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Protecting passwords: The best ways to keep your data safe
Cyberattacks and data breaches are a fact of everyday life, but there are ways to make sure your passwords – and your most sensitive information – isn’t caught up. ⌘ Read more
Australia ‘risks climate tech exodus’ unless it follows US model
The Albanese government is being urged to reconsider its resistance to creating a Joe Biden-style Inflation Reduction Act. ⌘ Read more
St Vincent’s cyberattack work of sophisticated criminals, say investigators
Patients say they’re worried about the security of their health information and are frustrated over a lack of communication. ⌘ Read more
Honey I tracked the kids: How to supervise with technology
Tracking your child’s location is something to be taken lightly, but there are many options available. ⌘ Read more
‘Mass breach of privacy’: TikTok under fire for tracking users online
Some of Australia’s largest brands are being urged to remove a tracking tool from TikTok, which is harvesting users’ emails and phone numbers without consent. ⌘ Read more
The 15 best games of 2023
From Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda to Starfield and Baldur’s Gate, 2023 was an enormous year for games. ⌘ Read more
‘Mass breach of privacy’: TikTok under fire for tracking users online
Some of Australia’s largest brands are being urged to remove a tracking tool from TikTok, which is harvesting users’ emails and phone numbers without consent. ⌘ Read more
St Vincent’s Health falls victim to cyberattack
The hospital and aged care provider says it is urgently investigating what data has been stolen. ⌘ Read more
St Vincent’s Health falls victim to cyberattack
The hospital and aged care provider says it is urgently investigating what data has been stolen. ⌘ Read more
Apple, Pixel watches on even footing for their respective phones
Your choice of watch will largely depend on your choice of phone, but Android users now have an ideal Google-made option. ⌘ Read more
The best VR headsets for 2023
Is Meta’s latest Quest 3 the right headset for you, or are you better off with one of the other options? ⌘ Read more
Australian woman one step closer to space dream
An Australian woman is one step closer to achieving her space dream of being the first female astronaut from Down Under. ⌘ Read more
Heard it on the Grapevine: Start-ups have their ‘me too’ moment
Fed up with ‘dick pics’ and harassment, women working in Australian tech companies are launching a platform to stamp out the behaviour. ⌘ Read more
One solution to an ageing population? AI workers
A company promising AI on “autopilot” has raised $15 million in funding to develop technology that could help every business hire a virtual workforce. ⌘ Read more
Matildas, Barbenheimer top Australians’ Google searches for 2023
From Coronation quiche to the Optus outage, Google’s data gives a look at what we’re searching for. ⌘ Read more
Controlling the arms race: Europe sets a high benchmark for AI regulation
The European Union has finally agreed a detailed and highly prescriptive set of rules for regulating artificial intelligence but, with dissent already within Europe, will anyone else emulate them? ⌘ Read more
Not sure what to cook with what’s left in the fridge? There’s AI for that
No one has an excuse to be a lousy cook any more, according to this duo who have raised more than $4 million for their artificial intelligence start-up. ⌘ Read more
How to manage kids’ screen time with parental controls - and the one thing you need to know
With properly configured parental controls, keeping track of device usage doesn’t have to be all or nothing. ⌘ Read more
"It's a big responsibility." | Creating Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
How the developers collaborated with James Cameron to craft a story that complements, but doesn't spoil, his plans for the film franchise. ⌘ Read more
‘Just the beginning’: Apple’s new era of gaming on Mac
The tech giant has big plans to take a larger slice of the half-a-trillion-dollar global business. ⌘ Read more
Google Gemini is a game-changer for messages
Gemini will read your messages for you, and suggest replies ⌘ Read more
Small businesses don’t understand artificial intelligence, says Husic
The government will spend $17 million to help small businesses upskill in AI, with Australia near the bottom of the table for adoption globally. ⌘ Read more
How Tommy survived: Last of Us actor sets the record straight
Actor Jeffrey Pierce sets reveals the truth behind one of the biggest shocks in PlayStation's hit franchise. ⌘ Read more
Ember Mug 2 Review
Mark Santomartino and his wife, Priscilla, break down the Ember Mug and how it keeps your coffee hot. ⌘ Read more
Why Mentorloop got off the venture capital ‘hamster wheel’**
Lucy Lloyd and Heidi Holmes are calling for more start-up founders to ditch venture capital funding as the ‘tech wreck’ deepens. ⌘ Read more
GTA 6 trailer offers first look series’ first female protagonist
Rockstar Games has debuted the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and the upcoming game has a lot to live up to. ⌘ Read more
Bitcoin cracks US $40,000 mark
Bitcoin has gained over 140 per cent in 2023 – a stark contrast to its performance last year. ⌘ Read more
AI, profit and power: Is Sam Altman sugarcoating the apocalypse?**
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman, 38, has assumed the role of the upbeat face of AI’s future. But is that what the world needs right now? ⌘ Read more
The Twitch CEO who wants grandmas to livestream knitting
More than 22 billion hours of livestreaming happen on Twitch every year, and its platform has replaced TV for many Gen Zs, but Dan Clancy isn’t content. ⌘ Read more
Meta’s latest headset offers the best mainstream VR yet
Being able to see the real world makes a huge difference, although most games don’t make full use of it yet. ⌘ Read more
Sora Tanaka is a fitness-obsessed journalist. She also doesn’t exist
A furore over AI-generated content and fake journalists has sparked debate over the future of the media industry. ⌘ Read more
The self-serve is frustrating, but it’s not the biggest supermarket privacy concern
The cold, constant scrutiny of the self-serve sensors is uncomfortable, but does it increase the amount of data collection and surveillance at the supermarket? ⌘ Read more
Amazon has just fired the latest shot in the AI wars
It’s hard not to be concerned as some of the biggest companies in the world race to be the kings of artificial intelligence. They can’t be trusted. ⌘ Read more
The battle for AI is heating up. We should be worried
It’s hard not to be concerned as some of the biggest companies in the world race to be the kings of artificial intelligence. They can’t be trusted. ⌘ Read more
‘Google for wildlife sounds’: Huge boost for conservation research
A new platform will allow researchers to instantly match recordings of wildlife sounds to similar calls from around Australia. ⌘ Read more
‘Sombre occasion’: X reprimanded after Voice referendum
Executives from X abruptly pulled out of Australian misinformation hearings, citing ill health. The company has had its status revoked. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re flattered’: AI start-up welcomes Canva comparison
Leonardo’s young executives lay out their ambitions to grow into a billion-dollar business in their first Australian media interview. ⌘ Read more
When OpenAI’s CEO was sacked I thought it was corporate trivia. Here’s why it’s not
Sam Altman thinks artificial intelligence will “end poverty”. First, his company must get past the in-fighting and present a united front amid growing fears of AI overreach. ⌘ Read more
The M3 MacBook Pro is powerful, but predictable
If you need a lot of processing punch on the go, Apple’s latest MacBook Pro models are still the gold standard. ⌘ Read more
The Atari 2600 is back with a new spin on retro gaming
The Atari 2600+ comes with 10 games and can play newly made retro cartridges, but it also works with the 40-year-old dusty plastic in your storage cupboard. ⌘ Read more
Helen Toner, the effective altruist who sparked the Open AI coup
The Australian altruist involved in the decision to remove CEO Sam Altman from the company may have been motivated by a desire to keep AI safe. ⌘ Read more
‘Startups are crying out for sales talent’**
Tech companies need sales reps more than engineers, according to Dan Brockwell, who has launched Australia’s first tech bootcamp with a job guarantee. ⌘ Read more
Optus’ year from hell raises questions for parent company Singtel
There are calls for Singtel to consider selling Optus and make it an Australian owned and operated company, after two major crises in just over a year. ⌘ Read more
New online service resolving disputes
A new online service is helping Australians resolve disputes with businesses. ⌘ Read more
Australia launches world-first crackdown on ‘deepfake’ porn
Tech giants, including Apple and Meta, will be forced to do more to tackle online child sexual abuse and pro-terror material, after action by the eSafety commissioner. ⌘ Read more
Big brand exodus is Elon Musk’s greatest challenge yet
A mounting advertiser pull-out is hitting the tech billionaire where it hurts the most and is threatening the future of his social media platform. ⌘ Read more
ChatGPT maker fires co-founder for being ‘not consistently candid’ with board
“The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the company said in a statement. ⌘ Read more
Smart cards and smarter phones? Stuff and nonsense. Just ask my mother
Credit cards and smartphones are supposed to simplify and streamline our lives. Until the IT dam wall is washed away – and with it our information and cash. ⌘ Read more
Exploring Bluey’s first ever video game world
Bluey’s first ever video game is out now. 9news.com.au talks to one of the game’s creators to learn all about it. ⌘ Read more
How Optus customers are securing sizable discounts following outage
The telco is in damage-control mode after its 16-hour meltdown last week, despite boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin ruling out discounts in recent comments. ⌘ Read more
Identity of ‘third-party’ who brought down Optus network revealed
An executive from the company that contributed to the Optus outage left a Canadian telco less than two weeks after it suffered an almost identical outage last year. ⌘ Read more
Optus reveals cause of mass outage ahead of CEO’s Senate grilling
The telco is preparing to front a fiery Senate inquiry into last week’s network failure that affected 10 million customers. ⌘ Read more
Aussie scientist harnessing power of robots to save reefs
An Australian scientist is harnessing the power of robots to regrow our threatened reefs. ⌘ Read more
Optus reveals cause of mass outage
The telco is preparing to front a fiery Senate inquiry into last week’s network failure that impacted 10 million customers. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft’s answer to the MacBook Pro is big on style, and price
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a hinged, flippable screen and extreme power, which could appeal to creative professionals who don’t mind dropping $5000. ⌘ Read more
How to avoid virtual shut-out and stay connected during a web outage
You can’t make the EFTPOS machine work at your local cafe, but you can keep yourself from being cut off during a major internet outage. ⌘ Read more
‘Particularly concerning’: Minister announces review of nationwide Optus outage
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government will undertake a “post-incident telecommunications review” into the network outage, which affected millions of Australians on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
‘Particularly concerning’: Minister announces review of nationwide Optus outage
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government will undertake a “post-incident telecommunications review” into the network outage, which affected millions of Australians on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
‘Particularly concerning’: Minister announces review of nationwide Optus outage
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government will undertake a “post-incident telecommunications review” into the network outage, which affected millions of Australians on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
‘Particularly concerning’: Minister announces review of nationwide Optus outage
Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government will undertake a “post-incident telecommunications review” into the network outage, which affected millions of Australians on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
What caused the Optus outage?**
The network went dark at 4am this morning, cutting off millions and throwing hospitals and rail networks into chaos. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
What caused the Optus outage?**
The network went dark at 4am this morning, cutting off millions and throwing hospitals and rail networks into chaos. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
What caused the Optus outage?**
A major outage on has impacted millions of Optus customers nationally. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Major Optus outage across Australia
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk enters the AI arms race … with a cocaine recipe
The world’s wealthiest man is taking on ChatGPT – and political correctness – with far-reaching consequences. ⌘ Read more
The vanishing of the small high-end smartphone
The ASUS Zenfone 10 claims to be a pint-sized flagship, but the truth is there have been no truly small and powerful phones in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Power and promise: How Apple’s new computer chips stack up
Apple’s latest chips offer a look ahead to where the company may be pushing its desktop and laptop devices. ⌘ Read more
Meet hackers’ favourite new tool: WormGPT
WormGPT is being described as similar to ChatGPT, but with no ethical boundaries or limitations, and Australian businesses are in the firing line. ⌘ Read more
Telcos ready for showdown over landlines in the regions
Debate is erupting over the future of rural telecommunications, with the government and telcos labelling current arrangements as no longer fit for purpose. ⌘ Read more
Professor develops new traffic light technology
A Sydney professor has developed new signal technology, which could be the solution to the pain of being stuck in traffic. ⌘ Read more
Interview with creators of Aussie video game Bears in Space
Broadside Studios’ John Eyre and Garth Edwards sat down with 9news.com.au to talk about their upcoming video game: Bears in Space. The game is set to release on PC early 2024. ⌘ Read more
How Apple’s AI voice cloning works for those at risk of speech loss
Using on-device machine learning, users can create a voice model that sounds like them, and use it to talk out loud or take part in calls. ⌘ Read more
‘We are conquerors’: Why Silicon Valley’s latest fad is its deadliest
Just when you thought Silicon Valley couldn’t get any more detached from reality, in comes billionaire venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. ⌘ Read more
The 1990s are back as Sonic and Super Mario embark on new 2D adventures
Within one week both fan favourites have appeared in fantastic new games, but one is ageing more effortlessly than the other. ⌘ Read more
How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is tackling accessibility
One of the year's biggest games is also one of the most accessible. 9news.com.au caught up with the director of Spider-Man 2, Ryan Smith, to talk about designing a game for a wider variety of gamers. ⌘ Read more
Apple raises prices for Apple TV+ subscriptions, Arcade games and News
The monthly fee for the streaming service rises from $10 to $13 as the iPhone maker looks to generate more revenue from services. ⌘ Read more
Rise of the e-machines
The electrification of transport is one of the world’s megatrends - and it’s beginning right now. ⌘ Read more
Spider-man is PlayStation’s solo salvo in 2023, and it’s sensational
The PlayStation 5 provides the power for a superior Spider-man, and displays the best of Sony’s particular approach to game development. ⌘ Read more
Is Google Search better than the rest? And is that fair?**
As the US takes the tech giant to court in a massive antitrust trial, allegations that Google makes itself worse to earn more in ad money continue. ⌘ Read more
Amazon launches Prime Air drones to deliver purchases in under an hour
Amazon has revealed its new drone delivery service that will deliver 2kg purchases in under an hour. ⌘ Read more
New tool to unmask online predators
A private investigator has built a new tool to unmask online predators. ⌘ Read more
Dad builds game changing search engine to help Aussie families struggling with food allergies
A dad has used his family's complex relationship with food allergens to develop a handy new tool to help households with tricky dietary requirements find safe and affordable groceries. ⌘ Read more
TPG’s Felix rethinks low-cost mobile plans but won’t go ‘no-frills’**
TPG Telecom’s digital-only telco brand is expanding beyond its one unlimited plan and says its environmental and app-focused pitch is winning customers. ⌘ Read more
Google’s latest smartphones put AI photo-editing in your hands
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are great smartphones that go toe-to-toe with the iPhone, but they also pack a lot of experimental-feeling generative AI. ⌘ Read more
Google’s latest smartphones put AI photo-editing in your hands
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are great smartphones that go toe-to-toe with the iPhone, but they also pack a lot of experimental-feeling generative AI. ⌘ Read more
How to limit graphic social media images from the Israel-Hamas war
You might be seeing violent, abhorrent videos in your social media feeds from Israel and Gaza. Here’s how to change the settings in many apps to make sure videos only play if you choose, and apply warnings to graphic images. ⌘ Read more
Australia's espresso Display's reveal 17 Pro
A look at every angle of the $1,499 espresso 17 Pro ⌘ Read more
Spring tech: Three gadgets to enjoy outdoors as the weather gets nicer
It’s almost the time of year for outdoor entertaining and weekend getaways. ⌘ Read more
Google shows off better AI ability in its new Pixel 8 phones
Tech giant Google has unveiled its second generation smartwatch, as well as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which come with a contactless temperature sensor. ⌘ Read more
Digital platform for emergency services
Emergency services are jumping onto a revolutionary digital platform that uses mobile phones to put responders instantly on scene. ⌘ Read more
Software bug and other issues blamed for iPhone 15 overheating issues
IPhone 15 overheating issues are reportedly being caused by a software bug among other issues. ⌘ Read more
Inside Meta’s plan to bring generative AI to billions
The Facebook parent is far from the first to use generative AI in its products, but it does have some advantages. ⌘ Read more
Meta’s new devices show us what our future could look like
We try on the new smart glasses and Quest 3 VR headset, which are very small steps towards the metaverse. ⌘ Read more