Paul Keating set for $40 million windfall from Telstra deal
The former prime minister co-founded a budget telco in 2000, and is now set for a massive payday. ⌘ Read more

The ‘death clock’ that predicts the day you’ll die
The AI was trained on a dataset of more than 1200 life expectancy studies with some 53 million participants. Its answers may well be of interest to economists and money managers. ⌘ Read more

Every time you use ChatGPT, half a cup of water goes to waste
Tech giants including OpenAI, Meta and Google are being urged to tackle AI’s dirty secret – its massive power problem. ⌘ Read more

By dismissing Joe Rogan, Kim Williams has missed a golden opportunity
Calling the most popular podcast host in the world repulsive and predatory isn’t just lazy. It shows how deep the ABC’s reluctance to evolve really is. ⌘ Read more

This robot vacuum is more autonomous, but you still need to check its work
iRobot’s latest fills a long-standing gap in the Roomba lineup with its automated mop-pad washing and drying. ⌘ Read more

‘Egregious’: Google facing two Australian class actions
The tech giant allegedly took billions in revenue that should have gone to Australian publishers, law firms claim. ⌘ Read more

Go ahead, ban kids from social media, but please outlaw these grown-ups too
Curtail under-16s, by all means, but let’s not forget the adult Insta-imbeciles, LinkedIn humble braggarts, Twitter twits and the rest. ⌘ Read more

‘A cheap magic trick’: Amazon, Google, Meta accused of dodging Senate questions
ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Meta’s Llama should be deemed ‘high risk’, a Senate committee has found, with executives in the firing line for their appearances. ⌘ Read more

Chinese giant takes aim at Apple with new phone
The chips used by Huawei’s smartphones have become a symbol in the struggle between China and the United States for control over advanced technology. ⌘ Read more

‘White lightning’: WiseTech CEO drama not an issue for market watchers
The Australian software giant looks on track to shrug off its governance issues, with analysts tipping WiseTech Global to deliver the goods for investors. ⌘ Read more

Black Friday tech: Ten of our favourite gadgets on sale
From phones to televisions, here are 10 tested and recommended devices with significantly reduced price tags to look out for in Black Friday sales. ⌘ Read more

You can now reset your Instagram algorithm, but things may get a little boring
Amid rampant debate on social media, the move is a welcome step of giving users more control over their feeds. ⌘ Read more

Bunnings keen to roll out facial recognition tech to all its stores
The retailer remains defiant and determined to use the tech despite the privacy commissioner saying it breaches Australia’s privacy laws. ⌘ Read more

From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024
Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed, or those who could do with a few more gadgets. ⌘ Read more

Would you eat meat grown in stainless-steel tanks?
Start-up food company Vow’s foie gras is, technically, meat. But it wasn’t made with an animal. And it isn’t legal in Australia yet. ⌘ Read more

WiseTech’s Richard White says he’s ‘truly sorry’ as company cuts guidance
In a pre-recorded message, the billionaire said the past two months had taken a significant toll on his family and loved ones. ⌘ Read more

Driverless cab ride
Sydney man Adrian Seib filmed this, his first exhilarating experience in a driverless taxi in Los Angeles. ⌘ Read more

Big Tech didn’t like Biden. Trump won’t be any better for Google & Co
The Biden administration has used antitrust legislation to target the technology giants, even seeking to break up Google. The Trump nominees to key posts overseeing the tech sector won’t be much friendlier. ⌘ Read more

From a garage to a $2.5b startup: SafetyCulture founder resigns
Luke Anear was a private investigator when he launched a start-up from his Townsville garage, growing it into one of the nation’s largest tech business. ⌘ Read more

The best device for playing PC games is finally coming to Australia
Valve’s Steam Deck has great hardware and removes Windows from the equation, making for a streamlined and accessible PC gaming handheld. ⌘ Read more

Anti-Musk: The social media site picking up a lot of X refugees in Australia
Bluesky is Australia’s top-ranked social media app in both Apple and Google’s app stores, firming as the social media website of choice for those quitting X. ⌘ Read more

Buoyed by Trump win, US pro-crypto lobby group opens Australian outpost
‘Stand With Crypto’, a lobby group backed by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, is hoping to capitalise on a wave of momentum from Donald Trump’s decisive US election win. ⌘ Read more

Who approves a Steaming Poo? The serious business of giving an emoji the thumbs-up
Who creates the symbols so many of us now use to communicate? How do they get on our phones? And why can’t we all agree on what each one actually means? ⌘ Read more

New Optus boss ready for fresh chapter after two rough years for telco
Eight days into his new role, Stephen Rue says Optus can move on from outages and a cyberattack. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s next device might make your home a lot smarter
The long-rumoured Apple smart display has reportedly started to take shape – and it could be a lot different to sticking an iPad on your wall. ⌘ Read more

Embattled WiseTech faces class action lawsuit from shareholders
Just weeks after its CEO stepped down, the software firm is now facing Supreme Court action alleging misleading conduct and a breach of disclosure obligations to investors. ⌘ Read more

In remote areas, safety lies in the stars
In the remote corners of Australia cutting-edge satellite technology is providing critical solutions. ⌘ Read more

Coles to trial AI-powered trolleys in Australia-first move
Supermarket giant Coles is trialling AI-powered trolleys so customers can skip the checkout altogether. ⌘ Read more

Albanese’s $15b tech fund gets ready to write first cheques
Two years after it was first legislated to beef up Australia’s competitiveness in technology and manufacturing, the National Reconstruction Fund is about to make its first investments. ⌘ Read more

Exploring the world of Avowed with Developer Ryan Warden
Ryan Warden, Production Director for the upcoming fantasy game Avowed, sits down with 9News.com.au to talk all about the latest journey into the world of Eora. Avowed is coming to Xbox Series X|S in February. ⌘ Read more

From OpenAI to WiseTech: Does sector have a governance problem?
Some of the most powerful and influential companies remain in the hands of the executives who founded them and who are almost impossible to remove. ⌘ Read more

‘Inhospitable environment’: Tech Council launches plan to retain women
The diversity initiative follows a string of recent high-profile instances of harassment and inappropriate behaviour plaguing the local sector. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s new non-Pro desktops are powerful but not perfect
The Mac Mini and 24-inch iMac are better than ever when it comes to powerful mainstream computing, but there are a few annoying quirks. ⌘ Read more

For $US130m, Musk bought himself a spot in Trump’s inner circle. But what exactly has he gained?
Months of budding bromance have culminated in this: a comprehensive election victory, one that firmly bears the mark of the world’s richest tech bro. ⌘ Read more

Why the new $1200 PlayStation might be worth it
Not all players will appreciate the PS5 Pro upgrade, but running pin sharp 4K games at 60 frames per second can be transformative. ⌘ Read more

Can AI predict the Melbourne Cup winner? I decided to find out
ChatGPT can simulate therapy sessions, solve complex maths problems and give you relationship advice. But tipping the Melbourne Cup winner? ⌘ Read more

Assistant Treasurer ‘cosied up to banks’, tech giants say
Technology lobby group DIGI says there has been an “extraordinary” level of engagement between Stephen Jones and Australia’s banks on new anti-scam laws. ⌘ Read more

‘Delete, delete, delete’: Musk’s political plans put millions of Americans at risk
Elon Musk’s company stewardship gives us some clues about what his role in a Trump administration might look like, and it’s not good news – for anyone. ⌘ Read more

Xbox goes disc-free with Call of Duty the star attraction
The Xbox Series X Digital Edition isn’t much of an upgrade, but it’s still a fantastic host for Microsoft’s marquee Game Pass service. ⌘ Read more

Apple Intelligence is here, but it’s not all that smart
Apple’s summarising and rewriting tools feel very similar to those already available on other phones, and that isn’t necessarily a good thing. ⌘ Read more

The one cyber threat that keeps the former NSA boss awake at night
Admiral Mike Rogers led both the NSA and the United States Cyber Command, and there’s one issue concerning him more than any other. ⌘ Read more

Optus apologises for ‘unconscionable’ conduct
The telco is being sued after it allegedly sold hundreds of its vulnerable customers services that they didn’t want or couldn’t afford. ⌘ Read more

Calls to defund Grok Academy, WiseTech programs after scandals
A petition is demanding funding be switched to women-led tech education in the wake of two high-profile scandals in the sector. ⌘ Read more

Telcos in talks to roll out ‘SMS on steroids’
Telstra, Optus and TPG are in talks to implement an SMS replacement that could slash the rate of spam messages. ⌘ Read more

Google Search gets AI spin in Australia as chatbot comes alive
The company says everything that made it the preferred search engine is still there and that it also has quick answers via the bot. ⌘ Read more

The bold Aussie start-up using AI to track your emotions
It was arguably the hottest company at Sydney’s recent SXSW event. But would you trust it? ⌘ Read more

The 24/7 activity tracker you’ll forget is there
Though it’s pricey as a smartwatch, the Galaxy Ring could be a sign of sleep and fitness tracking to come. ⌘ Read more

No more wise guy: The downfall of ‘LinkedIn Lecher’ Richard White
The rise and rise of Richard White from refrigeration mechanic to billionaire is a remarkable tale, but his sudden downfall is even more extraordinary. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s OK to poo at work’: Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s OK to poo at work’: Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

‘Shameful’: Tech Council facing questions over Richard White saga
The powerful lobby group took nearly a week to deal with serious allegations of misconduct. ⌘ Read more

Facebook fights celebrity scams with facial recognition
Four years after shutting its facial recognition function down over privacy concerns, the tech giant is bringing it back to rein in celeb-bait scams. Here’s how. ⌘ Read more

WiseTech’s CEO has resigned. Now for the reckoning
The technology sector now has serious questions to answer about how it allowed his alleged behavioural problems to fester. ⌘ Read more

Embattled billionaire Richard White steps down as WiseTech CEO
Billionaire Richard White will step down as chief executive of WiseTech following a series of damaging allegations made about his conduct. ⌘ Read more

Richard White steps down as WiseTech CEO
Billionaire Richard White will step down as chief executive of WiseTech following a series of damaging allegations made about his conduct. ⌘ Read more

‘Why would they stay?’: Women leaving tech to avoid harassment
Amid high-profile allegations of inappropriate behaviour making headlines, a new report shows women are simply leaving the technology sector altogether. ⌘ Read more

The iPad mini is ready for AI
Trevor Long gets his hands on the Apple iPad mini, with the core reason for the update under the skin rather than outwardly visible. ⌘ Read more

A thousand new employees in 12 months: Canva’s propulsive growth
The Australian design software maker has ticked over $2.5 billion in annual revenue as it looks to shore up support from Wall Street. ⌘ Read more

Billions wiped off WiseTech’s books as crisis engulfs CEO
Investors have punished WiseTech after this masthead exposed serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour by its billionaire CEO Richard White. ⌘ Read more

Hot chips: The split that sparked a $97 billion meltdown
It is an industry crucial to the 21st century but two of its biggest players are going in opposite directions. ⌘ Read more

The hundreds of millions in tax incentives for Australian start-ups that went south
The R&D tax offset has served as a life raft for some of Australia’s most prominent technology start-ups, though in some cases it wasn’t enough. ⌘ Read more

The best Apple, Google and Samsung phones of 2024
Want to know the best smartphones of 2024? We’ve done all the hard work for you. ⌘ Read more

Are we ready for an internet with no Google search?
25 years ago, Google’s minimalist search engine was a revelation. What would happen if the US government moved to break up its dominance? ⌘ Read more

‘Time-consuming and costly’: Divisions emerge as Husic weighs AI laws
There’s overwhelming support for regulatory action on AI in high-risk settings, but it’s less clear which path the government should take to get there. ⌘ Read more

Lifelike robot walks and talks
Elon Musk unveils latest iteration of the humanoid ‘Optimus.’ ⌘ Read more

GoPro is now a camera for movies and social, not just action
With smart swappable lenses, automated settings, magnetic latches and new modes, the Hero 13 Black is suited for more than extreme sports. ⌘ Read more

Australians don’t care who owns the NBN, they just want better broadband
The federal government is pushing for new laws that would keep the NBN in public hands, but will it lead to cheaper or better internet? ⌘ Read more

Zelda changes the game again with fresh, imaginative but retro adventure
Nintendo puts Princess Zelda in the role of hero for once, in a joyful and surprising fantasy adventure, with just the right mix of nostalgia and innovation. ⌘ Read more

One book created panic about social media. But what if it’s bunkum?
Labor will push age-limit legislation for social media through despite the fact scientists and experts have said it won’t work. ⌘ Read more

From side hustle to buzzy AI start-up: Build Club raises $1.8 million
Build Club began life as a group of friends working together over the weekend. It’s now one of Australia’s hottest start-ups. ⌘ Read more

Can Google’s search dominance be broken by its break-up?
Google could be broken up if the US Department of Justice has its way - but it will take years to possibly get to that point. ⌘ Read more

‘Our community is important’: Canva responds to pricing backlash
The Australian software company says it has listened to its customers, some of whom were incensed by a 300 per cent price increase. ⌘ Read more

New ‘nutrition labels’ to combat AI deepfakes
Amid mounting concerns about deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation, one tech giant thinks it has an answer. ⌘ Read more

Quantum start-up breaks records with blockbuster funding round
Rugby legend John Eales has invested in this futuristic Sydney tech company, but there’s no guarantee it will stay in Australia. ⌘ Read more

Are we there yet? When it comes to EVs, we’re not even close
Our EV is fantastic around the city, but heading further afield can create range anxiety. ⌘ Read more

AI hype, 3G shutdown drive bumper smartphone sales
Australians are back buying new smartphones, with the new iPhone facing stiffer competition from AI-enabled Android rivals. ⌘ Read more

‘God-like’ coding educator accused of harassment
More than 200,000 students went through Grok Academy’s classes last year, and now nine women have accused its CEO of misconduct. ⌘ Read more

We haven’t reinvented the wheel, so why the toilet flusher?
Just because we can invent something doesn’t mean we should. ⌘ Read more

‘End of the world’: The Apple change that has flown under the radar
When Apple announced iOS 18, the latest version of its mobile operating system, most of the attention went to its slate of new AI features. But a lesser-known change may wind up being more important. ⌘ Read more

Seeing beyond the surface: digital trust emerges as key issue
As Australia gears up for an upcoming election, a recent study highlights rising concerns about digital trust. ⌘ Read more

Are EVs at risk of being hacked? And will Chinese EVs be banned?
The US has banned Chinese vehicle technology from its roads and some say Australia should follow suit. ⌘ Read more

135 years of secrets: Nintendo is more than a video game company
The Japanese giant’s first museum is jam packed with nostalgia and rare items – and tells us a lot about its future. ⌘ Read more

Would you pay $1500 a month for a health app?
Buzzy health start-ups are vying for users and venture capital funding, but some warn they offer little health benefit and in fact may be causing harm. ⌘ Read more

Mark Zuckerberg shows off ‘the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’
Meta debuted its first pair of augmented reality glasses, a key step in chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of one day offering a hands-free alternative to the smartphone. ⌘ Read more

‘A science project’: Billionaire executive unloads on Microsoft’s AI chatbot
One of the world’s leading technology executives says rival Microsoft’s Copilot is “the next Clippy” and can’t be trusted in the workplace. ⌘ Read more

Apple Intelligence is a no-show, but the iPhone 16 lineup is fantastic
With powerful innards, fresh cameras, new buttons and great looks, they’re the most impressive iPhones in years, with or without AI. ⌘ Read more

‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge as Trump and Harris duke it out
Australia’s tech insiders are enjoying a surge in optimism from the Fed’s bumper rate cut, but all eyes are now on the US election. ⌘ Read more

The Plucky Squire’s co-creator speaks to the magic behind the story
All Possible Future’s Jonathan Biddle, one of the creators of the hit Aussie video game The Plucky Squire, highlights the magic behind the story. The Plucky Squire is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. ⌘ Read more

The Plucky Squire’s co-creator speaks to the magic behind the story
All Possible Future’s Jonathan Biddle, one of the creators of the hit Aussie video game The Plucky Squire, highlights the magic behind the story. The Plucky Squire is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC. ⌘ Read more

‘Absolute spy novel’: Rigging pagers to explode is no simple attack
Much is unknown about the attack that injured thousands in Lebanon, except that it clearly goes beyond a simple bombing. ⌘ Read more

Instagram locks down teens: How the new feature will work
All teens using Instagram will automatically have strong restrictions applied on their accounts, rather than putting the onus on parents. ⌘ Read more

Venture capital fund Rampersand ramps up hunt for next Aussie unicorn
Success stories such as Canva and Culture Amp are more than a decade old, and this fund says it’s time to find and fund the next crop of billion-dollar start-ups. ⌘ Read more

‘Parents already have the tools’: Snapchat boss pushes back on social media ban
Tech billionaire Evan Spiegel is the first global CEO to weigh in and says parents – not tech companies – should carry most of the responsibility for their kids’ screen time. ⌘ Read more

Why Sony’s $1200 PS5 Pro is not as ridiculous as you may think
Most PS5 players will not upgrade, and that suits Sony just fine – but the most dedicated gamers absolutely will. ⌘ Read more

Has Apple’s AI ‘glow up’ made Siri better?
Apple’s digital assistant is 13 years old and one of its original inventors says it’s about time it got a makeover. ⌘ Read more

If we’re going to ban kids off social, what on earth will they do outside?
Banning access to social media for young people is an honourable idea, but we need to make sure they have other things to do instead. ⌘ Read more

‘The next threat’: Former UK cybersecurity chief’s warning for Australia
Disruptive attacks on the nation’s hospitals and airlines will be far more damaging than any data breach, according to the UK’s former cybersecurity chief. ⌘ Read more

The PM is sigma, but his social media ban belongs in the skibidi toilet
Of course Albanese was right when he declared “parents are worried sick” about social media, but we cannot return to the golden days when it didn’t exist. ⌘ Read more