In earlier posts we looked at your privacy, bias, and algorithmic nudges. Now, we discuss surveillance capitalism—a system where your behaviour, emotions, even attention become commodities—and reveal how AI deepens this invisible exploitation.
In 2018, Australians passed on about $120 billion in wealth — roughly 90% via inheritances, not gifts. Average inheritances were ~$125k (median $45k), typically received in your 50s. Here’s what this means for homeowners and first-home buyers.
Learn how termite barriers protect your home—from physical mesh to chemical options like Kordon. This guide walks Aussie homeowners through types, installation, maintenance, costs, and why it’s like insurance for your home.
Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 31-08-2025: the biggest news story, our latest posts & our software of the week.
In 2025, AI is profiling you as you speak, move—even as you sit there. No surveys required. From your smartwatch to your smart car, everything’s feeding invisible algorithms that build emotional profiles on the fly. And yes—it’s creepy, relentless, and a wake-up call to take your rights back.
A walk‑through of the 2025 national housing report: prices, rents, supply shortages, forecasts to 2029, and what it all means for building, buying, renting, and renovating in Australia—plus practical steps for homeowners.
Catch up on Constructor’s highlights for the week ending 24-08-2025: the biggest news story, our latest Software of the Week, and a quirky Tech Spotlight for good measure.
Cambridge Analytica collapsed in 2018, but its methods never died. Former staff and investors re-emerged in new firms—Emerdata, Auspex, and Data Propria—still using psychological profiling and micro-targeting to influence politics. Same game, same players, new names - your the target!
Ever noticed that black layer in your walls? It’s likely a damp proof course (DPC)—a barrier protecting your home from rising damp, mould, and structural damage. Learn what a DPC is, how it works, and why it’s required for maintaining a safe, dry home environment.
