OpenAI makes landfall in Australia as ChatGPT booms
The ChatGPT maker has confirmed plans to open its first local office in Sydney this year.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteScams, outages, rip-offs: Clampdown on misbehaving telcos
Optus, TPG and Telstra face sharper scrutiny and fines up to 40 times higher than the current maximums after a bruising period for the sector.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteStreamer Kick’s failure on guidelines riles Australian web watchdog
The office of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says the platform needs to do more to uphold its own guidelines, or it may face millions in fines, after a man died during a live-stream.
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:01:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAustralia’s neglected weapon in the fight against cyberattacks
Amid a critical skills shortage, the call has gone out for a volunteer “cyber militia” made up of people from an unexpected quarter.
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteThe best smartwatch, buds and set-top box not made by tech giants
It’s worth looking outside your phone manufacturer’s ecosystem when it comes to accessories, as you might find features the tech giants don’t match.
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteIf AI just cut out the middle moron, would that be so bad?
The danger isn’t that artificial intelligence will outsmart us, it’s that humans will be too dumb to use it well.
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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New Google phones hit the street sporting better cameras, faster processor and AI smarts
In addition to more AI, the Pixel 10 line-up adds extra zoom in the lowest-end model, Qi2 charging for the whole line-up and a dust-proof rating for the bendable phone.
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteCanva now bigger than Telstra, Woolies
The software powerhouse has made billionaires out of its co-founders, and now some of its “Canvanauts” are set to become instant millionaires thanks to a new share sale.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:51:37 +1000
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Tech lords are promising us utopia. Their brave new world might be a dump
We’re repeatedly told the AI spaceship is leaving, so we’d better get on board. Unfortunately, the people steering the ship appear to have lost their moral compass.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:35:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteSemi-automatic coffee machine strikes the perfect balance
The Oracle Dual Boiler is an expensive but impressive espresso machine that combines the capabilities of a commercial unit with the smarts to use them on its own.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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‘Incredibly comforting’: Sarah speaks to ChatGPT more than she does almost anyone
ChatGPT has long served as a poet or coding partner. Now, it’s taking on a more serious role: late-night therapist and confidant. And for some, best friends.
Sat, 16 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteNvidia supercomputer marks ‘new era’ for Australian AI
The world’s most valuable company is building an Australia-first supercomputer that will initially tackle cancer research.
Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteHey, Scott Farquhar, this is the future. Can I have a word?
Mr Farquhar, we’re interested in your views on fair use of other people’s property, and we’ve found an exciting new use for one of yours.
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:30:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteCSIRO breakthrough shields against sexualised AI deepfakes
Australian state governments are scrambling to criminalise explicit images, and a new technique could block them altogether.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteComputing icon to return as Commodore 64 gets makeover
A new incarnation of the company says it will deliver not only a new Commodore 64, but also the optimistic tech future we were promised.
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +1000
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