Category: Technology
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Apple recalls power adapters over electric shock risks
Apple has issued a voluntary recall of Australian AC two-prong wall adapters for Mac and iOS devices from between 2003 and 2015. This includes adapters in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. Apple has reported that there have been 12 incidents globally of the adapters breaking, and causing risk of electric shock. The affected adapters…
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Facebook Takes On Periscope
After 5 months of tweaks, Facebook is opening its Live feature to all U.S. iPhone users and plan to roll out to the rest of the world over the next coming weeks. On Periscope, videos can be re-watched only during the 24 hours after it was broadcasted whereas Facebook Live allows endless replays. To share…
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Google beats Facebook in the race to Artificial Intelligence milestone
A breakthrough that has been pursued for more than 20 years has been reached today by Google DeepMind. The team has taught a computer program the ancient game of Go, which has long been considered the most challenging game for an artificial intelligence to learn. Not only has the program been successful in playing the…
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What’s worse than finding a worm in your Apple?
Apple recently admitted that there is a software issue within iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models that is affecting a number of customers. Users who are traveling between time zones appear to be those most affected. The glitch seems to be adversely affecting the battery indicator, in that it fails to update the battery percentage…
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Five Podcasts For The Business Savvy
A successful leader, employee or entrepreneur has a insatiable thirst for knowledge, so here are some podcasts to inform, inspire and motivate. Entrepreneur on Fire One of the most popular podcasts online today. Run by John Lee Dumas, the podcast is updated every day offering an abundant selection of experts and topics that are applicable…
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iPhone features you probably, really didn’t know
There are countless sites boasting about “hidden iPhone features” and after reading them you realise that these tips aren’t really that hidden at all, anyone curious about their iPhone will find them. So here’s a list of features that can’t be found unless you know exactly what you’re looking for. 1. Redial In the Phone…
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Global Interest in Australian Seabin Invention
An Australian invention aimed to reduce marine pollution is set to go global after becoming a viral sensation, attracting more than 120 million views online. Inventors and water-enthusiasts, Pete Ceglinski and Andrew Turton quit their jobs to come up with a sustainable solution, and succeeded by designing an automated rubbish bin with an electric pump…
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Robots Will Steal 5 Million Jobs by 2020
The World Economic Forum (WEF) have reported that more than 5 million jobs around the world will be lost over the next four years. More specifically, 7.1 million jobs will be lost and 2 million gained due to technological changes. Amongst these developments include robotics, genetics, artificial intelligence and 3D printing. The “Future of Jobs”…
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Toys That Teach The Basics Of Coding
Adults involved in digital platforms are scrambling to learn the inscrutable language of coding, taking night and online courses, feeling like an old dog unable to learn new tricks. In the mean time, the next generation of children will have the resources to master coding from early childhood with a new range of toys that teach the…
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5 Things you should know about Aussie Tech
We have a government oddly making smart decisions, a cringe-worthy startup interview and the US has now made it easier for Australians to go work in Silicon Valley. This is what you need to know in Australian tech today. 1. The NSW government wants to get behind a ‘collaborative economy’. After legalising Uber and other ride-sharing…