Journal
What USB-C Everywhere Means For Your Cable DrawerThe promise of USB-C is wonderfully simple: one small, reversible connector for phones, laptops, headphones, game controllers and other devices. In practice,…
Launch A Small Podcast With Your SmartphoneA podcast can begin with a phone, a quiet corner and a clear reason to speak. You do not need a studio, expensive mixer or professional broadcasting background…
Fairer Hiring in Australia’s AI-Driven Tech SectorArtificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimental recruitment software into everyday hiring. Employers use machine learning to rank CVs, identify…
Why e-ink displays are moving beyond e-readersFor years, electronic ink was closely associated with Kindle-style reading devices. Its paper-like appearance, minimal power use and calm viewing experience…
A Safer Home for Your Family Photo LibraryCloud photo services are convenient, but a family archive can become difficult to manage when storage fills up, subscriptions change or internet access is…
How machine learning is changing weather forecasts in surprising waysWeather forecasting used to be associated with satellite images, pressure charts and meteorologists tracing fronts across a map. Those tools still matter, but…
What New Battery Technology Means For EV RangeElectric vehicle range is entering a more useful phase. The biggest gains are no longer coming from simply fitting a larger battery pack. Better chemistry,…
How to Protect Your Smart TV From Tracking and Unwanted AdsA smart TV can collect far more information than the programmes you watch. Viewing history, searches, app activity, device identifiers and voice commands may…
Why modular smartphones still haven't gone mainstreamThe smartphone industry has spent years promising users could soon swap a tired camera or slide in a larger battery without buying a new handset. Every few…
Free photo editing tools: a practical guide for everyday usersAdobe's monthly subscription keeps climbing, and a quiet shift is happening across Australia. More photographers and casual shooters now lean on open-source…