Top-selling video games lead Xbox’s annual refresh
Call of Duty and Doom games will head to the Game Pass subscription on Xbox and PC, but will also be available to purchase on the rival PlayStation 5 console. ⌘ Read more

Apple turns to ChatGPT to unleash Siri’s potential
When a 23-year-old Sam Altman took the stage at Apple’s annual developer conference in 2008, he gushed about the tech giant. Now they are back together, but with a twist. ⌘ Read more

Picturesque smart speaker gives good sound with no tech clutter
Getting a satisfying noise out of a thin, wall-mounted device is no small feat, but Samsung’s Music Frame strikes a good balance considering its unobtrusive looks. ⌘ Read more

Apple eyes a deal with the AI king to unleash Siri
When a 23-year-old Sam Altman took the stage at Apple’s annual developer conference in 2008, he gushed about the tech giant. Now they are back together, but with a twist. ⌘ Read more

AI dominance makes Nvidia now bigger than Apple
Once a niche tech firm for video game players, AI chip maker Nvidia is now the world’s second-most valuable company with a market cap of more than $US3 trillion. ⌘ Read more

Sydney hospital testing phone gadget to help detect skin cancer risk
Experts are testing a smartphone gadget that is capable of identifying a person’s risk of developing skin cancer in their eyes. ⌘ Read more

Four’N Twenty owner Patties Foods hit by data leak, investigating source of breach
Thousands of documents, including invoices, orders and banking information of the parent company of a handful of major food brands were leaked online via an unprotected database. ⌘ Read more

Privacy watchdog sues Medibank over cyber hack
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner alleges Medibank breached privacy laws and exposed its customers to risk of identity theft, extortion and financial crime. ⌘ Read more

New app offers bargain on bakery treats being thrown out
A new app is launching in Sydney that offers customers the chance to buy discounted baked goods that would otherwise be thrown out at the end of the day. ⌘ Read more

Can you save money with BYO storage on laptops and phones?
Samsung’s Galaxy A55 only has 128GB of internal storage – tiny compared to other phones. But a good quality 256GB card triples the storage for about $30. ⌘ Read more

Can Sonos beat Apple AirPods Max with new Bluetooth magic?
It might not be what Sonos fans were expecting, but the Ace is an excellent noise-cancelling set of headphones with a bag of new tricks. ⌘ Read more

Civilian deaths from killer drones are this generation’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’
The geopolitical tensions and challenges faced by physicists and other scientists 70 years ago in their search for nuclear arms control is now being replicated in the 21st century. ⌘ Read more

The Melburnians behind one of Silicon Valley’s hottest AI start-ups
These two university researchers have created an artificial intelligence phone receptionist that can answer questions, schedule appointments, and talk just like a human. ⌘ Read more

Camera button, AI, bigger screen: Here’s what the iPhone 16 might look like
With four months to go, leakers and analysts have painted a convincing picture of the next Apple phone. ⌘ Read more

Australian at the centre of the high-stakes battle over AI has a warning for the world
There’s a war raging about the future of artificial intelligence - and Melbourne-born Helen Toner is in the thick of it. ⌘ Read more

Privacy watchdog facing questions over aborted TikTok probe
Australia’s privacy commissioner says her office did not conduct rigorous testing of the TikTok app before deciding to close its inquiry into the company. ⌘ Read more

Australians may be caught up in suspected Ticketmaster hack
Notorious hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen the personal details and credit card information of millions of customers around the world. ⌘ Read more

New underwater drones helping map shipwrecks off WA coast
New underwater drones are helping map shipwrecks off the WA coast. ⌘ Read more

‘Peak cringe’: Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan. ⌘ Read more

Is the Ray-Ban Meta mash-up worth putting on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway. ⌘ Read more

Sonos boss sounds off on high-stakes headphones, app backlash
US audio firm Sonos has a lot riding on its latest release – Bluetooth headphones that will tackle head-on the products of tech giants Bose, Sony and Apple. ⌘ Read more

Xbox sequel raises the bar for audio, immersion and mental health in video games
Like a visually stunning eight-hour TV series, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a 10th century Viking adventure following a warrior who lives with psychosis. ⌘ Read more

MediSecure patient data up for sale on Russian hacking forum
A hacker claiming to have the stolen data of thousands of Australian patients is selling it for $US50,000. ⌘ Read more

Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history. ⌘ Read more

Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history. ⌘ Read more

Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around. ⌘ Read more

Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to cut 9 per cent of its workforce
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect up to 2800 jobs and was necessary to improve productivity. ⌘ Read more

Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups
Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes. ⌘ Read more

Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way. ⌘ Read more

Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears
Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users. ⌘ Read more

Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach at MediSecure
Federal police are investigating after the Melbourne-based healthcare business was targeted in a ransomware data breach. ⌘ Read more

Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more

Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more

Sumo slammed by data breach, as energy and internet customers have details leaked
Thousands of customers have had their credit scores and other personal information posted online as the flood of national data breaches grows. ⌘ Read more

Trevor Long reviews the all-new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro
After their announcement last week, Trevor Long has a first hands-on look at the all-new iPad Pro, Apple’s thinnest ever product. ⌘ Read more

Mortgage lender suffers hack, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang. ⌘ Read more

Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850. ⌘ Read more

Optus desperately needs a reset. Here’s what comes next
Australia’s second-largest telco is priming for a much-needed reboot after suffering the nation’s worst data breaches and telecommunications outages. ⌘ Read more

Good money, good vibes: Why Gen Z doesn’t care about work perks
Free lunches, gym memberships and gimmicky thrills are no longer important to young professionals, according to a survey. ⌘ Read more

With a series of firsts, Apple’s new iPad launch points to changes ahead
At Apple’s new heritage-listed headquarters in London, the company gave hints about the future in its reveal of new iPads and accessories. ⌘ Read more

What happens if a sexbot is your first intimate encounter? Nothing good
Artificial intelligence, particularly its intersection with pornography, could have a huge impact on gender relations offline. ⌘ Read more

Discotheque: Music mogul Matt Gudinski joins investors sinking $10 million into start-up
Matt Gudinski is bringing his record label - which just turned 50 - firmly into the 21st century with a new investment. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s iPad event: Five things you should know
We’ve had our hands on all of Apple’s newly announced hardware. Here are our first impressions. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s most AI-focused chip debuts in its thinnest device ever
The company has debuted two new lines of iPads, including a larger screen iPad Air and a powerful OLED iPad Pro. ⌘ Read more

Telstra extends 3G cut-off deadline
Telco giant Telstra has extended the 3G network switch off deadline by two months. ⌘ Read more

Optus appoints NBN boss as chief executive six months after outage
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation. ⌘ Read more

Optus appoints NBN boss as chief executive six months after outage
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation. ⌘ Read more

What is Qi2? Universal wireless charging, with magnets, is almost here
The new standard, based on Apple’s MagSafe, will soon work with iPhones, Androids and other devices. ⌘ Read more

Nubia stacks up as a flip phone with a bargain price
The Nubia Flip 5G isn’t the most value-packed phone, but it is a competent folding device at half the price of the competition. ⌘ Read more

Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal
Once young rich listers, Collis and Cyan Ta’eed are now responsible for one of the largest acquisitions in Australian tech history. ⌘ Read more

What next for Scott Farquhar, the godfather of Australian tech?
The billionaire head of the ‘Atlassian mafia’ has the chance to further re-shape Australia’s technology sector, according to those closest to him. ⌘ Read more

TikTok local profits surge as potential ban looms
New figures show TikTok is a money-making machine locally, despite mounting political and regulatory pressure. ⌘ Read more

Qantas says issue that exposed customer data to others has been resolved
The software issue gave customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people. ⌘ Read more

Qantas investigates app issue that has exposed customer data
A glitch has apparently given customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people. ⌘ Read more

Privacy scare as users report Qantas app glitch
The glitch has apparently given customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people. ⌘ Read more

Privacy scare as users report Qantas app glitch
The glitch has apparently given customers access to the personal information and accounts of other people. ⌘ Read more

Sydney cinematographer pushing technology at home and Hollywood
A Sydney-based cinematographer has invented his own camera. ⌘ Read more

Optus, TPG sign billion-dollar deal in rural swipe at Telstra
The rival telcos will share their networks across country Australia, providing a viable alternative to the market leader. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s anti-reflection TV excels in the light
The S95D 4K TV is not only exceptionally bright, it remains watchable in even the brightest and most glare-prone environments. ⌘ Read more

Melbourne’s iconic sporting precinct transforms into gamer heaven
Thousands of esports fans, gamers, artists and creators descended upon Melbourne’s Olympic Park for the third annual Dreamhack event. ⌘ Read more

Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy. ⌘ Read more

Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy. ⌘ Read more

Keeping a lid on lithium-ion battery fires
Don’t buy a device with a rechargeable battery unless it comes from a reputable brand and seller, and be extra careful when charging e-scooters and e-bikes at home. ⌘ Read more

Multi-hued e-reader brings more colour, but less clarity
Book covers, magazines, comics and notes benefit greatly from a colour screen but, for reading, black-and-white technology is still superior. ⌘ Read more