‘Now’: Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Industry experts and telcos are advising people to make the switch from 3G to 4G ‘now’, after new warnings the change will impact more than just your mobile.
Gadgets
‘Oh my God’: Judge speechless by man’s act
A judge has been left visibly stunned after a man charged with driving with a suspended license did the unthinkable during his virtual court hearing.
Phones, vending machines to stop working
Aussies are being warned of looming chaos in just a few weeks when millions of devices including phones and vending machines suddenly stop working.
Boy becomes youngest person to receive bionic arm
A five-year-old boy born with one hand has become the youngest ever person to be fitted with a bionic ‘Ironman-themed’ arm.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Is it dangerous not to use ‘flight mode’?
For years, we have been told that mobile phones can interfere with planes navigation or communication systems during flights, but is that still…
Bed gadget that could save sex lives launches
An Elon Musk-endorsed bed gadget that pledges to save sanity and sex lives has launched in Australia.
Global outage hits Apple customers
Hundreds of reports are emerging that people are having trouble sending text messages using their Apple devices.
Phone lie we’re all falling for
Should you use rice to fix your phone? Does heat hurt your battery? Experts are busting the myths everyone believes.
Apple apologises over new iPad ad backlash
Apple’s new advert is pushing all the wrong buttons with consumers, as many take to social media to shame the tech giant for “missing the mark”.
Non Verbal Henry says “I Love you mum”
Jo Obrien with her son Henry in Lewisham today. Henry is non vocal and uses tech on his phone to interact with his mum. Henry uses technology…
If you text like this you’re old, sorry
The way you text is apparently exposing your true age to everyone around you, with Gen Zers claiming there is a sure-fire way to tell if someone is nearing 50.
Man sacrifices his own finger to test new Tesla feature
A man tested if Tesla’s Cybertruck update made the front trunk safer by closing it on his finger,
‘Crazy’: People lose it over detail on new iPad
Apple announced a line of new iPad tablets overnight and one detail about the latest design has left the tech world floored.
Excited emu tries chasing down drone
An Emu named Limu proved that even birds get zoomies.
“Creepy” dancing robot freaks out social media
The famous dog robot has been given a tailor-made sparkly blue costume.
Telstra’s huge move on 3G shutdown
Telstra has revealed a big change to the planned shutdown of 3G networks across Australia.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
‘Silent killer’: One thing that could save you
Aussie homeowners are being warned to stay vigilant against a deadly threat that could leak into their homes.
Terrifying truth about smartphones exposed
A landmark report has called for never-before-seen measures that would impact millions of TikTok and Instagram users, and it’s incredibly scary reading.
Scammers sent 1.7 million fake texts: cops
Police have raided the home of alleged scammers and charged two Chinese nationals for sending more than 1.7 million fake text messages.
Amazon’s glimpse into the future
Amazon has shown a glimpse of the potential of drone delivery of packages.
Massive medical change for 7.3m Aussies
A world-first medical drone is set to change millions of lives in Australia – here’s how it works.
Flame-throwing robot dogs available to consumers in the US
An Ohio-based company, Throwflame, is selling robotic dogs with flamethrowers attached to consumers within the United States. The contraption,…
New gadgets at CES 2024, transparant TV’s and AI robots
News.com.au US Correspondent Benedict Brook shows off all the hot gadgets at AI CES 2024 with transparent TVs and AI home robots.
Samsung to unveil wild new AI feature
Samsung’s next smartphone is tipped to be the first of its kind for the brand – but not everyone is buying into it.
‘Horrendous’: Woman’s plane act sparks fury
A woman’s infuriating and “selfish” act for the duration of an overnight flight has left many social media users speechless.
The world’s biggest tech conference kicks off in Las Vegas
The world’s largest tech show is about to kick off in Las Vegas with big names, like LG, Samsung and Hisense serving up new TVs and laptops…
Apple pays out over ‘slowed down’ phones
Tech giant Apple has started to make payments in relation to a law case alleging it had been “slowing down” some phones as they aged.
Delete these 17 apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
Twist after $34b Apple product banned
Apple’s latest smart watches can resume being sold in the US after the tech company filed an emergency appeal with authorities.
Aussie grandma has hilarious reaction to virtual reality rollercoaster
An Aussie family has given their grandma a ride on a virtual reality rollercoaster for Christmas and it didn’t go exactly as they planned.
Apple in panic mode as $34bn product banned
Apple has been barred from selling one of its best known products amid claims it stole the technology from a much smaller company.
Common Christmas problem solved
Everything you need to remember when you’re doing your Christmas shopping this year.
Last-minute Christmas gift guide
Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Here’s a last-minute guide for your final shopping day before December 25.
Apple product banned after dispute
Apple has been forced to pull two of its newest smartwatch models from stores amid an ongoing patent dispute.
How smartphones are making us stupid
Struggling to remember basic facts or recall details could be a sign of “infobesity”. See how smartphones are affecting our brains.
Three things I love about this phone
I’ve been using the Find N3 as my daily device for weeks and there are three things I absolutely love about it.
Urgent recall for popular gadget
A gadget sold by a PC giant across Australia has been pulled from shelves over fears it could fault and burst into flames at any moment.
Urgent recall for popular gadget
A gadget sold by a PC giant across Australia has been pulled from shelves over fears it could fault and burst into flames at any moment.
Huge problem with extended warranties
A consumer law expert has revealed how extended warranties sold by Aussie retailers aren’t really worth what you pay for them, as JB Hi-Fi faces a lawsuit over claims it sold “junk” warranties for more than a decade.
Terrified woman stalked by drone
Drones are being used to terrorise people in Sydney by “hunting” them for entertainment and social media fame.
‘Illegal monopoly’: Google loses lawsuit
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, won a major court battle against Google as a jury found the tech giant holds an illegal monopoly through its Android app store.
Threat lurking inside your Christmas present
Many popular gift ideas this Christmas are likely to contain an item that poses a fire risk when it overheats.
You should update your iPhone right now
Apple’s new software updates for iPhones, Watches and iPads deliver a range of groundbreaking capabilities to capture life’s special events.
JB Hi-Fi hits back at ‘junk’ claims
Aussie retail giant JB Hi-Fi has hit back after shocking allegations it ripped off customers for more than a decade.
Aussie influencer’s unlikely A-list fan
One Hollywood A-lister has revealed he uses an Aussie influencer’s fitness app “five times a week” to achieve his incredible physique.
Telstra wrongly charges 6.5k customers
An investigation found the telco giant wrongly billed more than 6500 customers for their internet service for more than a decade.
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