Online has a scam ad problem (and it’s only getting worse)
The unchecked world of dodgy ads is making money for the big guys while leaving people angry and cheated on both…
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Netflix ups the cost of streaming
Suffering through the cost of living crisis may mean sacrificing premium video quality, as Netflix raises costs…
Google expands AI into nearly everything you know Google for
We hear a lot about AI on a regular basis -- it's the buzzword that just keeps on keeping on -- and this year,…
Australian scam losses hit $2.7 billion in 2023
Australians have lost almost three billion to scams in the past year, a number which is lower than 2022's $3.1 billion.
How to opt out of Meta AI
As Meta rolls out an AI across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, your data becomes part of the…
Google adds fuel efficiency Maps planning
Getting from point A to point B with less petrol is now possible on Google Maps in Australia.
Meta AI is free for now, but may charge money soon
They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, and that seems to be the case if you push Meta's new AI image…
Meta adds AI to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
AI is coming to your phones, your computers, your cars, and your social experience, as Meta connects an AI chat…
How to go on the defensive against sextortion scams
A sextortion scam isn't just something you can get through email, but in social apps, as well. What can you do…
CSIRO finds AI struggles with evidence for answers
AI can be used for lots of things, such as music making, images, and more, but if you ask it for answers, you…