Technology
Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentineās gifts
12 February
Florists are bustling as loved-up Australians prepare to splurge for Valentineās Day as the time-honoured gift remains popular, but with a next-generation twist. More than 3.8 million people are planning to buy gifts for their special someone in...[Read More]
Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps
29 January
The next generation of artificial intelligence is expected to replace a human: the personal assistant you probably cannot afford to hire. āAI agentsā capable of completing a complex series of tasks after just one command are emerging as a top...[Read More]
3 advantages of having a smart home and how to turn your house into one
9 January
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
Empowering Aging Parents: A Guide to Navigating Technology and Avoiding Scams
7 November
Supporting aging parents with technology is essential as it helps them stay connected, access resources, and remain safe online.Ā Teaching them how to use devices effectively and recognise scams is a practical way to foster independence and...[Read More]
How smart speakers ācould detect domestic violenceā
20 December
Enlisting thousands of smart speakers in Australian homes to detect intimate partner violence could be an āunprecedented opportunityā to help victims, a study has noted. But Monash University researchers found the potential solution was also...[Read More]
3 Key Advantages of Having a Smart Home
13 July
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
What Happens to Gas Stations When the World Goes Electric? | Emily Grubert | [TED Talk Video]
31 May
Ā When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the...[Read More]
New device able to detect cancer cells without surgery
1 March
Sydney researchers have developed a new device that can detect cancer cells from blood samples, allowing patients to avoid invasive biopsy surgery. Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death in Australia, with more than 150,000 around the...[Read More]
Smart homes: benefits and how to have one
23 February
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
New light therapy shoots down superbugs
18 January
A new light therapy can kill off some of the worst antibiotic-resistant superbugs in what South Australian researchers say will be a game changer for millions worldwide. The therapy, developed by the University of South Australia, has been found to...[Read More]