Liam O'Connell
Liam O'Connell is an Information Technology expert based in Australia, known for his global perspective. He specializes in guiding organizations through complex digital transformations and enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Liam helps businesses leverage innovative solutions to optimize operations, protect critical data, and drive sustainable growth. His pragmatic approach and deep technical understanding empower leaders to navigate the evolving tech landscape with confidence.
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Fortnite Returns Worldwide But Not Australia: What the ACCC's Epic v Apple Ruling Means for Your Business
On 19 May 2026, Fortnite returned to the Apple App Store in the United States, Europe, and most of the world — ending a six-year absence from iOS devices. Australia was not on the list. Six weeks late
1 June 2026
Stan's Biggest Month Yet: What Your Streaming Data Reveals and Who Sees It
Stan, Australia's homegrown streaming service, is having one of its biggest months yet. Timothée Chalamet's Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme landed on the platform on 15 May 2026, followed by the se
24 May 2026
No Password Needed: How the WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Targets Australians in 2026
A new WhatsApp account-takeover attack that requires no stolen password has been confirmed targeting Australians in 2026 — and cybersecurity specialists say most users have no idea it is happening unt
20 May 2026
155 GB Forza Horizon 6 leaked via Steam: the encryption failure every Australian IT pro must know
One of the most anticipated games of 2026 became one of its biggest security embarrassments on 10 May, when Playground Games accidentally uploaded a fully playable, unencrypted build of Forza Horizon
12 May 2026
Chinese Cars Are Flooding Australia — But Are They Also Watching You Drive?
One in three electric vehicles sold in Australia is Chinese-made, and if you include [Chinese-manufactured Teslas](/au/news/tesla-model-y-data-privacy-australia-2026), that figure rises to two in thre
27 April 2026
ESPN and the NBA Playoffs Are Trending — But Is Your Streaming Account Safe? An IT Expert Explains the Risks
ESPN and the NBA Playoffs Are Trending — But Is Your Streaming Account Safe? An IT Expert Explains the Risks
24 April 2026
Tubi's 40% Growth in Australia: What the Free Streaming Boom Means for Your Business's Digital Strategy
Tubi, the free ad-supported streaming platform owned by Fox Corporation, has recorded 40% growth in viewed hours in Australia over the past year, along with a 30% rise in daily active users and 27% mo
22 April 2026
Metro 2039 Reveal: What Australian Gamers Must Do Now to Protect Their Accounts
Metro 2039 was officially revealed on 16 April 2026 during the Xbox First Look broadcast, confirming a winter 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. With millions of Australians prepa
16 April 2026
Claude Opus 4.7 Launches Today: What Australian Businesses Must Know Before Adopting the Latest AI Model
Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.7 today, 16 April 2026, making it available via Amazon Bedrock as the company's most capable model to date. The launch arrives alongside a separate, restricted preview
16 April 2026
TPG Outage Hit 2 Million Australians: What Businesses Must Do When the Internet Dies
A combined mains power failure and backup generator failure at a TPG data centre triggered one of Australia's largest ISP outages of 2026, beginning at approximately 5:20 PM on Monday, 7 April 2026. A
16 April 2026
World Quantum Day 2026: Is Your Australian Business Quantum-Ready?
Today, 14 April 2026, marks World Quantum Day — an annual global event celebrating quantum science and calling organisations to action on quantum readiness. For Australian businesses, this year's them
13 April 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in Australia: Is the AI Upgrade Worth It — and What Are the Privacy Risks?
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra is now available across Australia, starting at AU$2,149 — and the hype is real. But behind the 200MP camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip lies an AI architecture that raises l
12 April 2026
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