Technology

Hertz, Thrifty data breach: Australian data stolen in vendor hack In 2024, Hertz, the well-known global car rental company, fell victim to a significant data breach, which impacted customers worldwide, including many Australians. The breach stemmed from a vulnerability in a third-party file-sharing vendor used by Hertz. While the company has confirmed that no misuse

AirPods affordable hearing aid feature now available in Australia 👂✅ Great news for older Australians! Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 now offer a groundbreaking hearing health experience, available right here in Australia. Following an extensive wait, users can now take advantage of the built-in Hearing Test, Hearing Aid features, and Loud Sound Reduction directly from their

Bitcoin treasure hunt ends in trash: Judge dumps man’s $500M dreams 💸🗑️ In 2013, James Howells, a British computer engineer from Newport, Wales, inadvertently discarded a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins, which he had mined in 2009. At the time of disposal, these bitcoins were valued at approximately £4 million ($6.5 million). Over the years,

Affordable hearing help? Apple’s AirPods may soon assist Australians 👂🔊 TGA approval brings Apple’s hearing aid features one step closer to reality. For many Australians over 60, hearing loss is a common challenge – but now, an everyday gadget may offer an affordable solution. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earphones have been approved by Australia’s Therapeutic

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

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

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

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

Google goes viral after AI suggests to eat rocks once a day and put glue on pizza 🤖💻❌ Another false start for Google and its link to AI as the company that shaped the development of search engines is banking on chatbot-style summaries. But so far, its suggestions are pretty wild. Google thinks artificial intelligence