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People walk past a shop front for Australia's largest health insurance company Medibank, in Sydney on November 11, 2022. - Russian hackers carried out a cyberattack on Medibank that breached the data of 9.7 million people, including the country's prime minister, police said 11 November. (Photo by Muhammad FAROOQ / AFP)

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What Medibank hack victims should do next

Hackers have once again released the private details of Medibank customers onto the dark web, with advice on what their next step should be revealed.

Canyon Solar was a recipient of the first MVP grant program. Picture: Supplied

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Massive cash boost for one group

Funding available for start ups in one state will be boosted by up to eight times its current amount, with $40 million added to the pool.

78 per cent of Australians have at least one old smartphone at home which could be re-used while delivering some extra cash for Christmas gifts using the Boost Mobile Trade-in

App offers huge trade-in cash for old tech

Wanting to do something with those old phones cluttering up the house? A new app makes trade-ins easier than ever – and could see you get hundreds in return.

sapper Thomas Bissett from 2CR Enoggera operates a Dragon Runner Reconnaissance Robot during the Queensland Police Service and The Australian Defence Force joint display of some of the security measures that will be implemented during the 2018 Commonwealth Games games, Southport, Monday, March 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Tim Marsden) NO ARCHIVING

City’s terrifying lethal robot police plan

Police have requested approval for the use of robots capable of using deadly force on civilians.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks about the new iPhone 8 during a media event at Apple's new headquarters in Cupertino, California on September 12, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Josh Edelson

Apple unveils Daisy, the iPhone crusher

APPLE has announced its newest release, but it’s not an iPhone, iPad or computer. It’s a high tech robot with just one purpose — to destroy hundreds of iPhones every hour.

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A smart phone is seen displaying a social media app in Brisbane, Saturday, April 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Glenn Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Change your iPhone passcode

DO YOU use a six-digit passcode for your iPhone? If you answered yes, you need to change it now to keep your content safe.

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Secret iPhone X gold edition. Picture: FCC/Apple

Apple has a secret iPhone model

A SECRET iPhone model has been discovered in declassified documents. There’s just one major catch for customers looking to get their hands on it.

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Bangkok, Thailand - February 20, 2014 : Apple Iphone5s held in one hand showing its screen with Facebook and WhatsApp application icons. for GCB Digital Life. 11 Jan 18.

Drug dealer’s ultimate WhatsApp fail

IN WHAT’S been described as the future of policing, a drug dealer has been brought undone by the slightest of clues he shared in a picture posted to customers.

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Antibes, France - February 22, 2018: User deletes Facebook app from iPhone. The social media platform faces increased scrutiny around personal data privacy and its handing of fake news and extremist content. Istock

New iOS feature killing iPhone 8s

IF YOU have an iPhone 8 you might want to be careful about updating to Apple’s latest operating software.

Poppy Lange who has chronic pain condition in one of her knees is pictured wearing 'smart socks' at the Royal Children's Hospital.Melbourne researchers have developed a pair of 'smart socks' that physiotherapists can use to ensure their patients are doing their exercises and rehabilitation correctly. Picture : Ian Currie

Could these socks save your life?

DOCTORS could soon be able to treat remote patients with a new form of wearable technology dubbed “smart socks”.

Bangkok, Thailand - February 20, 2014 : Apple Iphone5s held in one hand showing its screen with Facebook and WhatsApp application icons. for GCB Digital Life. 11 Jan 18.

Secret WhatsApp texting codes

WANT to blow your friends’ minds with wacky WhatsApp messages? Check out these simple tricks to unlock new styles and fonts.

A hostage runs from the Lindt Chocolat cafe in Martin Place, Sydney, Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. Five hostages have fled from a cafe in central Sydney where an unknown number of people are being held hostage. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

Your phone to foil terror plots

AFTER watching the police response to the Sydney siege, an Australian software firm has developed a solution that will let you use your smartphone to save the day.

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Samsung president of mobile communications business DJ Koh presents the new Samsung Galaxy S9 mobilephone on February 25, 2018 in Barcelona, on the eve of the inauguration of the Mobile World Congress (MWC). The Mobile World Congress, the world's biggest mobile fair, is held in Barcelona from February 26 to March 1. / AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

What smartphones will look like by 2023

YOUR device might not look all that different, but it will open up a whole new world of connectivity no matter where you are. Oh and batteries will see a big change too.

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SAN JOSE, CA - JUNE 05: An attendee inspects the new iPad Pro during the 2017 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) at the San Jose Convention Center on June 5, 2017 in San Jose, California. Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the five-day WWDC with announcements of a a new operating system, a new iPad Pro and a the HomePod, a music speaker and home assistant. WWDC runs through June 9. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Why Apple is targeting schools

TECH giant Apple is making a play to become a revolutionary force in the classroom with its new student-friendly iPad. But is the updated model really all it’s cracked up to be?

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