Suburb harassed by fake cops
Residents in one Sydney suburb have been harassed by fake police officers who threaten them with being arrested or slapped with a fine.
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Hacking fears prompt big iPhone update
A major security concern is among the reasons why Apple iPhone users are urged to install the new software update, with cyber attacks on the rise.
The next generation is better than us
Many parents worry that their pre-teen is growing up in a frightening, screen-based world, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Generation Alpha.
iPhone hack closes all tabs instantly
Closing all the tabs left open on your iPhone can be annoying and time consuming, but a new trick means it can be done in just two clicks.
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Drones take photos to a new high
DRONES are changing photography and you can expect to see plenty overhead as they become one of the hottest Christmas gifts on Aussie shopping lists.
The Cabbage Patch Kid is back with a twist
THEY were popular in the 80s — and now they’ve been upgraded. The new Cabbage Patch Kid has had a makeover, and is set to rival other robotic toys this Christmas featuring AI.
‘You’re rolling the dice every time’
GETTING access to Wi-Fi when you are travelling can be expensive. But using free public Wi-Fi comes with a huge risk.
iPhone X ‘too expensive and too fragile’
A HIGHLY respected consumer watchdog publication in the US has concluded the new top end iPhone is overpriced and overly prone to getting damaged.
iPhone hack could save your kid’s life
THE latest iOS for iPhone has an important safety feature built in that every kid (and their parents) needs to know about.
What the first ever text message said
IT has been 25 years since the first text message was ever sent. It might not have had GIFs or emojis, but it did have good old fashioned words. Here is what the first ever message said.
The Xmas gifts changing childhood
ALMOST half of all Aussie parents are weighing up whether to give their kids a smartphone this Christmas. But how young is too young, and what rules should you put in place?
Canon’s ploy to get you snapping
CAMERA makers are taking over islands, hiring helicopters, and employing scuba gear to keep photographers inspired.
Google’s fix to $259m mobile data rort
A NEW app gives users easier control over their mobile data use and could help you save money on your monthly phone bill.
Google caught spying on iPhone users
A LAWSUIT has accused the tech giant of stealing the data of millions of iPhone users by leaving special cookies on their device.
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