Technology
Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around.
- by David Swan
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Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.
- by David Swan
Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices.
- by Tim Biggs
Updated
Telecommunications
Telstra culls workforce to keep lid on costs
Chief executive Vicki Brady says the cull will affect 2800 jobs and save the company $350 million.
- by David Swan
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Venture capital
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups
Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes.
- by David Swan
Analysis
AI
Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Network outage
Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears
Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants.
- by David Swan
Review
Gadgets
Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users.
- by Tim Biggs
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Cybersecurity
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach at MediSecure
Federal police are investigating after the Melbourne-based healthcare business was targeted in a ransomware data breach.
- by David Swan and Jessica McSweeney
Sumo slammed by data breach, as energy and internet customers have details leaked
Thousands of customers have had their credit scores and other personal information posted online as the flood of national data breaches grows.
- by David Swan
Trevor Long reviews the all-new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro
After their announcement last week, Trevor Long has a first hands-on look at the all-new iPad Pro, Apple's thinnest ever product.