Unresolved telco complaint cases spike
The number of complaints made to the telcos which bounce back unsolved has spiked, with one state copping the brunt of the issues.
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No sex, no babies: This is the 4B Movement
Searches for this term you’ve probably never heard of have spiked in the wake of Donald Trump winning the US election.
Major relief for Aussies with stolen data
Hundreds of thousands of Australians who had their data stolen can breathe a sigh of relief.
Google given insane mega fine by Russia
Russia has ordered Google to pay an eye-watering amount of money after the tech giant blocked YouTube channels.
Warning to shoppers ahead of Black Friday
Shoppers have been warned to be alert for scams ahead of the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Aussie tech darling worth more than Woolies
A homegrown tech unicorn has reached a huge milestone evaluation, making it worth more than Woolworths, Telstra and Coles.
‘Hope I die’: US star unleashes at Australia
YouTube star Fousey has posted a video showing him on a Sydney hospital floor, crying and yelling at medical staff.
Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry
Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.
Major new support for scam victims
Victims of scams could have an easier time getting compensation with the federal government announcing the latest crackdown on fraudsters.
Millions of Aussies warned over vile scam
An urgent warning has been issued after hundreds of Australians were targeted in a terrifying extortion scam.
Safety codes proposed to protect kids online
New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.
Massive change impacting thousands
Up to 59,000 Aussies are scrambling to get their phones upgraded as the change comes in this week. Here’s everything you need to know.
Senator unleashes on ‘secretive’ social giants
A Greens senator says social media giants need to be regulated by laws after proving themselves to be “secretive and dishonest”.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Two ‘lambs’ get married in Melbourne
A large crowd gathered to watch as two “lambs” officially tied the knot at a major gaming convention in Melbourne.
Age limits first step in big tech battle
The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.
Rowland rejects ‘wild claims’ about ‘Big Brother bill’
Australians understand that false claims spread at speed and scale on social media. Conspiracy theories go from fringe to mainstream in a matter of hours, and can put lives at risk, argues Michelle Rowland.
New details revealed in teen social media ban
As Australia gears up to stop young children from accessing social media platforms, teens caught flouting the pending age ban will not face penalties.
Dutton hits below the belt in Albo feud
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a hotly contested issue affecting millions of Australians.
Aussies’ private information sold for profit
Australians’ private information is being shared hundreds of times a day with online advertisers who resell and distribute it to unknown parties, putting people at risk of targeted scams.
Elon Musk’s big legal loss to Australia
A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
Internet loses it over official’s bizarre post
A Republican’s bizarre post about Donald Trump’s running mate has backfired spectacularly, unleashing the ruthless power of social media.
Telcos lashed for complaint wait times
Telecommunication companies have been criticised for taking too long to resolve issues as the industry watchdog urges providers to do better.
Global tech giant crashes worldwide
Sony’s PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
Ex-Treasurer says nuclear energy inevitable
Former Treasurer Joe Hockey has appeared to lend his support to the Coalition’s election pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants.
X-rated renaming of Bob Hawke school
A cheeky hacker has combined a school named after former prime minister Bob Hawke and a viral catchphrase with X-rated results.
‘Prey’: Terrifying truth of Meta-verse
If your Instagram or Facebook account is hacked, don’t expect to get help without coughing up some cash – and the scam itself is terrifying.
‘Bemused’: Albo’s dig at Dutton over TikTok
The Prime Minister said he was “somewhat bemused” by Peter Dutton embracing TikTok.
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