Tech News: 5 Things to Know in Australia Today

9 de July, 2023

From a nationwide Vocus NBN outage to claims researchers are using AI to peer review, here are five things headlining tech news in Australia.

⟵ USWNT leaves for New Zealand. Here’s their World Cup travel must-haves – USA TODAY

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Why you might be asked to flash a smile instead of a ticket the next time you enter a sports stadium

Imagine going to a baseball game, and instead of showing your ticket, you just smile at a camera to gain entry. That’s what some fans are experiencing as they visit stadiums that have facial recognition technology. Facial recognition is becoming more popular in sports venues around the world, especially as the MLB playoffs are heating […]

12 easy, techy ways to make the holiday smoother

Did you know if you turn an Amazon shipping bag inside out, there’s a strip you can pull to reseal it for returns? Good to know when a holiday gift arrives and it’s nothing like the picture online. Enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. No purchase required. There are all kinds of little […]

Warning: This PayPal scam is everywhere right now

“Reminder: You’ve still got a money request!” That was the subject line of the messages flooding my husband Barry’s inbox for weeks. The first couple were concerning, then it was just downright annoying. Enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card. No purchase required. He’s not the only one getting them; there’s a sneaky scam […]