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Why key hearing features in Apple’s AirPods aren’t available in Australia

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Why key hearing features in Apple’s AirPods aren’t available in Australia 👂❌ The latest Apple product release to be withheld in Australia includes the highly anticipated AirPod 2, which includes key hearing features that would be beneficial to older adults. Despite being released in the U.S. and other countries, these features remain unavailable in Australia
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Part 4: Unmasking online dating scams: Insights from the 60+Club dating survey

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Part 4: Unmasking online dating scams: Insights from the 60+Club dating survey ❤️📝 The 60+Club survey provided valuable insights into how seniors approach dating in their golden years, revealing both the joys and challenges they face. While many over-60s are actively engaging in the dating scene – whether through online platforms or traditional methods –
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Australia’s 3G shutdown: Is your phone or medical device ready?

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Australia’s 3G shutdown: Is your phone or medical device ready? 📱📡 As of October 28, 2024, Australia’s major telecommunications providers – Telstra and Optus – will officially shut down their 3G networks, potentially leaving some devices unable to make calls, including to emergency services. This change could affect people over 60, particularly those using older
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Is your car spying on you? What Australian drivers over 60 should know

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Is your car spying on you? What Australian drivers over 60 should know 🚗🕵️ The rise of smart cars and connected vehicles offers many conveniences, from in-car navigation to advanced safety features. However, these same vehicles are increasingly being flagged for collecting personal data from drivers, often without clear consent. For older Australians – who
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Sleep apnoea alert feature on iPhone and Apple Watch still withheld for Australian’s

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Sleep apnoea alert feature on iPhone and Apple Watch still withheld for Australian’s ⌚❌ Some Key iPhone and Apple Watch Features Missing for Australians. Why sleep apnoea alerts and better messaging aren’t available yet. Apple recently released new software updates for its iPhones and Apple Watches, but some key features are missing for users in
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Handy tips for preserving your phone battery life

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Tips for preserving your phone battery life 📱🔋 In the era of digitisation, our smartphones have seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our daily lives, serving as indispensable tools for connectivity, information, and entertainment. Despite their myriad benefits, a common challenge faced by many smartphone users is the rapid depletion of battery life. This article
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ChatGPT embarrasses lawyer by submitting fake cases to judge

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ChatGPT embarrasses lawyer by submitting fake cases to a judge 🖥️👨‍⚖️ A US lawyer has found out the hard way that the new generation of AI is not always accurate, after he used ChatGPT for research and submitted a number of “bogus” cases to the court. The case in question involved a man suing Colombian
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PayID scam targets Australians selling items on popular online marketplaces

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PayID scam targets Australians selling items online ⚠️💰 The most common resale online marketplaces being targetted by scammers are Facebook or Gumtree Sneaky scammers are at it again, sending fake PayID emails to trick people selling items via online platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree. Scammers pose as buyers and ask the seller if they
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Medibanks stolen data • What should customers do now?

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Medibanks stolen data • What should customers do now? 😟🤔 The health insurance provider first reported “unusual activity” on its network on 13 October – and it was initially believed no customer data had been removed from its systems. An alleged hacker group then contacted Medibank wishing to negotiate over a set of reportedly stolen
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How to spot a fake profile on Facebook

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How to spot a fake profile on Facebook Last year Facebook estimated that more than 10% of profile accounts were fake or duplicates. And as Facebook surpassed 2.3 Billion users this year that accounts for an estimated 230 Million fake accounts. Whilst Facebook is adopting several strategies to point out fake profiles, it is also
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