‘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.
Gadgets
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.
Incredible time-lapse of a plane flying through clouds
Skyward spectacle as pilot captures stunning time-lapse landing over New York
Marles touts AUKUS AI as China threat looms
Australian, UK and US defence ministers are touting a brave new world of AI-backed surveillance technology just days after the Chinese navy injured Australian military personnel in the East China Sea.
Apple issues urgent ‘zero-day alert’
Millions of Apple users have been urged “do not put this off” after the iphone maker issued an urgent “zero-day alert”.
Sydney start-up targets $44bn industry
An ambitious local start-up is taking on a major global industry responsible for shocking amounts of pollution with its eco-friendly solution.
10yo demands ‘offensive’ emoji is changed
A 10-year-old from Oxfordshire has started a petition urging Apple to redesign its “nerd face” emoji as he finds it “insulting”.
Scam phone update that steals your money
The ClearFake scam, which infects computers with a type of malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
Woman ‘haunted’ by phone alarm
A TikTok user claims she is being “haunted” by her iPhone, with an alarm going off every morning despite it never being set.
New rule for MAFS star on drug charges
A controversial OnlyFans and Married At First Sight star charged after police allegedly found $90,000 of meth from his home has had a small win in court.
Major move after crippling Optus outage
Aussies left without phone and internet service during the crippling Optus outage are being urged to have their say as part of a new review.
Viewers divided over strange Cybertruck feature
Elon Musk’s Cybertruck is causing a stir online after videos of the truck on the road began circulating.
Apple fixes annoying text problem
Apple has finally agreed to make a change that will improve the texting experience between iPhones and Andriod devices.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
Telstra blackout hits one town
Locals in a small town in South Australia have been struggling with Telstra outages for more than a week.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
‘Unfair’: Aussie billionaire defends Optus
Billionaire Gerry Harvey has taken to the air to defend Optus following a nationwide outage.
$1095 gadget could replace your phone
Humane has launched a wearable gadget that wants to replace your smartphone, but it comes with a huge pricetag.
State reacts to gruesome shark attacks
In the shadow of chilling shark encounters, patrols at one state’s beaches will start early to protect beachgoers from further bloodshed.
Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’
Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.
‘Insult’: Customers slam Optus promise
Optus is under fire again with its promise to customers impacted by the outage slammed as a “slap in the face”.
Aussies’ surprising take on 5G phones
One in five Australians with a mobile phone don’t want 5G, and some admit they don’t know what it is, it’s been revealed.
Telstra credit ‘outage’ fixed
A network problem on Thursday left Telstra prepaid customers unable to add more funds to their accounts, with the issue now resolved.
Domino’s uses a Jetsuit for pizza delivery at music festival
Pizza giant Domino’s trialled their first-ever delivery by jetpack on Sunday to festival-goers on their way to the Glastonbury Festival in…
Colourblind groom sees colour on his wedding day
This magical marriage moment as the bride surprises the colourblind groom with glasses to witness the wedding in full colour
Samsung delights with new launches at IFA
The tech giant’s latest product is set to delight both foodies and the health conscious.
Dyson unveils “most powerful” robotic vacuum ever
The Vis Nav – which goes on sale in Australia on May 25 – is one of three new home cleaning products Dyson has announced this month, including…
Milkrun returns to Woolies
The cat is well and truly out of the bag. MILKRUN is back in the game, now powered by Woolworths Metro. That means you get a 10,000+ range of…
Teens hitch an epic ride to their school dance
A 16-year-old boy from Swindon, England, made quite the entrance at his school’s prom on July 7, after his mother surprised him by arranging…
iPhone retrieved off the Golden Gate Bridge
Anxiety-inducing footage from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge shows a bridge patrol officer used a grabbing tool to retrieve an iPhone someone…
This colourblind boy gets new glasses that allow him to see colour!
Jude, who is colourblind, was brought to tears when he got an amazing gift for his 10th birthday. Glasses that allow him to see the full spectrum…
New world record for rubix cube solved
The 21-year-old achieved the feat at an event in Long Beach, California over the weekend, according to Guinness World Records.
These sea lions are being taught to play video games – for science!
Meet Spike, the most avid gamer in a sea pen floating in the San Diego Bay
This AI-generated image won the Sony World Photography Award 2023
Award-winning photograph was an AI-generated image
Toddler hears for the first time
A toddler with significant hearing loss was fitted with a hearing aid, and was able to hear many sounds for the first time, video filmed in Hershey,…
Lioness nabs a GoPro for a wild selfie video
A lioness grabbed a nature photographer’s GoPro camera and shot a wild selfie video while on the prowl in Kenya. The plucky party animal is…
Boy in wheelchair learns to do wheelies
Some videos on social media have the power to immediately light up our day. We do not always know how or why but they surely bring a smile to…
Dads clever iPhone childproof hack
Dad shares a perfect iPhone hack that makes every parent’s phone childproof
Can’t be bothered to go grocery shopping, well you will love this
Coles in QLD has unveiled that some of their stores will deploy shopping items to customers via drone. To make life easier, they can order through…
The top 10 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI
The rise of AI has spooked everybody from tech leaders to billionaires, but it appears to be here to stay – and it could soon be competing with…
These Parrots have learned how to video call each other
Intelligent parrots in the US have been taught to video call each other
Apple has announced a new mixed-reality headset costing $5300
Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay…
Epic rescue saves sailors from sharks
Fresh details have emerged about the incredible rescue mission that saved three sailors from a night-time shark attack.
Fresh warning after e-scooter blaze
A house fire that could have ended in tragedy is a stark reminder for owners of a popular consumer electronic.
Unexpected twist as new tech launches
OPPO has released a new product that puts an unexpected twist on the evolving tablet market, and I reckon they’re onto something.
Why AI could cost businesses billions
Experts warn AI will “rapidly and significantly” disrupt more than $600 billion of economic activity.
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