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Call for digital equity guarantee to tackle education divide
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edutech
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digital divide
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edtech
A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.
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Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
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social media
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online safety
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location sharing
Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.
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Gift shopping best BLUETTI Black Friday deals for everyone on your list
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camping
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bluetti
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power stations
This Black Friday, BLUETTI offers exceptional deals on portable power stations, perfect gifts for indoor and outdoor use, from November 11 to December 3.
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Dynabook launches Portege X30W-M 2-in-1 convertible laptop
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ai
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Dynabook has launched the Portege X30W-M, a 2-in-1 laptop designed for professionals, featuring AI capabilities and a lightweight build from USD $2,240.
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Hands-on review: Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) notebook
2 days ago
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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gadgets
The Asus Expertbook P5 combines a robust design with powerful specs, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 258V processor and selling for AUD $2,799.
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CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand
2 days ago
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
CoinFlip has launched its Wallet service in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing the ease of cryptocurrency transactions for users in the region.
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Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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aws
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accessibility
Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.
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Ultimate Ears launches MINIROLL portable speaker
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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bluetooth
Ultimate Ears has unveiled the MINIROLL, an ultra-light portable speaker designed for active lifestyles, available for pre-order.
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Arlo unveils Wired Floodlight Camera with 2K video & AI
2 days ago
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storage
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ai
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google
Arlo Technologies has launched its Wired Floodlight Camera, featuring 2K resolution and smart home integration, priced at USD $249 and available at Bunnings.
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Australians favour personalised gifts for festive season
3 days ago
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social media
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christmas
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online shopping
A recent VistaPrint study reveals that 81% of Australians experience stress in gift selection, with 70% favouring personalised gifts this holiday season.
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Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention
3 days ago
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uc
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email security
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risk & compliance
The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.
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Australia's first halal financial app launched by Hejaz
3 days ago
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fintech
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home loans
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wealth management
Hejaz Financial Services has launched Halal Money, Australia's first halal financial app, aiming to meet the needs of Muslim investors with over 15,000 downloads.
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1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market
3 days ago
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email security
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ecommerce
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scams
Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.
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Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
3 days ago
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.
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CommBank app updates enhance security against scams
3 days ago
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
CommBank has unveiled new security features for its mobile app, including digital wallet reviews and scam warnings, to enhance customer protection against fraud.
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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.
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ASUS launches ExpertBook P5 with advanced AI features
Last week
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productivity
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asus
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availability
ASUS launches its first Copilot+ PC, the ExpertBook P5, in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced AI performance and productivity features.
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Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)
Last week
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Lego Horizon Adventures, now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offers a fun, kid-friendly take on the Horizon series with engaging gameplay.
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Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Last week
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
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Bitdefender releases decryptor tool for ShrinkLocker
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched a decryptor for ShrinkLocker ransomware, assisting victims in recovering their files and enhancing cybersecurity measures.