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Apple AirTag, Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, Oppo Find X3 Pro, and more: ZDNet's reviews roundup
From Apple's latest innovation to a range of new smartphones and onto a neat lightbox, here's the kit we tested in April.
Security researchers found 21 flaws in this widely used email server, so update immediately
Newly disclosed Exim mail server bugs can be remotely exploited to allow attackers to gain complete root privileges.
Quantum computers could be doing useful work more quickly than everyone thought
With the right algorithms, even error-prone quantum devices could still be useful.
This is what happens when you lose an Apple AirTag
Apple has horned into the trackables market with the AirTag tracking button. But what happens when you lose one?
Finding a lost AirTag
How other iPhone owners help keep a watchful eye over your lost AirTag (and whatever it is attached to).
What’s next? Why the Contact Centre is a new opportunity in a post-pandemic recovery
The way that we will work has changed forever. The way that we will interact with companies has also changed. Our customers have even greater expectations for rapid service and instant and meaningful interactions over digital platforms, and that is what is driving a new wave of innovation in cloud contact centre services.
ACIC believes there's no legitimate reason to use an encrypted communication platform
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has said an encrypted communication platform is not something a law-abiding member of the community would use.
Google introduces Woolaroo AI translation app to preserve endangered languages
Snap a photo of an object and Woolaroo will use machine learning to translate it into one of 10 endangered languages supported on the app.
TPG Telecom to invite customers onto 5G fixed wireless in June
TPG CEO boasts the telco's network has been built for video as it prepares for invite-only 5G home service.
Boeing wants to see a G20 approach to growing Australia's space sector
Aerospace giant Boeing believes more coordination between government, industry, universities, and researchers is key to helping Australia's space sector succeed.
Budget 2021: myGov to undergo a multimillion-dollar makeover and get a chatbot
In addition to myGov enhancements, My Health Record will also get a boost, and the government will double down on initiatives under the data-sharing Bill that is yet to be passed.
Budget 2021: Digital economy strategy gets nearly AU$1 billion
Two weeks before the 2021 Budget, Canberra has unveiled a multimillion-dollar package to 'secure Australia's economic future and recovery from COVID-19'.
Facebook accuses Signal of lying about its attempt to run transparent Instagram ads
Facebook spokesperson Joe Osborne said Signal never tried to actually run the transparent Instagram ads and believes the company is only talking it up for publicity.
NAB profit surges to AU$3.2 billion as tech investments lead to greater efficiency gains
Australia's black and red bank nearly doubled its statutory net profit to AU$3.2 billion during 1H21, a period where the company invested in a number of digitisation and automation projects.
Budget 2021: Regional Connectivity Program gets second round and extra AU$130m pot
Prior to the national Budget due on Tuesday, the Commonwealth has announced it will plough an extra AU$130 million into the Regional Connectivity Program.
Budget 2021: Bushfire-prone urban fringes to get AU$16.4m in mobile network grants
The Commonwealth to boost mobile funding on urban fridges and will hand ACMA AU$4.2 million to oversee the News Bargaining Code.
REvil ransomware to blame for UnitingCare Queensland's April attack
The healthcare organisation has confirmed the cyber incident it experienced last month was the result of a hit from REvil ransomware.
Justice Department seizes fake COVID-19 vaccine website stealing info from visitors
“Freevaccinecovax.org” was being used for fraud, phishing attacks, and/or deployment of malware, according to The U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Google expects 20% of employees to work from home
Employees will be offered opportunities to permanently work remotely, or to transfer to other offices, based on their role and team needs, Google said Wednesday.
