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MV Fisher assembles the Trident Pier
The 500m long pier was utilised by USNS Bob Hope to unload military vehicles, equipment containers and personnel. ⌘ Read more
Telstra lifts lid on ‘unacceptable’ triple-zero outage
CEO Vicki Brady says basic errors were behind the outage that left more than 100 Australians unable to contact triple zero, including one man who passed away. ⌘ Read more
Canva has designs on the pros following its largest ever acquisition
Design software Canva, Australia’s richest start-up, had previously targeted amateurs. Now, it’s going after professional designers. ⌘ Read more
Gemini iPhone a win-win for cautious Apple and aggressive Google
As with Google Search, a partnership over the AI chatbot could work for both companies, but what would it be like for consumers? ⌘ Read more
Social media giants are meant to block harmful content. In reality, it’s thriving
The algorithms and moderation systems of Instagram, Facebook and X don’t just allow pro-eating disorder content – they actively recommend harmful content to children. ⌘ Read more
Sydney Morning Herald, The Age journalists win key IT awards
Technology editor David Swan and consumer technology reporter Tim Biggs picked up four awards at the 2024 IT Journalism Awards on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Uber’s ugly truths laid bare with $300 million capitulation
The ride-share giant’s promise of urban transportation was always an illusion, built on the back of cheap venture capital money, worker exploitation and taking advantage of regulatory loopholes. ⌘ Read more
Apple and Google in talks to bring AI to iPhones
Apple’s delay in releasing an AI product has been costly. Now it is trying to make up ground. ⌘ Read more
Uber to pay $272 million to Australian taxi operators
It is the fifth-largest class action settlement in Australian legal history and comes after a protracted five-year legal battle. ⌘ Read more
Start-up at loggerheads with ‘technophobic’ healthcare regulators
One of the nation’s fastest-growing technology start-ups has accused Australian medical regulators of damaging patient outcomes. ⌘ Read more
Apple, Google and Fortnite maker Epic are heading to court. Why?**
Some of the world’s most senior tech executives have flown into Melbourne for a 16-week trial – the impact may become visible on your home screen in the months to come. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for triple-zero services amid 3G shutdown
The government has written to the chief executives of Telstra, Optus and TPG amid fears nearly 1 million Australians may be left unable to contact triple zero. ⌘ Read more
Concerns for triple-zero services amid 3G shutdown
The government has written to the chief executives of Telstra, Optus and TPG amid fears nearly 1 million Australians may be left unable to contact triple zero. ⌘ Read more
What are Matter, Thread and Wi-Fi 7, and how they can make life easier?**
You might not know about these latest wireless standards just yet, but they’ll be key to pulling your smart home together in the near future. ⌘ Read more
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses Maccas outage
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses the global outage that saw McDonalds unable to process payments. ⌘ Read more
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses Maccas outage
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses the global outage that saw McDonalds unable to process payments. ⌘ Read more
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses Maccas outage
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses the global outage that saw McDonalds unable to process payments. ⌘ Read more
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses Maccas outage
Tech expert Trevor Long addresses the global outage that saw McDonalds unable to process payments. ⌘ Read more
Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket reaches new heights
SpaceX's mega rocket made it farther than two previous test flights before contact was lost. ⌘ Read more
Roll up, roll up, suckers. Have we got a free trip to paradise for you
There’s one born every minute, and the scammers of the internet know it better than anyone. ⌘ Read more
Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket reaches new heights
SpaceX's mega rocket made it farther than two previous test flights before contact was lost. ⌘ Read more
Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket reaches new heights
SpaceX's mega rocket made it farther than two previous test flights before contact was lost. ⌘ Read more
Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket reaches new heights
SpaceX's mega rocket made it farther than two previous test flights before contact was lost. ⌘ Read more
Mega esports event DreamHack gears up for Melbourne return
Australia's gaming community is eagerly anticipating the return of DreamHack AU, the country's largest esports event. We caught up with Ben Green, head of product at ESL Australia and DreamHack AU, to learn more. ⌘ Read more
Kate’s photo shows why editing is so tricky in the time of AI
Editing a PR photo is not remarkable, but these days a fear of AI fakes means things are more complicated. ⌘ Read more
The threat that forced Google’s co-founder out of retirement
Alarm bells are ringing at Google and Sergey Brin is stepping in. ⌘ Read more
The AI start-up that knocked back a $35 million takeover bid
These Sydney tech founders are backing themselves to build what they think can become the next Canva. ⌘ Read more
Start-up sector ‘a breeding ground’ for inappropriate behaviour
Investor Elaine Stead says she’s not done banging the drum about Australia’s ‘juvenile’ tech sector. ⌘ Read more
Foxtel’s Hubbl isn’t revolutionary, but it is a great Apple TV competitor
Coming in a $100 puck or integrated into a full 4K TV with built-in sound system, Hubbl focuses on simplicity but still has some gaps. ⌘ Read more
Optus’ network boss quits four months after outage
The departure comes after an outage that affected 10 million customers and while the company is still scrambling to find a new CEO. ⌘ Read more
How to safely share photos of your kids
Social media has made protecting a child's digital footprint much more complicated. How can parents safely store and share photos of their kids? Credit: eSafety Commissioner, Australian Government ⌘ Read more
The new MacBook Air is more powerful than ever, with a few extra tricks
The M3 Air might not be light years ahead of its predecessor M2, but it’s still a seriously powerful lightweight laptop when stacked up against anything older. ⌘ Read more
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after outage
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta’s social media platforms early on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Optus pays $1.5 million fine for emergency service breaches
The company has apologised after more than 200,000 customers were left at risk because it failed to upload information to a database used by emergency services. ⌘ Read more
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage
Users of Meta’s social media platforms are experiencing login issues in what appears to be a widespread outage. ⌘ Read more
Airbnb launches crackdown on low-quality listings
The global holiday rental group’s new approach comes as NSW considers joining Victoria in slapping a levy on short-term rental properties. ⌘ Read more
NBN set to become five times faster ‘at no extra cost’**
Broadband speeds are set to skyrocket for some 9 million Australians with NBN Co launching a proposal to turbocharge speeds at no extra cost. ⌘ Read more
NBN proposes faster internet for Aussie households
Australians will have access to five times much faster internet speed plans under a new proposal by the NBN. ⌘ Read more
The $3 billion bomb: Apple and co are under attack
Apple’s fine contained a warning that will send a chill down the spines of its rivals. ⌘ Read more
NBN to become five times faster ‘at no extra cost’**
Broadband speeds are set to skyrocket for some 9 million Australians with NBN Co launching a proposal to turbocharge speeds at no extra cost. ⌘ Read more
New Sydney airport will operate with digital traffic tower
The new Sydney airport will be the first in the world to operate without a traditional air traffic control tower. ⌘ Read more
New regulations ‘will open the floodgates’ on SMS scams
Telstra, TPG and Optus are on a rare unity ticket fighting against proposed changes they say will lead to more SMS scams. ⌘ Read more
Amazon may have just solved the smart home problem
The new device allows for logical, communal control of all your devices rather than relying on apps and voice. ⌘ Read more
My step-by-step guide to a happier life? Never read the bloody instructions
My partner and a judgy washing machine repairman beg to differ, but I’ve been vindicated. ⌘ Read more
Google’s AI isn’t too woke. It’s too rushed
Google boss Sundar Pichai hasn’t been infected by the woke mind virus. He’s too obsessed with growth and is neglecting the proper checks on his products. ⌘ Read more
Aussie game developer breaks out after Sonic success
Christian Whitehead drew international acclaim for his work with Sega and the blue hedgehog, but his new team’s first project is wholly original. ⌘ Read more
How researchers are using AI to fight climate change
Researchers are turning to AI in the fight to save a critical Australian ecosystem from climate change. ⌘ Read more
How researchers are using AI to fight climate change.
Researchers are turning to AI in the fight to save a critical Australian ecosystem from climate change ⌘ Read more
The case that could change the internet
It all started when laws were passed in response to decisions by Twitter and Facebook to boot Donald Trump off their platforms after the 2021 attack on the Capitol building. ⌘ Read more
How researchers are using AI to fight climate change.
Researchers are turning to AI in the fight to save a critical Australian ecosystem from climate change. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Australians leaving their jobs for AI
Annie Liao left her secure investment job to chase the $1.8 trillion AI sector. And she’s not the only one. ⌘ Read more
The first two-screen laptop that doesn’t feel like a gimmick
The new ASUS Zenbook Duo understands that two screens are not always better than one, and makes it easy to choose. ⌘ Read more
How Swifties sucked up 15,000 hours of video data
Telstra says it has been grappling with unprecedented demand from Taylor Swift fans as the telco prepares to announce new network features at Mobile World Congress this week. ⌘ Read more
Aussie WWE star Grayson Waller on being ‘bad guy’ ahead of Perth event
Aussie WWE star Grayson Waller has touched down in Perth ahead of the WWE Elimination Chamber. He sat down with 9News.com.au to speak about his career, being the ‘Aussie Icon’ and the new WWE 2K24 video game. ⌘ Read more
How Microsoft Flight Simulator built Dune's iconic Ornithopter
Microsoft Flight Simulator has just launched its first off world aircraft, the Ornithopter from Dune. 9News.com.au caught up with Jorg Neumann to learn how they brought it to life. ⌘ Read more
Ready or not, Google’s Gemini AI wants to be your new Assistant
You can’t yet take Gemini’s responses at face value. In most cases, you’d be better off searching the web and clicking a link from somewhere trustworthy. ⌘ Read more
Internet provider Tangerine suffers cyberattack
“No one is more disappointed than me,” Tangerine’s CEO said after more than 200,000 customers are caught up in a data breach. ⌘ Read more
Apple says don’t put your wet iPhone in a bag of rice. Do this instead
Apple has taken a stand on the decades-old remedy that covering a wet phone with rice will save it from water damage. It has offered a much simpler solution. ⌘ Read more
Why CFO departure is Canva’s greatest test yet
Canva is known for its fun, whimsical culture but how it deals with allegations of inappropriate behaviour will show if it has indeed grown up. ⌘ Read more
‘Seek for Gen Z’ start-up raises $7m**
Co-founders of the Iconic and Zip Co say their AI-powered jobs platform Hatch will soon replace traditional resumes. ⌘ Read more
Xbox to publish more games on PlayStation, Switch in push for growth
Microsoft plans to disrupt the traditional console gaming market, saying it wants its games to as big and popular as they could possibly be. ⌘ Read more
Taylor Swift ticket advice
New warnings for Taylor Swift fans ahead of first show. ⌘ Read more
Overview Trailer - Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass - Side Order DLC
Challenge yourself in a new single-player campaign that's designed to be replayed over and over again! As Agent 8, you must defeat wave after wave of enemies to ascend the ominous Spire of Order, accompanied by the drone…Pearl? ⌘ Read more
Australian mayor abandons world-first ChatGPT lawsuit
Brian Hood made global headlines last year after OpenAI allegedly smeared his reputation. He reveals why he’s no longer suing the chatbot. ⌘ Read more
How to play your PS5 in your hands and not on your TV screen
The new Remote Player is wonderful for playing your PlayStation games anywhere in the house, as long as they’re not too demanding. ⌘ Read more
Facebook is 20. It still hasn’t grown up
On its 20th birthday, Facebook has become the poster child for ‘enshittification’, where an online platform decays to the point in which is only serves itself. ⌘ Read more
Samsung’s latest Ultra is incredible, but not vastly improved by AI
When it comes to hardware, the phone takes small but important steps up from last year, but it also comes with a whole host of AI-powered creativity features. ⌘ Read more
NBN feels the need for speed as broadband demand outstrips supply
The company’s losses have ballooned, but NBN Co says that’s all part of the plan as Australians increasingly upgrade to ultra-fast broadband plans. ⌘ Read more
Telcos’ customer complaints spike after Optus outage
Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert says the company’s offers of free data was cold comfort for many Optus customers, especially those who couldn’t call triple-zero. ⌘ Read more
Tech unicorns vanish as start-up funding plummets
Australia did not produce a billion-dollar tech “unicorn” in 2023, but investors remain bullish about the year to come. ⌘ Read more
Sport clubs face ‘red alert’ for cyberattacks
As questions mount about a mass data leak involving Football Australia, industry insiders warn local clubs are in the firing line. ⌘ Read more
NBN set to deliver $400b to the economy as debate rages over pricing
The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, a landmark study has found, despite some customers dumping the network amid price hikes. ⌘ Read more
Finally, a new Apple device really worth talking about
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset could be the game changer the company needs. Writing it off as some newfangled technology no one will use is like writing off the iPhone. ⌘ Read more
Tech’s mixed bag: Atlassian tumbles, Facebook soars
Market optimism in global technology companies has see-sawed over the past 12 months, amid lay-offs and valuation drops. ⌘ Read more
Rhea Ripley on being the new WWE 2K24 cover star
Australia's Demi Bennet, more widely known as Rhea Ripley, is one of the newest faces of WWE 2K. She tells 9news.com.au the news of her making the WWE 2K24 video game cover came as a massive surprise. ⌘ Read more
Players’ passports, contracts exposed in Football Australia data breach
The cybersecurity incident has potentially impacted every local soccer customer or fan, along with the players, researchers say. ⌘ Read more
The only privacy we have left is what’s in our heads, and that will soon be public
New consumer technologies that read patterns in the brain’s electrical activity and then influence them will supercharge the spread of disinformation and threaten democracy. ⌘ Read more
Former MP Wyatt Roy signs up to work on Saudi Arabia’s ‘sci-fi city’**
The former Liberal minister is helping create a new Saudi Arabian city from scratch, with an emphasis on renewable energy … and flying cars. ⌘ Read more
Creating the perfect version of The Last of Us Part II with director Matthew Gallant
The Last of Us Part II has just had a graphics boost for the PlayStation 5, along with some action-packed bonus content for the game. 9news.com.au caught up with Naughty Dog's game director Matthew Gallant to learn all about upgrade. ⌘ Read more
Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Opening Cutscene
When all the Mini-Marios sell out, Donkey Kong takes matters into his own hands! ⌘ Read more
Tech trends that will define 2024
Generative AI and cyberattacks helped define 2023, and the next 12 months are set to be just as critical for the local technology sector. ⌘ Read more
Australia’s construction sector is on the brink. This tech could be the answer
Nearly 2000 construction companies entered administration over the past year, a fate this tech company says was largely avoidable. ⌘ Read more
Cybercriminals having ‘field day’: Credential stuffing attacks set to soar
More businesses are set to join The Iconic, Dan Murphy’s and Event Cinemas in falling victim to hackers, amid calls for passwords to be abolished entirely. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane gaming studio launch new game Phantom Abyss
Brisbane's Team WIBY have officially launched their next big game: Phantom Abyss. Three years in the making, this action-packed multiplayer has left early access and is out now on Xbox and PC. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane gaming studio launch new game Phantom Abyss
Brisbane's Team WIBY have officially launched their next big game: Phantom Abyss. Three years in the making, this action-packed multiplayer has left early access and is out now on Xbox and PC. ⌘ Read more
No health information or personal data stolen in St Vincent’s hack
Investigators had been working over the past month to determine if patient data had been compromised in December’s attack on the company. ⌘ Read more
Optus triple-zero failure ten times worse than reported
In a development the communications minister calls “deeply disturbing”, Optus says more than 10 times the number of emergency calls than it initially claimed failed to connect during the November 8 outage. ⌘ Read more
Canva eyes $US1.5b share sale despite valuation headwinds
The transaction would be one of the largest in global technology history. ⌘ Read more
See-through panels and in-home billboards: the future of TVs
This year’s CES had a lot of big TV innovations, but how many of them will stick? ⌘ Read more
Will the internet die of boredom before we do? Let me Google that
If the intrusion into our secrets, plus the nastiness and the rest, is turning people off the internet, hallelujah. ⌘ Read more
Samsung introduces Galaxy AI, a new suite of smarts for its S24 phones
From instantly translated calls to image generation, the new Galaxy S24 is stuffed with AI-powered features. ⌘ Read more
Husic shuns EU path for AI, unveils government’s vision
Members of Australia’s technology sector have given a measured tick of approval to federal government’s move to regulate high-risk AI use cases. ⌘ Read more
Questions deepen over St Vincent’s, Victorian courts hacks
Australian executives are being urged to be more transparent about data breaches happening under their watch, amid growing unrest over the recent spate of cyberattacks. ⌘ Read more
20 games to look forward to in 2024
An A-Z of the biggest new games expected to hit shelves this year, including Hades II, Star Wars Outlaws and Prince of Persia. ⌘ Read more
Flying cars, robot ice-cream: The weird and wonderful tech on show in Las Vegas
More than 100,000 attendees descended on Las Vegas to see home robots, laser TVs and other innovations coming this year – and many products that will never see the light of day. ⌘ Read more
LG’s see-through TV leads the pack in wow factor at tech show
LG introduces a wireless, transparent TV, Samsung attacks reflections, and both companies double down on AI. ⌘ Read more
Passports, travel documents exposed in data breach
A Melbourne travel agency’s information has been leaked, exposing the personal information of thousands of customers. ⌘ Read more
Low cost, high reward: The hackers holding Australia to ransom
Cyber attacks on companies are common enough, but will only become more so – and AI will drive an increase in their quantity and quality. ⌘ Read more
Screen-free future: Three advances that put the phone in the background
Could the phone be replaced by technology that keeps the benefits of connectivity, but loses the addictive qualities of screens? ⌘ Read more
CSIRO marks 10 years of the total wellbeing diet
The national science agency is today celebrating 10 years since the launch of its online CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet. ⌘ Read more