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Google whistleblower claims redundancy was retaliation

Tech giant says she simply became ‘paranoid’.

‘Abhorrent’: Albanese joins world leaders condemning X’s Grok

Countries move to ban genAI tool over sexualised images.
Would you trust ChatGPT with your medical data?

Doctor 'ChatGPT Health' will see you now.

Apple reveals the AI behind Siri's big 2026 upgrade

The digital assistant's delayed glow-up is coming.
Meta has blocked 544,000 under-16s since age ban began

Argues for ‘better way’ to verify age as social media restrictions bite.
'Unethical' companies to be banned from govt contracts

One agency warns this could 'jeopardise' tech work.
Get ready for Gmail's 'AI Inbox'

Google reads and summarises your email as to-do list.
US quits 66 cyber, digital policy, climate groups

Will Australia flex to save UN and private global collaborations?
Finally, you can change your Gmail address

Scattered rollout begins for regrettable emails.
High-tech thieves steal 60 Toyotas, seven men charged

Carmaker says it's developing new security updates.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend

More people turning to tech for emotional relationships.
The coolest new tech unveiled at CES 2026

From smart Lego bricks to robots big and small.
AI jobs are the fastest growing in Australia

Building AI literacy will be key to future-proofing your career.
NZ patient data stolen in Manage My Health breach

Hacker demands ransom for health records.
X's Grok facilitating sexual deepfakes

The law – and society – must catch up.
Cyber expert scores rare visa after hacking Aus govt

British man found critical vulnerability on DFAT site.
What top tech talent wants in 2026

WFH is not a ‘nice-to-have’ – it’s a must.
Trusted cyber workers plead guilty to secret ransom ring

Stole nearly $2m from victims using BlackCat ransomware.
TechnologyOne wins unfair dismissal case after 10 years, $10m

Former employee to fight ‘biased’ decision.
Optus staff may face termination over fatal Triple Zero outage

Union calls for telco bosses to be 'held accountable'.
Ten found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Jailtime handed out for harassment of France’s First Lady.
NSW hospitals exposed to cyber attacks

Secret audit finds widespread failures across health system.
BYD overtakes Tesla as bestselling EV company

Sales slump continues at Musk-led carmaker.
Six technology trends to watch in 2026

From more age checks to more AI at work — here's what to look for.
Information Age's 12 top stories of 2025

Our most-read tech news of the year.
‘Sneaky’ food delivery firms sued over subscription traps

Customers didn’t even know they were subscribing, ACCC alleges.
CSIRO's $233m funding boost won't save jobs

Agency says it 'must retain savings' from research restructure.
US wants technology workers to join ‘Tech Force’

Mass firings have left a gaping hole in public sector.
‘Ripple effect’: Long hiring delays taking a toll

Hiring managers losing candidates due to bloated processes.
Google shuts down dark web reporting tool

Service discontinued after less than two years.
ChatGPT users can now access Photoshop for free

Image editor joins Disney in going all-in with OpenAI.
Swinburne offers formal qualification for uni dropouts

Aims to engage students who fail 'outdated' three-year courses.
Grok lies about Bondi Beach shooting

Chatbot spreads misinformation about Sydney hero.
Lawyers to be educated on using AI

Training, not punishment, deemed a better approach.
Reddit challenges social media ban in court

A ‘strong case’ for age-gated discussions platform.
Going to the US? Have your socials and DNA ready

Overhaul will scoop up personal data.
'Architects of AI' named Time's Person of the Year

Lauded for 'all gas, no brakes' approach to innovation.
Husband brings wife ‘back to life’ with AI

Would you resurrect a loved one?
VPNs won't save teens from social media ban

Big Tech can identify young Aussies using the workaround.
Four million browsers infected with spyware

China threat actor used extensions to steal data.
Australia approves Apple Watch hypertension feature

TGA gives high blood pressure detection the green light.
Major study finds WFH improves mental health

Avoiding the daily commute has positive impacts.
Australia's under-16s social media ban begins

No more TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube or Twitch for a while.
Govt left unaware of second Samsung Triple Zero death

Australians not informed for months of new fatality.
Microsoft to hike 365 prices for business, government

Australian organisations will be affected.
Visa applicants tricked by fake Home Affairs officials

‘Hang up straight away’, cyber minister warns
‘Unacceptable’: Cloudflare outage takes down LinkedIn, Zoom

Web giant suffers second incident in less than a month.
ACCC appoints Dr Ian Oppermann as commissioner

Digital ID, CDR expertise dovetails with regulator’s priorities.
Where can you complain when Big Tech ignores you?

The TIO would like to help you – but it can’t.
Victorian government to dissolve LaunchVic

Will also cut equity funding to slash costs.
OpenAI, NextDC ink $7b Australian data centre deal

ChatGPT-maker ramps up local expansion.
Retailers still using facial recognition tech

Sparks workplace and consumer rights concerns.
Govt tempers expectations ahead of social media age ban

Admits under-16s ban won’t fix problem fast.