Mobile phone inventor’s one request
The inventor of the mobile phone says there’s a major problem in today’s society and almost everyone is guilty of doing it.
Gadgets
Hidden hacking danger in your old laptop
Australians are being warned of a ‘catastrophic’ risk to national security and their personal data as companies fail to dispose of their old equipment properly.
Concerning trend sparks safety warning
A rise in sales of e-bikes and e-scooters has seen a surge in fires sparked by exploding batteries, with cheaper models often to blame.
Teenage e-scooter rider fights for life
The teenager was riding an e-scooter when they and a car collided, causing serious injuries. The rider remains in hospital in a critical condition.
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Glitch in govt contact tracing app
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How Facebook tracked Aussie virus spread
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Rumoured folding iPhone patent filed
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‘Torturous’: The rudest text habit
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What’s missing in Apple’s popular $900 Christmas gift
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Why the Apple Watch may trump smartphones for kids
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Fed up workers trash Apple plant
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