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Asher Moses is the Technology Editor for Fairfax Media. He started his own gadget review website more than a decade ago at age 14 and has since written for most of Australia's leading technology publications. He has twice been named Young Australian Online Journalist of the Year by the Walkley Foundation.
Social revolution coming to Australian TV
Asher Moses Your TV experience is about to get a whole lot more social, with government researchers partnering with the ABC to bring Twitter and Facebook integration to virtually any show on any channel.
Flower site wilts under complaint deluge
Asher Moses Scores of complaints against an Australian online florist accused of ruining Valentine's Day surprises by failing to deliver has prompted co-ordinated action by fair trading bodies.
A mammoth deception: the real story behind Siberian 'sensation'
Asher Moses Two Australians - a “paranormal writer” and a documentary filmmaker - have locked horns over a hoax “woolly mammoth” video that started down under but quickly circled the globe, writes Asher Moses.
Apple chief phones in a 'jaw-dropping' future
Asher Moses The iPhone has created a ''halo'' around the Mac and iPad that has made Apple the most valuable company in the world and sent its revenues skyrocketing, says Apple's chief executive, Tim Cook, who...
Fears sports fans will be 'worse off' after copyright changes
Asher Moses Knee-jerk changes to copyright law to appease the major sporting codes could prevent people from recording live sports and inhibit innovation in online services, copyright experts say.
Laptop-shooting father fights off fame and police
Asher Moses Tommy Jordan's "tough love" parenting style has polarised the internet but despite a visit from police and child protection services he says he'd do it all again in a heartbeat, except wearing a...
What's in a LOL? YouTube ranks funniest videos
Asher Moses When laughing out loud online, are we more amused when we ''lollllll!!!!!!'' or ''looooooooolll''? Google reckons it has the answer and has come up with an algorithm to measure ''funny''.
Alternative health poll exposes malaise
Asher Moses The manipulation of an smh.com.au poll has again thrown the spotlight on online voting.
The tech world in 2012
Asher Moses In 2012 gadgets will get even smaller, powerful and internet-connected.
Kevin v the world: reformed pirate sues tech giants for millions
Asher Moses In a case that experts say could run into the hundreds of millions, Sydney founder of Kazaa sues biggest names on the internet including Google and Amazon for patent infringement.
Facial recognition: the case for and against 'total surveillance'
Asher Moses Is it the most significant policing technology since DNA testing or the next privacy disaster waiting to happen, setting us on the path towards, as The Guardian's editor puts it, "total...
Facebook tracks you, even after leaving site
Asher Moses FACEBOOK is following you, even when you have logged out.
Google not guilty of deceit over car ads
Louise Hall, Asher Moses THE consumer watchdog's claims that Google engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by not adequately distinguishing between advertisements and regular search results has been dismissed by the...
Apple shaken to the core as charismatic leader says he's no longer man for the job
Patrick May, Asher Moses He almost single-handedly changed the way we live - how we communicate, how we enjoy music and how many of us work.
Software takes brain power out of hacking
Asher Moses EVEN if David ''Evil'' Cecil is guilty, he is not necessarily a hacking mastermind. Computer security professionals say breaking into websites and computer networks is now as simple as downloading...
Mine your machines: ABC probes security breach
Asher Moses An ABC IT worker is under investigation for reportedly dragging the public broadcaster into a virtual currency money-making racket.
Secret money: ABC virtual currency racket probe
Asher Moses An ABC IT worker has reportedly dragged the public broadcaster into a virtual currency money making racket and a "serious misconduct case" is underway.
Drugs paid for with virtual cash
Justin Norrie, Asher Moses A WEBSITE that handles the sale of drugs such as heroin, LSD and cannabis has been referred by the federal government to the online watchdog for blacklisting.
Drugs bought with virtual cash
Justin Norrie and Asher Moses A hidden online marketplace that offers drugs such as heroin, LSD and cannabis has become so popular that it can no longer meet demand from prospective buyers.
Xenophon urges police to act on online betting
Asher Moses THE anti-gambling campaigner Nick Xenophon has chastised Federal Police for dragging their feet on enforcing laws which prohibit online casino sites from accepting bets from Australians.
