When NSW Central Coast-based marketing executive Cheree Robinson’s daughter and friends embarked on a schoolies trip to Bali, the mother of three felt surprisingly relaxed at the prospect of her child’s growing independence and embrace of nightlife.
She went on the trip too as a designated chaperone, but rather than spending it stressed out, she took her own holiday nearby, and let technology keep an eye on what her daughter and friends were up to.
Paul SmithTechnology editorPaul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com
