‘Digital colonialism’: how AI companies are following the playbook of empire
In the eyes of big AI companies such as OpenAI, the troves of data on the…
Australia is about to ban under-16s from social media. Here’s what kids can do right now to prepare
If you’re a young person in Australia, you probably know new social media rules are coming…
How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately
Victim-survivors of this kind of abuse may feel confused about their experiences, even as adults, because…
ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team
Together, these teams would operate as intelligence arms of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division. They…
The Dawn of Agentic SOC: Reimagining AI Era Cybersecurity
At Fal.Con 2025, I had the privilege of addressing over 8,000 cybersecurity professionals about something that’s…
Court rulings increasingly demand scientific certainty – but that’s not always possible
Last month, courts on both sides of the Atlantic delivered a clear verdict: when classifying titanium…
‘Are you joking, mate?’ AI doesn’t get sarcasm in non-American varieties of English
In 2018, my Australian co-worker asked me, “Hey, how are you going?”. My response – “I…
How to reach your target audience and gain loyal customers
Marketing that tries to reach everyone usually ends up reaching no one. That doesn’t mean no…
Shopper denied $51 refund for 20TB HDD that’s mostly a weighted plastic box
Many Arsians are the go-to IT support representative for family and friends. If you’re lucky, your…
Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla An evolutionary expert weighs in
The internet’s latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average…
WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off
6 hours ago Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Getty Images WhatsApp says its new AI feature embedded…
What our reaction to Adolescence tells us about our fear of boys, sex and the internet
News feeds have been flooded with reactions to Adolescence, Netflix’s newest viral hit. Released in March,…
Hunt For Missing $20 Million Samurai Sword
One of the world’s most valuable and culturally important swords has been missing since early 1946,…
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
US President Donald Trump has granted TikTok a second 75-day extension to comply with a law…
Top 6 Telegram Bots to Boost Your Productivity in 2025
Telegram has eventually become something more than a mere messaging app since its official release in…
‘Icarus of the deep’: how a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation
In February, researchers from conservation organisation Condrik Tenerife were about two kilometres off the coast of…
How to start dropshipping in 2025
If you’re looking to start an online business and don’t want to deal with managing inventory,…
10 Linux System Administrators New Year’s Resolutions for 2025
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to set new goals for growth and…
Annoyed Redditors tanking Google Search results illustrates perils of AI scrapers
Fed up Londoners Apparently, some London residents are getting fed up with social media influencers whose…