TikTok China’s new U.S. joint venture to avoid a ban
TikTok China has entered into a new 50% US joint venture that enables TikTok to…
Consumer Advice
Temu and Shein: AI-generated fake reviews up 1361/1596%
Chinese online stores Temu and Shein allow AI-generated fake reviews to convince customers to buy.
Avoid iTagPro: it’s a scam
If you are thinking about getting tracking tags, avoid iTagPro like the plague – it’s…
Evading the social media ban: Under-16s have lots of tools
Apparently, there are already ways of evading the social media ban, and some are extremely…
Microsoft 365 with Copilot: Refunds available for forcing AI on us
Microsoft 365 with Copilot users who were forced to accept higher prices for its AI…
Li-Ion is bad. LiFePO4 is good. You have a choice so please use it.
Li-Ion is bad. It is the root cause of thousands of fires each year from…
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…
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…
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…
Virgin – no decision yet on battery banks
Virgin has made no decision yet on the carriage and use of battery banks in…
Virgin battery bank fire – a rethink about banning them
The Virgin battery bank fire on VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart has forced the airline…
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…
NSW Lithium-ion regulations enforced from August 2025
The new NSW Lithium-ion regulations for any lithium-ion-powered e-mobility device will come into effect in…
What Trump’s tariffs mean for the cost of consumer tech in Australia
Trump’s tariffs, a unilateral 10% cost impost on all Australian imports (our exports), will only…
DarkBERT is the most malicious dark web AI. It’s coming after you (consumer advice)
DarkBERT is a dark web AI chatbot that is now the super evil, most malicious…
AI companion apps have a very dark side (Consumer advice)
AI Companion apps are the new lawless data-harvesting apps. They can have a hugely distressing…
AI chatbots spy on you (Consumer Advice)
AI Chatbots spy on you, collecting, analysing, and storing personal data, and many share that…
Urgent Warning: Samsung soundbar firmware update can brick it (Consumer Advice)
The latest Samsung soundbar firmware update can brick the device. Take urgent action now to…
Planes and power banks – FAA/TSA rules enforced (Urgent update off-grid)
Planes and power banks – the 100Wh rule is now strictly enforced following a slew…
Google Pixel 4a – update firmware now (Recall)
The Google Pixel 4a Model G025N received an OS upgrade to Android 13 on 8…
Telstra fined $626K for spamming customers – fines a way of life for this Telco
Telstra fined $626K. Why? For spamming its and Belong customers with unsolicited and unwelcome texts…
Surveillance – here’s looking at you, kid (safety)
Surveillance is everywhere: on the street, in a cafe, on a bus, train, car, and…
Dark Patterns – how AI bends our minds online
Dark Patterns use AI and social engineering to manipulate and bend your mind when online.…
Call centre call times are worst in Australia – an average of 1.8 hours (Consumer Advice)
Call Centre call times to get customer service have blown out to an average of…
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