Journal
Smarter app permission management for your phoneEvery app on your phone asks for access to something: your location, camera, contacts, microphone, photos, notifications or files. Some permissions are…
Plan your interior with augmented realityAugmented reality (AR) turns a phone or tablet into a visual planning tool. Instead of imagining how a sofa, pendant light or kitchen island might fit, you can…
The Push Toward Decentralized Social Media ExplainedFor more than a decade, a handful of US-based tech giants have defined what social media looks like: centralised feeds, opaque algorithms, and a single company…
The science behind OLED burn-in and how to prevent itIf you've wandered into a JB Hi-Fi in Sydney lately or browsed the telly aisle at Harvey Norman ahead of the Ashes, you'll have noticed OLED screens dominating…
Cutting electromagnetic interference in your home office setupRemote work is now a permanent fixture across Australia, from terrace houses in Sydney to apartments in Melbourne and family homes in Perth. The humble home…
What Chip Shortages Mean for Consumer Electronics PricingFor nearly half a decade, headlines about semiconductor supply have ebbed and flowed. A new wave of wafer constraints, however, is pushing component costs back…
Choosing a smartwatch for health tracking that fits your goalsSmartwatches have moved far beyond simple step counters. Today's wrist-worn devices can monitor heart rhythms, blood oxygen, sleep stages, stress levels and…
How deepfakes are reshaping online trust in AustraliaSynthetic media has moved from research labs into everyday life. A short clip of a familiar face, a voice that sounds exactly like a colleague, a political…
Building a home lab for cybersecurity practiceAustralians wanting practical cybersecurity skills often turn to home setups rather than waiting for employer-led training. With the Australian Cyber Security…
Why Foldable Keyboards Are Returning To Mobile WorkMobile work has become more capable, but phones and tablets still struggle with one basic task: sustained typing. Touchscreens are excellent for messages,…