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
Open Original WebsiteExcelling at Excel: The spreadsheet world cup is anything but boring
Forget slam dunks, penalty shootouts or gold medals. The most nerve-racking competition you’ve never heard of involves cells, formulas and pivot tables.
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000
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Canva 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
Open Original WebsiteThey built a billion-dollar start-up from their garage. Now they’re going again
Go1 co-founders Vu Tran and Andrew Barnes are unveiling their next business, which they say can be just as big as their first.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Semi-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
Open Original WebsiteMusk’s ‘Spicy Mode’ AI porn generator is not just dumb, it’s dangerous
Despite all the ethical concerns, it’s likely that the world’s richest man’s $45-a-month non-consensual deepfake porn generator will continue to operate.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original Website‘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
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Hey, 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 WebsiteApple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling
The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:16:32 +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
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The NBN is getting its biggest upgrade ever. Most people have no idea
Fairly or not, Australia’s NBN has long been the butt of jokes, ranking below Nicaragua and Venezuela for download speeds. That’s about to change.
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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