Telstra Smart Modem 4 – still a crappy NBN modem. Here is why (update).
The new Telstra Smart Modem 4 is Wi-Fi 7 and 5G fallback capable, but it is still a very crappy modem router. You can do…
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Phone theft epidemic. How to prevent it
The phone theft epidemic has reached pandemic proportions. In the London CBD, over 320 phones a day are stolen by organised thieves.
Gmail hack – 2.5 billion compromised accounts. Act now
A recent Gmail hack has left 2.5 billion Gmail and Google Cloud user names exposed, but not passwords. Those with Multi-factor authentication are safe.
Sennheiser is celebrating 80 years of music passion
Sennheiser is officially 80 years old, founded by Dr. Fritz Sennheiser in June 1945. It began as a small laboratory near Hanover and has grown…
Vishing (AI voice cloning) is the latest deep-fake scam
t can take as little as 10 seconds for AI to construct a convincing voice - vishing - gathered from your online videos, or simply…
iiNet data breach: over 280,000 customers’ data exposed
The iiNet data breach has exposed over 280,000 customers. Fortunately, it was their order management system and did not have financial details.
Why Australian Consumer Law warranty is vital for tech (2025 guide)
All genuine Australian certified products have an implied Australian Consumer Law Warranty. What does that mean for you?
ACL Consumer Tech warranty not a priority for the majority – it should be (2025 guide)
ACL Consumer Tech warranty is usually 12 months. What happens if that breaks down just outside of warranty? You have plenty of rights.
Lithium-ion battery fire – advice for renters, home and strata owners (guide)
Every day we hear of yet another lithium-ion battery fire, most of which cause devastating and total loss to homes, apartments and even garbage trucks…
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.
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.
