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Sex toy warning: Hidden danger in remote-controlled playthings

Users of the X-rated gadgets could be in a for a rude shock.

2 min read

Remote-controlled sex toys connected with phone apps could be vulnerable to malicious attacks.

Retailers busted in dodgy acts ahead of 3G shutdown

As Australia moves to 4G AND 5G networks, some consumers have been caught short.

2 min read

Older 4G-enabled phones, 3G-only models and certain imported ‘grey-market’ devices have been made obsolete by Australia’s 3G network shutdown.

Thousands of devices to stop working from tomorrow. Here’s everything you need to know

4 min read

Tens of thousands of phones will stop working and small businesses left in the lurch from Monday with the imminent shutdown of the 3G network.

‘More than upgrading an old phone’: 3G shutdown checklist revealed

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The small business ombudsman has warned that preparing for the 3G network closure will involve more than a mobile phone upgrade for some.

Scam victims could soon receive cash compensation - but not everybody is happy

3 min read

A new compensation scheme proposal for victims of banking, telco and social media scams has been welcomed, but critics say it could be simplified to put victims at the centre of the new framework.

‘Remain vigilant’: Warning issued to millions as extent of catastrophic IT outage revealed

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‘Remain vigilant’: Warning issued to millions as extent of catastrophic IT outage revealed