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Apple gear easier for coppers to knock over than Android
Published in Mobiles


Graykey struggles with Android

The Tame Apple Press is somewhat shocked to discover that Graykey, a forensic tool used by coppers to unlock modern smartphones, does really well against their favourite shiny gadgets.

Australia ban under-16s from social media 
Published in News
Friday, 29 November 2024 09:52

Australia ban under-16s from social media 


Social media is apparently more dangerous than anything else down under 

The land down under, Australia which has more poisonous reptiles and insects than anywhere in the world, has decided that its kiddies are more at danger from social media than anything else.

Google Chrome could be sold for $20 Billion
Published in News
Friday, 29 November 2024 09:22

Google Chrome could be sold for $20 Billion


Historic antitrust crackdown

Alphabet’s Chrome browser could fetch as much as $20 billion if a judge agrees to a Justice Department proposal to sell the business.

FTC launches broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft
Published in News


Now all big Tech is being done

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is about to start a comprehensive antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing and cloud computing businesses.

Aussies crown "Enshittification" as word of the year
Published in News


Captures the mood of the digital age

Australia's national dictionary, The Macquarie Dictionary, has chosen "enshittification" as its word of the year.

Google cancels Pixel Tablet 3 development
Published in Mobiles
Thursday, 21 November 2024 11:12

Google cancels Pixel Tablet 3 development


Wants to stop taking its tablets

Search engine Google has canned Pixel Tablet 3 development and could exit the tablet industry.

DoJ wants the Fall of Chrome
Published in News
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 11:00

DoJ wants the Fall of Chrome


Breaking up Google’s monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its antitrust actions against Google, proposing a radical measure that would force Alphabet, Google's parent company, to sell its Chrome browser.

Nvidia’s Blackwell chips on fire
Published in Network
Tuesday, 19 November 2024 10:51

Nvidia’s Blackwell chips on fire


And not in a good way

Nvidia’s next-generation Blackwell data centre processors have significant overheating problems when installed in high-capacity server racks.

Google AI chatbot threatens student
Published in News
Monday, 18 November 2024 09:34

Google AI chatbot threatens student


Please die. Please

Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, threatened a Michigan college student during a  conversation about the challenges and solutions for aging adults,

Google introduces AI real-time safety features for Android
Published in AI


Can spot a scammer

Google has unveiled two security features for Android devices, promising enhanced protection against scams and malicious apps.