Technology
Optus triple-zero failure during mass outage 10 times worse than reported
In a development the communications minister calls “deeply disturbing”, Optus says more than 10 times the number of emergency calls than it initially claimed failed to connect during the November 8 outage.
- by David Swan
Latest
Canva eyes $US1.5b share sale despite valuation headwinds
The transaction would be one of the largest in global technology history.
- by David Swan
See-through panels and in-home billboards: the future of TVs
This year’s CES had a lot of big TV innovations, but how many of them will stick?
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Web culture
Will the internet die of boredom before we do? Let me Google that
If the intrusion into our secrets, plus the nastiness and the rest, is turning people off the internet, hallelujah.
- by Malcolm Knox
Samsung introduces Galaxy AI, a new suite of smarts for its S24 phones
From instantly translated calls to image generation, the new Galaxy S24 is stuffed with AI-powered features.
- by Tim Biggs
Husic shuns EU path for AI, unveils government’s vision
Members of Australia’s technology sector have given a measured tick of approval to federal government’s move to regulate high-risk AI use cases.
- by David Swan
Questions deepen over St Vincent’s, Victorian courts hacks
Australian executives are being urged to be more transparent about data breaches happening under their watch, amid growing unrest over the recent spate of cyberattacks.
- by David Swan
20 games to look forward to in 2024
An A-Z of the biggest new games expected to hit shelves this year, including Hades II, Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia.
- by Tim Biggs
Flying cars, robot ice-cream: The weird and wonderful tech on show in Las Vegas
More than 100,000 people descended on Las Vegas to see robots, laser TVs and other innovations – including many products that will never see the light of day.
- by David Swan
LG’s see-through TV leads the pack in wow factor at tech show
LG introduces a wireless, transparent TV, Samsung attacks reflections, and both companies double down on AI.
- by Tim Biggs
Exclusive
Cybersecurity
Passports, travel documents exposed in data breach
A Melbourne travel agency’s information has been leaked, exposing the personal information of thousands of customers.
- by David Swan