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Good News in Numbers: solar records and SA's Michelin stars
Seven checked numbers from the past fortnight, from a new rooftop solar record and SA's first Michelin stars to a 436.5 km electric motorcycle ride.Zelensky says Starlink limit is a planned operation
Zelensky says Starlink drops out above 161 km/h in Ukraine but worked at over 180 km/h in EU tests. On 17 October he called it a planned operation.Grok Bot can now read X Chat and link to Robinhood
Grok Bot can now read X Chat and connect to Robinhood, Coinbase and eToro, SpaceXSI said on 16 October. It says computer tasks now run 3x faster.Tesla's Roadster terms say delivery isn't guaranteed
Tesla takes up to US$250,000 to reserve a Roadster but says it can't guarantee delivery. On 17 October Musk floated a Grand Canyon flight demo.Pope Leo leaves hospital, cleared for Latin America trip
Pope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 17 October, four days after lung cancer surgery. His surgeon says he's fit for the 6 November trip.Victoria Police warn of AI fake-doctor gift card scam
Victoria Police say scammers clone doctors' voices with AI to push Mandarin speakers into buying gift cards. One victim lost $50,000.How to spot a fake shopping site before Black Friday
Black Friday is 27 November, and Scamwatch says scammers target festive shoppers. How to check a store, its business number and how you pay.Ransomware negotiator charged, ShinyHunters link reported
Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania on 8 October on extortion charges. Sources link the case to the FBI's ShinyHunters probe.How to set up a digital legacy for Apple and Google
Apple and Google both let you pick who gets your photos and files after you die. How to set up a Legacy Contact and Inactive Account Manager.How to run Chrome's Safety Check and tighten privacy
Chrome 154 arrived on 1 October with 11 security fixes. How to update, run Safety Check, choose a Safe Browsing level and clear browsing data.How to move to a new phone and wipe the old one
Apple says some Android 17 phones can now switch to iPhone without its app. How to move your data between phones and wipe the old one safely.How to lock down your WhatsApp privacy settings
WhatsApp is upgrading its two-step PIN to a password. How to set that up and use Privacy Checkup to control calls, groups and who sees you.How to lock down your Apple Account
Two-factor authentication is the default for most Apple Accounts. How to check your device list, add a recovery contact and decide on a recovery key.How to check every protection in Windows Security
Windows 11 26H2 began rolling out on 29 September. How to check Windows Security for ransomware protection, memory integrity and phishing alerts.How to check your Mac's security settings
Apple's update page now lists macOS 27 Golden Gate. How to update your Mac, then check FileVault, the firewall, the lock screen and app access.How to check if your email was in a data breach
Have I Been Pwned listed more than 17.8 billion breached addresses as of 17 October 2026. How to search yours, get alerts and act on a hit.How to cancel subscriptions on iPhone and Android
Deleting an app doesn't cancel its subscription, Google says. How to find and cancel what you pay for on iPhone, Android and your bank account.How to ask a company what personal data it holds on you
Australian privacy law lets you see and correct the personal information a business holds on you. How to ask, what it can charge and how to complain.How to use a travel eSIM on your iPhone overseas
A travel eSIM can beat roaming charges, and iOS 26 helps switch it on and off for you. Here's how to check your phone, buy one and set it up.How to lock down your home Wi-Fi router
A Chinese botnet hijacked hundreds of thousands of home devices. Here's how to change your router password, update it and switch off risky extras.
