Technology

Woman using virtual reality headset. | Newsreel

The seven technology developments to watch

By Lewis Endlar In the grand scheme of things, 45 years is not a long time. Back in 1980, it would take me three weeks to run a computer program, written in the
Read more 3 January 2025
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Netflix and click a risky shopping combination

Distracted shoppers are driving risky online purchasing practices, which are up almost 10 percent in a year. Research from payment platform PayPal found in an attempt to
Read more 1 January 2025
Shopper paying by mobile. | Newsreel

Mobile wallet debit card update needed

Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working. Australian Banking
Read more 1 January 2025
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What can we expect from AI in 2025?

By Daswin de Silva In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward. People started conversing with AI “resurrections” of
Read more 20 December 2024
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Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the
Read more 18 December 2024
Cybermerc founder and chief technology officer Paul Nevin project manger Caitlin Sauza and analyst Corey Neville.

Cyber cred lures nation-leading talent to Sunshine Coast

A focus on building world-class advanced digital infrastructure has attracted one of the county’s leading cyber-security companies to the Sunshine Coast. Cybermerc has
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Meta to pay Facebook users $50m for privacy breach

Meta has agreed to pay $50 million to Australian Facebook users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter more than 10 years ago. Australian Information Commissioner
Read more 17 December 2024
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Online predators poised for Christmas presents to go live

The prevalence on hi-tech Christmas presents being activated over the coming weeks will be exploited by online predators, sparking a warning for parents to be
Read more 17 December 2024
People looking at a computer program. | Newsreel

National AI capability plan to drive investment

A national artificial intelligence (AI) capability plan will be established to maximise the potential of the multi-billion-dollar industry in Australia. The Federal
Read more 16 December 2024
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Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
Read more 14 December 2024