Elon Musk stuns crowd: ‘Go f**k yourself’
Billionaire Elon Musk stunned a live audience with his bombshell message to advertisers who left the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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Scam phone update that steals your money
The ClearFake scam, which infects computers with a type of malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
Google Maps gets a massive AI upgrade
Google Maps is not resting on its laurels. The tech giant recently announced that it is getting a massive AI upgrade with five new features.
$100m push to protect millions of Aussies
Australia’s biggest banks have launched a multimillion-dollar overhaul for online payment systems aimed at protecting people from fraudsters and identity scams.
Big surprise in Aussie download trend
New figures have shed light on the suburbs where Aussies are using the most internet data, and what exactly they are doing.
Major steps to prevent AI, online harm
The government will crack down on illicit AI use and online abuse in sweeping eSafety reforms to be announced by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.
Reason Gladys can’t be Optus CEO
There are calls for beloved former premier Gladys Berejiklian to step in as chief of the embattled company, but there’s one glaring issue stopping her.
Terrifying porn trend sweeping schools
A disturbing new porn trend is sweeping schools across the country, with experts warning that “no child is safe”.
Optus slugs Aussie $1600 in two minutes
An Optus customer has accused the telco of charging her extortionate fees for services she never used – just two minutes after she touched down in London.
‘Don’t push me’: Chaos as Optus CEO flees
The embattled boss of Optus fled Parliament flanked by members of the AFP who pushed a journalist trying to ask questions of the chief executive.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
How to turn Optus free data into cash
Customers were outraged when Optus offered data to compensate for its hours-long outage, but there’s a way you can get cash back instead.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
Google’s big warning as it deletes accounts
Australians have been warned ahead of a planned Google deleting spree of Gmail accounts.
Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’
Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.
Optus apologises after worker’s chat revealed
An Optus customer has been left shocked after receiving an extremely blunt message from a customer service employee after they reached out for help.
Optus grovelling text to customers
The major telecommunications company is now offering customers an apology along with a special offer.
‘Insult’: Customers slam Optus promise
Optus is under fire again with its promise to customers impacted by the outage slammed as a “slap in the face”.
Winners of Optus outage revealed
The Optus outage may have wreaked havoc on many Aussies, but this group emerged from the wreckage victorious.
CEO’s admission: ‘Nothing we can do’
Optus’s boss has revealed what the company will be offering to customers affected by its outage, as she issues a new warning.
$1000 loss reveals extent of Optus failure
Young Aussies are so enraged by yesterday’s Optus outage that they are demanding to be “paid” by the telco.
Nation linked to most sextortion threats
Police have launched a new initiative to tackle the rising sextortion of Aussie high school students – and the threats come from one country in particular.
Optus bust robs dying mum of final goodbye
Optus’s hours-long outage cost a Sydney woman the final precious moments with her dying mum, robbing the pair of their chance to say goodbye.
‘Huge’ lines show Optus is in trouble
Shocking photos taken from around the country have revealed a damning fact — Aussies are fleeing Optus in droves.
‘Cascade of failure’ behind Optus chaos
Today, millions of Optus customers woke up to find that their Optus services weren’t working. Only one question lingers.
So many Aussies caught in ‘cringe’ act today
Young Aussies have been spotted looking lost, confused in Sydney’s CBD because of a nation wide issue.
Premier threatens to walk away from Optus
One state’s premier has put the embattled telecommunications provider on notice its multimillion-dollar contracts with his government are at risk after Wednesday’s blackout.
Major update on Optus outage
Optus has provided an update after eight hours of outages across the country caused chaos for millions of Australians.
Optus outage hitting Telstra customers
Hundreds more Aussies are struggling to make calls through Telstra, as the nationwide Optus outage continues to wreck havoc.
Optus comes back online after 8 hour outage
Optus services are slowly coming back online after a nationwide eight-hour-long outage – but things are still not looking great.
Picture reveals extent of Optus disaster
Cafes, Uber drivers and even snake catchers are speaking out amid a major nationwide Optus ‘failure’. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Price for laziness’: Cashed up Aussies rage
The Optus outage has sparked a flood of warnings from cash-loving Aussies, with claims the country is heading for “total disaster”.
Commuter pain as outage halts train services
Melbourne residents should expect major delays on their morning commute after a nationwide Optus outage.
Warning all Aussie parents need to see
Artificial intelligence technology is making it easier for sick predators to harm children, some as young as two, with police here and abroad worried.
Telcos warned over NBN price hikes
The consumer watchdog has issued a stern warning to telcos upping their NBN prices for Aussies, after the wholesale price of the service was dropped.
Airbnb’s shocking AI fail for Aussie woman
An Australian woman has recounted a “shocking” difference between how her and her partner were treated by Airbnb’s app.
Aussies to be slugged more for internet
Major telcos have moved to raise prices for Aussies on lower-speed NBN plans, with millions set for an increase within weeks.
‘Big Brother’ fears for Aussie supermarkets
Behemoths Coles and Woolies are spending millions on new body cameras and hi-tech scanners and there’s growing unease about the scale of surveillance.
Facebook Marketplace sting backfires
A plot to confront a Facebook Marketplace scammer has backfired, resulting in punches thrown and a car windshield smashed.
Police smash dark web drug ring
Guns and a number of drugs and drug products were seized, and two people charged following major police raids.
Stan Grant unleashes on Voice debate
Famed journalist Stan Grant spoke about there being too much “noise” around the Voice debate, criticising the poor quality of debate around the referendum.
First look at AusPost’s $75m mega facility
eCommerce is booming and Australia Post is moving to keep itself fit for the future WITH a new $75m state-of-the-art parcel facility.
Musk lashed over ‘illegal’ Israel posts
A major international regulator has told Elon Musk that X is spreading “illegal content and disinformation” in an open letter.
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.
Win for tattooed, diamond-toothed influencer
A bodybuilding influencer and OnlyFans star with diamond teeth and a “Lamborghini” body has scored a major victory in court.
Optus to axe 100 Aussie call centre staff
Call centre positions in one capital city will be made redundant at one of Australia’s major telcos, as it looks to “simplify” its business.
‘Cancel. My. Service’: Wild Optus exchange
A furious customer has revealed the absurd lengths they were forced to go through to force Optus to agree to a simple request.
Big crackdown on video game gambling
Video games which offer in-game gambling will be restricted as part of big changes to the industry, the Albanese government has announced.
Internet in meltdown over gaming ‘scam’
A global gaming frenzy has erupted after the spectacularly failed release of one of the most anticipated titles in almost seven years.
‘Days’: Update after cop’s Croatia fall
The family of police officer Ella Cutler, critically injured after a fall overseas, has released a fresh statement on her condition.
Aussies’ info leaked in Pizza Hut hack
The personal details of pizza lovers have been compromised in the latest cyber strike to hit Australia.
‘No question’: Warning on rise of AI
An inquiry into how artificial intelligence will impact the education sector has heard Australia risks being left behind unless cash is urgently stumped up.
PM called out over porn passport move
A decision to reject a so-called porn passport has child safety experts up in arms, and they have penned a letter to the Prime Minister.
Aussies’ surprising take on 5G phones
One in five Australians with a mobile phone don’t want 5G, and some admit they don’t know what it is, it’s been revealed.
Telstra credit ‘outage’ fixed
A network problem on Thursday left Telstra prepaid customers unable to add more funds to their accounts, with the issue now resolved.
Child abuse fiends to face more scrutiny
One more state is on track to deliver a public registry for child sex abuse offenders, but one expert is warning against “naming and shaming”.
The device Kim K couldn’t do without
A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
Australia ‘caving to porn industry’
A new announcement over the way Australians access porn has seen the government accused of “caving to the vested interests of the porn industry”.
Millions of Aussies to be hit in 3G shutdown
As Australia’s major telco companies announce plans to shut down their 3G coverage, here’s what it means for the average phone user.
Cyber warning for Aussie businesses
Australia has ranked as one of the most targeted countries for devastating ransomware cyberattacks, experts say.
Aussies paying for child abuse game: cops
A man has been charged over allegedly creating an online child exploitation game on his computer and charging people to play it.
Satellite internet trial transforms rural farming
An Australian renewable energy company has trialled rural internet via satellite, transforming cattle farming for Chris and Kim Whale, and introducing them to the joys of binge watching TV.
Campsite detail reveals Aussie trend
A picture of a Queensland tourist hotspot has revealed a growing trend that has split Aussies into two camps.
Thousands of Google accounts deleted
Thousands of Google accounts are set to be deleted after a major change to protect users from hacking and spam.
Millions of Aussies to get free internet boost
A record number of Australian homes are eligible for a free upgrade to their internet connections – but there is a catch.
Albo’s bold plan for one group
Anthony Albanese’s government has unveiled a bold plan for one group in a bid to close the gap in a specific area.
Man charged over alleged $176k cyber scam
A man has been charged over his alleged involvement in a cyber scam, with police alleging he laundered a huge sum of cash scammed from an Australian business.
Man threatens to kill MP: court
A man allegedly threatened to kill a federal MP, bombarding her office with emails and phone calls over a month, police allege.
Government docs leaked onto dark web
A law firm, used by a state government, has confirmed departmental documents were stolen and published on the dark web.
Death threats allegedly sent to MP
A man with no fixed address allegedly sent death threats to a member of federal parliament and another person.
TikTok star’s cocaine video revealed
A TikToker who declared his life had been ruined after he admitted to supplying cocaine sang about the drug in a video he posted online.
Another sign Aussies are doing it tough
In more troubling signs for the economy, Australians are spending less in this area, with cracks forming in the digital economy.
Major update for Aussie punters
Australians wanting to crack down on their online gambling habits will have the power to ban themselves for life.
Woman’s wild offer to score pop-up pastry
A busy woman has made a crazy offer to the gig economy in order to get her hands on some limited-time croissants.
Elon Musk’s huge deal with Aussie company
Elon Musk has secured a world-first partnership with an Australian company in what’s set to be a massive move for many customers.
Twitter sued over Sydney office bill
Elon Musk’s Twitter is facing a major lawsuit after failing to pay more than $1 million in bills relating to office fitouts, including its shuttered Sydney branch.
Why online gambling ads could be banned
The time frame has been floated as a way for sporting codes to find new advertisers.
Tech giants could face $6.8m fines for lies
Digital platforms – including social media, search engines, and dating sites – could face fines of up to $6.8m under proposed new laws aimed at combating misinformation online.
Australia threatens Musk with huge fines
Australia says Twitter and its billionaire owner Elon Musk have “dropped the ball” over an issue that continues to dog the social media giant.
Chat-GPT tech upends Aussie industry
An Aussie business getting in the artificial intelligence hype-train has released a new service powered by OpenAI.
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