Silicon Valley’s Trump courtship is backfiring spectacularly
Tech execs thought billion-dollar investments had bought them influence. Instead, they learnt that loyalty means nothing when the president sees political advantage elsewhere. ⌘ Read more

Salesforce defends security practices after Qantas hack
Hackers used AI-powered voice phishing to trick employees into granting database access. ⌘ Read more

ChatGPT’s move towards AI porn a risk to children, eSafety warns
The company behind ChatGPT also claims it can make the chatbot more human-like without negative mental health effects. ⌘ Read more

No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts: Instagram limits teens to PG-13 content
Teenagers on the social media app will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta has announced. ⌘ Read more

No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts: Instagram limits teens to PG-13 content
Teenagers on the social media app will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta has announced. ⌘ Read more

No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts: Instagram limits teens to PG-13 content
Teenagers on the social media app will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta has announced. ⌘ Read more

It took 10 years to build, but does it deliver the perfect toast?
A team of Australian researchers spent a decade developing a toaster that watches the slices for you, so every type of bread is done to your liking. ⌘ Read more

Australian start-up completes world-first remote robotic surgery
Remedy Robotics plans trials to treat NT stroke patients from thousands of kilometres away. ⌘ Read more

The ‘vibes’ are extremely off with Silicon Valley’s latest brain fart
We’ve learnt the hard way that we cannot trust Silicon Valley to do the right thing when left to its own devices. And that’s even more true for apps that are created by AI. ⌘ Read more

Ferrari goes electric
Exclusive: Gianmaria Fulgenzi, Chief Product Development Officer at Ferrari, speaks to Trevor Long. ⌘ Read more

‘No playbook’: eSafety boss backs social media ban despite expert warnings
The commissioner insists age verification can work, despite expert warnings of deep flaws with just over two months until the start of the ban. ⌘ Read more

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’ ⌘ Read more

Qantas among 40 companies caught up in major extortion attempt by hackers
Hackers are threatening to leak sensitive passenger data unless ransoms are paid by Friday. ⌘ Read more

How the latest tech helped bring Borderlands 4 to life
Borderlands 4 takes the video game series to new heights. As Gearbox Software’s Anthony Nicholson explains to 9news.com.au, the help of the latest technology bought this new world to life. Borderlands 4 is out now. ⌘ Read more

‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
Caught at the Senate turnstiles after his meeting with the ministers, beleaguered Optus CEO Stephen Rue would only say that the resilience of the network was very important. ⌘ Read more

‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
The communications minister introduced legislation 18 months after it was recommended, with three deaths linked to the September Optus outage. ⌘ Read more

‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
The communications minister introduced legislation 18 months after it was recommended, with three deaths linked to the September Optus outage. ⌘ Read more

‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
The communications minister introduced legislation 18 months after it was recommended, with three deaths linked to the September Optus outage. ⌘ Read more

Snapchat’s always been free. Suddenly parents face a $16 monthly bill
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice – it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Snapchat’s always been free. So why would you have to pay $16 a month?
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice – it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Are you ready to pay the Snapchat bill? Teen app sensation now comes at a cost
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice, it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

New laws aim to rebuild trust in Triple Zero after fatal failures
The communications minister, who last week called herself a “new minister”, will introduce legislation this week amid mounting criticism over delays. ⌘ Read more

How AI may provide an answer to hospital workforce shortages
Australia, like much of the world, is facing an exodus of exhausted doctors and nurses. This start-up may have the solution. ⌘ Read more

I played with the new iPhones for a week. Here’s my verdict
The skinny Air might be the most curious new phone, but it isn’t the most impressive of the new range. ⌘ Read more

Could AI-powered surveillance cameras keep your home safe?
Amazon’s latest 4K cameras with ‘Retinal Vision’ come with AI features that will cost you $200 per year. ⌘ Read more

Triple Zero was built for 1960s phones. Can it handle 2025?
Triple Zero calls have surged 44 per cent in a decade. Carrier networks are failing, and bushfire season is here. Can Australians still trust the system? ⌘ Read more

Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka opens up about his move to Los Angeles to rebuild the Sonic name. Now, he’s just released Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a high speed racing video game inviting characters from Microsoft, Nickelodeon and more. ⌘ Read more

‘I’m still a new minister’: Anika Wells under pressure over Optus saga
Anthony Albanese has publicly backed the communications minister in the wake of multiple Triple Zero outages and three deaths. ⌘ Read more

Triple Zero system under fire after Optus, Telstra outages
Fresh outages at both Optus and Telstra have disrupted emergency calls in multiple states, leaving thousands of people stranded. ⌘ Read more

The emails that reveal how Optus downplayed the Triple Zero disaster
It began with what should have been a routine upgrade but the result was catastrophic. Within hours, three people were dead. ⌘ Read more

Optus CEO to keep job as human error blamed for Triple Zero failure
Stephen Rue says that human error by staff at home and abroad was responsible for the catastrophic Triple Zero failure that cost at least three lives. ⌘ Read more

Albanese says he’d be surprised if Optus boss wasn’t considering his future
The prime minister says Optus hasn’t fulfilled its Triple Zero obligations, while Communications Minister Anika Wells says the telco “perpetuated an enormous failure on the Australian people”. ⌘ Read more

Blackmagic turns the latest iPhone into a professional cinema camera
The Melbourne company worked with Apple to create a dock that allows pro camera connections on the iPhone 17 Pro. ⌘ Read more

From memes to murder: How the ‘terminally online’ are radicalised
The killing of Charlie Kirk has laid bare the dark pipeline from gaming forums and chats to extremist violence. ⌘ Read more

Why Apple’s new phone is eSIM only, and what it means for you
Apple executives on why the time is right to break away from the little plastic squares we carry over from phone to phone. ⌘ Read more

Face-off: What Kmart’s illegal surveillance means for shoppers
If you’re one of the 8 million or so Australians who shop at Kmart every year, chances are you were being watched. ⌘ Read more

Trevor Long reviews Apple’s latest iPhones
Tech expert Trevor Long gives his verdict on Apple’s new iPhones. ⌘ Read more

Does Apple really need to become an AI company?
Amid claims it is falling behind the likes of Google and OpenAI, the iPhone-maker continues to double down on what it’s actually good at. ⌘ Read more

Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know
Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone. ⌘ Read more

From hallucinations to High Court: Can AI administer justice?
There are calls for Australian courts to consider trialling AI technology, and even allow it to decide cases, despite a growing number of fabrications and errors. ⌘ Read more

Why now might be a good time to upgrade your iPhone
The lineup for 2026 includes an improved iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, plus the skinny iPhone Air, and phones are not likely to go down in price by this time next year. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils thinnest iPhone ever
Trevor Long reports from Cupertino, where Apple has unveiled its slimmest phone ever. ⌘ Read more

Here’s all the new features coming to your Apple device
Apple’s latest developer conference covered a huge number of features coming soon to iPhone, iPad and other devices. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils software visual redesign, but no revamped Siri
This yea’rs software updates will bring a new visual design that Apple is calling Liquid Glass. ⌘ Read more

This ring wants to help you live longer. I gave it a try
A new gadget has emerged recently that promises 24/7 tracking in the most subtle way possible. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: The Final Preview
Mark Santomartino and Julian Price discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 after going hands-on with the console ahead of its release. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know
From tech specs to game compatibility, we answer all the big questions ahead of the Switch 2’s release. ⌘ Read more

I’ve spent time with tech oligarchs – you have no idea just how weird they are
Like the rocket ships Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shovelling money into, the tech being prioritised by Silicon Valley’s billionaires isn’t designed to save us. It’s meant to save them. ⌘ Read more

Telstra launches satellite messsaging
Telstra is launching satellite messaging, which allows a standard mobile phone to connect to the Telstra network via the SpaceX Starling satellite network. ⌘ Read more

How Telstra’s new satellite-to-mobile messaging lets you text using Starlink
Telstra has become the first Australian telco to activate “direct to cell” functionality with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. ⌘ Read more

This company wants to dethrone Google, but does it have a shot?
The internet search bar is giving way to talking machines scouring the web to answer our queries, and this time around, its Google that’s doing the chasing. ⌘ Read more

This is what ultrawealth looks like
A very specific kind of extravagance portrays the hierarchy among ultrarich in HBO’s new film from the ‘Succession’ creator. ⌘ Read more

Segway’s latest is the best commuter e-scooter out there
Combining performance and beginner-friendliness, the MAX G3 is a great option for first-timers looking for a car-or bus-free way to get to work. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s new phone is skinny and light. That’s come with some compromises
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s skinny phone packs a surprising punch
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can win the showdown between the world’s superpowers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can outwit American cash and capitalism with a focus on practical applications. ⌘ Read more

Is Trump’s ‘made in America’ iPhone a fantasy?
Donald Trump has said he wants Apple to manufacture its phones in the US, but experts say that’s almost impossible. ⌘ Read more

Buying an EV in Australia may be easy but getting one fixed isn’t that simple
While some shops are set up and ready to service electric vehicles, regulations and requirements can make it a struggle. ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google, Apple turn up the heat in the AI arms race
Google has officially created an AI chatbot for its search engine, while Apple plans to hand its AI models over for App Store developers to use as the AI arms race marches on. ⌘ Read more

It’s a $US450 billion industry, and Australia is in prime position to become a player
There is an accelerating need for nations such as the US to establish trusted supply chains for sensitive goods such as AI technology. Australia ticks many boxes. ⌘ Read more

Five home gadgets you think you don’t need but are secretly great
Some tech, like a talking toothbrush, doesn’t seem like much when you first hear about it, but can become indispensable once you’ve tried it. ⌘ Read more

When does tracking become stalking? Tell your kids. There’s one key warning sign
For better or worse, young people live in a world of surveillance. The best we can do as parents is to make sure they know how to identify shifts in behaviour. ⌘ Read more

Tired of waiting on hold? Telstra thinks this might fix that problem
The telco wants everything from customer service to internal structure reimagined by AI. ⌘ Read more

After 30 years of guns and gore this franchise is turning to story
Doom: The Dark Ages is the closest to a Hollywood blockbuster the series has come, though a human weapon destroying demons is still at the core. ⌘ Read more

You can now shop using ChatGPT, but is it worth the hype?
AI chatbots can now recommend products and link you to the purchase page. In the near future they’ll handle carts and checkout too. ⌘ Read more

Rockstar Games share fresh trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games has shared a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, just days after delaying the game until May 2026. This latest video has been watched online 475 million times across platforms. ⌘ Read more

‘I don’t see how it doesn’t happen’: Apple eyes giant change to devices
Apple is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google. ⌘ Read more

Mark Zuckerberg has a creepy new way to invade your privacy
The new Meta app promises to be a more “personalised” form of AI. It is really a more disturbing version of ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more

AI won’t steal your job, but you need to learn to work with it
You may be flummoxed by the bot you’re currently being asked to use, but soon your latest co-worker may be an AI agent. ⌘ Read more

AI won’t steal your job, but you need to learn to work with it
You may be flummoxed by the bot you’re currently being asked to use, but soon your latest co-worker may be an AI agent. ⌘ Read more

This electric ute is shaping as the anti-Tesla for EV buyers
The US start-up hopes its small and affordable ute it will become the Ford Model T of electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump is proving disastrous for big tech
Three months in, and the bosses of America’s most valuable firms have little to show for all their toadying. ⌘ Read more

How businesses are using agentic automation to thrive
The next generation of AI technology, agentic automation, is enabling organisations to deliver enterprise efficiencies that improve customer care, provide faster service and significantly cut costs. ⌘ Read more

Pretend friends, real risks. Harming kids is now part of big tech’s business model
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said famously “move fast and break things”. But now it’s children and families who are being broken by the relentless thirst for big tech profit. ⌘ Read more

How useful are portable battery power stations for the home?
Similar to mains power you can take with you, and able to be topped up by solar, battery stations are a new option when it comes to camping power or household back-up. ⌘ Read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 is $700, are video games getting more expensive?
High-end games and systems are more popular than ever, but what about their price tags? ⌘ Read more

Blizzard developers reflect on 30 years of Warcraft
Blizzard game developers Darren Williams and Ely Cannon sit down with 9News.com.au to reflect on 30 years of Warcraft. ⌘ Read more

There’s one way you can make your super more secure
Super funds are attractive targets for hackers, and recent attacks on funds have put the sector’s security practices under the microscope. ⌘ Read more

Introducing NEO Gamma - Another Step Closer to Home
NEO Gamma is the next generation of home humanoids designed and engineered by 1X Technologies. Source: 1X ⌘ Read more

New Elder Scrolls Online expansion unveiled
The next big expansion for the long running Elder Scrolls Online video game has been unveiled. A decade on, players will be able to continue the original storyline in Seasons of the Worm Cult. Coming to PC and consoles in June. ⌘ Read more

Did an AI chatbot help draft the US tariff policy?
If it did, it almost certainly warned that implementing it would be a bad idea. ⌘ Read more

I paid an athlete $120 to send me a personalised video. You can, too
Thousands of celebrities are sending personalised videos to paying fans. But how exactly does it work? ⌘ Read more

Nintendo’s plan for eight more years at the top of its game
Thanks to a focus on developer freedom, a powerful Nvidia chip and ongoing killer software, the Switch 2 has the ingredients for success. But also some challenges. ⌘ Read more

I played the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s worth the hype
Nintendo’s hybrid console gets new gimmicks, new games, and a tech upgrade to meet the wider games industry. ⌘ Read more

The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it
So you’ve never had this condition, “texting thumb”? Keep scrolling – and scrolling – and you’ll get the feel of it. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2 announced for a June 5 launch
The system supports 4K graphics, has an integrated voice chat platform and will cost $700. ⌘ Read more

After dominating television, Netflix is setting its sights on gaming
In a matter of years, Netflix’s new head of games, Alain Tascan, believes we’ll all be playing Netflix games on any device we choose. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more