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EFF cybersecurity head warns US women to delete their period tracking apps in post Roe v. Wade world
26 June 2022 in HealthIt may sound like a crazy far-fetched dystopian claim, but it’s today’s reality. Following the United States Supreme Court decision…
OutSystems platform a 'key component' of Leidos Australia’s defence force contract
24 June 2022 in DealsOutSystems high-performance low-code development platform has been chosen as a key part of the JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to…
Consumers want personalisation, but ‘don’t trust brands’ with their data: Twilio
24 June 2022 in DataCustomers expect personalisation during every brand interaction — but they don’t trust brands to keep their personal data secure and…
NZ competition regulator's warning puts consumer electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
24 June 2022 in Technology RegulationNew Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to manufacturer of consumer televisions Panasonic that it believes…
Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
23 June 2022 in Technology RegulationSamsung Electronics Australia has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $14 million in penalties after it admitted misleading…
OCI Dedicated Regions now available to smaller customers
23 June 2022 in CloudOracle has lowered the entry point for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Dedicated Region in terms of price and physical footprint.
Fleet Space selects Konica Minolta to provide 3D printing solution
22 June 2022 in DealsAustralian commercial small satellite manufacturer Fleet Space has partnered with Konica Minolta to implement 3D printers from 3D Systems to…
NSW universities, industry, local governments tackle state’s air quality issue
22 June 2022 in ClimateLeading members of NSW universities, industry and government have met at Western Sydney University to officially launch a project which…
Ping Identity focus on startups with launch of new venture capital fund
22 June 2022 in StrategyPing Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, has launched Ping Ventures, a new corporate venture capital fund it…
Bridj provides fleet management software for 2022 Commonwealth Games
21 June 2022 in Business SoftwareAustralian transport software specialist Bridj will provide fleet operations and asset management technology for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Movie Frenzy returns with a selection of blockbuster hits for movie buffs
21 June 2022 in EntertainmentMovie Frenzy is back: starting 24 June until 30 June, the latest movies and blockbuster hits will be available to…
HubSpot to launch HubSpot for Non-profits to help non-profit organisations grow
21 June 2022 in Business ITCustomer relationship management platform HubSpot announced the local launch of HubSpot for Non-profits to help non-profit organisations grow by using…
Warning on cybersecurity risk in third-party transactions
21 June 2022 in SecurityBy 2025, 60% of organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a primary determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements,…
Electricity price rises ‘significant’ and ‘unprecedented’ says ACCC
20 June 2022 in EnergyElectricity price rises have been significant and unprecedented in recent weeks, according to the ACCC latest Electricity Markets Inquiry report.
88% cut to heavy industry emissions is possible and would set up key Australian regions for the net zero transition: research
20 June 2022 in ClimateMajor industrial regions – including the Pilbara, Kwinana, Hunter, Illawarra and Gladstone – have the natural resources, workforce and baseline…
Breaking IT News
Nokia launches 5G Innov Lab platform in France
27 June 2022 in 5GFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia has launched the 5G Innov Lab platform as part of the France Recovery plan with the…
Pentanet launches neXus in Perth
27 June 2022 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications company Pentanet launches neXus, a wireless network that delivers internet speed using mesh technology.
F5 and Telstra strengthen their services and security solutions
27 June 2022 in StrategyAmerican technology company F5 and Telstra have partnered to bolster their services and solutions.
Singtel’s 5G to power Singapore MotoCross Beach Race livestream
27 June 2022 in 5GSingaporean telecommunications company Singtel will power the first fully livestreamed outdoor event of Singapore MotoCross Beach Race over its 5G…
InMoment acquires customer review management company ReviewTrackers
27 June 2022 in StrategyExperience improvement (XI) solutions provider InMoment has completed the acquisition of ReviewTrackers, a customer review management software company.
Kofax Acquires Tungsten
26 June 2022 in DealsKofax Acquires Tungsten to Deliver a Cloud Invoicing and AP Automation Platform Supporting Organisations at Every Level of Maturity in…
Telstra taking registrations of interest for Telstra Energy
26 June 2022 in EnergyTelstra is preparing its move into the energy market, planning a smart, price-conscious, carbon-neutral offering, asking customers to register expressions…
Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
26 June 2022 in Smartphones & Mobile devicesThe Oppo Find X5 Lite is the cheapest device in this flagship line and thus lacks many of the features…
TPG Telecom launches cloud private service in Western Australia
24 June 2022 in CloudTPG Telecom has launched its first cloud private service, the Telecom Private Cloud pod, through a partnership with DCA Networks.
Super Micro Computer introduces new systems for edge computing
24 June 2022 in Business ITEnterprise computing, storage, networking tech company Super Micro Computer unveils SuperEdge and a range of Intel Xeon D processor-based systems…
Seventeen telcos take a stand against domestic abuse and family violence
24 June 2022 in Not For ProfitSeventeen telco service providers whose stakeholders comprise the majority of Australian families have taken action against domestic and family violence.
One million plant specimens to be digitally converted into images
24 June 2022 in ScienceNearly a million plant specimens housed by the Australian National Herbarium in Canberra will be imaged using an automated system…
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Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
The Oppo Find X5 Lite is the cheapest device in this flagship line and thus lacks many of… -
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is coming, setting a new standard for gaming headsets, and your ears will thank you
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The Jabra Talk 65 is the Bluetooth headset for those who have things to do
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Escape the desk and stay connected to all your devices with the Poly Voyager 4300 UC series
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The XPPen Deco LW Tablet unleashes your creativity at a great price
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Review: With Find X5 Pro, Oppo can pose challenge to Apple and Samsung
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
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The D-Link G415 AX1500 4G smart router opens your home, office, or Winnebago to the world
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The latest 4G Wi-Fi 6 smart router from D-Link, the D-Link G415, sets a high bar for today’s… -
The Huawei Watch GT Runner smartwatch helps you work, rest and play ... day in, day out
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While Google has its own range of Android phones, there is no official Android watch. Huawei has been… -
Always look your best on any video call with these portable lighting options from Hypop
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"Work from home" turned out to be a whole lot of Zoom and Teams meetings for many of… -
The AI-powered Obsbot Tiny 4K webcam keeps you looking good anywhere, anytime
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There are webcams and there are webcams, but the Obsbot Tiny 4K is a webcam like no other.… -
The Alogic DX3 universal docking station brings power and vision to your working day
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Hybrid work has emerged out of the pandemic as the predominant way of work for many businesses and… -
The Logitech Lift is the wrist-friendly ergonomic mouse for everyone
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Logitech has been at the forefront of reliable mice and other computing hardware for 40 years. The Logitech… -
Rest easy with the Happy Plugs Play pink gold headphones that look good, sound good, and keep your child safe
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Happy Plugs is a Swedish brand aiming to transform essential tech accessories into fashion must-haves. This is its… -
Crush your enemies anywhere with the portable competitive K70 RGB TKL keyboard
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Corsair does it again with a powerful, durable, robust keyboard designed for gaming champions - no matter how… -
Review: With A96, OPPO again proves good things do not cost an arm and a leg
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
There was once a time when the launch of a smartphone, be it an Android model or one…
Opinion
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without… -
No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering… -
Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —… -
Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which… -
Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has… -
Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will… -
AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Australian Financial Review, which claims to be one of the country's top newspapers, does not appear to… -
Whatever happened to the government's ransomware action plan?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Last October, with great fanfare, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews announced the Ransomware Action Plan, vowing to make…
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LAUNCH EVENT VIDEO: Cybermindz.org: Australia’s first peer-led, cybersecurity mental health support program
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Cybermindz.org launches the world’s first peer-led, cybersecurity mental health support program. This important initiative was launched by NSW… -
Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
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Zscaler extends AWS relationship
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Fuel free ‘power generation’ business seeks partners to roll out across the world: a fusion energy beater?
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88% cut to heavy industry emissions is possible and would set up key Australian regions for the net zero transition: research
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Major industrial regions – including the Pilbara, Kwinana, Hunter, Illawarra and Gladstone – have the natural resources, workforce… -
Warning on cybersecurity risk in third-party transactions
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By 2025, 60% of organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a primary determinant in conducting third-party transactions and… -
OutSystems platform a 'key component' of Leidos Australia’s defence force contract
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Advent One adopts Vicarius Topia platform
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Fleet Space selects Konica Minolta to provide 3D printing solution
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Australian commercial small satellite manufacturer Fleet Space has partnered with Konica Minolta to implement 3D printers from 3D… -
Movie Frenzy returns with a selection of blockbuster hits for movie buffs
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Movie Frenzy is back: starting 24 June until 30 June, the latest movies and blockbuster hits will be… -
Super Micro Computer introduces new systems for edge computing
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CARS24's huge EOFY sale still on with over $600,000 in savings on over 400 cars
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With top makes on sale including Porsche, Alfa Romeo, Mitsubishi, Audi and Toyota, Aussies can buy online and…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
What about all the customers they turned away and refused to fix their phones due to 'water damage'. I had[…]
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Re: iTWire - Singapore leads fastest internet speed in fixed broadband category; UAE and Qatar top mobile internet speed
....and Australia is no where to been seen...
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Re: iTWire - UK approves Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks says it will appeal
Exactly. And the source document makes it clear that Assange is being pursued for his alleged involvement in the hacking,[…]
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Re: iTWire - UK approves Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks says it will appeal
You can believe whatever you want. The source document is there for people to see the facts.
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Re: iTWire - UK approves Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks says it will appeal
But Sam, you’ve just proved my point. The indictment “stems from” the publication of the material but it includes a[…]
