Data privacy: stricter European rules will have repercussions in Australia as global divisions grow
Aug 01, 2020 14:49 pm UTC| Technology
A big year for privacy just got bigger. On July 16, Europes top court ruled on the legality of two mechanisms for cross-border transfers of personal data. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down...
Jul 31, 2020 13:43 pm UTC| Technology
Things just got way more interesting this week for anyone keeping tabs on Apple leaks. One of the most reliable leakers on Twitter reports more iPads are going to be released this year. Then, Apple seemingly confirmed that...
‘Red Dead Online’ Halloween update leaks: Datamine suggests new Outlaw Pass ‘after October 19’
Jul 31, 2020 13:11 pm UTC| Technology
Rockstar Games have recently been teasing fans with more updates to arrive on its online multiplayer game. While some upcoming content for Red Dead Online is already announced, others such as themed events are still under...
‘The Last of Us’ TV release date, plot: Is Ellie’s mother part of the series?
Jul 31, 2020 12:18 pm UTC| Entertainment Technology
With most fans likely finish playing the second The Last of Us game by now, they might be wondering what project to expect from Naughty Dog next. While a trilogy is still not set in stone, the post-apocalyptic saga...
Jul 31, 2020 11:58 am UTC| Technology
PlayStation 5 is expected to arrive in a few months and gamers can already pre-order their unit before the exact release date is announced. Most gamers and even the retailers around the world are preparing for the launch...
WhatsApp major updates: Mute Always and Expiring Messages features are ‘under development’
Jul 31, 2020 11:24 am UTC| Technology
WhatsApp versions in beta have been spotted this week revealing that the popular messaging app would soon be getting new major features. The option to always mute a group conversation as well as sending expiring messages...
Private browsing: What it does – and doesn't do – to shield you from prying eyes on the web
Jul 30, 2020 16:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Many people look for more privacy when they browse the web by using their browsers in privacy-protecting modes, called Private Browsing in Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Apple Safari; Incognito in Google Chrome; and InPrivate...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects