Australian scam losses hit over $2 billion in 2025
Australians lost a staggering amount to scammers last year. This year, the numbers are still pretty sizeable, too. What are scammers doing?
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Fake Facebook ads lead to international investment scams
Scammers are advertising to take your money, and social media is taking it without a second thought. What’s going on, and how can you stay on alert?
Four tips for iPhone owners as calendar scams ramp up
What was originally a scam for Android is now a scam for the iPhone, as well. How do you deal scams masquerading as events?
Blink gets 2K home security under $120
Protecting your home shouldn’t cost the proverbial arm or leg, and if you don’t mind Amazon in your life, Blink is making that happen.
How to stay safe in the era of AI
AI is a part of life for many people, but it’s also something scammers are using. How do you stay safe in a world where AI is present?
Anker adds a small screen to chargers, big speakers to projectors
One of the world’s leaders in chargers has a lot more in store for 2026, as big and little come together for an assortment of Anker’s gear.
Why scammers are trying to reset your Instagram password
You get a message from Instagram asking you to reset your password, but you didn’t do it, and it looks legit. What’s going on?
Reolink readies solar floodlight for a bright summer
Australia has lots of sun and that means making good use of it. Fortunately, solar panels are now being integrated into cameras, including one with a floodlight.
Five tech trends to transform 2026
What will the next year hold for technology? While no one can really say, here are five trends we think 2026 has in store for everyone.
What is a ghost store, and how can you avoid them?
It’s always a time for a bargain, but what happens when a sale is too good? You might be staring down the barrel of a ghost store.
