Australia’s National Digital ID is here, but the government’s not talking about it
A national digital ID system would hold huge amounts of
personal information. Shutterstock
The Australian government’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has spent more than A$200 million over the past five years developing a National Digital ID platform. If...
Does social media make us more or less lonely? Depends on how you use...
Research by Relationships Australia released in 2018 revealed
one in six Australians experience emotional loneliness, which
means they lack meaningful relationships in their lives.
Humans are more connected to each other than ever, thanks to...
Homes with higher energy ratings sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash...
The University of Wollongong Illawarra Flame House demonstrates
how a typical Aussie fibro home can be transformed into a
net-zero-energy sustainable home. Dee Kramer, Author provided
Everybody wants an energy-efficient home. After all, an energy-efficient home...
For a greener future, we must accept there’s nothing inherently sustainable about going digital
Our smartphones are made by rare earth metals, and consume
large amounts of electricity. Jess McLean/Author provided, Author provided (No reuse)
Digital technologies are often put forward as a solution to environmental dilemmas.
The spread of the...
Top 6 Benefits of Using Membership Management Software
Being a part of a game club has major physical and mental advantages for grown-ups. It's an extraordinary method to meet a similar kind of individual. You'll additionally get an improved shape while going...
Fingerprint login should be a secure defence for our data, but most of us...
Even though passcode options include swipe patterns and long
passwords, many users still use easy 4-digit PINs. This is because people
are often lulled into a false sense of security when they use...
The government is hyping digitalised services, but not addressing a history of e-government fails
E-government involves using the internet to streamline
interaction between government agencies and the public. SHUTTERSTOCK
In politics, when you have little to show for your achievements, you can release a “roadmap” for what will supposedly...
Caught red-handed: automatic cameras will spot mobile-using motorists, but at what cost?
Trials found that 5% of offending drivers used a mobile phone
with both hands while the vehicle was moving. NSW Transport, Picture: Author provided
Over the years, advances in technology and transport policy have greatly...
The ACCC is suing Google over tracking users. Here’s why it matters
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced yesterday it is suing Google for misleading consumers about its collection and use of personal location data.
The case is the consumer watchdog’s first move...
Can hiding likes make Facebook fairer and rein in fake news? The science says...
On Facebook, we like what other people have already liked
before us. Shutterstock
You may have read about – or already seen, depending on where you are – the latest tweak to Facebook’s interface: the...
