Virgin – no decision yet on battery banks
Virgin has made no decision yet on the carriage and use of battery banks in the cabin. They are definitely not allowed in checked luggage.
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Anker and eufy 2025-26 preview – and its pretty special
The Anker and eufy 2025-26 preview was to some of the nation’s leading lifestyle tech journalists and key buyers on Queensland’s prestigious Hayman Island. Only…
NBN Co and Amazon’s Project Kuiper to Deliver LEO Satellite Broadband Across Regional Australia
NBN Co and Amazon have announced a new partnership to deliver high-speed wholesale broadband to regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia using Low Earth…
Google Pixel 6a battery issues: All Pixel owners need to know
Google Pixel 6a battery issues could lead to a fire. A new mandatory firmware update addresses that and updates to Android 16.
Virgin battery bank fire – a rethink about banning them
The Virgin battery bank fire on VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart has forced the airline to reconsider if it will ban them completely – no…
Smartphones for kids – you’re dumb if you do
Smartphones for kids, particularly those under 12, are a bad idea, according to Child Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
Qantas hack – the truth emerges, but it is not from Qantas
All we knew about the Qantas hack was what it told us. And that was very far from what actually happened.
Power bank recalls – 17 since 2020. Do you have one?
Power bank recalls are exploding (pun intended) with 17 formal recalls since 2020, nine in the past 16 months.
Faster NBN speeds are coming – can your router handle it?
Faster NBN speeds are coming for FTTP and HFC users at no extra cost in September. 99.9% of the time, you won’t need a new…
Qantas does not get it: 6 million live under constant threat of ID theft and scams
Qantas does not get it. It deserves to be really punished for the 6 million poor souls that now live under the cloud of ID…
Enable IPv6 to transform your internet speed and reliability
If you enable IPv6, a feature now available in most modern routers, you can avoid the lag and speed issues associated with IPv4 and CGNAT.…
Rooftop solar Part 4: Was it worth it, and valuable lessons learned
Rooftop solar Part 4 is about the results six months after install of my 10 kW solar and matching 10 kWh battery. What is the…
Qantas data breach update
We now have a better understanding of the Qantas data breach update. It was at its Manila call centre. Qantas says 5.7 million records were…
Sun tax and rooftop solar feed-in tariffs to reduce again
A new ‘sun tax’ on rooftop solar energy production and a reduction in feed-in tariffs apply from 1 July.
Don’t rush in for new faster NBN plans
NBN is behind the rash of new faster NBN plans which you should get for no extra cost in September.
Qantas Frequent Flyer data breach: The first of many more transport-specific attacks
The FBI has issued a warning that the Qantas Frequent Flyer data breach is the first of many more transport-specific attacks. Six million Qantas Frequent…
SIM Swap – your smartphone is the weakest security link
The mobile phone porting scam, also known as a SIM swap scam, is when a scammer transfers your mobile number to a device they control,…
Anker recalls four power banks
Anker recalls four power banks as a voluntary and precautionary measure after a potential issue was identified with the Lithium-ion cells from one manufacturer.
Exetel One Plan: $80 for NBN 500/40Mbps – Important Update
The Exetel one Plan $80 for 500/50 Mbps is sure to put a ferocious, hungry cat among the NBN pigeons.
Windows 10 lifeline at a cost. Here is what you have to do
The Windows 10 lifeline gives you one more year of Extended Security Updates if you enrol in the Windows 10 PC in the ESU program.
Demand tariff: Using too much off-peak power could see the end of cheaper rates.
Demand Tariff, likened to surge pricing that sticks around. It is becoming the norm and can substantially increase power bills.
Brother printer hacks – 689 models affected.
Rapid7 and Brother Industries have jointly issued a vulnerability alert for a potential 8 Brother printer hacks covering 689 Brother models, 46 from FUJIFILM, five…
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone and does not give a rats!
Telstra cancelled an elderly users phone service with no notice. This was entirely due to Telstra’s new upfront billing system and gross incompetence.
16 billion passwords stolen. Q: Are you at risk? A: No more than yesterday
In a typical sky, is falling media beat-up global media reported 16 billion passwords stolen. Oh, hell, the end of the world! No, it is…
