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Why would you ever trust Amazon’s Alexa after this?
Researchers examined the realities of using Alexa’s tens of thousands of so-called Skills. Only a fraction even have a privacy policy.
Read MoreBrazil approves 5G auction notice
The initial cost to telcos is estimated at US$ 6.2 billion
Read MoreEyestrain? Blame the time spent on your smartphone
COVID-19 has radically shifted the way time is spent online as we connect with friends and family. But spending all this time on our digital devices can impact our eye health.
Read MoreNations vs digital giants: The battle over news access and who gets paid
From China to the EU and now Australia, Canada, and the US, states want to take back the power they ceded to digital giants. The fight over news is just one front on that battle.
Read MoreChrome will soon try HTTPS first when you type an incomplete URL
If users type an URL and they forget to add the HTTP or HTTPS prefix, Chrome will soon use HTTPS by default.
Read MoreBest MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12
Want to try the iPhone 12’s new MagSafe tech but not sure where to start? We’ll show you some of our favorite accessories thus far.
Read MoreAttorney-General urged to produce facts on US law enforcement access to COVIDSafe
In its second interim report, Australia’s COVID-19 committee argues misuse of public interest immunity claims from agencies, including by the Attorney-General’s Department which it has accused of failing to confirm whether a US law enforcement agency was barred from accessing data collected by COVIDSafe.
Read MoreEftpos launches peer-to-peer real-time payment service on Beem It
Touting deposits and withdrawals can now happen ‘in seconds’.
Read MorePrivacy Commissioner asks for clarity on minister’s powers in Critical Infrastructure Bill
It also seeks assurance that the disclosure of protected information is permitted for the purposes of giving effect to the exercise of the OAIC’s privacy functions.
Read MorePrime Minister declares Australians should be in charge, not tech giants
Told ZDNet the government will ‘always step up’ when Australia’s sovereignty is being compromised or challenged.
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