Technology
Providing a virtual playground with online games at home
Neighbourhood kids may not be allowed to hang out in person anymore, but there's no reason they shouldn't connect in Minecraft.
- by Adam Turner
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Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Home truths: the lesson to be learned from workers in isolation
The current crisis has shown us just how many people can do their job effectively from home. The question is, why have they previously been confined to offices?
- by Peter Wells
Information security
Zoom says it's safe for Australian companies to use as security concerns escalate
Researchers have called out the popular video conferencing service for its "weak" encryption, and expressed worry about its Chinese connection.
- by Tim Biggs
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Coronavirus pandemic
Online abuse surges along with screen use during virus pandemic
The eSafety commissioner has logged a 40 per cent increase in reports over the past three weeks, as Australia heads online to work, study and socialise.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Coronavirus pandemic
Mobile phone location data used to track Australians' movements during coronavirus crisis
Vodafone has provided mobile phone location data to the federal and NSW governments to monitor whether Australians are following social distancing restrictions.
- by Ben Grubb
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Privacy
Zoom, video conferencing apps under privacy commissioner's microscope
The warning follows sustained international coverage about alleged privacy deficiencies of video-conferencing.
- by Michael Koziol
PM rules out using phone data
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said "the Australian government isn't doing that" when asked by a journalist whether he would follow the British government, which is using such anonymised data from telcos there to track whether Brits are following lock
How to spot a scam
Scammers are still finding creative ways to trick you in 2020, so here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
Home tech
Rediscovering vinyl in the age of social isolation
Beyond the sound quality, vinyl is about the tactile analogue experience that's been lost in the digital age.
- by Adam Turner
Video games
Genre pioneers deliver a hellish masterpiece
With Doom Eternal, genre pioneer id Software has refined the blueprint of 2016’s Doom reboot, improving on every single aspect.
- by David Milner
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Big Brother may keep watching when coronavirus pandemic passes
The very strategies that can help fight a plague can also be abused once it's over.
- by Eli Lake