Plan to use jail tactic on Aussie school kids
Labor is reportedly considering a tactic used in NSW prisons to stop students from using their mobile phones during school hours.
Gadgets
World’s most disgusting headphones
There’s a new pair of headphones that can wash wax out of your ears in just 35 seconds, but they are not for the faint hearted.
‘Wow’: Phone that should be your next buy
It’s not a brand favourite in the Aussie smartphone world, but this new phone really impresses, says Elly Awesome.
Primary students ‘vaping in lunch hours’
A major inquiry into just how many young people have taken up vaping has been launched amid concerns kids in one state have become “so addicted” they can’t concentrate.
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Glitch in govt contact tracing app
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How Facebook tracked Aussie virus spread
Facebook collects a huge amount of data on its users – now researchers have revealed how it could be used to predict COVID transmission.
Rumoured folding iPhone patent filed
A patent filing for a type of hinge that could make the iPhone fold in half has emerged, further fuelling rumours the tech giant will jump on the foldable trend.
‘Torturous’: The rudest text habit
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What’s missing in Apple’s popular $900 Christmas gift
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Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/gadgets/page/92