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Netgearâs most affordable WiFi 7 router, the Nighthawk RS100.

Can this device really fix your internet speed woes?

A new $259 device promises to help solve your home internet woes, but our testing reveals whether spending money on new hardware is really the answer.

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TOPSHOT - Elon Musk listens as US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024. (Photo by Allison ROBBERT / POOL / AFP)

Musk’s satellites hit by global outage

The internet network powered by Elon Musk’s fleet of satellites was knocked out of action across the globe, with thousands of Australians impacted.

‘Urgent’ forum to combat AI child abuse

‘Urgent’ forum to combat AI child abuse

Predators are using AI to abuse children at skyrocketing rates as experts meet for emergency talks.

Strict new rule for Aussies using Google

Aussies will soon be required to verify their age when logged into Google or other search engines, as part of broader sweeping crackdowns on harmful content.

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 13, 2024: Generic photo of Qantas terminal and Tullamarine Airport. Qantas engineers are targeting one of the busiest travel days of the year to stage another strike in their ongoing campaign for a 25 per cent pay rise., Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Dire warning after Qantas breach

Qantas’ latest data breach is just one of many which has hit Australian companies over the years – but could the flagship airline have been better prepared?

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 27, 2025: Generic photo of Qantas and Jetstar planes in Melbourne Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

What you need to do about Qantas password

Millions of Qantas customers have had their personal details hacked, but what about passwords? Here’s what Qantas says you need to do.

Elon Musk’s big win over Australia

Elon Musk’s big win over Australia

Elon Musk’s X and a Canadian activist who warns against transgender ideas have won a major victory against Australia’s eSafety commissioner.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, NOVEMBER 16 2021: Google signage at the HQ in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Gmail glitch leaves state students in lurch

A technical glitch has left thousands of students in one Aussie state in the lurch, after emails containing their school reports were deemed “spam”.

In an Australian banking first, one of the country’s big four banks has revealed a unique new strategy they will use to combat scammers.

Big bank’s bizarre way to stop scammers

In an Australian banking first, one of the country’s big four banks has revealed a unique new strategy they will use to combat scammers.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - June 24, 2025: Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra on

Crackdown on kids viewing porn, violent vids

Big tech companies have been warned to tighten rules to prevent kids from watching harmful content like porn, violence, and materials which promote self-harm.

Models that did not understand the prompt or posed a similar issue were excluded from each pertinent data set in the study. Picture: iStock

AI ‘willing to let humans die to survive’

A chilling AI study has alarmed experts and even drawn concern from Elon Musk over what it would take for the technology to wipe out humans.

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Barefoot Investor’s ‘gut punch’ AI truth

The Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has delivered his views on the world of AI and the future it may have on the financial world.

Female programmer is giving an interactive training session, focusing on hands-on learning in digital classroom environment. Software developer, artificial intelligence and programming concept.

State’s $28m AI plan revealed

Company workers aren’t the only ones facing an AI tidal wave, with one state announcing a new $28m drive to embed the tech revolution into its public sector.

Picture: istock Corporate Business, Indian, Office - Group of Customer Service Executives Attending Calls at a Busy Call Centre

‘It’s s**ty’: Call centres to change forever

If you are speaking to a call centre worker anytime soon you’re going to notice something remarkable.

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The NBN is upgrading its network to deliver faster internet speeds. Picture: Supplied

When Aussies will get faster internet

The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 21, 2024: A general view of the Telstra shop in Sydney as Telstra announced a employee cut of 2800 jobs in the direct workforce in a move that will save the telco $350 million by the end of the 2025 financial year. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

How much extra you’re paying for ‘Telstra tax’

A consumer advocate has revealed what he says is a “Telstra tax” Aussies are paying for the telco’s premium service, a claim rejected by the country’s biggest provider.

Laura McClure holds up doctored nude image of herself. Picture: YouTube / ACT New Zealand

Single nude pic rocks nation’s parliament

A politician has described the “terrifying” moment she bravely fronted parliament with a ‘nude’ image of herself.

Pet owner Stacey Pinchbeck likes to holiday with her husband Lynden, baby and two golden retrievers Dolly and Darcy.,

Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway

A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Picture: CNN

‘50pc in 5 years’: CEO’s staggering claim

One of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence bosses is “raising the alarm” about how our workforce could look by 2030.

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The AI-generated version of Dr Norman Swan. Picture: ABC/7.30

ABC host tricked by reporter’s deepfake

ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson struggled to recognise her own colleague from his artificial intelligence-generated doppelganger live on air.

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Google just changed the world

Google has ramped up its fight against ChatGPT and Meta, saying its latest move will “reimagine the future”.

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A massive data bungle has resulted in the biometric data of students in one state being collected by Microsoft Teams “for weeks” before the Education Department was alerted.

Students rocked by Teams data bungle

A massive data bungle has resulted in the biometric data of students being collected by Microsoft Teams “for weeks” before the Education Department was alerted.

An AI generated image of Trump's 'mug shot'. Picture: X

Dark trend spells downfall for humanity

There is a very dark trend making waves online that experts say spells disaster for our future.

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Apple executive sparks $265 billion meltdown

A revelation by an Apple employee caused chaos on Wall Street as Google suffered one of the most painful days in corporate history.

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Huge change as ‘scourge’ costs Aussies $2bn

One state is set to bring in new laws to combat a “scourge” of cybercrime after Aussies lost more than $2bn last year alone.

One thing you should never ask Chat GPT. Picture: Supplied

One thing you should never ask Chat GPT

AI apps like ChatGPT are rising in popularity, but one expert warns people might be using them for all the wrong reasons.

AI giant’s massive move on Google

AI giant’s massive move on Google

OpenAI is interested in buying the super popular Chrome web browser if Google is forced to sell it by a US Judge.

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A judge has ruled that American gaming personality Billy Mitchell (left) was defamed by Australian YouTuber Karl Jobst (right).

‘Smell of victory’: Donkey Kong champ’s boast

A judge has ruled that an American gaming personality and former Donkey Kong champion has been defamed by an Australian YouTuber.

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Apple Maps is undergoing a big revamp to feature Indigenous names and people groups across Australia.

‘Welcome to Gadigal land’: Apple’s bold overhaul of Aussie maps

Tech giant Apple will formally recognise the Indigenous lands of Australia and New Zealand in a groundbreaking revamp of its ubiquitous Maps product. And it’s not optional.

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New details after 9000 court docs leaked

Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.

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