers about collection and use of personal… -
‘Highly sensitive’ protocols exposed to public Internet, warns ExtraHop
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A significant percentage of organisations expose insecure or highly sensitive protocols, including SMB, SSH, and Telnet, to the… -
Adtran adds jolt to TPG Telecom’s broadband speed
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TPG Telecom is leveraging multi-gigabit fibre access and fibre extension solutions provider Adtran’s Gigabit Gfast fibre extension portfolio… -
Identity check failures cost Circles.Life $300,000
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Telco Circles Australia (trading as Circles.Life) has paid a $199,800 infringement notice for failing to undertake required customer… -
LastPass appoints new chief revenue officer, expands executive team
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Why VPN is crucial for travellers and worldwide users alike
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Fifty percent of travellers use public Wi-Fi while on the road. However, only 20% of them use a… -
ACCC wants feedback on ways to reduce infant sleep product risks to help keep babies safe
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The ACCC is seeking feedback on ways to reduce significant safety risks associated with products commonly used to…
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iTWireTV - Secureworks' Alex Tilley on business email compromise
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Security pros 'running to keep up': Delinea research
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Telstra profit down after challenging year, dividend hiked
Be sad to see the little fella go. He’s been so awesome. I reckon there’s at least 10,000 other people[…]
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Re: iTWire - ACCC wants feedback on ways to reduce infant sleep product risks to help keep babies safe
oh my goodness---we hope you will consider updating the photo used for this to reflect infant safe sleep. A loose[…]
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Re: iTWire - Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
A 60GB 5G plan would suit me nicely. Just because you have 5G doesn't mean you use more data, it[…]
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Re: iTWire - Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
No VoLTE or VoWiFi unfortunately. Optus resellers have cheaper offers for more data, and where I live it has more[…]
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Re: iTWire - ‘Highly sensitive’ protocols exposed to public Internet, warns ExtraHop
Another shill scaremongering in a way calculated to drum up business for themselves.ssh is not insecure, but if you connect[…]
