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Study says scam risk tied to life pressures, not age
Data Analytics

Study says scam risk tied to life pressures, not age

People under stress, not just older adults, are most likely to miss scam warnings, with tiredness and financial strain among the biggest risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign
Emergency services

Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign

More than 150 organisations are backing a national push to curb the rise in fatal and near-miss incidents at Australia's railway crossings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
OpenAI widens free ChatGPT access with GPT-5.6 update
Generative AI

OpenAI widens free ChatGPT access with GPT-5.6 update

Free ChatGPT users will now get unlimited text chats and a new higher-reasoning mode as OpenAI tightens accuracy and safety controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Data Protection

Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams

Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Nine in 10 NHS staff use AI in their work, survey says
Data Protection

Nine in 10 NHS staff use AI in their work, survey says

Nine in 10 clinicians are already using AI to ease NHS admin overload, as staff say patients are largely supportive of the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Sysadmins face rising stress as cyber threats mount
Data Protection

Sysadmins face rising stress as cyber threats mount

Growing cyber threats and complex IT stacks are leaving system administrators under strain, with 84% reporting uncomfortable stress levels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

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Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools
Personalisation

Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools

In Australia, more than a quarter of Gen Z say AI tools make them feel less connected, the highest share in a three-country study.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Canon Oceania names four Australian grants winners
Canon

Canon Oceania names four Australian grants winners

Grassroots groups will get Canon equipment and funding to back projects from sea turtle rescue to student journalism and First Nations healing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
One in eight adults in Ireland in AI romance survey
Digital Transformation

One in eight adults in Ireland in AI romance survey

More than 510,000 adults in Ireland now say they are romantically involved with AI chatbots, raising questions about human relationships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Netsafe launches nationwide online safety programme
Gaming

Netsafe launches nationwide online safety programme

A third of young New Zealanders have sought personal advice from AI, highlighting a trust gap that Netsafe hopes to tackle with its new programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain
Digital Transformation

Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain

Long hours, compliance pressure and mental strain are prompting many Australian logistics staff to consider quitting within five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms
Artificial Intelligence

Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms

Many Australian small business owners cannot tell if they made a profit, prompting Xero to offer free mentoring and lessons.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach
Data Protection

Problem Gambling Foundation tightens privacy rules after email breach

Human error exposed client email addresses to other recipients, prompting PGF Services to overhaul bulk email checks and staff training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects

Students in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom
Network Security

Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom

Demand for night-time internet limits is growing as ministers prepare tighter controls for teenagers and more adults seek help with screen time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship
Generative AI

UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship

More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026