Digital technologies have made their way into all aspects of our lives that influence our wellbeing – affecting everything from social relationships and curiosity to engagement and learning.
Psychologists…
Getting something we all need for nothing … what’s not to love?
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The Washington Post reported on February 4 that the US federal government wanted to create super Wi-Fi networks across the USA.
While it appears that statements by the US Federal Communications Commission…
New and emerging technologies may deliver effective, equitable, and cost-effective mental health services.
Alec Couros
On R U OK? Day this year, this website turned the spotlight on services that help and support people who are not okay – in particular on challenges that organisations such as Lifeline experience in meeting…
Access to the internet is becoming less of a problem – but does society have the structures to support free exchange of information?
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In part six of our multi-disciplinary Millennium Project series, Jake Wallis argues that the infrastructure of global communication networks is inherently political and calls for a switched-on populace…
Sending an SMS might be easy, but catching up in person feels better.
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Things have changed. Much of the time we used to spend chatting with friends or strangers in person is now spent tweeting, texting or updating our Facebook status.
Although technology allows us to rapidly…
Broadcast rights have turned two giant telcos into sporting rivals.
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Telecommunications giant Optus managed to convince the Federal Court in Sydney this week that there’s a legal blindspot in relation to its download pay-per-view service.
Telstra – given its business relationship…
Meeting requests, endless CC lists … is it time to try something new?
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Email has moved from being the internet’s first killer app to being a productivity killer. You can make news by claiming to hate it, ban it or kill it. But the problem with email is not the technology…
Barack Obama’s web campaign helped him win the presidency. Parties should learn from it.
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The increasing spread of information and communication technology has changed just about every aspect of Australian society – except democracy.
The opportunities to engage citizens in the democratic process…
The proposed buyout of Motorola Mobile is Google’s largest acquisition.
Google surprised the entire tech industry last night by announcing it is acquiring Motorola Mobility, the maker of Droid smartphones and Xoom tablets, for US$12.5 billion in cash.
This move, the largest…
Broadband-enabled technologies can ensure a more comfortable ageing process.
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Welcome to If I had a blank cheque … a series in which leading researchers reveal what they could (and would) do in their discipline if money were no object.
Today we hear from Dr Kate Cornick, Executive…
Has TeaMp0isoN missed the point with its latest hacking stunt?
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By Philip Branch, Swinburne University of Technology
The hacking of BlackBerry’s official blog by the mysterious collective TeaMp0isoN raises serious questions.
This black-hat hacking group, founded in 2009, has so far claimed responsibility for more than…
Can social media temper growing public antipathy towards political parties?
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On Tuesday, the ACT government held Australia’s first virtual community cabinet using Twitter. Four ministers faced a barrage of tweets in an hour long question and answer session held with the electorate…
The way we communicate is changing and Al Qaeda have been ahead of the curve AFP PHOTO/DoD.
The nature of influence is changing, yet Governments, particularly in Australia have yet to absorb it. Influence is no longer wielded by pronouncements through traditional media sources. New media has…
Online speed limits are about to increase, but what does it mean for users?
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Ever tried to stream a movie on your phone and given up because of an unreliable connection or slow data speeds? Well, with 4G networking for mobile phones predicted to be in place by the end of this year…
Olympic athletes – among others – will benefit from the new technology.
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For Olympic swimmers, the blink of an eye can be the difference between first and forgotten. Everyone wants an edge, which is why elite athletes train relentlessly and why coaches push them hard. Alongside…
Would you let this man chastise you for your work performance?
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New technology about to be released by Microsoft has the potential to revolutionise workplace meetings, removing the need to “be” anywhere for those all-important face-to-face encounters.
If you believe…
