Technology
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
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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
Looking for the perfect night out? There’s an AI for that – no joke
The “Funny Finder” released for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival matches fans to their perfect show – with a little help from artificial intelligence.
- by Gemma Grant
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PCs & laptops
The best Windows laptop for work has one major letdown
Small, fast and packed with raw AI power, HP’s latest premium productivity laptop hits all the right notes for working on the go. But, there is one quibble.
- by Tim Biggs
Why tracking your parents is about to be the next big thing
While most tracking app users are antsy parents who keep tabs on their kids, adult children tracking elderly parents could be the next big thing.
- by Cindy Yin
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Phones
Google unveils its Pixel 9a as budget phone wars heat up
Apple released the iPhone 16e, its less expensive new smartphone, only a matter of weeks ago. It’s a different market now.
- by Tim Biggs
Chinese EV giant launches cars that can fully charge in 5 minutes
BYD says its latest range of electric vehicles can be charged almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
- by Danny Lee
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