Technology
Apple, Google bring coronavirus contact-tracing to 3 billion people
The technology will tell users they should quarantine or isolate themselves after coming into contact with an infected individual.
- by Mark Gurman
Latest
Coronavirus pandemic
5 tips for secure Zoom meetings
With people, including comedian Hamish Blake, crashing private Zoom meetings, Technology editor Tim Biggs shares his 5 tips to stay secure when using Zoom.
Software
How to stay safe on Houseparty and Zoom
Video services are great for keeping in touch but it pays to get to know what privacy tools are available.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Video games
Animal Crossing is the perfect antidote to a life indoors
Get ready for an irrepressibly happy virtual life in the slow lane.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Virtual reality
Latest Vive VR set is slick but vexing
HTC's first true successor to the Vive — the Cosmos — ultimately falls short of its rivals.
- by Krishan Sharma
Video games
Providing a virtual playground with online games at home
Neighbourhood kids may not be allowed to hang out in person anymore, but there's no reason they shouldn't connect in Minecraft.
- by Adam Turner
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Home truths: the lesson to be learned from workers in isolation
The current crisis has shown us just how many people can do their job effectively from home. The question is, why have they previously been confined to offices?
- by Peter Wells
Information security
Zoom says it's safe for Australian companies to use as security concerns escalate
Researchers have called out the popular video conferencing service for its "weak" encryption, and expressed worry about its Chinese connection.
- by Tim Biggs
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Online abuse surges along with screen use during virus pandemic
The eSafety commissioner has logged a 40 per cent increase in reports over the past three weeks, as Australia heads online to work, study and socialise.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Mobile phone location data used to track Australians' movements during coronavirus crisis
Vodafone has provided mobile phone location data to the federal and NSW governments to monitor whether Australians are following social distancing restrictions.
- by Ben Grubb
Exclusive
Privacy
Zoom, video conferencing apps under privacy commissioner's microscope
The warning follows sustained international coverage about alleged privacy deficiencies of video-conferencing.
- by Michael Koziol