The announcement was made by Aussie Broadband stating it was taking part in the program, and has 9,000 eligible customers on FttN and FttC technologies. “We’ve been taking part in trials over the past few months, and we’re keen to participate in NBN’s new fibre upgrade scheme,” Aussie Broadband managing director Phil Britt said. “Eligible FttC customers will be able to apply for the Fibre Connect program from the end of May....

Just after the new iPad Pro started arriving to customers last week, Zoom is ready to take advantage of the updated hardware. The popular video call platform has launched support for the handy new Center Stage feature that follows users as they move, a new Gallery view for all iPads, new developer support resources, and more. Zoom adopts Center Stage Zoom announced support for the all-new iPad Pro Center Stage feature in a blog post this morning:...

New MacBook Airs are right around the corner and just about everyone is expecting to see a Thunderbolt port, FaceTimeHD and Sandy Bridge processors. Apple could even update storage and RAM pricing. But what else could these new Airs have under the hood? Put your answers below and any additional items in the comments. New MacBook Airs with OS X Lion, Thunderbolt and Sandy Bridge in mid-July (9to5mac.com) All new Mac Pros and upgraded Mac minis with Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt in early August?...

The tech giant published revisions to the advisory on February 17. Adobe originally issued an out-of-band patch on February 13 to resolve CVE-2022-24086, a critical pre-auth vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code. CVE-2022-24086 has been issued a CVSS severity score of 9.8. Adobe said the security flaw was being actively exploited “in very limited attacks targeting Adobe Commerce merchants.” Now, Adobe has added a further vulnerability to the advisory, CVE-2022-24087....

Apple is expected to release a variety of new Apple Silicon-powered Macs this year, including new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. A new supply chain report from Digitimes today backs expectations that the new 14-inch MacBook Pro will use mini-LED backlighting and be released in the second half of the year. Today’s supply chain report focuses widely on Radiant Opto-Electronics, the supplier of the backlight units to various technology companies and automakers....

Toys “R” Us could be set for a comeback in the United States if the chain store’s new owners get their way. For many children of the ’80s and ’90s, visiting Toys “R” Us was an integral part of childhood and visiting the store itself was as vital to the overall experience as buying the item you wanted in the first place. A series of memorable TV advertisements and the popularity of mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe only served to embed the Toys “R” Us brand further into the social consciousness of the pre-internet era....

The start of a new year may be an arbitrary point in our planet’s orbit of the sun, but it can be a handy reminder to pick up some new good habits or drop some bad ones. A few years ago, I suggested a few tech-related new year’s resolutions, and I thought it would be timely to revisit these and make some additional suggestions … The suggestions I made before remain valid:...

As with all apps, not all news apps are created equal. Some can be glitchy or slow to update with breaking news, while others focus too heavily on partisan politics or regional news stories. Looking for some great apps to download? Try these must-have apps you’ll use again and again. There is, however, one news app that stands out against the competition. Instead of focusing on breaking national news stories and politics, this app tailors news to your preferences and location....

Nexbit, a company formed by some veteran Android engineers and HTC’s ex-design lead Scott Croyle, today unveiled its first smartphone, the Nextbit Robin, which it describes as a “cloud storage powered smartphone”. Robin relies heavily on the cloud, which is integrated into it right at the OS level. Unlike other apps and services out there, the handset’s cloud integration lets it do much more than simply backing up your photos to the cloud....

Completely unexpected details about the future of the long-dormant National Treasure franchise just surfaced out of left field, confirming that a National Treasure 3 movie is still in the works. The highly demanded sequel has been simmering in development hell for over a decade now, so it’s nice to hear that the film isn’t dead in the water. National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets received mixed responses from critics back in 2004 and 2007, but it’s undeniable they were box office hits at the time....

Apple’s iPad has eaten the lunch of the nascent netbook industry, with major PC manufacturer, Asustek, lowering its netbook shipments targets for 2010’s third quarter in response. Netbook sales are in decline as Apple’s iPad prevails in new markets. Asustek Computer saw sales of its netbooks in the second quarter fall short of expectations mainly due to competition from Apple’s iPad. Digitimes tells us the company response to this has been to lower Q3 targets — this is highly significant ads Q3 is the traditional biggest-sellling period....

Whether they’re intended for mature audiences or young children, Netflix has a vast collection of animated shows to choose from. Some shows, like The Magic School Bus, will take you straight down memory lane, while others will shock you with their vulgarity (Big Mouth, anyone?) Whether you’re looking for some Japanese manga-inspired anime or a satirical adult-oriented comedy, Netflix has it all. Unfortunately, the sheer amount of choices can often be overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered....

Yesterday Apple revealed the finalized pricing for its revamped iCloud plans, but at the time they weren’t available for purchase. Today the plans have officially gone live for all customers. As you can see in the screenshot above, users can now buy up to 1 TB of storage space, which will cost $19.99 per month. You can upgrade your current iCloud plan through the iCloud settings on your iOS device or Mac running an iCloud-compatible version of its operating system....

If you’ve just been dying to get your hands on a gold MacBook Air, a new rumor floating around the web is sure to make your day. According to a tech website aptly named A Tech Website, the long-rumored line of 12-inch MacBook Airs that are expected to be released next year will be available not only in the usual silver, but also in iPhone-style “space gray” and gold. This seemingly insane claim allegedly comes from “someone familiar with Apple’s plans....

The growing number of podcasts appealing to just about every interest imaginable has inspired many listeners to create their own shows. But getting started can feel daunting. How do I record? How do I edit my tracks? What can I do to make my show stand out? These are some of the questions a new Today at Apple session designed for aspiring podcasters will try to answer. “Music Skills: Creating Your First Podcast” is a 30-minute Apple Store session that uses GarageBand for iPhone to teach the basics of recording, editing, and refining a podcast trailer with music and audio loops....

Two new races have been announced for World of Warcraft, including the adorable fox-like Vulpera. First released in 2004 and arguably responsible for an entire generation’s worth of imitators, World of Warcraft was once the most popular video game of all time, and even the recent World of Warcraft: Classic was played so much upon release that many people were unable to access the game due to clogged servers. With WoW streamers currently passing Fortnite in terms of viewer popularity, Blizzard’s MMO has surprisingly remained one of the most consistently played online games on the market, even after being available for so long....

Netflix is the latest company to try its hand at a TikTok clone. The company has debuted a new “Fast Laughs” feature that provides a feed of “comedic clips” from its shows. The idea is to offer users a feed of content they can watch without diving into a full TV show or movie. As reported by Bloomberg, the feature pulls from Netflix’s catalog of shows, movies, and stand-up specials. The interface is remarkably similar to TikTok with a vertically scrolling interface, the ability to easily share videos, and a progress bar along the bottom....

Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Pro is the first of Apple’s notebooks to officially support single-stream 4K displays at a full resolution of 4096×2160 at 60Hz. The new MacBook Pro is also the first to support 5K displays. Apple confirmed the support today in an updated support document detailing official support for 4K and 5K displays on Macs. The support for higher resolutions — previous MacBooks only support 4K at a maximum resolution of 3840×2160 at 60Hz — appears to be related to the switch to AMD graphics in the new machine....

Maps Apple has ditched Google Maps for its own in-house version. It includes vector-based 2D elements, 3D maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and traffic conditions. The Maps app is also compatible with Siri, which will tell you turn-by-turn directions during your driving. Fold the map up on the screen to access other handy features. Passbook Many tech pundits were critical of the fact the iPhone 5 doesn’t have NFC (near field communication) technology....

1. A vulnerability in the Log4j logging framework has security teams scrambling A vulnerability in a widely used logging library has become a full-blown security meltdown, affecting digital systems across the internet. Hackers are already attempting to exploit it, but even as fixes emerge, researchers warn that the flaw could have serious repercussions worldwide. Read more » 2. How to guard against smishing attacks on your phone Among the many threats to your internet security is “smishing,” in which bad actors try to steal your data or money through a text message that attempts to trick you into following a link you shouldn’t or revealing personal details or login information that should be kept private....