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Why Australian Workers Are Wary of AI Technology

Why Australian Workers Are Wary of AI Technology

Australian workers are hesitant about AI, with data security topping their concerns. A study by Lucid Software reveals that over 80% respondents cited security risks as their main reason for caution, while 33% expressed distrust in AI’s accuracy, and 45% feared being replaced by it. Interestingly, while many are wary, over half acknowledged AI’s potential to boost productivity, with 66%[Read More…]

OPPO Find X8 Pro Launches in Australia

OPPO Find X8 Pro Launches in Australia

If great Photography is at the top of the list for your next smartphone, the latest from OPPO is looking good. The flagship OPPO Find X8 Pro with it’s Hasselblad-powered quad camera system seems to be made for photographers, helped along by the Quick Button, giving the camera app its own shutter. Other impressive features include its 5910mAh battery, supporting[Read More…]

Self-Scamming on the Rise

Self-Scamming on the Rise

Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and millions are falling for it. Leading cyber safety company, Gen revealed in its latest Threat Report a staggering 614% rise in “Scam-Yourself Attacks.” These scams manipulate people into unknowingly installing malware through a variety of methods. Fake Tutorials – cybercriminals use video tutorials on platforms like YouTube to lure people into installing malware while pretending to[Read More…]

Intel Perks Up with Free Coffee for Employees

Intel Perks Up with Free Coffee for Employees

Intel is brewing up a morale boost! The tech giant, facing industry challenges and layoffs, has reinstated free coffee and tea for employees—a sip-sized perk in its $100-million-per-year program to foster workplace comfort. After suspending numerous benefits last year to address a US$1.6-billion quarterly loss, Intel’s management acknowledged that “small comforts play a significant role in daily routines.” Intel employees[Read More…]

Vodafone sees eSim growth

Vodafone sees eSim growth

Australians are rapidly switching from plastic SIM cards to eSIM technology, with Vodafone reporting that one in three of its mobile users now opts for the virtual option. eSIMs, embedded directly into compatible devices, allow users to switch providers in minutes—a convenience that gained attention after last year’s widespread Optus outage. This technology offers several advantages: instant online activation, dual-SIM[Read More…]