Cybercriminals hire locals to spy on you (safety)
Cybercriminals increasingly need local intel about thier target’s life on their target's turf. Meet the shady side of local surveillance.
Consumer Advice
Spontaneous car fires. Is your smartphone or laptop to blame? (consumer advice)
Spontaneous car fires are increasingly being caused by smartphones and laptops - any lithium-ion device really being left in parked cars.
AI-powered smartphones – smarter or snoopier?
The AI-powered smartphones of 2023 and 2024 all claim amazing AI features that most of us are not ready for.
Data harvesting – scammers profit from your memories (safety guide)
Data harvesting is when personally identifiable information is data harvested by social media, apps, scammers, AI, and cybercrooks.
In-car GPS maps out of date? Here are a few solutions (guide)
In-car GPS maps on most cars are outdated, leading to perilous navigation when major intersections and highway access are upgraded.
PWM – Is your phone making you sick? (smartphone guide)
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is a low-cost way to dim AMOLED or OLED phone screens and it is the industry's dirty little secret.
How to Avoid Black Friday Scams in Australia
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a shopping frenzy for Australians, with over 46% planning to hunt for deals online this year, up from 38%…
Microsoft 365 price increase – do you want to pay for AI?
Microsoft 365 price increase is due to the inclusion of AI Copilot features that can add extraordinary productivity value if you use them.
Android phone runs hot and slows down – here is what to do
If your Android phone runs hot and slows down, this is to protect it from heat issues that can damage the electronics
AI PCs: Revolutionising Productivity with Acer Swift 14
AI PCs are transforming the way we work and create. These innovative machines use advanced technology to deliver faster and smarter performance. At the heart…
Social Media Scams are Targeting Children: Protect Your Kids
Social media scams are targeting children and teens in Australia Scammers have pocketed over $129,700 (according to ScamWatch 2024) from young Australians in 2024, according…
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones update
Xiaomi Redmi and POCO phones purchased from retaillers including Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi are Australian-certified. Grey market are not!
TIO Complaints report Q3/2024 – Why do you bother with Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or TPG?
The TIO Complaints Report Q3/2024 makes you wonder why you use Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and TPG when 30% of the complaints are unresolved.
Australia will ban social media for children under 16 – yeah, nah!
Australia will ban social media for children under 16 with legislation coming to Parliament this year and enacted 12 months later. PM Albanese said, “Social…
Have you been kicked off a Telco network? Phones disabled (smartphone)
If you have been kicked off a Telco network because your phone is ‘deemed’ 3G incompatible, the root of the problem is likely you, not…
Starlink – power for good or Musk’s evil political football (consumer advice)
Starlink has become a blessing to the 14% of the Australian population that lives outside the capital and regional cities. Is it safe?
Smart TVs sucking up your viewing data – and more (Consumer Advice)
Smart TVs have been classified as one of the most invasive technologies to enter our homes. How dangerous? Read on.
Australian Smartphone Market 1H24 – sales driven by the end of 3G and AI
The Australian Smartphone Market 1H24 has been positively affected by replacing 3G phones and a burgeoning interest in AI.
A deadly botnet may lurk in your old router and any IoT (Urgent Consumer Advice)
A deadly botnet has been lurking in internet-connected older routers, web/IP/security cameras, DVRs, and many IoT devices. With the flick of a virtual switch, an…
QR code scams now at epidemic level (guide)
QR code scams is a repurposed ‘Quick Response’ code that usually contains a website address (URL) but can be used to infect your smartphone.
TIO says Telcos disadvantage the bush
TIO says Telcos disadvantage the bush – regional, rural and remote Australians don’t get a fair go. The key issue - reliable mobile coverage.
Amazon scams flooding your SMS and email (consumer advice)
Amazon scams have reached new highs with the company the target of the latest wave of AI scams. It is reaching epidemic proportions.
Telstra and Optus 3G Shutdown Extended
Telstra and Optus are giving Australians more time to prepare as the 3G shutdown is extended. The final switch-off is now set for 28 October…
Telstra TV is closing 31 October – junk the Telstra TV Box
Telstra TV will be disabled and become junk at 11:59 PM on 31 October. It becomes orphaned junk to clutter the rubbish.
