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Elon Musk 'is making the rules' in space with rapid expansion of SpaceX's Starlink internet service, agency boss says

Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.

Ookla's report sheds light on the fastest Aussie broadband provider
Ookla's latest report shows Australian Internet service Aussie Broadband top performer for speed, latency and consistency.

Internet falls for cute detail in Lionel Messi's family photo
Lionel Messi has won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d'Or award — but his family members were the real winners.The Argentine footballer was recognised as the greatest footballer on the planet on Tuesday morning in a glamorous,...

India tells Starlink to stop offering satellite internet without a license

Travel warnings issued, phone lines down amid stormy West Coast weather
Motorists urged to postpone West Coast travel as many residents left without phone, internet thanks to lines outage

WhatsApp on the web lets you create your own stickers

Migrants unable to get a vaccine pass, Ministry of Health call centre overwhelmed
Migrant workers and people without internet are unable to get through to officials and obtain a vaccine pass.

'Pure racism': Internet divided over controversial noise complaint
A passive aggressive noise complaint had divided the internet after it was shared by a furious resident - but some have said it was rather polite.The letter, which was posted on social media, also sparked a heated conversation about...

Claims digital Vaccine Pass discriminates against Maori
Anyone who is fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is able to request a vaccination pass, but a Maori data expert warns the registration process disproportionately impacts Maori and those who do not have internet connectivity.

Why Amazon is opening an in-person cloud skills center to train workers for other companies
Entering the new Amazon Web Services Skills Center is a bit like walking into a high-tech museum. Among its exhibits are a rotating, globe-shaped screen that displays images of planets or weather patterns, an interactive "smart home" model and a table full of small robot vehicles trained by machine learning.

One dead and dozens burned in Indonesia eruption
One person has died and 41 have burn injuries as Mt Semuru erupts on Indonesia's Java island.

UN estimates more than 1 in 3 worldwide have never used Internet

Microsoft Edge’s new buy now, pay later tool has users fuming
Does a web browser like Microsoft Edge need a financing service baked in?

Fibre internet wholesalers must publicise pricing, performance - Commerce Commission
The four big fibre optic cable wholesalers will need to disclose more information about their pricing, costs and quality control measures under new requirements.

Digital regulation must empower people to make the internet better

National Library hits pause on Internet Archive deal days before deadline
Plans to export 600,000 books to an overseas-based online archive have been shelved after criticism from authors, publishers and copyright holders.

Apple’s custom-built 5G modem due to land in 2023
When Apple bought the scraps of Intel's modem business? in 2019, it was a matter of time before it started selling phones without Qualcomm modems.

Best VPN services: Reviews and buying advice
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.

He took charge of Amazon's biggest moneymaker. Now he faces a new set of challenges
When Jeff Bezos decided to give up his role as Amazon's chief executive earlier this year, it prompted the company to name not one but two new CEOs. The first, Andy Jassy, replaced Bezos as CEO of Amazon's sprawling business. The second, Adam Selipsky, was hired in March to fill Jassy's old role as CEO of Amazon's single biggest moneymaker: Amazon Web Services (AWS).