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

Adding to this, we already tried. It didn’t go too well. Slightly related—because it is a third party “integration”—I might be a “smaller group” member, but I don’t care much about one-way feeds (mostly RSS from blogs, news articles, etc.) either.

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

** Muddy weeknotes **
Some RSS exclusive week notes:

• I finished reading Emily St. James’ Woodworking
  
• I started reading Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo
  
• I took a break from re-watching Frieren for the third time
  
• I used that break to start watching The Apothecary Diaries, which isn’t at all what I assumed it was. It is more a detective show than anything else, so far, and I dig it
  
• I started to play Citizen Sleeper
  
• I cleaned so much, yet the house remains not clean
  
• It has stopped snowing (for now), we are now solidly in … ⌘ 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

I want to present the twtxt feed from Python Valencia: https://twtxt.python-valencia.es/
Technical curiosity: It is generated using n8n, using the official rss.
#welcome

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

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. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

Budget phone wars: The three cheaper Androids taking on Apple’s $1000 iPhone 16e
Google has just unveiled its new cut-price Pixel phone to join a crowded field. ⌘ Read more

Digital transformation: a journey towards sustainable innovation
Integrating digital technologies into operations, processes and products is now a necessity rather than a choice for modern organisations. ⌘ Read more

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. ⌘ Read more

The tell-all memoir Mark Zuckerberg tried to stop you reading
It’s hard to know whether the Facebook boss’ symbolic ways of currying favour with China, such as asking President Xi Jinping to name his unborn child, are more remarkable than Meta’s apparent plan to let the Communist Party snoop on users outside the country. ⌘ Read more

What is twtxt for me? It is a community of users sharing plain text following a specification that can be readable by both humans and machines.

For some it is a microblogging platform, for others it is a social network, others see it as an enhanced RSS feed and a few consider it a hacker’s toy. I use it as a learning platform. And as collateral damage, I’m meeting some very interesting people.

And for you?

As a full-time writer, I know I should fear AI. Instead, I’m embracing it
My income depends on me possessing a skill that I now share with chatbots but this technological advance doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. ⌘ Read more

Much ado about Nothing: British firm’s new phone is a mid-range marvel
At $600, the Nothing Phone 3a packs a lot more style and capability than most phones. And a lot less AI bloat. ⌘ Read more

NRMA Insurance helping customers recover quickly after Cyclone Alfred
With the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred still unfolding, NRMA Insurance is encouraging community members across South East Queensland and Northern NSW to prioritise safety. ⌘ Read more

The billionaire Elon Musk disciple protecting Earth from city-killing asteroids
Meet Jared Isaacman, a daredevil private astronaut and billionaire ally of Elon Musk who has been lined up by Donald Trump to lead NASA. ⌘ Read more

NRMA Insurance reveals key to EV uptake
Research from NRMA Insurance shows that driving familiarity with electric vehicles (EVs) could be the game-changer needed to speed up their adoption. ⌘ Read more

Video game auteur’s latest two-player tale is another bizarre hit
New adventure games you can play on the couch next to a friend are vanishingly rare, but Josef Fares has the genre dialled in. ⌘ Read more

Why a Chinese gadget maker beat Apple on electric vehicles
While the US tech giant has burned over $16 billion in its failed attempt to make an electric car, this Chinese phone maker is pumping out thousands of vehicles. ⌘ Read more

The latest budget iPhone cuts a few corners, but is it still worth buying?
Apple’s new phone – the iPhone 16e – doesn’t have the latest cameras, faster charging or a brighter display, but it will leave you with an extra $400 in your pocket. ⌘ Read more

** Job posting **
I don’t write about work here. Not really as a rule, but out of habit.

It is a Saturday, and this morning at around 1 AM the federal government here in the U.S. fired my entire team, and the whole group they worked out of, 18f. This means that the team I was on is now just me. I was the only one not from 18f.

Nothing about this will increase efficiency or help anyone, at all.

If any of you beautiful RSS people are hiring senior level designers or qualitative researchers, please reach out and I can make introd … ⌘ Read more

Tesla hit with Australian class action over ‘phantom braking’
Law firm alleges the electric vehicle company has been dishonest in its marketing, backed out of its promises and has not ensured its products are safe. ⌘ Read more

RSS for Gopher? Never seeeeeeeee

Also, does anyone know a decent RSS reader that supports gopher:? I primarily use Newsboat, but it says the gopher: URI scheme is unsupported.

Turo boss outlines car-sharing app’s plan for dominance, how it will differ from Airbnb
Turo is often described as the Airbnb for cars, but Andre Haddard, the boss of the US-based car sharing app, prefers a comparison with Amazon. ⌘ Read more

‘Hey ChatGPT, is Gen Z the canary in the AI coalmine?’
From homework to get-rich schemes, younger users are the first to explore generative AI’s potential – and encounter its setbacks. ⌘ Read more

Apple reveals new iPhone
Technology expert Trevor Long speaks on Apple’s new iPhone 16e. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to splash $800m on network upgrades, ups dividend
The telco lifted its first-half profit and dividend while CEO Vicki Brady also announced a $750 million share buyback plan. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device is presented as having most of the features available in the iPhone 16, but for $400 less. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device represents the biggest change in the history of Apple’s low-end iPhone but lacks some of the features found on pricier versions. ⌘ Read more

Swimming Australia hopeful AI can deliver Olympic gold
Artificial intelligence is being rolled out at training pools nationally as part of Australia’s bid to top the swimming medal table at the next Olympics. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft’s first big game of the year is an RPG masterpiece
Avowed is a brilliant story, a wonderful world and an excuse for a lot of crunchy first-person combat rolled up into an excellent and breezy RPG. ⌘ Read more

March of the EVs: Cheap Chinese cars to flood Australian roads
Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. ⌘ Read more

Vacuum with legs puts new spin on doing the chores
It can’t exactly go upstairs, but the Dreame X50 Ultra’s improvements and manoeuvrability put it well ahead of the competition. ⌘ Read more

‘Newest member of our family’: A budget iPhone could be days away after Apple chief’s post
Speculation rises that a new phone is coming as Tim Cook announces a February 19 product launch. ⌘ Read more

Hands-on with upcoming Xbox game South of Midnight
South of Midnight is an upcoming action adventure game featuring mythical creatures and Deep South folklore. 9news.com.au recently went hands on with game, which is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in April. ⌘ Read more

Falling vaccination rates in Trump’s America hit CSL
The Australian biotech giant’s profits have taken a hit from Americans’ reluctance to get vaccinated, sending its shares downward. ⌘ Read more

‘Godfather of AI’ sounds alarm on Google weapons plan
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton helped pioneer Google’s work in artificial intelligence. Now he has lashed out at the tech giant. ⌘ Read more

Healthcare and finance the hardest hit by cyberattacks
At least half of the Australian population has now been affected by a data breach from cyberattacks. ⌘ Read more

LG’s briefcase TV is a bulky, battery-powered magic
If what you want is a battery-powered TV fitted inside a piece of luggage, then this gadget has you covered. ⌘ Read more

‘Most dangerous technology ever’: Protesters urge AI pause
Google this week quietly revised its artificial intelligence ethics, no longer ruling out military or surveillance use. ⌘ Read more

Apple, Samsung turn to thin phones to lure upgraders
Apple is widely tipped to reveal an iPhone 17 Air this year, even thinner than its skinniest (and most bendable) model to date: the iPhone 6. ⌘ Read more

Malcolm Turnbull backs health start-up for burnt-out bosses
The former PM has previously spoken about his mental health struggles including bouts of depression, particularly after the defeat of the republican referendum. ⌘ Read more

How many Bluey episodes is too many?
The social media ban will come as a relief for many parents. But what about babies, toddlers and small children, and their relationship with screens? ⌘ Read more

Why Samsung’s latest Ultra can claim to be the best android available right now
Phones aren’t the competent AI assistants of sci-fi just yet, but Samsung’s blend of high-end hardware and Google smarts indicates the way forward. ⌘ Read more

Deep impact: China’s AI tidal wave hits Trump, and Australia
The cheap, open AI model has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Has Australia already been left behind or does DeepSeek’s rapid rise, despite limited resources, mean something similar could emerge locally? ⌘ Read more

Assassin’s Creed is finally heading to Japan. It needs to hit the mark
The long-awaited feudal Japan episode of the long-running series follows a ninja and a samurai in a period of civil war. For Ubisoft, it could be a make or break. ⌘ Read more

‘Almost certain’: Call to ban DeepSeek on government devices over China fears
Australia’s largest cybersecurity firm has issued a threat advisory, saying it believes DeepSeek user data is subject to control by the Chinese government. ⌘ Read more

I asked DeepSeek about China – then watched it censor itself midway through the answers
The Chinese AI chatbot has taken the world by storm. I tested it with questions I was sure it wouldn’t answer. The responses took me by surprise. ⌘ Read more

I asked DeepSeek about China. It gave honest answers before they disappeared
The Chinese AI chatbot has taken the world by storm. I tested it with questions I was sure it wouldn’t answer. The responses took me by surprise. ⌘ Read more

The tech race is a fight for control of the future. China is winning
Putting a man on the moon was a spectacle to prove American dominance. In the same way, China’s success with AI makes a bigger statement: “Our way works better.” ⌘ Read more

We asked DeepSeek and ChatGPT the same questions. Here are their answers
What are the main differences between the Chinese and US chatbots? We asked both about the Oscars, cover letters and Tiananmen Square. ⌘ Read more

‘Same as TikTok’: Cybersecurity warning for AI app DeepSeek
The start-up has rocketed to the top of app store charts globally, but there are fears that users are handing over sensitive data to the Chinese government. ⌘ Read more

What is China’s DeepSeek, and why is it freaking out Wall Street?
The Chinese startup is just over a year old, but might have just changed the game for AI. ⌘ Read more

Next iPhone revealed in new leak - is this the new “affordable iPhone”
9News has obtained a “Dummy” mock up of what appears to be the next iPhone. ⌘ Read more

What is China’s DeepSeek, and why is it freaking out Wall Street?
The Chinese startup is just over a year old, but might have just changed the game for AI. ⌘ Read more

Your next credit card might not have any numbers. Here’s why
First, cards went contactless. Now they’re going numberless. ⌘ Read more

The modern Game Boy with ties to a military weapons contractor
Despite its strange provenance, the Modretro Chromatic is an incredible device if you’re looking for a direct replacement for a 1998 Game Boy Color. ⌘ Read more

Developer of Assassin’s Creed Shadows speaks to the size of the new game
Nine’s Julian Price sits down with Luc Plante, Level Design Director at Ubisoft to talk all about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. ⌘ Read more

What is Stargate? Trump’s $800b AI investment explained
The announcement is set to reshape the tech sector and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Where does Australia fit in, and what does Elon Musk have to say? ⌘ Read more

Samsung changes little for S25 phones, but AI collaboration with Google grows
Gemini is the new default chatbot on the Galaxy S25 phones, which otherwise are near-identical to last year. ⌘ Read more

Electric spoons, AI running shoes: The best (and worst) gadgets on show in Vegas
The world’s largest consumer electronics conference was a physical representation of the best and worst of the technology sector in 2025. ⌘ Read more

This robot vacuum has a clever new trick, but it won’t stay new for long
Roborock’s Qrevo Edge can lift itself up and over room transitions and clunky thresholds. Its rivals aren’t far behind. ⌘ Read more

The high-stakes race to become the next TikTok as ban looms
Most Australians have likely never heard of RedNote, or Lemon8. That’s likely to change. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo’s successor to its wildly popular Switch appears to play it safe
The Switch 2 will have rather large shoes to fill when it releases later this year. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2, new Mario Kart revealed
A trailer for the new system quietly appeared online in the early hours of Friday morning Australian time; confirming features - and a new Mario Kart - which have been rumoured for months. ⌘ Read more

they’re not an all encompassing site but 404media.co do some great tech reporting, their RSS feed is here

Telstra to splash $700m on AI joint venture
The move may lead to further job losses for Telstra which last year announced plans to cut up to 2800 workers. ⌘ Read more

Australian company behind woolly mammoth meatballs axes 30 per cent of workforce
Cultured meat start-up Vow’s novel meat products have made headlines globally – but the company has hit a roadblock. ⌘ Read more

The museum where grandparents can get their tech cred back
Featuring nostalgia from manual phone exchanges and typewriters to Walkmans, this institution is a shrine to technology and communication tools. ⌘ Read more

Albanese splashes $3 billion on pre-election NBN upgrades
Australia ranks a lowly 82nd globally for broadband download speeds, behind Oman and Czechia, and just above Uzbekistan. ⌘ Read more

‘No harm to citizens’: Forrest facilitates historic US-China talks on AI, nuclear security
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has helped bring about the first public discussions between the US and China on artificial intelligence and its impact on military and nuclear security. ⌘ Read more

Australia’s big TV obsession is real. Here’s what’s coming in 2025
The likes of Samsung and LG are responding to Australia’s love of big TVs, announcing their largest models ever. Meet the new TVs coming this year. ⌘ Read more

As musicians rally against AI, Will.i.am takes a different approach
The Black Eyed Peas frontman is staunchly pro-AI, and says artists should work with - not against - the technology. ⌘ Read more

Meddling Musk should discover his limitations. He’s not the messiah
How can a multibillionaire be an “everyman”? Elon Musk can – but he should appreciate that this is his strength. ⌘ Read more

Don’t blame Zuckerberg: The truth about humans is we can’t handle the truth
The Meta boss tied his axing of fact-checkers to the “cultural tipping point” of Trump winning back the presidency. Let’s hope he doesn’t tip the digital age into a dark age. ⌘ Read more

The world’s largest tech show offers a glimpse of the Trump-Musk era
Deep underground at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, it’s easy to be impressed with Elon Musk’s vision for the future. Above ground is a different story. ⌘ Read more

Telstra and Musk ink deal to bring texting to Australia’s dead zones
Musk’s Starlink satellite will allow Telstra customers to communicate from almost anywhere in Australia. ⌘ Read more

In one fell swoop, Meta enters its ‘post-truth’ era
With Wednesday’s decision, Mark Zuckerberg has cemented Silicon Valley’s radical facelift as it cosies up to President-elect Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more

Meta gets rid of fact checkers
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will no longer use fact checkers. ⌘ Read more

Nvidia seeks to ramp up AI growth with souped-up chips, desktop computer
Chief executive Jensen Huang has laid out how the AI giant is bringing the technology that powers its lucrative data centre chips to programmer PCs. ⌘ Read more

What’s new at CES
Tech expert Trevor Long takes a look ay what’s new for 2025 at CES Las Vegas. ⌘ Read more

My hobby’s not the same without my huge, heavy, ugly wingman
It can be a massive hassle, but I’ve never gone without at least one CRT TV in my house. The hardest part is choosing which one to keep. ⌘ Read more

Apple settles eavesdropping class action for $153 million
A US class action had alleged the tech giant was using its virtual assistant Siri’s microphone to record conversations occurring without users’ knowledge. ⌘ Read more

What are subsea cables, and what happens when one gets cut?
The text message you just sent and the last show you streamed was almost definitely facilitated by a subsea cable. So why are they so vulnerable to attack? ⌘ Read more

Everything you need to know about Turo, the car sharing app used in two US attacks
The app – used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas tragedies – has quickly and quietly grown into Australia’s largest car share marketplace. ⌘ Read more

After 50 years, is this the end for barcodes?
The barcode is set to be phased out and replaced with a next-generation upgrade with significant improvements for both consumers and retailers. ⌘ Read more