Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Huge amounts of information being gathered on renters has left them exposed to being victims of massive data breaches, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
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Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.
Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology
Cane farmers could dramatically reduce herbicide costs and reef run-off with a new crop sprayer project that uses artificial intelligence to identify weeds.
Meta fined $20m over misleading data protection claims
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined $20 million after an app that claimed to protect user data was found to have leveraged it for commercial gain.
Meta reassures on Threads misinformation policies
Officials from Meta say its approach to misinformation on its new platform Threads will be the same as those on Facebook and Instagram.
Officials admit ‘serious changes’ needed for TikTok
Executives from TikTok have told a fiery committee hearing its business required changes following a recent spying scandal.
TikTok admits ‘serious misconduct’ in surveilling press
Executives from social media platform TikTok admit serious changes are needed in the wake of misconduct by "rogue employees" who allegedly spied on journalists.
TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency
The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.
FBI says it sabotaged ‘tool used by Russian spies’
US authorities say they have disrupted malicious software, known as Snake, allegedly used by Russian spies.
Country roads lead to Australia’s technology revolution
With its vast landmass and history of skilled industry, regional Australia is shaping up to be the launch pad for a new era in technology and manufacturing.
Ukrainians urge greater action on Russia propaganda
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
Australian children spend more hours on small screens
The amount of screen time Australian children spend watching TV, playing games or using the internet has increased dramatically, figures show.
Seven tips for a healthier relationship with your phone
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet. And that figure is going to be even higher if your job is mainly done in front of a computer.
NSW, NT, Tassie ban TikTok on government phones
TikTok has been banned from government devices in all states and territories except WA, after the Commonwealth prohibited the app.
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Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices
Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
Silicon Valley Bank is seized after historic failure
A US regulator has shut Silicon Valley Bank and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver.
Australia needs to recruit thousands more tech workers
Australia will need 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 but is not training enough and already facing a shortfall, Tech Council CEO Kate Pounder warns.
Water-damaged scooter batteries ‘ticking time bombs’
Firefighters warn e-scooter riders to keep an eye on their battery's condition after water damage sparked a house fire in the latest of several similar blazes.
Italy sounds alarm on large-scale ransomware attack
Italian authorities have warned of a global ransomware hacking attack, saying thousands of computer servers around the world have been targeted.
Australia’s tech cloud keeps expanding
Amazon is the latest international tech company to launch a new cloud data region in Australia and experts say it won't be the last.
Electric Uber rides double in six months
Uber has revealed Australians are taking twice as many electric car rides as they were six months ago amid plans to design its own vehicles.
US says Hive ransomware gang taken down
The United States Justice Department says a ransomware gang called Hive, which had targeted more than 1500 victims in 80 countries, has been disrupted.
Surface spray could kill COVID-19, viruses
Researchers have developed a surface spray that can potentially kill viruses such as COVID-19 as well as deadly bacteria 24 hours after it's applied.
Mate, where’s my self-driving car?
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
Face masks reduce quality decisions: study
Face masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.
Sanofi to set up global vaccine hub in Qld
Sanofi will develop vaccines in Queensland after choosing the state to be its third major global hub after Lyon in France and the US state of Massachusetts.
Deliveroo fallout devastates food industry
Businesses are owed thousands and delivery riders are out of work following Deliveroo's shock closure but experts warn more food services may shut.
Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market
In a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.
Amazon Aussie exec reveals drone plans
Tech giant Amazon has revealed plans to deliver millions of packages by drone by 2030 using an aircraft one executive says would also suit Australia.
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
America's largest car-sharing service has announced plans to launch in Australia this year in what could create a competitive market for Christmas travel.
Connectivity a lifeline for bush patients
The AMA is urging the government to improve mobile and internet coverage in the bush, particularly as several states endure major floods.