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‘Can’t take it off’: Smart Ring battery horror

A popular tech YouTuber says he had to go to the emergency department after the battery on his smart ring began expanding, painfully trapping the device on his finger.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 9th, 2023: TIK TOK Generic Pics.Push for TikTok to be banned - Calls to ban the viral video app are gaining steam after the FBI raised the alarm that the Chinese government could access user data.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Tim Pascoe

What Gen Z really thinks of social media, AI

A major survey on Aussies’ ethical concerns has revealed Gen Z’s shift away from artificial intelligence, as social media platforms hit record-low trust levels.

The 8x 'optical quality' zoom on the new iPhone 17 Pro Max is superb. Photo: Mark Furler

Has Apple reclaimed top spot in phone camera race?

The new iPhone 17 Pro series promises to revolutionise mobile photography even more with its 48MP big zoom camera, but is it enough to win back Android converts?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 4, 2024: Optus signage on George Street in the Sydney CBD. Federal budget stock images.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

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Optus hit with huge $100m penalty

Optus has been whacked with a staggering nine-figure fine for what a court has described as the “appalling” exploitation of some of Australia’s most vulnerable customers.

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‘They’re scared of us’: iPhone killer emerges

There’s a stylish new kid on the block in the smartphone world, and its colourful CEO has grand ambitions that has the giants worried.

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Could ‘catch fire’: Power banks recalled

The safety watchdog has ordered the recall of a range of power bank models over fears they could overheat and set alight.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 30, 2021: Motorists drive past a fixed speed camera as concerns the NSW government's decision to remove warning signs from mobile speed cameras was a revenue raising exercise.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Major change to speed cameras in one state

Changes will be made to the setup of speed cameras on two major Australian highways, in a bid to reduce the escalating road toll.

Gothenburg, Sweden - March 23, 2022: A man's hand holds a Iphone 13 Pro max with social media apps, against the background of a laptop. Blurred background. Selective focus. Picture: iStock

Yes, your devices are listening to you

While the gadgets you use in your home are helpful, they’re also quietly collecting a lot of data about you, an Australian tech expert warns.

Donald Trump’s business empire is poised to expand further with the launch of a new mobile phone service while he serves as President of the United States.

President Trump’s wild new business move

The Trump Organisation has announced it will be entering the telecommunications market.

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‘Retro’ Gen Z trend baffles millennials

A growing number of young people are turning back the clock and purchasing nostalgic millennial-era devices.

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Laser Outdoor Cinema Bundle

Outdoor cinema bundle is good fun for under $300

There’s something nice about watching a movie on a big screen in the great outdoors with your family and friends. Just remember the mosquito repellent.

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How Apple is using AI to make your iPhone smarter than ever

New iPhone feature will shock you

Your iPhone can now answer calls, hold for you, and translate in real time thanks to Apple’s wild new AI-powered iOS 26 update.

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‘A soul’: AI companion chatbot CEO’s major admission

‘A soul’: AI companion chatbot CEO’s major admission

Replika CEO Dmytro Klochko’s controversial vision of AI chatbot companions with souls is broken down by ANU cybernetics expert Dr. Jessamy Perriam,…

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. An e-bike from bike & scooter share company Lime, tipped over on the sidewalk at Martin Place, Sydney. 05/02/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Changing rules for e-bikes and e-scooters: Your rights and what’s legal

Despite their many benefits, the rate of injuries and deaths linked to e-scooters and e-bikes has increased. And the rules differ everywhere you ride them across Australia.

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