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.
Wearables
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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?
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’.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Employer putting microchips into staff
AN AMERICAN company is the latest to begin microchipping its employees. Are we powerless to prevent this future?
Google’s big flop is getting resurrected
JUST when you thought you were safe to go outside again, “glassholes” are back. But this time with a twist.
Live sport in virtual reality is here
SAMSUNG has announced a it will live stream this weekend’s UFC event in virtual reality as a part of a new live VR initiative.
Is it time to forget the Fitbit?
SMARTWATCHES have finally stolen the lead in wrist-based gadgetry as Apple and Samsung are leaving fitness trackers behind.
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