‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
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Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Accessory instantly transforms Insta pics
A new compact gadget has just been released that will turn everyday pics into magazine-quality photo shoots. Just in time for summer.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
So how good are the new iPhone cameras?
For photographers, Apple’s flagship phones really take capturing and editing photos to a whole new level. But the verdict is still out on the new camera control.
New tech that will ‘replace mobile phones’
It’s taken 10 years to develop but Mark Zuckerberg has finally released the technology that he believes will change the world as much as the iPhone.
Tech change for 400 million people
Meta has revealed major updates to its most popular apps, a cheaper VR headset and new updates to its smartglasses at Meta Connect 2024.
Hold the iPhone: Much-anticipated feature missing from latest update
A much-vaunted new feature of Apple’s iPhone is not yet available in Australia, with major telcos unable to say when they will support it.
Aus Post worker’s alleged $6k theft
An Australia Post employee has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $6000 worth of phones from his own employer.
Cops storm home of ‘computer geek’
The alleged mastermind behind an encrypted messaging platform allegedly used by the mafia is a 32-year-old “computer geek” who lives with his parents, police say.
My wife’s fallen in love with the new bot
It didn’t take long. Within hours my wife was infatuated with our new bot. It wasn’t its new shape, fast learning capabilities, or even voice-assisted AI. But our dog is not so sure.
Sneaky Apple update will ‘end relationships’
Millions of iPhones can be upgraded with Apple’s new iOS 18 operating system, but some are worried a new feature could “end relationships”.
‘Why I regret giving my son a smartphone’
An Aussie mum has revealed how smartphones have affected her family, as new data shows 10,000 parents’ concerns about screen addiction. Plus, we show you the best ‘dumb’ phones on offer.
Chilling iPad warning after huge blaze
The family has had their home destroyed and a pet has been killed after they left an iPad charging while no one was home.
PM’s social media ban like ‘whack-a-mole’
As the PM shores up plans for a social media ban for Aussie teenagers, Facebook’s head of global affairs has called the proposal a ‘whack-a-mole nightmare’ for parents.
Humanoid robots will do your chores so you can relax
Designed for home use, the robot will reportedly be able to perform many physical labour tasks
Apple unveils new iPhone 16 with nifty AI-enabled features
The tech giant has finally unveiled its highly-anticipated new products
Espresso war brews as US interloper enters Breville territory
KitchenAid has muscled in on Australia’s espresso machine market. Is this another Starbucks moment or can America finally make a good coffee?
Simple act that exposes your age
There’s a simple act many of us do that exposes what generation we are from
Alexa’s wild response to Kamala question
Amazon is under fire after videos showed its Alexa AI giving strikingly different responses about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Alexa’s wild response to Kamala question
Amazon is under fire after videos showed its Alexa AI giving strikingly different responses about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Apple teases major announcement in weeks
The tech giant has released an intriguing invite which suggests a big change is coming to the best selling iPhone.
‘Google’s new phone is a sleeper hit’
Google has just launched its new top-tier Pixel 9 phones and I was one of the first people in Australia to test out the new features.
Moment battery explodes, nearly hits worker
An urgent plea has been issued after an incorrectly disposed battery exploded and nearly hit a worker in the head.
Bed gadget that could save sex lives launches
An Elon Musk-endorsed bed gadget that pledges to save sanity and sex lives has launched in Australia.
Global outage hits Apple customers
Hundreds of reports are emerging that people are having trouble sending text messages using their Apple devices.
Phone lie we’re all falling for
Should you use rice to fix your phone? Does heat hurt your battery? Experts are busting the myths everyone believes.
Apple apologises over new iPad ad backlash
Apple’s new advert is pushing all the wrong buttons with consumers, as many take to social media to shame the tech giant for “missing the mark”.
Non Verbal Henry says “I Love you mum”
Jo Obrien with her son Henry in Lewisham today. Henry is non vocal and uses tech on his phone to interact with his mum. Henry uses technology…
If you text like this you’re old, sorry
The way you text is apparently exposing your true age to everyone around you, with Gen Zers claiming there is a sure-fire way to tell if someone is nearing 50.
Man sacrifices his own finger to test new Tesla feature
A man tested if Tesla’s Cybertruck update made the front trunk safer by closing it on his finger,
‘Crazy’: People lose it over detail on new iPad
Apple announced a line of new iPad tablets overnight and one detail about the latest design has left the tech world floored.
Excited emu tries chasing down drone
An Emu named Limu proved that even birds get zoomies.
“Creepy” dancing robot freaks out social media
The famous dog robot has been given a tailor-made sparkly blue costume.
Telstra’s huge move on 3G shutdown
Telstra has revealed a big change to the planned shutdown of 3G networks across Australia.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
‘Silent killer’: One thing that could save you
Aussie homeowners are being warned to stay vigilant against a deadly threat that could leak into their homes.
Terrifying truth about smartphones exposed
A landmark report has called for never-before-seen measures that would impact millions of TikTok and Instagram users, and it’s incredibly scary reading.
Scammers sent 1.7 million fake texts: cops
Police have raided the home of alleged scammers and charged two Chinese nationals for sending more than 1.7 million fake text messages.
Amazon’s glimpse into the future
Amazon has shown a glimpse of the potential of drone delivery of packages.
Massive medical change for 7.3m Aussies
A world-first medical drone is set to change millions of lives in Australia – here’s how it works.
Flame-throwing robot dogs available to consumers in the US
An Ohio-based company, Throwflame, is selling robotic dogs with flamethrowers attached to consumers within the United States. The contraption,…
‘I’m selling my car and buying this’
There’s a big trend sweeping my suburb — parents using eBikes. So I tried out Lekker’s Jordaan GTS and it was a hit with my daughters.
Major changes to popular maps app
Aussies will be encouraged to take the most fuel-efficient route next time they plug in an address in this maps app.
Mum makes horrifying discovery in pram
A mother thought she’d set out to have a fun day with her young family but was quickly terrified after discovering a small device on her pram.
$450k lawsuit over Donkey Kong high score
A professional gamer who held the world record score for arcade game Donkey Kong is suing a Brisbane YouTuber who accused him of cheating to get the high scores.
Elon Musk sues Australia over trans furore
Global tech titan Elon Musk is pursuing legal action over a post on his social media platform that was allegedly harmful to a transgender activist.
‘Creepy’ change to millions of iPhones
A “creepy-sounding setting” was automatically turned on iPhones across the world in Apple’s software update. Here is what it does.
‘I made a terrible mistake with new tech’
I received the Nokia G42 5G and tried to harness my inner mobile phone repair skills — but sadly I failed miserably.
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