Qld to overhaul Wi-Fi in state schools
[1] The current trend by many Queensland school students and teachers to bring internet-connected devices is reportedly straining on the schools’ internet networks. [2] Increase in the use of handhe...
Age the issue as debate urged on smartphones for kids
[1] Australian Council on Children and the Media is urging the government to help drive a bill that specifies the age that a child can have a smartphone and similar gadgets. [2] This comes after the g...
Indigenous face of Australia a big hit with Wikipedia
[1] Going back to May last year, the most popular page on Wikipedia was “indigenous Australian” for eight days in a row. [2] The 4.7 million views recorded on May 24 may have been caused b...
Researchers uncover Aussie ransomware scourge
[1] Extortionists using a new strain of ransomware have been targeting Australian and New Zealand businesses and individuals, but Deakin University researchers in collaboration with TrendMicro have un...
Australians woken up an hour early by technical glitch are tired and grumpy
[1] Optus’ technical glitch made southern Queenslanders woke up an hour earlier because the clocks on their mobile phones were moving an hour forward. [2] Optus spokesperson confirmed that the g...
SouthStart 2015 conference announces keynote speakers and plans more investor-friendly direction
[1] For its second year, SouthStart 2015’s keynote speakers are Shark Tank investor Stephen Baxter, OneShift founder Gen George and BlueChilli’s Alan Jones. [2] The conference is expected to ...
Australian startup that ships glitter to your enemies goes viral
[1] For a $10 fee, Australian startup Ship Your Enemies Glitter enables users to deliver envelopes with glitters to the people they hate or love. [2] Just pay the money, give your address and the pers...
Private investors get on the Dog and Bone – smartphone tech startup raises $2.46 million
[1] With their newly acquired $A2.46 million funding, Brisbane-based mobile tech startup Dog and Bone will be stepping up on patent-pending technologies and other new technologies. [2] Developed by L...
IBM accused of deliberate deception on payroll fiasco: report
[1] Information technology giant IBM’s broadcast has been misleading the government, and so, Accenture has been chosen instead to handle the state government’s payroll solutions. [2] IBM confi...
Police access phone and internet data 1200 times a week
[1] Victoria Police is pursuing to access phone and internet data at a minimal 1200 times a week. [2] Privacy advocates are concerned that these numbers will increase once “data retention”...