State’s e-scooter rule that could cost you $6k
Riders in this state could face hefty penalties for riding on footpaths or in bike paths under a proposed crackdown targeting reckless e-scooter riders.
Gadgets
Urgent recall on popular household battery
Aussie households with a solar storage system are being urged to check if the system has a dangerous faulty battery installed.
Traditional pay method to be phased out
The Federal Government is moving to regulate digital wallets, which is another nail in the coffin for one longstanding payment method.
Delete these apps now to avoid ‘jack attack’
Android users have been urged to delete certain apps from their devices or risk hackers making money from them.
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‘No excuses’: Telstra cops $2.2m whack
Telstra is $2.2m lighter and has been scolded by the communications regulator after it overcharged more than 11,000 customers.
Would you pay almost $1100 for a party speaker?
Soundboks promises to take portable sound to a whole new level, and a staggering new price tag. Its latest iteration, the Soundboks Go sells for just under $1100 in Australia. So is it worth the money?
‘Cringe’: Wild price tag of new Sony buds
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Push to mandate one charger for all phones
Do you think tech companies should be forced to make their devices with one type of charger? The EU is one step closer to making it happen.
Man dies after horror e-scooter crash
A 55-year-old man has died at the scene of a tragic e-scooter crash in Queensland after he slammed into a concrete wall.
Warning on potentially deadly Easter gifts
As Easter approaches, authorities have warned of the potential dangers for children hidden in Easter toys and household items.
Annoying iPhone issue solved in seconds
There are many finicky problems that iPhone users face but these secret hacks allow them to be solved quickly.
How a cough into an app could detect Covid
A Brisbane start-up promises to detect Covid through your phone’s microphone. And now it’s just agreed to a huge takeover.
Man’s eye-watering fine for ‘ritual’
A Brisbane man has revealed how he racked up eye-watering fines over a simple “ritual” he performed while driving.
Details of vicious mobile phone scam revealed
Telstra and Optus will soon be forced to crack down on a vicious scam targeting innocent mobile phone users in Australia.
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