NBN faces irrelevance in cities as competitors build faster, cheaper alternatives
Malcolm Turnbull is now connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN) at his Point Piper home on a 100 megabits...
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The problem with most NHS-recommended mental health apps? There’s no evidence they actually work
Easy to access, hard to prove ShutterstockThe unmet need for mental health services is reaching an unprecedented level thanks to...
Why it’s time for adults to accept that Nigerian teenagers have a digital life
Nigerian teenagers need knowledgeable digital mentors and coaches. Frederic Soltan/Getty Images All over the world, the reach of digital technology...
Fallout from WeWork’s failed IPO shows the folly of excessive valuations
WeWork has undergone a dramatic fall from grace in the last few weeks. Just two months ago the office rental...
What should be done with the NBN in the long run?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) should be built and fully operational by 2022, having cost about A$50 billion. The question...
South Africa mulls body cameras to improve police accountability, safety
A Colorado Springs officer with a body-worn camera. There is growing support to introduce the technology in South Africa. Reuters/Rick...
In the future, your phone could test you for coronavirus – here’s how
Moha El-Jaw/ShutterstockIt may seem far-fetched, but it’s possible to use your smartphone to detect diseases. Mobile devices can be turned...
Power in numbers: Making visible the violence against racialized women
Violence and pain change the way we experience our surroundings and the way our bodies move: our eyes become wide...
Why Google’s latest launch is more about the brand than the tech
Google has launched its latest flagship phones, Pixel 4 and 4XL. Although the new models feature relatively marginal improvements to...
Around 50% of homes in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane have the oldest NBN technology
Living in an urban centre is no guarantee for new NBN technology. from www.shutterstock.comThe NBN was touted as dream infrastructure,...
