Your Cat’s name might be cute and memorable, but don’t use it as a password. New research from Vodaphone reveals nearly one in five Australians use their pet’s name as a password, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. Common choices like Daisy, Luna, and Toby rank among the top pet names —exactly the kind of predictable passwords hackers exploit. Women[Read More…]
Three Telstra public phones are being considered for heritage listing, recognising their role in keeping communities connected during times of need. Yes, public phones remain relevant — with Australians making over 25 million free calls from them last year, including 300,000 to services like 000, Lifeline, and Headspace. The shortlisted phones include: The Support Line in Brunswick West, VIC —[Read More…]
This week in Sydney Tech Daily previewed some of the latest AI-Powered home appliances from Samsung at their “House of Samsung” media event, featuring cutting-edge technology in its fridges and a powerful new cordless stick vacuum.
Australia’s #1 Selling Vehicle Just Went Electric — And It’s a Beast Set to hit Aussie roads mid-2025, the new Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle starts at $71,990 and brings serious muscle — 207kW of power, 697Nm of torque, and just 2.7L/100km fuel use. Which adds up to more grunt and way less fuel. Ford says the Hybrid Ranger[Read More…]
Vodafone is warning parents about a rise in “Hi Mum/Hi Dad” scams, with new research showing one in seven Australians have been targeted in the past year.
