Written by Chris Duckett, APAC Editor Chris Duckett APAC Editor Chris started his journalistic adventure in 2006 as the Editor of Builder AU after originally joining CBS as a programmer. After a Canadian sojourn, he returned in 2011 as the Editor of TechRepublic Australia, and is now the Australian Editor of ZDNet. Full Bio Image:… Continue reading This era of big tech exceptionalism has got to end: Australian eSafety Commissioner
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Google has compressed the power of its Street View cars into a cute, 15-pound camera
on May 24, 2022 | Topic: Cloud Google Google Fifteen years after Street View started as a wild idea at Google to create a 360-degree map of the world, the feature is more important than ever to the Google Maps product. The images collected by Street View cameras are a key part of Google’s mapping… Continue reading Google has compressed the power of its Street View cars into a cute, 15-pound camera
Money order vs. cashier’s check: What’s the difference?
(Image: USPS) Money order or cashier’s check helps when you need money in a flash and a traditional check just won’t do. But what is the difference between the two? Here we help break down the difference between a money order and a cashier’s check so you can make the right decision for your finances,… Continue reading Money order vs. cashier’s check: What’s the difference?
The 6 best rewards credit cards of 2022
Do you have excellent/good credit? With the exception to the Discover it Secured Card that doesn’t require a FICO score, the recommended credit score for our top picks ranges from 670 – 850. If you’re in that range, the following information is suited for you. When it comes to credit cards, rewards cards are arguably… Continue reading The 6 best rewards credit cards of 2022
The 5 best push mowers of 2022
Push mowers are ideal for smaller yards since they have more narrow cutting decks and are more stripped-back than their ride-on tractor cousins. Along with traditional gas-powered models, you can find a wide variety of electric and manual reel mowers if you’re in the market for a more eco-friendly way to care for your lawn. … Continue reading The 5 best push mowers of 2022
How to build fast without burning out: 6 tips from Target’s SVP of Product Engineering
When the pandemic took hold in the US, every retailer had to move quickly to adjust to a completely new reality — one that came with an intense new focus on digital operations. Target was one of those companies that rose to the challenge, quickly rolling out new features for its employees and customers at… Continue reading How to build fast without burning out: 6 tips from Target’s SVP of Product Engineering
Misinformation needs tackling and it would help if politicians stopped muddying the water
Written by Chris Duckett, APAC Editor Chris Duckett APAC Editor Chris started his journalistic adventure in 2006 as the Editor of Builder AU after originally joining CBS as a programmer. After a Canadian sojourn, he returned in 2011 as the Editor of TechRepublic Australia, and is now the Australian Editor of ZDNet. Full Bio Image:… Continue reading Misinformation needs tackling and it would help if politicians stopped muddying the water
Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars
Honda will globally introduce two electric sports models, a specialty and a flagship model. Honda Honda this week said it plans to spend 5 trillion yen, or nearly $40 billion, over the next 10 years to advance its electric vehicle strategy, through R&D and other investments. The Japanese automaker aims to launch 30 EV models… Continue reading Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars
Apple finds a brilliant way to make the iPhone 13 Pro exciting
Actually funny. Screenshot by ZDNet Does it all tend to wash over you? Every year a new iPhone comes out. And every year Apple waxes endlessly about how much better its camera is than the camera it peddled the previous year. How much better do you really need it to be? I have an iPhone… Continue reading Apple finds a brilliant way to make the iPhone 13 Pro exciting
The biggest data breaches, hacks of 2021
In 2021, thousands of new cybersecurity incidents have been recorded — and while cryptocurrency theft and data loss are now commonplace, this year stands out due to several high-profile incidents involving ransomware, supply chain attacks, and the exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. The Identity Theft Research Center (ITRC) has reported an increase of 17% in the… Continue reading The biggest data breaches, hacks of 2021