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Is your robovac camera spying? No!
Is your robovac camera spying? Sensationalist media have reported that some Chinese-made robovac with cameras…
Free NBN Speed upgrade: Modem mayhem is just a scare tactic to sell more
The free NBN Speed upgrade for FTTP and HFC customers will not break your existing…
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…
Phone theft epidemic. How to prevent it
The phone theft epidemic has reached pandemic proportions. In the London CBD, over 320 phones…
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,…
Sennheiser is celebrating 80 years of music passion
Sennheiser is officially 80 years old, founded by Dr. Fritz Sennheiser in June 1945. It…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Virgin battery bank fire – a rethink about banning them
The Virgin battery bank fire on VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart has forced the airline…
Smartphones for kids – you’re dumb if you do
Smartphones for kids, particularly those under 12, are a bad idea, according to Child Psychologist…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Enable IPv6 to transform your internet speed and reliability
If you enable IPv6, a feature now available in most modern routers, you can avoid…
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…
Qantas data breach update
We now have a better understanding of the Qantas data breach update. It was at…


























