Tim Biggs
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Hate passwords? Google has taken a big step towards getting rid of them
Good news for all the password-haters out there: they are a step closer to being no more than an unpleasant memory. → Read More
The most anticipated video games of 2023
From big budget productions to cult favourites in the making, here are 15 games to look forward to this year. → Read More
$US1 per customer: Alleged Medibank hackers reveal ransom demands
The suspected hackers behind the theft of Medibank data linked to 9.7 million customers have claimed they demanded a $US10 million ($15 million) ransom from the health insurer. → Read More
What’s in an iPad? Apple’s six tablets explained
Apple’s most confusing lineup of tablets yet has scores of features across half a dozen distinct devices. → Read More
All eyes on the iPhone 14 Pro ahead of Apple’s reveal
Rumours point to a new look and new technology for Apple’s most expensive devices at Thursday’s event. → Read More
Pauline Hanson’s web obsession: Cybersquatting for politics not profit
As One Nation proactively registers Uluru-related domains, there are warnings cybersquatting could be about to get worse. → Read More
Full access: Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple has fixed a series of serious security vulnerabilities, which it said may have been actively in use to take complete control of victims’ iPhones. → Read More
Crypto games, and the promise of monetising our leisure time
Video games account for as much as half of all blockchain activity, but whether proponent’s big promises come true is yet to be determined. → Read More
From Twttr to ‘hell site’: Musk could herald Twitter’s largest shake-up yet
Twitter has long struggled to turn its outsized media influence into revenue. As owner, can billionaire Elon Musk turn things around? → Read More
Why you should buy a desktop PC in 2022
Laptops, smartphones and tablets may seem more convenient, but for home use a desktop PC is hard to beat. → Read More
Facebook is betting its future on the metaverse – but what is it?
It will make video meetings and phone apps seem quaint. How will the metaverse work, and when can we go there? → Read More
As Spotify faces the music, what are the alternatives?
If you’re thinking of shopping around with your $12 a month, here are four alternatives to Spotify. → Read More
The gadgets that were almost game changers in 2021
There’s been plenty of devices this year where companies took a big swing at something new and didn’t quite make it. But these three could become must-haves in their next iterations. → Read More
Apple unveils new powerful MacBooks, less-expensive music subscription
The laptops are powered by a new version of Apple’s in-house M1 chip, continuing the company’s move away from Intel. → Read More
Microsoft unveils powerful Surface laptops, another two-screen phone
The beefiest Surface ever joins a redesigned Surface Pro and second generation smartphone as Microsoft prepares Windows 11. → Read More
Google’s budget earbuds offer a lot of bang for your buck
Pixel Buds A-Series offer excellent sound, a great fit and smart Assistant integration for a decent price, but lack noise cancelling and other premium extras. → Read More
‘Die as a human or live forever as a cyborg’: Will robots rule the world?
Will nanobots and brain chips help us thrive – or could cyborgs wipe us out? → Read More
The fire drill: Why everyone in a firm needs cyber security awareness
People and not technology are the weakest link in how a company protects itself from cyber criminals exploiting tools of the trade to break into networks. → Read More
The good, bad and the ugly of our hyperconnected world
For better or for worse the digital tools that have kept us connected and informed through the COVID-19 pandemic now also hold us captive. → Read More
How you farewell a Facebook account. And what you can do next
If the lack of news is a deal-breaker for your use of Facebook, how can you delete your account – and what are the consequences? → Read More