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Apple’s new life-changing gadget

APPLE has revealed a new feature at its iPhone launch in what’s been called the “most important consumer product being sold”.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch will be the company's first to feature its own mobile connection to work independently of a smartphone.

Apple’s new smartwatch rival

GET ready for the two biggest smartphone firms to fight for space on your wrist this Christmas, as Samsung reveals a new smartwatch that could give the Apple Watch a run for its money.

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Next billion seconds will change the world

OUR world is on the cusp of a change so great we won’t recognise the lives we lead now. What that world will be like is up to us.

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One problem with almost perfect gadget

THESE headphones are about as good as it gets, leading the competition in sound quality, comfort and technology. There is just one thing holding them back.

Woman protesters stage a rally to demand stronger government action to fight the spread of intimate photos and footage taken by hidden cameras, which they say have women living in constant anxiety and distress, in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (Ryu Hyo-lim/Yonhap via AP)

Women fed up with ‘spy cam porn’

SOUTH Korean women have rallied to demand government action to fight the spread of intimate photos taken by men with hidden cameras.

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Meet the $299 Apple Watch killer

THIS might look like an Apple Watch, but it’s actually a much cheaper alternative from a well-established fitness brand. Here’s why it’s so good.

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The gadget for a better night sleep

IF YOU have trouble getting to sleep or get woken up by noise — – this product could be a godsend.

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Fitbit forced to extend warranty

FITNESS firm Fitbit has been forced to change its product warranty after users complained faulty devices weren’t being fixed unless they malfunctioned within a month of purchase.

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Kaspersky 'Trojan Watch' warning campaign.

Your watch could steal your PIN

WE know we’re constantly being spied on. Our phones. Our web browsers. But now security experts warn our smart watches can sense passwords and PINs just by tracking our movements.

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US Army’s deadly new device

IMAGINE if soldiers could shoot with precision from behind the safety of cover without exposure to enemy bullets. They can now do just that — and more.

Poppy Lange who has chronic pain condition in one of her knees is pictured wearing 'smart socks' at the Royal Children's Hospital.Melbourne researchers have developed a pair of 'smart socks' that physiotherapists can use to ensure their patients are doing their exercises and rehabilitation correctly. Picture : Ian Currie

Could these socks save your life?

DOCTORS could soon be able to treat remote patients with a new form of wearable technology dubbed “smart socks”.

Kayla Heffernan has two microchips in her arm

Why I put microchips in my hands

KAYLA Heffernan doesn’t need to carry keys or tickets. She taps on and off public transport without using a card. It’s all because of two chips embedded inside her.

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VR app’s eerily lifelike porn stars

PUT down your hand-helds. You can now have sex with virtual versions of real porn stars thanks to a realistic new VR experience. But is this getting too weird?

Luiza Pinheiro of Brazil died after headphones melted in her ears.

Teen dies after headphones melt in ears

A FAMILY has suffered a heartbreaking loss after their 17-year-old daughter died when her headphones ‘melted in her ears’.

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The device set to replace your iPhone

TECH titans like Apple and Facebook are racing to develop the device that will replace your phone. Some say the new technology will be “horrifying”.

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Fitness app exposes military base

THESE maps were supposed to be a bit of promotional fun but they could potentially reveal very compromising military secrets.

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The $299 Australian gadget you need

GOT plans to get back into shape after New Year’s celebrations? Then you might want to take a look at this $299 gadget developed right here in Australia.

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Do we really need a smart condom?

It’s like a Fitbit, but for your penis

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Casanova in the bedroom? Now you can have proof. The i-Con Smart Condom is like a Fitbit for your willy.

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Amazon Echo Alexa. David and Emily Bain with their son Liam 20mths at home with the Amazon Echo Alexa device. Picture : Ian Currie

How Aussies are beating tech restrictions

AUSTRALIANS are still being cheated out of some of the world’s best technology but some consumers are fighting back, and importing gadgets themselves.

This undated image courtesy of Snap Inc. shows the company's Spectacles video-catching sunglasses. Snapchat announced on September 24, 2016, it will launch a line of sunglasses, a spin on Glass eyewear abandoned by Google more than a year ago. The California-based company said in an online post that its Spectacles will be

Snapchat loses $50 million on glasses

SNAP INC. has been trying to sell smart glasses that retain for over $200. It’s disappointing quarterly report suggests it’s not going well.

Hayden Cox pictured at his surfboard work shop in Mona Vale. Picture: Christian Gilles

Aussie bank reveals wearable wallet

ONE of Australia’s biggest banks wants to you to stop burying your wallet at the beach, and it’s recruiting top designers to make its wearable wallet look good.

Virtually Dating offers couples a chance to date without meeting each other.

The world’s most ridiculous dating show?

THEY might not look like it, but these cartoons are actually real people — and what you’re witnessing is their first date together.

PROOF - A wearable blood alcohol reader that can track your levels over a 12 hour period. Picture: Supplied

Wearable tech gets even wackier

AUSTRALIANS are embracing wearable technology but the latest gadgets perform unexpected tasks, from testing your sobriety to improving your posture.

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Fitbit's first smartwatch, the Ionic, features a touchscreen, long battery life, and will deliver alerts from Apple or Google-based smartphones.

Fitbit joins the smartwatch market

FITBIT has launched its Ionic smartwatch and the company’s CEO says the health-tracking device will finally ‘give people a reason to buy’ wearable technology.

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Why it’s time to buy a smartwatch

THE next generation of smartwatches has arrived and can do more than ever, from tracking swims to sending SMS messages. We review 5 of the best.

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Apple admits embarrassing error

THERE is less than 24 hours until one of Apple’s biggest products goes on sale. The problem is it doesn’t work like advertised.

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Apple's third Watch adds a 4G mobile phone connection, allowing it to be used independently of a smartphone.

Is Apple Watch 3 worth your time?

APPLE wants you to stop looking at your phone and talk to the smartwatch instead. But is the 4G-ready, internet-savvy Apple Watch 3 worth your time?

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Apple wireless AirPods are tested during a media event at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California on September 07, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Josh Edelson

Father’s Day gadget gift guide

NO IDEAS for Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered with five tech-savvy gift suggestions to suit dads who want to dance, gung-ho golfers, and forgetful fathers.

The Huawei Watch 2, released in Australia on August 16, will feature its own 4G mobile network connection.

Why it’s time to buy a smartwatch

SMARTWATCHES are on more wrists than ever but they could be about to get a massive shot in the arm.

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The Silo Smart Rope is an advanced skipping rope that reports to a smartphone app and uses lights to display the user's programs in mid-air.

5 ways to get fit with technology

FITNESS tech is about more than counting steps now. From the smart skipping rope to a running watch with music, meet the best exercise gadgets going.

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