Technology
I paid an athlete $120 to send me a personalised video. You can, too
Thousands of celebrities are sending personalised videos to paying fans. But how exactly does it work?
- by Gemma Grant
Latest
Analysis
Video games
Nintendo’s plan for eight more years at the top of its game
Thanks to a focus on developer freedom, a powerful Nvidia chip and ongoing killer software, the Switch 2 has the ingredients for success. But also some challenges.
- by Tim Biggs
I played the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s worth the hype
Nintendo’s hybrid console gets new gimmicks, new games, and a tech upgrade to meet the wider games industry.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Digital transformation
The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it
So you’ve never had this condition, “texting thumb”? Keep scrolling – and scrolling – and you’ll get the feel of it.
- by Cherie Gilmour
Nintendo unveils Switch 2, set for June release
The system supports 4K graphics, has an integrated voice chat platform and will cost $700.
- by Tim Biggs
After dominating television, Netflix is setting its sights on gaming
In a matter of years, Netflix’s new head of games believes we’ll all be playing Netflix games on any device we choose.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
PCs & laptops
Apple’s latest MacBook Air, Mac Studio put its new chips to good work
Apple’s M4 chip, which debuted in the iPad Pro last year, has made its way to the entire portfolio of Macs, bringing improvements in processing and graphics as well as AI.
- by Tim Biggs
The race is on to build the world’s most important machine
Few would expect the future of one of the world’s fastest-growing industries to depend on a quiet Dutch town.
Apple’s iPhone 17 range will feature the thinnest iPhone ever
For the first time, 9News can reveal these leaked iPhone 17 Models in video to show the likely changes coming later this year.
Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform medically certified hearing test
One of the most hyped new features Apple announced last year was the potential to use the existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform a hearing test - and that feature is rolling out in Australia today.
Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia
From Wednesday, users with a set of $400 AirPods Pro 2 can self-administer a hearing test and use their earbuds as an over-the-counter hearing aid.
- by Tim Biggs
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