Internet

Internet

Google blasted by watchdog

Google is misusing its digital ad dominance in ways that cause “likely harms” to advertisers, publishers and “ultimately consumers”.

Internet

‘They took my badge away from me’

A black Google employee was reported to security and then escorted off company grounds because they didn’t believe he worked for the tech giant.

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Security

Tech giant completely ditches passwords

Those with Microsoft accounts will no longer need to remember a password as the tech company rolls out its global passwordless sign-in.

Internet

Cyber crooks hitting every 8 minutes

Aussies are increasingly relying on the internet to remain connected, but security agencies warn remote working is the new battleground for bad actors.

Internet

Telstra’s controversial vaccine move

Telstra has made a bold move to encourage customers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 – but not everyone is impressed.

Internet

Billionaire actress no longer exists

One of China’s most famous and richest actresses has been completely erased and the Chinese government is thought to be behind it.

Internet

Police get new powers to infiltrate dark web

Police will have greater powers to infiltrate the dark web to crack down on paedophiles and criminals after a new law passed today.

Internet

Google ‘founder’ took revenge on wife

Billions are at stake as a robotics genius known as a hi-tech Dr Dolittle and his estranged wife begin divorce settlement proceedings.

Social Media

Reddit fans lose their minds over outage

Reddit went down this afternoon and social media lit up as a result with people across the globe outraged at the disruption.

Food

Insane value of Doritos corn chip

A Gold Coast teenager who found a unique corn chip in her packet of Doritos has attracted bids of more than $20,000 on eBay for one reason.

Internet

Wikipedia co-founder’s warning about site

The website can no longer be trusted, according to the site’s co-founder, insisting it’s now just “propaganda” for the left-leaning “establishment”.

Internet

Telstra to refund 50,000 customers

The telco will pay back more than $25m to tens of thousands of customers who were ‘let down’ by slower-than-promised internet speeds.

Internet

Telstra to refund customers millions

Telstra will spend $25m in refunds for nearly 50,000 customers in relation to slower than promised NBN speeds.

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BREAKINGSocial Media

Gen Z despondent as TikTok goes down

There has been no mention from TikTok about what has caused the outage on the platform.

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Internet

Wild pics emerge of vaccine black market

Incredible pictures of an alleged international vaccine market have been unearthed, with experts speculating about widespread corruption.

Business Technology

Internet sells for $7.2m in virtual auction

The 10,000 lines of code that made up the backbone of the internet have been sold as an NFT for a staggering sum of money.

UpdatedOnline

Services restored after massive Optus outage

Mobile and internet services have been restored to most Optus customers, after a mass outage across the nation this morning.

Investing

Most popular cryptocurrencies revealed

The most popular cryptocurrencies among Australian buyers have been revealed in a new survey, but one major coin is falling.

UpdatedCurrent Affairs

‘Shocking lack of judgment’: PM blasted

Scott Morrison has been accused of a ‘shocking lack of judgment’ after a Four Corners episode outlined his links to a far-right conspiracy theorist.

At Work

Amazon denies staff exploitation claims

Amazon Australia has rejected claims it places ‘unreasonable’ demands on its workers and that it pays delivery drivers $10 per day.

Internet

One person caused worldwide internet panic

When websites across the globe went down on Tuesday night, users feared a massive cyber attack. But the explanation could be much simpler.

Costs

Eye-watering cost of scams

These scams have conned unsuspecting Aussies out of a ridiculous amount of money during 2020 as the Covid pandemic hit hard.

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Current Affairs

ABC sets record straight on ScoMo report

A Four Corners episode linking Scott Morrison to a far-right conspiracy group ‘may well go ahead’ as the ABC boss issues a denial.

Current Affairs

PM rejects links to ‘dangerous’ cult

A Four Corners episode reportedly linking Scott Morrison to a far-right conspiracy group has become the latest flashpoint between the government and the ABC.

Internet

Push for big change to online porn

There is a push to put a new wall up around porn sites — but experts say such a step could actually make a big problem worse.

Internet

Dodo fined for exaggerating internet speeds

Dodo and iPrimus have copped big penalties for misleading customers about NBN speeds that didn’t tell the whole story.

Internet

Big change for Woolies and Coles stores

There’s been a big boost for retailers like Woolworths and Coles that will impact deliveries to their stores.

Internet

Huge bonuses for not ‘up to scratch’ NBN

As the fallout for the Australia Post Cartier watches drama continues to unravel, the eye-watering bonuses paid to NBN staff have been revealed.

Internet

Shock claims about NSFW site OnlyFans

It’s the naughty site where people are making big bucks for adult content. But now it’s come under the microscope of Aussie authorities.

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NSW & ACT Crime

Teen used Skype to groom girl: cops

A teenager faces more than a decade behind bars, accused of using Skype to groom a young girl for his own alleged ‘sexual gratification’.

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