Forget quantum computers and even forget about ChatGPT and AI for the moment - the computing platform you work on, and the hardware, software and services upon which it runs are crucially important for computing happiness, with Apple pulling out all the stops to deliver the world’s best computing and technology platform bar none says tech watcher Alex Z-R.



The telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a consultation paperseeking feedback on a ‘news measurement framework’ to monitor levels of diversity across Australia’s contemporary media landscape.

Global smartphone shipments fell below the 1.2-billion unit mark in 2022, with the 11% year-on-year drop marking a low point for the industry, according to the technology analyst firm Canalys.

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has released another model from its budget range in Australia, aiming to attract buyers to the A17 through a combination of price and decent specs, plus a 30-day mobile subscription.

Nokia has announced that Telefonica Spain has successfully trialed 25G PON technology in what the Finnish telecoms equipment provider claims is a first.

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Josh Martinez, newsletter editor, iTWire



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