Aussie spies issue TikTok warning
Australia’s top spy agency has issued a warning for users of a popular social media app, adding to concerns the platform is collecting private information.
Gadgets
Cyclists DIY e-bike battery explodes in blaze
Footage of the moment it exploded like ‘a grenade’ comes after a warning was sparked over homemade batteries.
One thing Aussie phone owners must do
Aussies have lost more than 2.5 million phones in the past five years, worth an estimated $755 million. See the simple thing you can do to reduce the pain.
Mobile phone inventor’s one request
The inventor of the mobile phone says there’s a major problem in today’s society and almost everyone is guilty of doing it.
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Samsung’s ‘aggressive’ phone pitch
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Weirdest and wackiest gadgets from CES 2021
From made-in-a-minute ice cream to face masks with smarts, this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is full of surprises.
Smart home tech security risks revealed
Beds, baths and even toilets will get smart as hi-tech home technology booms. But experts warn your privacy may be at risk.
What’s disappearing from next Samsung
Samsung may have accidentally leaked its next phone, which appears to be missing a feature, as it announces another change.
CES 2021: What’s next in TV?
TVs are getting bigger, brighter, thinner and more colourful this year but there are a lot of new terms and technologies to know.
LGBizarre ‘virtual influencer’ introduces LG cleaning robot
The first all-virtual Consumer Electronics Show is underway and it looks set to be a weird one in more ways than one — with one company inviting…
Robot revolution coming to your home
Are you ready for a robot maid? Samsung has revealed three android assistants at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Big problem with $899 headphones
They’re the first ever Apple-branded headphones and despite being $899 they sold out immediately. But there’s a big issue with the pricey gadget.
Glitch in govt contact tracing app
Users report major problems with the Service NSW app, which is used for contact tracing and mandatory for many businesses.
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