Give TP-Link a break – No spyware for you (safety, opinion)
TP-Link is a victim of a well-orchestrated 'Chinese Whispers' campaign painting it as a villain intent on breaching OZ and US security.
Opinion
Is Buddy Telco a good idea? New Aussie Broadband brand (opinion)
Buddy Telco is a new lower-cost off-shoot brand from Aussie Broadband aimed at the value self-service market. Perfect for tech-savvy users.
Can you trust Microsoft? You have to (Trust Series)
Can you trust Microsoft? It turns out that US citizens trust Microsoft more than Google because its revenue is not dependent on advertising.
Members-only pricing may not be illegal, but it is damned irritating (Opinion)
Members-only pricing is becoming more prevalent with the big franchise brands. It is purely an excuse to get and monetise your personal data.
Merry Christmas 2023 and an even better 2024
Merry Christmas 2023 – how time flies when you are not in COVID lockdown. It has been a massive year for us.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS – the future of robots for domestic duties (cleaning)
ECOVACS ROBOTICS says the future for home robots performing domestic duties is huge. They will relieve us of around half of what we do today.
Microsoft Digital Threats from East Asia Report – chilling
The Microsoft Digital Threats from East Asia Report September 2023 reveals the scale of Chinese Cyber and Influencer Operations.
Apple is banned in China – is it, though? (smartphone)
The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple iPhones can no longer be used in Government and state-owned businesses in China.
Only a Digital ID will stop scams and Identity Theft (opinion)
A Digital ID will stop scams and Identity Theft. We desperately need it but there are huge p[[political and privacy hurdles to overcome.
What is vegan leather seen on some smartphones?
Vegan Leather is a synthetic fabric that faux leather lookalike for upholstery, clothing, footwear, handbags, and more.
TikTok is dangerous – a drug, subversive and spyware
TikTok is dangerous. All western governments are urged to follow the EU, US and Australian governments to consider a full ban.
Australia’s most distrusted brands – tech fares poorly
Australia’s most distrusted brands are dominated by tech and communications companies, leading the top ten.
EU commission may legislate on smartphone repairability
The European Union want to ensure smartphone repairability means energy efficient, durable, easy to repair, software upgradeable phones.
iPhone 14 – great expectations or not?
The iPhone 14 will launch on 7 September in the US, and it is time to look at a few rumours and see how right…
Are Chinese-made smartphones spying on me?
There is a lot of FUD – fear, uncertainty, and deception – about Chinese-made smartphones spying on us. It is all bovine-excrement.
Telstra Smart Modem 3 – not all that smart or fast (update after test – network review)
Telstra now supplies Smart Modem 3 with a 4G fall-over. It claims it is faster than its competitors' typical NBN modems - more marketing BS!
If LG OLED evo is so good, are other types of TVs crap? (AV opinion)
LG OLED evo leads the field by a long way for colour, contrast, accuracy and impact. It is what you buy if you want the…
Woolworths/Aldi offers a 5G Telstra Network plan
Woolworths is offering a 5G Telstra network plan. Shame it costs more, and 5G Telstra network coverage is so spotty, if at all.
Made in China 2025 – a policy with intended consequences (opinion)
The Made in China 2025 mandate sees it replacing all Western tech by 2025. What does this mean to the West and to you as…
Do you want a charger with that? The demise of inbox accessories (opinion)
the demise of inbox accessories like a charger with some smartphones is as bad as ‘Batteries not included’. Should readers boycott them?
What is this new-fangled Metaverse? How you can sound intelligent about it
The new-fangled Metaverse is simply a visual internet. Everything wrong with the WWW will be even worse there. It is the Wild, Wild, Web.
iPhone SE Gen 3 – WTF?
Apples' new iPhone SE Gen 3 is essentially the iPhone SE Gen 2 with an updated SoC and 5G. Read why Android users are scratching…
ABC iview wants your data from 15 March – fight this at any cost (AV)
ABC iView wants your data to watch 'Our ABC'. It is a gross invasion of privacy by a taxpayer-funded organisation. Stop this at all cost
Kogan takes a big hit. Is it safe to buy from it?
Kogan takes a big hit. Is it safe to buy from it? It comes down to if the company survives its considerable warranty exposure.
