Technology
Serious fear: Have you got nomophobia?
14 September
Many people feel a little anxious if they forget their phone but some suffer from nomophobia – “no mobile phone phobia” – a serious fear of being disconnected. Macquarie University psychologist Wayne Warburton says...[Read More]
Aussies need ‘dose of FOMO’ on automation
14 September
Many Australians don’t trust artificial intelligence (AI) and risk being overtaken by change, experts warn. Stela Solar, newly installed head of the CSIRO’s National AI Centre, said on Monday Australians have a “higher benchmark of...[Read More]
No streaming for millions, report shows
7 September
At least 5.6 million Australians can’t access video streaming, according to a new report. This means 22 per cent of the nation’s population has insufficient connectivity or data allowances to stream video on demand, the modelling...[Read More]
Fun run facial recognition prompts concern
31 August
As online facial recognition search engines become more pervasive and accurate, a biometric security firm has raised privacy questions about their use at a Sydney fun run. Blair Crawford, chief executive of Sydney-based firm Daltrey, was shocked to...[Read More]
How cloud accounting can help make your business better and more efficient
18 August
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]
[VIDEO] Button batteries – tiny batteries, big danger
28 October
(ACCC) 26 October 2020 The ACCC is urging parents and carers to be aware of the serious risks associated with button batteries, as it launches its ‘Tiny batteries, Big danger’ safety campaign today. In Australia, one child a month...[Read More]