Rare Apple computer costs $260,000
FORGET Apple’s $1800 iPhone X. The company has another product for sale which costs a lot more than most people earn in a year.
Computers
Bill Gates’ surprising biggest regret
MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates was recently quizzed on his biggest regret in life and the billionaire had a very strange answer you wouldn’t expect.
The slick new computers coming your way
WHAT will your next computer look like? We’ve rounded up five stunning new devices, from laptops with pens to desktops that move, to help you choose.
Can this device kill the laptop?
LEADING smartphone maker Samsung has released a new product that could spell the end for laptops. But can it live up to the hype?
This product just reached peak hipster
FEEDING of consumers love for nostalgia, this company has developed a retro product that you would expect to see in a trendy Melbourne cafe.
Don’t panic: Microsoft saves Paint
THERE was an outpouring of grief when Microsoft indicated it was killing off a classic computer program. Now, it says it’s “here to stay”.
What happens if your laptop explodes
THE aftermath of a laptop that blew up while it was charging, injuring a woman and sparking spotfires, should serve as a warning.
Your penis could soon be your password
WHILE obviously not designed for use on a packed train, an online company has developed “penis recognition technology” to help unlock your account.
Microsoft to slash thousands of jobs
TECH giant Microsoft has announced a major reorganisation that will include up to 3000 job cuts, largely in sales.
Five computers you should invest in
WHETHER you need a PC or a tablet – or a PC that acts like a tablet – these are the top new machines, including models from Apple and Microsoft.
Bill Gates warns Europe on immigration
MICROSOFT billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates has cautioned Europe that its open-door migration policies cannot continue.
What to look for when buying a laptop
WITH tax time rapidly approaching and many retailers offering end of financial year deals, now is the time to look at acquiring a new laptop.
Microsoft finally caves on iTunes
IT’S been a long time coming but finally iTunes will be added to the Windows Store. It was a popular decision.
Microsoft CEO’s dark AI warning
MICROSOFT boss Satya Nadella has issued an ominous warning about the future of AI and the potential for a dystopian, 1984-esque future.
What you never realised about solitaire
IT’S one of the world’s most recognisable computer games, but astonishingly, the guy who invented it says he never made a cent from it.
New laptops thinner than pencils
THEY’RE skinny, they’re light, and they’re flexible: meet the new generation of laptop computers that prove you can be sexy and smart.
Apple’s hint about return of retro device
OFFICIAL documents from Apple’s lawyers suggest the tech giant could be working on a new device and it’s a blast from the past.
Gates: ‘Robots should pay taxes’
MICROSOFT founder Bill Gates believes that robots who steal human jobs should pay their fair share of taxes, too.
Employee’s monumental stuff-up
THE employee of a start-up with $32.9 million in funding has caused the company to go offline after accidentally deleting the wrong thing.
‘I’m a Mac’ guy now promoting Android
THE actor from Apple’s ‘Hello, I’m a Mac and I’m a PC’ television commercial campaign has jumped ship and is now promoting the competition.
Every Aussie household needs this device
IT MIGHT not look like much, but this small device promises to solve one of the biggest issues in homes all across the country.
Man finds bizarre list on used laptop
BUYING a $5 laptop online is always going to come with some surprises, just not to the extent of what this man discovered.
Apple CEO’s future product promise
THERE is one product in particular that Apple fans have been wondering about lately, and Tim Cook says he has something in store.
5 ways to make your home smart
THE smart home is here, or it can be if you just install one of these five internet-connected gadgets. These robots can clean, cool, and answer your questions.
Microsoft’s ‘first AI supercomputer’
MICROSOFT CEO Satya Nadella told a Sydney audience that AI, smart bots and mixed reality are allowing the company to build the world’s first supercomputer.
Meet the computing transformers
NOTEBOOK computers do not look like they once did. The new generation of mobile computers have screens that flip out, fold over, and detach.
MacBook Pro requires $370 of dongles
APPLE’S forthcoming MacBook Pro line-up is the thinnest and fastest ever released by the tech giant, but its also jam-packed with hidden costs.
‘The problem with Apple’s logic’
APPLE has been synonymous with innovation, but one of its decisions has left people questioning if the tech giant has lost its way.
Microsoft unveils first desktop computer
MICROSOFT has unveiled its first desktop computer and a range of powerful tools at a Windows 10 event.
Apple to announce MacBook redesign
MARK your calendars: Apple has officially set an event this week in which it’s expected to roll out a redesign of the MacBook.
Apple teases new product launch
APPLE has announced a new product launch next week, with expectations it will redesign the MacBook for the first time in four years.
Changes in new Apple operating software
WITH a range of new features, Apple is keen to make your home computer more like your iPhone with its latest software update.
How Microsoft plans to ‘solve’ cancer
TECH giant Microsoft has revealed detailsof its latest research, saying it is aiming to “solve cancer using computer science”.
The surprising history of Tetris
IT WAS everyone’s favourite game when it took the world by storm, but first it had to break out of the Soviet Union.
The scary future of cyber crime
ARTIFICIAL intelligence experts have claimed that computers and robots will commit more crimes than humans by 2040, with humans powerless to stop them.
Top five features of new Macbook OS
THE operating system of your Mac has officially been killed to make way for a new OS, codenamed Sierra. Here are the best five features.
Google is working on a new OS
GOOGLE already has two operating systems and now it is working on a third, but no one is really sure why.
Verdict on world’s thinnest laptop
IT MIGHT only be 0.3cm thinner than the MacBook Air, but that’s all HP’s Spectre laptop needs to be considered the thinnest laptop.
Microsoft app boosts Apple iPhone
THEY have long been Apple’s fiercest rival, but Microsoft has just released an app that will make your iPhone better in one key way.
Five ways to be geek chic
TECHNOLOGY is not just about boring beige boxes. These five examples of fine design prove useful gadgets can also be super stylish.
Will the world run out of power?
TECH experts have issues a scary warning based on data that predicts computers will use more electricity than the entire world can generate by 2040.
What to expect from Windows 10 update
THE removal of passwords, a smarter personal assistant and more uses for the stylus are just some of the updates coming to Windows 10.
Microsoft’s sneaky Windows 10 ploy
MICROSOFT hopes removing the free upgrade for Windows 10 will push people to upgrade to the operating system before the end of July.
$13,600 payout for Windows 10 update
PLENTY of PC users were left frustrated by Microsoft’s tactics to get customers to install Windows 10, but Teri Goldstein fought back in a big way.
Office users targeted by security threat
HUNDREDS of thousands of Aussies could be at risk with a new malware targeting Office 365 users making the rounds.
Huge changes coming to your Mac
IF you use a Mac, your user experience is about to drastically change with Apple announcing a brand new operating system packed with new features.
Four ways to slim down your laptop
THE best laptop for the job might not be a laptop at all, with new, slimmer hybrid tablets and ultrabooks changing how we work on the go.
Windows 10 upgrade a ‘nasty trick’
MICROSOFT’S tricky new Windows 10 pop-up has faced criticism for forcing users to upgrade to the new operating system.
Telstra customers still without internet
TELSTRA just can’t seem to get a break this year with customers claiming to have no internet, despite the telco saying the issue is resolved.
Retro tech worth small fortune
IT’S time to dig through your cupboard and dust off your tech products. If you own the right item you could be making thousands of dollars in cash.
‘A great device gets better’
WHEN I got my hands on the second-generation 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook version, I was keen to see what had changed.
The easy way to speed up your laptop
IF your computer is running slow, it’s likely your own fault. By fixing one common error, you can have your machine running smoothly.
It’s called the Netflix effect
WHATEVER you want to label it, it’s increasingly clear that internet data is the life blood of the modern world.
Samsung, Microsoft gang up on Apple
YOUR next computer will probably be a two-in-one tablet. Samsung and Microsoft are teaming up to make sure you back theirs over Apple’s iPad Pro.
This is why the net can’t have nice things
AN artificial-intelligence chatbot designed by Microsoft to tweet like a teenage girl has been suspended after one day because of its offensive, foul-mouthed remarks.
Gates: I memorised staff numberplates
BILL Gates has revealed details of how “fanatical” he was in the early days of Microsoft and why his parents sent him to a psychologist as a teenager.
Microsoft’s latest surface? Your arm
Did Microsoft just outpace Fitbit in the fitness-tracking market? Its new wearable ‘smartband’ offers more sensors but may not be as accurate.
Microsoft takes on Fitbit, Apple
MICROSOFT is going to war with Fitbit and Apple with its wearable ‘smart band’ that will launch in stores around Australia today.
The move keeping The Beatles alive
FOR years they have been behind the times, but now the original Beatles members have made a drastic decision to keep their music relevant.
Christmas lights could be killing your Wi-Fi
NEW research has come out that suggests cheap Christmas lights can play havoc with your home Wi-Fi. But how true is it?
Microsoft Cortana now dinky-di Aussie
MICROSOFT wants you to talk to your computer but it admits its freshly minted Aussie voice assistant might not always understand what you’re saying.
Huge crowds for Microsoft’s big Sydney debut
HUNDREDS of people lined up outside the massive new Microsoft store in Sydney to get a glimpse at the software giant’s first retail outlet outside the US.
Inside Microsoft’s new ‘flagship’ store
MICROSOFT has opened its first Australian flagship store in one of Sydney’s busiest shopping districts. This is what it’s like.
Microsoft’s first laptop: what you get
AFTER three years talking down the laptop computer, Microsoft has created its own. But the Surface Book, out tomorrow, is not a typical computer.
Why big tablets have a big future
IS it time to replace your old home computer? You’re in luck as Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are set to unveil new big-screen tablet computers.
Microsoft has changed the Office game
ALWAYS wished you could create beautiful presentations and websites but don’t know how? Microsoft has the answer.
Welcome to a new Word order
YOU look like you’re looking for a new word processor – would you like some help? Forget that, here’s the new Microsoft Office.
Skype hangs up on users for hours
DISCONNECTED from overseas friends and relatives? Skype may to blame, hanging up on users for up to 10 hours, with complaints still pouring in.
Using technology after 25 years in prison
WHAT is the first thing you do when you walk free from prison after 25 years? Michael Santos had an idea and it wasn’t what you would expect.
Seven common tech myths debunked
FROM battery charging to data disposal to privacy to general tech buying. Here are seven common tech myths you shouldn’t believe.
The dark web is stronger than ever
WHEN authorities shut down Silk Road they thought the dark web was dead. They were wrong. It has only grown and is now worth $100 million annually.
Another dating site attacked by hackers
MEMBERS of dating website Plenty of Fish have cause for concern after malicious advertisements were placed on the online matchmaking service.
The laptop as you know it is dead
WITH new technologies allowing for futuristic designs, your new laptop will be more like one of those tiny little smartphones.
Thousands watch Korean teen eat dinner
LITERALLY thousands of people tune in every night to watch this Korean teenager eat in front of his computer and he’s earning serious cash for it.
Microsoft releases emergency fix for critical bug
MICROSOFT has pushed out a major security update, designed to fix a dangerous flaw in the security of Windows. This is how to get it.
Subway’s epic website fail
KIDS could play with Jared Fogle’s pants in an online game that was still live the same day it was alleged he possessed kiddie porn and solicited minors for sex.
Future of computers is truly personal
INTEL’S developer forum has taken a step away from silicon chips to unveil what it sees as the future of computing: wearables.
Microsoft cops criticism over privacy
DESPITE being generally well-received, Windows 10 has been confronted with some bitter criticism concerning a series of alleged privacy obstructions.
Should you leave your Apple devices behind?
SICK of your Mac and iPhone? Could you swap it for Windows 10 on your computer and phone instead?
Cortana vs Siri: who is funnier?
Microsoft has launched its voice-activated personal assistant in Windows 10, but can Cortana match the accuracy, and the sassiness, of Apple’s Siri?
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