Technology
Opinion
Melbourne Cup
Can AI predict the Melbourne Cup winner? I decided to find out
ChatGPT can simulate therapy sessions, solve complex maths problems and give you relationship advice. But tipping the Melbourne Cup winner?
- by David Swan
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Scams
Assistant treasurer cosied up to banks, tech giants say
Technology lobby group DIGI says there has been an “extraordinary” level of engagement between Stephen Jones and Australia’s banks on new anti-scam laws.
- by David Swan
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘Delete, delete, delete’: Musk’s political plans put millions of Americans at risk
Elon Musk’s company stewardship gives us some clues about what his role in a Trump administration might look like, and it’s not good news – for anyone.
- by David Swan
Analysis
Video games
Xbox goes disc-free with Call of Duty the star attraction
The Xbox Series X Digital Edition isn’t much of an upgrade, but it’s still a fantastic host for Microsoft’s marquee Game Pass service.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
AI
Apple Intelligence is here, but it’s not all that smart
Apple’s summarising and rewriting tools feel very similar to those already available on other phones, and that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
- by Tim Biggs
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Cybersecurity
The one cyber threat that keeps the former NSA boss awake at night
Admiral Mike Rogers led both the NSA and the United States Cyber Command, and there’s one issue concerning him more than any other.
- by David Swan
Optus apologises for ‘unconscionable’ conduct
The telco is being sued after it allegedly sold hundreds of its vulnerable customers services that they didn’t want or couldn’t afford.
- by David Swan
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Software
Calls to defund Grok Academy, WiseTech programs after scandals
A petition is demanding funding be switched to women-led tech education after two high-profile scandals in the sector.
- by David Swan
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Telecommunications
Telcos in talks to roll out ‘SMS on steroids’
Telstra, Optus and TPG are in talks to implement an SMS replacement that could slash the rate of spam messages.
- by David Swan
Analysis
Web culture
Google Search gets AI spin in Australia as chatbot comes alive
The company says everything that made it the preferred search engine is still there and that it also has quick answers via the bot.
- by Tim Biggs
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Toyota bZ4X
Fast-track your charge with the Toyota bZ4X
With its 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery, the Toyota bZ4X can comfortably take you on trips short and long. But how exactly do you charge it?
- by Simon Webster