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Mark Zuckerberg interviewed in VR with photorealistic avatars
Photorealistic avatar of Mark Zuckerberg interviewed in Metaverse. ⌘ Read more
Zuckerberg’s new world: Meta unveils AI agents, mixed reality headset and smart glasses
A range of AI people will soon be available to chat with across Meta’s platforms, and may one day join you at the dinner table. ⌘ Read more
Meta rolling out AI chatbots
Tech export Trevor Long reveals Meta will roll out AI chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. ⌘ Read more
Meta Connect: Quest 3 headset to be announced
At Meta’s annual developer conference in California, Mark Zuckerberg is expected to unveil a new VR headset and AI developments. ⌘ Read more
NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
NASA's first asteroid samples fetched from deep space have parachuted into the US desert. ⌘ Read more
Less is still more for the latest Xbox
Why a new $550 console could be the best option for entry-level next-gen gaming. ⌘ Read more
Huge crowds as iPhone 15 goes on sale in Sydney
Large crowds have gathered at Apple's George St store in Sydney for the release of the new iPhone 15. ⌘ Read more
Trevor Long reviews the new iPhone 15
Tech expert Trevor Long takes the first look at the new iPhone 15 ahead of its release to the public. ⌘ Read more
New cameras and a USB port: Is iPhone 15 worth the upgrade?**
The lack of surprises in Apple’s latest iPhone lineup might not be all that surprising. But as far as modern releases go, the devices hitting shelves on Friday have made some significant advances. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s annual peek behind the curtain was very revealing
Like its products, Apple’s latest reveal event was fun, expensive and meticulously planned, with a hint of insularity. ⌘ Read more
Hands-on gameplay with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage is taking the popular video game back to basics, offering a fresh retake on the franchise. 9news.com.au went hands on with the game ahead of it's October 5th release. ⌘ Read more
For $1500, does the iPhone 15 do enough?**
Apple’s latest devices are its most expensive ever and are missing a few features compared to the competition. But that’s never hurt the iPhone before. ⌘ Read more
NASA stepping up its investigations into UFOs after space agency releases study
NASA space agency releases long-awaited report into UFO sightings ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about Apple’s new iPhones
From USB-C to the new ‘action button’, here’s what’s new in Apple’s latest (and more expensive) iPhones. ⌘ Read more
Apple introduces iPhone 15 with USB-C, Apple Watch with ‘double-tap’**
The phones have the same charging cable used for Macs and iPads, as well as a new 48MP main camera, allowing for sharper shots and a clearer 5x zoom. ⌘ Read more
Apple introduces iPhone 15 with USB-C, Apple Watch with ‘double-tap’**
The phones have the same charging cable used for Macs and iPads, as well as a new 48MP main camera, allowing for sharper shots and a clearer 5x zoom. ⌘ Read more
Apple introduces iPhone 15 with USB-C, Apple Watch with ‘double-tap’**
The phones have the same charging cable used for Macs and iPads, as well as a new 48MP main camera, allowing for sharper shots and a clearer 5x zoom. ⌘ Read more
Apple braces for backlash after caving to demands on iPhone chargers
Apple is set to unveil its latest line of iPhones. But one update to the new phones was beyond its control. ⌘ Read more
Far from niche: Four out of five Australians are gamers
Driven by evolving game design and a pandemic-led digital adoption, three quarters of Australian 65-74 year olds are now among our growing audience for games. ⌘ Read more
The best and weirdest gadgets coming to homes soon
From colour-changing fridges to a massive 98-inch TV, all the latest connected tech lit up the stage at IFA – the world’s largest consumer electronics show. ⌘ Read more
Real Madrid unveil retractable football pitch
Real Madrid have unveiled their new retractable football pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu. ⌘ Read more
Why this new Chinese phone has rattled the US
The low-key launch of a new Chinese phone set off a scramble to unravel its mysteries. It is also sure to have sent tremors through Washington. ⌘ Read more
My AI career started with R2-D2 jokes, but let me tell you, it’s not the Evil Empire
Many people have anxieties about artificial intelligence but, implemented responsibly, it will bring significant benefits to society. ⌘ Read more
Why are streamers getting excited about video games?**
With Netflix, Sony and others soon to join Microsoft with coherent streaming offerings, here’s how playing from the cloud works today. ⌘ Read more
After the moon, India launches rocket to study the sun
Following quickly on the success of India’s moon landing, the country’s space agency launched a rocket on Saturday to study the sun in its first such solar mission. ⌘ Read more
The house of the future almost within reach as tech gets smarter
Google is overhauling its ecosystem with a focus on automation, as new smart home technologies make their way into more devices. ⌘ Read more
Apple sets September date for release of iPhone 15, new watches
Apple is under more pressure than usual with this iPhone launch, which is set for mid-September. ⌘ Read more
Why haven’t we regulated social media yet?**
The story of Robert Oppenheimer and the atom bomb is reminder of how technology needs to be brought in line with society. But social media defies this expectation. ⌘ Read more
SpaceX, NASA launch four astronauts from four countries
Four astronauts — representing four nations and space agencies across the globe — launched aboard a SpaceX rocket toward the International Space Station. ⌘ Read more
What we think we know about the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9
From new charging cables to completely redesigned software features, here’s what Apple might have in store when it unveils its newest devices. ⌘ Read more
TPG crunches product offering as profits soften
The telco said it will restructure its brands to cut its current 6000 different plans and products down to 100. ⌘ Read more
The world’s most precious commodity is the size of an envelope
Ancient civilisations hunted for spice; in the 20th century we fought wars for oil. In 2023, this computer chip has the world’s most powerful people scrambling. ⌘ Read more
‘One of the greatest inventors’: Father of the PDF, Adobe co-founder dies
John Warnock was a self-described “mediocre” student but solved an abstract algebra problem that had been a mystery since it was posed eight years before. And that wasn’t his greatest achievement. ⌘ Read more
Interview with the creator of Immortals of Aveum
Immortals of Aveum's director Bret Robbins sat down with 9news.com.au to talk all about the game, Ascendant Studios, becoming an EA Original, delays and hype surrounding the launch of the game. ⌘ Read more
3G network to start shutting down
The 3G network will start shutting down in a few months and experts say it’s imperative that all Australians are prepared. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk’s X accused of throttling traffic to websites he dislikes
The company formerly known as Twitter has begun slowing the speed with which users can access links to the New York Times, Facebook and other news organisations and online competitors. ⌘ Read more
‘I need more shoes like this’: AI could be your next shopping assistant
Max Kelsen co-founder Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry says AI isn’t only about efficiency but brings whole new capabilities too. ⌘ Read more
Australian glasses invention to help the blind
An Australian invention is set to revolutionise how people who are blind view the world, through artificial intelligence. ⌘ Read more
The pleasures and pitfalls of robot vacuums
Today’s more complicated robots make for cleaner floors, but they are expensive and require more maintenance. ⌘ Read more
Virgin Galactic launches first flight with paying passengers
Virgin Galactic has launched its first flight with paying passengers in a new step for space tourism. ⌘ Read more
NBN plays down low-earth orbit satellites as full-fibre upgrades kick off
NBN Co’s chief says satellites such as those offered by Elon Musk’s Starlink may eventually replace Sky Muster, but the focus is on moving customers to faster fixed wireless services. ⌘ Read more
3D-printed food created by Perth university
Edith Cowan University is using 3D printing to produce one small meal packed full of nutrients. ⌘ Read more
The AI horse has bolted. It’s time for the nuclear option
It’s too late to regulate artificial intelligence, but that does not mean we should not try to limit its awesome and potentially devastating power. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s next iPhone needs to be irresistible
The tech giant’s own ingenuity is now working against it. ⌘ Read more
Double the screen, but does Samsung’s Z Fold5 justify double the price?**
When you can get an excellent Android phone from $1000, the Fold needs to pull off more than a flexible screen to justify its $2600 price tag. ⌘ Read more
Energy-hungry AI could pose a challenge for data centre ESG
Sustainability experts have warned there’s a crunch ahead for the booming data centre industry. ⌘ Read more
I must have been the only person looking forward to AI, until I met Dr Whittle
Before continuing, I want to stress that Dr Whittle seemed a very nice man, a good communicator with a brain the size of a planet open to all possibilities. ⌘ Read more
Online scams are about to get more sophisticated than Nigerian princes
ChatGPT’s “evil cousin” WormGPT will allow bad actors to more accurately mimic the real deal in attempts to swindle and deceive people. ⌘ Read more
Stolen information? The mystery over how tech giants train their AI chatbots
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI say they collect data legally from public sources, but others claim AI chatbots are trained using more nefarious methods. ⌘ Read more
Lawsuits highlight opaque methods big tech firms use to train AI chatbots
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI say they collect data legally from public sources, but others claim AI chatbots are trained on immense troves of stolen information. ⌘ Read more
Lawsuits highlight opaque methods big tech firms use to train AI chatbots
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI say they collect data legally from public sources, but others claim AI chatbots are trained on immense troves of stolen information. ⌘ Read more
Hand-held video games have returned
From hand-held PCs to new takes on the classic Game Boy, new technology is enabling portable games to flourish despite the rise of smartphones. ⌘ Read more
Samsung unveils new foldy phones as it hits back at imitators
This year’s Z Flip5 is a big deal for Samsung after competitors brought several new flexible devices to market in the past year. ⌘ Read more
Beware the prophets of p(doom), but don’t ignore them
The logic of mutually assured destruction - as in the case of nuclear weapons - will also be essential to protect us from the self-inflicted dangers of artificial intelligence. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk is not a poison for Twitter, he’s a parasite
Twitter has the kind of recognition most brands can only dream of. Musk wants to bury it. ⌘ Read more
AI has shaken up the world. Now the race is on to rein it in
The sheer speed at which artificial intelligence has advanced has governments around the world scrambling to regulate a technology that carries as many risks to society as it does opportunities. ⌘ Read more
‘Focused on their children’: Mike Cannon-Brookes and wife Annie separate
A source confirmed to this masthead linked to the couple has confirmed they separated more than a month ago. They married in 2010. ⌘ Read more
Reports of global Whatsapp outage
There are reports of a global outage on messaging app Whatsapp, with hundreds of thousands of users reporting errors. ⌘ Read more
Pikmin 4 Is Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom
Nintendo's long dormant franchise schools Zelda on pacing, economics and lore. ⌘ Read more
Facebook unveils more powerful AI model and makes it free to use
Facebook’s parent company Meta has built an artificial intelligence system that rivals the likes of ChatGPT and Google’s Bard but it’s taking a different approach: releasing it for free. ⌘ Read more
Instagram vs. Reality - Duex Lite Dual Screen
Are ads for this product selling a furphy or does attaching a second screen to the back of your laptop really work? ⌘ Read more
AirTag vs Chipolo CARD Spot
One fits in your wallet but is missing some features. ⌘ Read more
How’s my social media life? Complicated, but I’m picking up the Threads
I was so proud of myself when I quit Twitter. But now, irrationally, I’ve signed up to Mark Zuckerberg’s rival version. What’s wrong with me? ⌘ Read more
Return of the Mac: The Apple desktops that are back in a big way
Until recently, if you used an Apple computer at home it was a MacBook or an all-in-one iMac. But these days, in the era of Apple Silicon, things are different. ⌘ Read more
First-look at upcoming video games EA SPORTS FC 24
Electronic Arts has shared its first look at the next generation of football video games, since separating from the FIFA brand last year. EA SPORTS FC 24 is coming to consoles on September 29. ⌘ Read more
First-look at upcoming video games EA SPORTS FC 24
Electronic Arts has shared its first look at the next generation of football video games, since separating from the FIFA brand last year. EA SPORTS FC 24 is coming to consoles on September 29. ⌘ Read more
Chinese hackers breached US government emails, say Microsoft and White House
Microsoft said the hackers were able to remain undetected for a month after gaining access to email data from around 25 organisations in mid-May. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk launches new company to ‘understand the universe’**
Elon Musk has entered the artificial intelligence race with the launch of xAI, as he seeks to build an alternative to the popular ChatGPT chatbot. ⌘ Read more
Another robo-debt disaster’s inevitable if we give AI too much autonomy
AI is only as good as the algorithm that operates it, the data that trains it and the law that underpins it. If these are ineffective, as with robo-debt, then calamity can ensue. ⌘ Read more
What Threads is missing as it tears down Twitter
Millions have signed up for Meta’s Twitter alternative, but it’s clear Threads will need to change a lot over the coming months. ⌘ Read more
Telstra’s Starlink deal could signal a new era of connectivity in hard-to-reach places
Around 500 kilometres above your head, a mesh of fast-moving satellites could be the key to getting modern internet anywhere in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Why Twitter’s daily view limit could be another nail in its coffin
Elon Musk has announced that some users will only be able to see 600 posts per day before Twitter cuts them off. ⌘ Read more
Telstra partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink for regional satellite services
The new phone and internet services may further strengthen Australian uptake of Starlink, which has emerged as a rival to the NBN’s own Sky Muster services. ⌘ Read more
America’s ‘high fence’ around its technology ‘yard’ is getting bigger
New restrictions on exports of technologies critical to developing the advanced semiconductors needed for artificial intelligence have been announced in the Netherlands and are imminent in the US. ⌘ Read more
So-called artificial intelligence is scary, but that doesn’t make it bad
Advances in AI could make our lives nicer in previously unimaginable ways. If we can shake the image of an AI boogeyman. ⌘ Read more
The PC laptops that do what a MacBook Air can’t**
The MacBook Air is the most popular laptop for a reason. But if you’re looking for a Windows equivalent, there are many to choose from. ⌘ Read more
The best home entertainment tech for your post-tax splurge
If you’ve been waiting on a big upgrade for your lounge room or home theatre, here are some of the best devices and machines to weigh up. ⌘ Read more
Is ‘google time’ the new ‘screen time’? Virtual reality brings great risks for our kids
Technology companies want to corner the market in virtual reality by engaging children, yet we have a limited understanding of how it affects child development. ⌘ Read more
Virgin Galactic completes first commercial space flight
History has been made in space this morning with Virgin Galactic completing its first commercial flight. ⌘ Read more
Virgin Galactic completes first commercial space flight
History has been made in space this morning with Virgin Galactic completing its first commercial flight. ⌘ Read more
Pikmin 4 Final Trailer
Nintendo shares a closer look at the newest entry in the Pikmin franchise. ⌘ Read more
Pikmin 4 Final Trailer
Nintendo shares a closer look at the newest entry in the Pikmin franchise. ⌘ Read more
Esports tournament with $250,000 prize coming to Sydney
Intel Extreme Masters, one of the biggest esports events in the world, is heading to Sydney this year with a huge prize pool up for grabs. Gamers will be going head to head in the classic shooter Counterstrike competing for $250,000 USD. ⌘ Read more
Musk and Zuckerberg agree to cage fight
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg say they want to settle their differences in a cage fight. ⌘ Read more
Musk and Zuckerberg agree to cage fight
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg say they want to settle their differences in a cage fight. ⌘ Read more
Google’s Pixel Tablet is a handy gadget, even when you’re not using it
It might seem steep next to other tablets at $900, but the Pixel Tablet’s included charging dock lets it pull double duty as a smart home hub. ⌘ Read more
From crime fighting to exploring the stars: The biggest games coming in 2023
The absence of an E3 expo this year didn’t stop the avalanche of game announcements, with Spider-Man 2, Starfield and Alan Wake 2 shaping up as crowd-pleasers. ⌘ Read more
Larger MacBook Air delivers 15-inch screen with few compromises
For an extra $200 you can now get Apple’s most popular laptop in a 15-inch size, which PC users have loved for years. ⌘ Read more
‘The network effect’: Google drone nests set their sights on suburbs
Wing, the drone company operated by Google’s parent Alphabet, has been using Australia as a testing ground and turned south Queensland into the drone delivery capital of the world. ⌘ Read more
New all-weather portable power solution helps keep outdoor enthusiasts connected
With hybrid and flexible working now a regular feature for many of us, we really only need a laptop and phone to turn any location into our WFH space (and allow us to create those envy-inducing #today’soffice social posts). ⌘ Read more
Law firm takes out court order to prevent spread of hacked info
HWL Ebsworth has obtained an injunction from the Supreme Court of New South Wales preventing hackers, and potentially the media, from disclosing its stolen information. ⌘ Read more
Star Wars Outlaws Gameplay Trailer
We get our first look at the stealth, gun play and reputation systems in the new Star Wars game from Ubisoft Massive. ⌘ Read more
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Trailer
Take a deeper look at the combat and puzzles in this reboot of Ubisoft's fabled franchise. ⌘ Read more
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Overview Trailer
Delve back into the world of Pandora on an all new continent and story that compliments the franchise's massive movies. ⌘ Read more
Star Wars, Avatar dominate at the world's biggest video game shows
The biggest announcements from the Microsoft and Ubisoft showcases in Los Angeles ⌘ Read more
Google AI put to the test in bid to track threatened cockatoos
QUT, Australian Acoustics Observatory and Google are working together to build a system that can crunch thousands of hours of recorded animal calls in minutes. ⌘ Read more
Xbox Showcase highlights 25 new games
Xbox lays out what's to come in the months and years ahead, highlighting 25 new games. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s vision for mixed reality could make headsets mainstream
Apple’s impossibly high-end $5000 headset likely won’t be an instant hit, but neither was the iPhone nor the Apple Watch. ⌘ Read more
Welcome to CringeTok: Where being insufferable can be lucrative
On TikTok, cringe comedy creators are gaining large followings and brand deals by impersonating terrible people. ⌘ Read more
You wouldn’t let a stranger into your house? For most of us, they’re already there
We expect checks and balances for safety, wellbeing, and risk mitigation. Curiously, most of us blithely embrace new technology without the same concerns or regulatory oversight. ⌘ Read more