# Twtxt is an open, distributed microblogging platform that # uses human-readable text files, common transport protocols, # and free software. # # Learn more about twtxt at https://github.com/buckket/twtxt # # This is an automated Yarn.social feed running feeds v0.1.0@72e53a9 # Learn more about Yarn.social at https://yarn.social # # nick = TheAge_Technology # url = https://feeds.twtxt.net/TheAge_Technology/twtxt.txt # type = rss # source = https://www.theage.com.au/rss/technology.xml # avatar = https://feeds.twtxt.net/TheAge_Technology/avatar.png#bmau3oyahio4bk6prfnjgsztt3fel2snjelvlnoh5nubsh3gvvba # description = # updated_at = 2023-12-01T18:08:22Z # 2020-07-22T01:48:49Z The perfect time to ditch the paperbacks and get an ereader ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-perfect-time-to-ditch-the-paperbacks-and-get-an-ereader-20200713-p55bnh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-17T05:15:17Z Ghost of Tsushima is the defining Samurai video game ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/ghost-of-tsushima-is-the-defining-samurai-video-game-20200714-p55bwx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-16T23:51:34Z Twitter struggles to unpack a hack within its walls ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-struggles-to-unpack-a-hack-within-its-walls-20200717-p55cxw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-16T21:22:52Z Twitter hackers shifting money in bitcoin wallets leave digital trail ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-hackers-shifting-money-in-bitcoin-wallets-leave-digital-trail-20200717-p55cw1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-16T04:00:08Z Scammers conned Twitter staff to launch high-profile account hijack ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scammers-conned-twitter-staff-to-launch-high-profile-account-hijack-20200716-p55cn7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-15T21:47:12Z Major Twitter accounts hacked in suspected bitcoin scam ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-twitter-accounts-hacked-in-suspected-bitcoin-scam-20200716-p55chj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-15T03:19:04Z Catch up remotely, loud and clear, with a USB microphone ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/catch-up-remotely-loud-and-clear-with-a-usb-microphone-20200710-p55azn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-13T07:48:09Z Cyber bullying content targeting children pulled from TikTok ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cyber-bullying-content-targeting-children-pulled-from-tiktok-20200713-p55bjt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-12T22:12:00Z The man behind TikTok is caught in the US-China crossfire ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-man-behind-tiktok-is-caught-in-the-us-china-crossfire-20200710-p55ara.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-11T14:00:00Z Government warns of social media manipulation as TikTok faces backlash ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/government-warns-of-social-media-manipulation-as-tiktok-faces-backlash-20200710-p55avl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-10T18:14:26Z Amazon bans, then unbans TikTok from employees' phones, citing 'security' ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-bans-then-unbans-tiktok-from-employees-phones-citing-security-20200711-p55b3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-10T14:01:00Z TikTok's data collection a worry, regardless of nationality ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-s-data-collection-a-worry-regardless-of-nationality-20200708-p55a4v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-10T13:18:16Z Spotify, other major iPhone apps crash after worldwide glitch ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/spotify-other-major-iphone-apps-crash-after-worldwide-glitch-20200710-p55b36.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-09T19:50:00Z The new MAGA: Tech's big four defy pandemic to form trillion-dollar club ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-new-maga-tech-s-big-four-defy-pandemic-to-form-trillion-dollar-club-20200710-p55ar8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-09T05:47:15Z Feel like Iron man, for a little while ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/feel-like-iron-man-for-a-little-while-20200703-p558uc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-09T03:12:12Z Facebook has 'devastating' civil rights record, audit says ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-has-devastating-civil-rights-record-audit-says-20200709-p55ais.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-07T05:04:08Z When it comes to home theatre systems, sometimes wired is wiser ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/when-it-comes-to-home-theatre-systems-sometimes-wired-is-wiser-20200706-p559gx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-06T14:00:00Z TikTok on thin ice as Parliament prepares to pore over app ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-on-thin-ice-as-parliament-prepares-to-pore-over-app-20200706-p559d9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-06T01:22:23Z One of the 'fathers of the internet' is wary of China's plans ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/one-of-the-fathers-of-the-internet-is-wary-of-china-s-plans-20200706-p5599s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-06T00:09:05Z New Trump appointee puts global internet freedom at risk, critics say ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-trump-appointee-puts-global-internet-freedom-at-risk-critics-say-20200706-p559bv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-03T05:22:48Z Five questions tech tycoons could face from US Congress ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/five-questions-tech-tycoons-could-face-from-us-congress-20200703-p558tu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-02T05:54:24Z Apple's latest privacy measures could turn users off ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-latest-privacy-measures-could-turn-users-off-20200701-p557z1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-01T06:02:52Z The new tools coming soon to an iPhone near you ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-new-tools-coming-soon-to-an-iphone-near-you-20200701-p557v6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-01T05:35:51Z One device for all your work and play needs ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/one-device-for-all-your-work-and-play-needs-20200629-p5575v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-01T01:55:30Z Facebook risks becoming 'irrelevant' as advertiser exodus snowballs ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-risks-becoming-irrelevant-as-advertiser-exodus-snowballs-20200701-p557z7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-30T13:30:00Z Same mistakes keep exposing children to online dangers ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/same-mistakes-keep-exposing-children-to-online-dangers-20200630-p557kx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-28T23:13:09Z 'There's no way we're shifting': Australia rules out Apple-Google coronavirus tracing method ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/there-s-no-way-we-re-shifting-australia-rules-out-apple-google-coronavirus-tracing-method-20200629-p5573s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-24T19:47:06Z Google to wipe data on new accounts after 18 months ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-to-wipe-data-on-new-accounts-after-18-months-20200625-p555x2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-23T22:04:00Z Why Apple putting its own chip in its Mac is such a big deal ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-apple-putting-its-own-chip-in-its-mac-is-such-a-big-deal-20200624-p555iq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-22T23:07:03Z Japanese supercomputer Fugaku crowned the world's most powerful ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/japanese-supercomputer-fugaku-crowned-the-world-s-most-powerful-20200623-p5556m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-22T20:20:19Z Apple previews new iPhone software, switches to 'game changer' Mac chips ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/game-changer-apple-switches-to-its-own-chips-for-mac-computers-20200623-p5555q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-21T22:00:00Z Foxtel's soft-look streaming is not the future ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/foxtel-s-soft-look-streaming-is-not-the-future-20200617-p553i3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-19T03:17:13Z Brutal and beautiful, The Last of Us sequel is a harrowing masterpiece ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/brutal-and-beautiful-the-last-of-us-sequel-is-a-harrowing-masterpiece-20200619-p5545x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-19T02:35:41Z Hackers post evidence they have beer giant Lion's confidential files ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hackers-post-evidence-they-have-beer-giant-lion-s-confidential-files-20200619-p5548s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-18T07:41:39Z 'Cyber crisis' deepens at Lion as second attack bites beer giant ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cyber-crisis-deepens-at-lion-as-second-attack-bites-beer-giant-20200618-p5540c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-18T02:31:40Z Data deluge: Google's Fitbit acquisition could be anti-competitive, says ACCC ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/data-deluge-google-s-fitbit-acquisition-could-be-anti-competitive-says-accc-20200618-p553vt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-16T09:00:00Z It's-a-me, Lego Mario: the ultimate '90s kids brand collaboration ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-s-a-me-lego-mario-the-ultimate-90s-kids-brand-collaboration-20200615-p552n3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-16T00:28:36Z Amazon's Echo Auto lets you summon Alexa on the road ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-s-echo-auto-lets-you-summon-alexa-on-the-road-20200615-p552mn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-12T14:00:00Z 'Harm against humans': Rights chief warns of facial recognition threat ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/harm-against-humans-rights-chief-warns-of-facial-recognition-threat-20200611-p551o6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-12T02:00:06Z Twitter removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese Communist Party ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-removes-thousands-of-accounts-linked-to-chinese-communist-party-20200612-p551wm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-11T23:34:54Z PlayStation 5 consoles unveiled, including a disc-free version ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/playstation-5-consoles-unveiled-including-a-disc-free-version-20200612-p551vg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-11T06:06:31Z Fisher and Paykel, Honda join Lion on hacker hit list ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/fisher-and-paykel-honda-join-lion-on-hacker-hit-list-20200611-p551n5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-11T01:15:40Z High-end audio isn't always the best choice, but it can be stunning ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/high-end-audio-isn-t-always-the-best-choice-but-it-can-be-stunning-20200609-p550sv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-10T00:53:36Z Apple to announce move from Intel to in-house Mac chips at WWDC ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-announce-move-from-intel-to-in-house-mac-chips-at-wwdc-20200610-p5511d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-09T23:19:54Z IBM scraps face recognition development over racial profiling concerns ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ibm-scraps-face-recognition-development-over-racial-profiling-concerns-20200610-p55134.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-09T04:43:17Z Drinks giant Lion hit by cyber attack as hackers target corporate Australia ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/drinks-giant-lion-hit-by-cyber-attack-as-hackers-target-corporate-australia-20200609-p550pu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-09T04:33:41Z Nintendo's fresh take on some very old game night favourites ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/nintendo-s-fresh-take-on-some-very-old-game-night-favourites-20200608-p550jf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-08T07:13:47Z Facebook unafraid of scrutiny as ACCC probes Giphy deal ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-unafraid-of-scrutiny-as-accc-probes-giphy-deal-20200608-p550jh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-08T05:33:24Z Experts warn of new strains of misinformation as COVID-19 seeds conspiracy theories ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/experts-warn-of-new-strains-of-misinformation-as-covid-19-seeds-conspiracy-theories-20200603-p54yyl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-06-08T01:21:46Z You are probably spreading misinformation. Here's how to stop. ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/you-are-probably-spreading-misinformation-heres-how-to-stop-20200608-p550ez.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-23T06:02:32Z Sorting out your tech treasure from the trash ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sorting-out-your-tech-treasure-from-the-trash-20200720-p55dkt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-27T00:07:00Z A fateful day looms for the four horsemen of Big Tech ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-fateful-day-looms-for-the-four-horsemen-of-big-tech-20200727-p55fop.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-27T01:29:37Z ACCC takes Google to court for misleading consumers on targeted ads ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-28T14:00:00Z How Google harvests and uses your data, and what you can do about it ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-google-harvests-and-uses-your-data-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-20200728-p55g95.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-30T02:05:13Z Samsung's 8K TV is incredible, but it's still to early for 8K itself ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-8k-tv-is-incredible-but-it-s-still-to-early-for-8k-itself-20200724-p55f8q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-30T04:52:08Z Paper Mario's latest is sharp and sparkling, but with a few creases ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/paper-mario-s-latest-is-sharp-and-sparkling-but-with-a-few-creases-20200727-p55fwq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-07-31T19:40:34Z Microsoft said to be in talks to buy TikTok as Trump weighs curtailing app ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-said-to-be-in-talks-to-buy-tiktok-as-trump-weighs-curtailing-app-20200801-p55hia.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-03T19:05:00Z Microsoft buying TikTok would allay Australia's security concerns ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-buying-tiktok-would-allay-australia-s-security-concerns-20200803-p55i5b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-05T19:25:33Z Facebook launches its new TikTok clone, Instagram Reels ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-launches-its-new-tiktok-clone-instagram-reels-20200806-p55izc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-06T09:53:07Z Security agencies made the right call in not banning TikTok ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/security-agencies-made-the-right-call-in-not-banning-tiktok-20200806-p55jbp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-07T06:13:48Z What is TikTok and why is it so controversial? ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-is-tiktok-and-why-is-it-so-controversial-20200805-p55iyj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-08T14:00:00Z 'Swarm of killer bees': warning social media tools no match for trolls ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/swarm-of-killer-bees-warning-social-media-tools-no-match-for-trolls-20200807-p55jnh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-09T11:52:17Z You might want to wait on new HDMI cables for your new TV ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/you-might-want-to-wait-on-new-hdmi-cables-for-your-new-tv-20200731-p55h7d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-09T11:51:47Z Keep the peace with a second screen ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/keep-the-peace-with-a-second-screen-20200731-p55h87.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-10T01:38:05Z Samsung's latest phones go big, again ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-latest-phones-go-big-again-20200810-p55k6k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-10T21:05:00Z Silicon Valley should fear Trump's tech protectionism ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/silicon-valley-should-fear-trump-s-tech-aggression-20200810-p55k3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-11T01:12:14Z Pastel party take on Fortnite is an online winner for all ages ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/pastel-party-take-on-fortnite-is-an-online-winner-for-all-ages-20200810-p55kbj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-11T01:50:10Z After 10 years of angst, NBN's big milestone has come in the nick of time ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-10-years-of-angst-nbn-s-big-milestone-has-come-in-the-nick-of-time-20200811-p55kk4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-11T21:10:00Z Why Apple is about to turn the iPhone app industry upside down ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-apple-is-about-to-turn-the-iphone-app-industry-upside-down-20200811-p55kki.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-13T20:54:20Z Apple set to offer subscription bundles to win loyalty ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-set-to-offer-subscription-bundles-to-win-loyalty-20200814-p55lmx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-13T22:59:36Z Apple removes Fortnite from iPhone store over game payments tussle ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/apple-removes-fortnite-from-iphone-store-over-game-payments-tussle-20200814-p55lnp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-14T14:00:00Z Fortnite maker's gamble could see mobile players shut out of the game ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/fortnite-maker-s-gamble-could-see-mobile-players-shut-out-of-the-game-20200814-p55lrf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-17T01:51:46Z Google slams new code, claims users' data under threat from big publishers ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-slams-new-code-claims-users-data-under-threat-from-big-publishers-20200817-p55mf7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-17T08:46:36Z Google spreading 'misinformation' about new rules, says ACCC chief ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-spreading-misinformation-about-new-rules-says-accc-chief-20200817-p55mjb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-18T12:39:56Z It's time to voice a gender problem over Siri, Alexa ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-s-time-to-voice-a-gender-problem-over-siri-alexa-20200818-p55mx8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-18T14:00:00Z Oracle said to be in negotiations to buy TikTok ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/oracle-said-to-be-in-negotiations-to-buy-tiktok-20200818-p55mxl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-19T00:44:05Z Google's Pixel 4a is all the smartphone you need, for $600 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-pixel-4a-is-all-the-smartphone-you-need-for-600-20200811-p55klz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-19T23:33:41Z Smart locks pose different challenges, but not more ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smart-locks-pose-different-challenges-but-not-more-20200817-p55mh8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-20T01:11:21Z Apple targets Epic's 'unrelated business' amid Fortnite scuffle ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/apple-targets-epic-s-unrelated-business-amid-fortnite-scuffle-20200820-p55nib.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-20T05:11:40Z Three excellent new phones under $1000 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/three-excellent-new-phones-under-1000-20200819-p55n2t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-26T00:02:43Z Fortnite creator on a crusade against Apple and Google ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/fortnite-creator-on-a-crusade-against-apple-and-google-20200826-p55pau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-26T02:16:11Z Battletoads' unlikely revival is flawed but fantastic ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/battletoads-unlikely-revival-is-flawed-but-fantastic-20200824-p55osi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-26T22:42:03Z How to master the streaming universe ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-master-the-streaming-universe-20200821-p55o4r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-27T14:00:00Z Australian banks bring legal proceedings against crypto giant Ripple ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-banks-bring-legal-proceedings-against-crypto-giant-ripple-20200827-p55pu7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-28T00:23:48Z Amazon's creepy new health wearable analyses your voice and body ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-s-creepy-new-health-wearable-analyses-your-voice-and-body-20200828-p55q60.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-28T00:44:00Z Apple's legal battle over Fortnite could change the iPhone forever ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-legal-battle-over-fortnite-could-change-the-iphone-forever-20200827-p55pth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-28T06:58:19Z Australian Vanessa Pappas takes the top job at TikTok ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-vanessa-pappas-takes-the-top-job-at-tiktok-20200828-p55qcs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-08-29T21:21:07Z Elon Musk unveils brain computer implanted in pigs ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-unveils-brain-computer-implanted-in-pigs-20200830-p55ql5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-01T05:00:00Z TikTok is a pawn in the battle for tech supremacy between US and China ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-is-a-pawn-in-the-battle-for-tech-supremacy-between-us-and-china-20200901-p55r8r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-01T23:43:28Z Apple ramps up 5G iPhone production ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-ramps-up-5g-iphone-production-20200902-p55ria.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-02T03:09:53Z Sonos Radio is linear, curated music for the streaming era ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sonos-radio-is-linear-curated-music-for-the-streaming-era-20200828-p55qba.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T00:51:58Z A pocket-sized translator for when travel is back on the table ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-pocket-sized-translator-for-when-travel-is-back-on-the-table-20200831-p55qxr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T14:00:00Z Apple to invest in renewable energy projects in Australia ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-invest-in-renewable-energy-projects-in-australia-20200903-p55s2x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T19:00:00Z 'Disturbing and harmful': eSafety commissioner calls on Facebook to stop 'volumetric' trolling ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/disturbing-and-harmful-esafety-commissioner-calls-on-facebook-to-stop-volumetric-trolling-20200903-p55s33.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T21:47:43Z Apple delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-delays-debut-of-anti-tracking-tool-in-iphone-software-20200904-p55sau.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T22:49:11Z Nintendo goes all-in on Super Mario for the holiday season ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/nintendo-goes-all-in-on-super-mario-for-the-holiday-season-20200904-p55sah.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-03T23:40:29Z Google's Play Pass is the ticket for gaming on Android ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/google-s-play-pass-is-the-ticket-for-gaming-on-android-20200831-p55qys.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-06T14:00:00Z Ride share giants mandate mask selfies ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ride-share-giants-mandate-mask-selfies-20200820-p55nk6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-08T06:40:04Z ACCC examining Apple, Google app practices amid Fortnite scuffle ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/accc-examining-apple-google-app-practices-amid-fortnite-scuffle-20200908-p55tks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-08T21:46:31Z Apple seeks damages from 'Fortnite' creator in App Store dispute ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/apple-seeks-damages-from-fortnite-creator-in-app-store-dispute-20200909-p55tqr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-08T23:55:02Z What to expect from Apple's September 15 event ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-to-expect-from-apple-s-september-15-event-20200909-p55tr7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-09T03:38:56Z Samsung's second Fold is still a bit uneven ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-second-fold-is-still-a-bit-uneven-20200907-p55t5g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-10T00:22:25Z Avengers epic a marvellous mixed bag ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/avengers-epic-a-marvellous-mixed-bag-20200908-p55tfy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-10T00:34:10Z Xbox announces next-gen details, including $500 all-digital console ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/xbox-announces-next-gen-details-including-500-all-digital-console-20200910-p55u66.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-11T10:55:00Z Becoming a convert to a coloured view to history ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/becoming-a-convert-to-a-coloured-view-to-history-20200806-p55j9e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-12T08:40:06Z Aussie Twitch streamers become refuge for young and lonely during lockdown ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-twitch-streamers-become-refuge-for-young-and-lonely-during-lockdown-20200821-p55o5l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-13T23:33:51Z PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S: what we know about next-gen consoles ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/playstation-5-xbox-scarlett-what-we-know-about-the-next-gen-consoles-20191009-p52yzz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-13T23:46:06Z Microsoft's offer to buy TikTok rejected ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-s-offer-to-buy-tiktok-rejected-20200914-p55vba.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-14T01:52:08Z Oracle set to win TikTok race as Microsoft's offer rejected ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-s-offer-to-buy-tiktok-rejected-20200914-p55vba.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-15T05:25:45Z Running out of HDMI ports on your TV? Switch things up. ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/running-out-of-hdmi-ports-on-your-tv-switch-things-up-20200914-p55vcs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-15T23:06:19Z Apple debuts discount watch, iPads and services, no new iPhones ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-debuts-discount-watch-ipads-and-services-no-new-iphones-20200916-p55w0u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-16T01:52:50Z Apple widens its net with new subscription bundles ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-widens-its-net-with-new-subscription-bundles-20200916-p55w2q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-16T13:00:00Z Mario 3D All-Stars revives dozens of classic worlds ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/mario-3d-all-stars-revives-dozens-of-classic-worlds-20200914-p55vdv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-17T03:53:40Z PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S: what we know about next-gen consoles ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/playstation-5-xbox-scarlett-what-we-know-about-the-next-gen-consoles-20191009-p52yzz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-18T01:18:00Z Why you shouldn't post picture of boarding passes on social media ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-you-shouldn-t-post-picture-of-boarding-passes-on-social-media-20200918-p55wvf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-21T02:40:00Z Thumbs in the cloud: Xbox's next-gen plans go beyond any one console ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/thumbs-in-the-cloud-xbox-s-next-gen-plans-go-beyond-any-one-console-20200918-p55wz3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-21T07:05:34Z TikTok’s security credentials remain under a cloud despite US deal ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-s-security-credentials-remain-under-a-cloud-despite-us-deal-20200921-p55xlt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-22T02:54:16Z Microsoft grabs some of world’s biggest video games in $10.4b deal ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/microsoft-grabs-some-of-world-s-biggest-video-games-in-10-4b-deal-20200922-p55y1f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-22T23:28:59Z Next generation charging: why you'll want a GaN power brick ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/next-generation-charging-why-you-ll-want-a-gan-power-brick-20200921-p55xny.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-24T00:18:03Z An influential indie gem returns, better than ever, in Spelunky 2 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/an-influential-indie-gem-returns-better-than-ever-in-spelunky-2-20200922-p55xx8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-24T21:50:00Z Power struggle: Smaller rivals unite to take on Apple and Google ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/power-struggle-smaller-rivals-unite-to-take-on-apple-and-google-20200925-p55z2d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-24T22:58:18Z Amazon enters game streaming market with new Luna service ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/amazon-enters-game-streaming-market-with-new-luna-service-20200925-p55z41.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-25T02:52:31Z Amazon redesigns Echo devices with sphere speakers, rotating display ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-redesigns-echo-devices-with-sphere-speakers-rotating-display-20200925-p55z5i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-26T06:00:00Z Melburnians declare game-on during lockdown ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/melburnians-declare-game-on-during-lockdown-20200921-p55xsc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-27T22:00:00Z Low cost Apple Watch a winner ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/low-cost-apple-watch-a-winner-20200925-p55z9x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-09-28T22:00:00Z Cinematic sound at home, without the wires ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cinematic-sound-at-home-without-the-wires-20200925-p55z71.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-01T00:36:59Z Grill’d taking the digital initiative during COVID-19 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/grill-d-taking-the-digital-initiative-during-covid-19-20200930-p560pc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-05T23:30:34Z A smart companion for locked down seniors ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-smart-companion-for-locked-down-seniors-20201005-p561zd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-06T03:49:44Z Old meets new in Crash Bandicoot's fresh but frustrating return ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/old-meets-new-in-crash-bandicoot-s-fresh-but-frustrating-return-20201005-p5620x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-06T19:40:21Z Apple set to unveil 5G iPhones next week ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-set-to-unveil-5g-iphones-next-week-20201007-p562nc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-06T22:33:02Z US investigation highlights tech giants' abuse of power ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/us-investigation-highlights-tech-giants-abuse-of-power-20201007-p562pd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-09T00:15:00Z Will coronavirus influence the new iPhone? We're about to find out ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/will-coronavirus-influence-the-new-iphone-we-re-about-to-find-out-20201007-p562qo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-09T13:00:00Z Apple's multi-pronged iPhone play could be a hit with customers ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-multi-pronged-iphone-play-could-be-a-hit-with-customers-20201009-p563nk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-13T04:19:06Z Star Wars Squadrons stays firmly on target ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/star-wars-squadrons-stays-firmly-on-target-20201013-p564jc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-13T18:13:06Z Apple unveils iPhone 12 with 5G, including 'Mini' and 'Pro' versions ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-iphone-12-with-5g-including-mini-and-pro-versions-20201014-p564uh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-13T21:56:37Z Apple unveils iPhone 12 with 5G, including 'Mini' and 'Pro' versions ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-iphone-12-with-5g-including-mini-and-pro-versions-20201014-p564uh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-14T00:47:39Z Apple shrinks the iPhone, but not the price tag ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-shrinks-the-iphone-but-not-the-price-tag-20201014-p564wy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-14T20:10:00Z Wall Street expects Apple's new iPhones to fuel sales surge ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wall-street-expects-apple-s-new-iphones-to-fuel-sales-surge-20201015-p5657p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-15T13:00:00Z Xbox Series X brings cutting edge tech to decades of games ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/xbox-series-x-brings-cutting-edge-tech-to-decades-of-games-20201007-p562ya.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-17T12:14:17Z The Social Dilemma spotlights a daunting new world ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-social-dilemma-spotlights-a-daunting-new-world-20201017-p5663k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-17T13:01:00Z The Social Dilemma spotlights a daunting new world ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-social-dilemma-spotlights-a-daunting-new-world-20201016-p565x0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-17T13:00:00Z Ex-Google staffer calls for regulation of big tech to fund journalism ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ex-google-staffer-calls-for-regulation-of-big-tech-to-fund-journalism-20201016-p565tz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-17T13:00:00Z 'Scary creepy good': The Social Dilemma reveals how our data is tracked ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scary-creepy-good-the-social-dilemma-reveals-how-our-data-is-tracked-20201013-p564po.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-20T13:01:00Z iPhone 12 a stunning upgrade, but camera wizardry sets pro model apart ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-12-a-stunning-upgrade-but-camera-wizardry-sets-pro-model-apart-20201019-p566iw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-20T20:42:27Z It's Google's world. We just live in it ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-s-google-s-world-we-just-live-in-it-20201021-p566zr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-21T13:00:00Z Big tech has changed how we live - but we need to wrest back control ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/big-tech-has-changed-how-we-live-but-we-need-to-wrest-back-control-20201021-p5678a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-22T20:00:00Z Augmented reality Mario Kart turns your home into a cartoon race track ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/augmented-reality-mario-kart-turns-your-home-into-a-cartoon-race-track-20201022-p567hq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-23T00:45:43Z Tiny USB dongle the key to stronger security ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiny-usb-dongle-the-key-to-stronger-security-20201019-p566hi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-23T05:00:47Z How the iPhone 12 compares to Google and Samsung's latest phones ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-the-iphone-12-compares-to-google-and-samsung-s-latest-phones-20201023-p567vn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-25T21:36:50Z Apple and Google's web-controlling pact under threat in US lawsuit ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-and-google-s-web-controlling-pact-under-threat-in-us-lawsuit-20201026-p568hq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-26T22:29:52Z Best consumer VR yet comes with a serious warning ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/best-consumer-vr-yet-comes-with-a-serious-warning-20201026-p568ka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-28T03:00:17Z Google's latest Chromecast finally puts a remote control in your hand ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-latest-chromecast-finally-puts-a-remote-control-in-your-hand-20201026-p568jj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-29T00:50:51Z Apple ramps up Google Search competitor as US antitrust case looms ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-ramps-up-google-search-competitor-as-us-antitrust-case-looms-20201029-p569mt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-10-31T13:00:00Z Telegram battles to vet extremists flocking to its encrypted platform ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telegram-battles-to-vet-extremists-flocking-to-its-encrypted-platform-20201024-p5686q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-01T23:17:28Z Rise up and hack London in Watch Dogs Legion ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/rise-up-and-hack-london-in-watch-dogs-legion-20201029-p569pu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-02T02:20:19Z Why the PlayStation 5's controller could be a game changer ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/why-the-playstation-5-s-controller-could-be-a-game-changer-20201102-p56ao1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-02T21:00:00Z Acer's anti-gaming PC fits on a desk but has all the power you need ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/acer-s-anti-gaming-pc-fits-on-a-desk-but-has-all-the-power-you-need-20201102-p56aro.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-02T23:12:00Z Apple marks date for another media event, expected to focus on Macs ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-marks-date-for-another-media-event-expected-to-focus-on-macs-20201103-p56azi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-03T21:00:00Z The best small soundbars for big audio ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-small-soundbars-for-big-audio-20201027-p5692e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-04T22:08:05Z Social media companies survived US election day, but more tests loom ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/social-media-companies-survived-us-election-day-but-more-tests-loom-20201105-p56bor.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-05T14:00:00Z Xbox starts next-gen on the right foot with impressive console pair ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/xbox-starts-next-gen-on-the-right-foot-with-impressive-console-pair-20201104-p56bcw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-06T13:01:00Z PlayStation 5 is an innovative machine, bursting with potential ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/playstation-5-is-an-innovative-machine-bursting-with-potential-20201106-p56cbu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-07T13:05:00Z What to expect at the dawn of a new generation for game consoles ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/what-to-expect-at-the-dawn-of-a-new-generation-for-game-consoles-20201103-p56b19.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-09T14:00:00Z Apple's largest and smallest iPhones offer something for everyone ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-largest-and-smallest-iphones-offer-something-for-everyone-20201106-p56c32.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-09T21:00:00Z Miles Morales makes for a sensational second spider story ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/miles-morales-makes-for-a-sensational-second-spider-story-20201106-p56c46.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-10T19:31:35Z A new era as Apple launches Mac computers with M1 processor ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-new-era-as-apple-launches-mac-computers-with-m1-processor-20201111-p56dfi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-14T01:08:22Z For Apple, smart things come in small packages ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/for-apple-smart-things-come-in-small-packages-20201114-p56eln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-15T23:59:45Z Clearer focus on the past helps secure Assassin’s Creed’s future ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/clearer-focus-on-the-past-helps-secure-assassin-s-creed-s-future-20201116-p56ewh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-16T18:41:24Z Apple targeted by privacy campaigner who took on Facebook ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-targeted-by-privacy-campaigner-who-took-on-facebook-20201117-p56f61.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-17T13:01:00Z Fortnite's Epic Games brings Apple legal fight to Australia ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/fortnite-s-epic-games-brings-apple-legal-fight-to-australia-20201117-p56f8v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-18T11:00:00Z Apple lowers App Store commissions in major strategic shift ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-lowers-app-store-commissions-in-major-strategic-shift-20201118-p56fr4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-19T04:31:37Z What you (and your wallet) need to know about next gen game consoles ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/what-you-and-your-wallet-need-to-know-about-next-gen-game-consoles-20201119-p56fyg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-19T18:33:55Z Apple to pay $155m to settle US investigation into iPhone 'batterygate' ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-pay-155m-to-settle-us-investigation-into-iphone-batterygate-20201119-p56fxe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-19T22:46:46Z Why it's easy to hate Facebook but hard to leave ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-its-easy-to-hate-facebook-but-hard-to-leave-20201120-p56gd6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-21T08:30:00Z Smartwatch ban: Schools crack down on students with wearable tech in class ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smartwatch-ban-schools-crack-down-on-students-with-wearable-tech-in-class-20201121-p56gn4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-22T18:00:00Z Apple's Epic app headache could be test case for regulation ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-epic-app-headache-could-be-test-case-for-regulation-20201120-p56gf2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-22T23:06:00Z How Intel got 'fat, dumb and happy' and lost its edge ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-intel-got-fat-dumb-and-happy-and-lost-its-edge-20201123-p56gxr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-22T23:58:20Z M1 MacBooks blow the competition away with power and persistence ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/m1-macbooks-blow-the-competition-away-with-power-and-persistence-20201123-p56gyc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-23T13:00:00Z 'Awesome and crazy': Wi-Fi potential a hit with Morse Micro investors ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/awesome-and-crazy-wi-fi-potential-a-hit-with-morse-micro-investors-20201123-p56h5m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-24T11:00:00Z Where to buy a high-end phone without breaking your bank ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/where-to-buy-a-high-end-phone-without-breaking-your-bank-20201118-p56fki.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-24T18:26:14Z Twitter to revamp its blue-tick verification process ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-to-revamp-its-blue-tick-verification-process-20201125-p56hns.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-24T23:00:00Z Meet GPT-3. It has learned to code (and blog, and argue). ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meet-gpt-3-it-has-learned-to-code-and-blog-and-argue-20201125-p56hpw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-25T05:01:24Z Zelda Breath of the Wild spinoff nails the aesthetic, misses the point ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-spinoff-nails-the-aesthetic-misses-the-point-20201124-p56hgl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-26T06:01:09Z APRA flags tougher stance to get boards to take security seriously ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apra-flags-tougher-stance-to-get-boards-to-take-security-seriously-20201126-p56i6r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-30T03:06:13Z Why an 11-year-old game is one of 2020's best ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/why-an-11-year-old-game-is-one-of-2020-s-best-20201130-p56j2b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-11-30T23:18:12Z Weren't paying attention to gadgets in 2020? Here are the best ones. ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/weren-t-paying-attention-to-gadgets-in-2020-here-are-the-best-ones-20201201-p56jev.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-01T03:40:13Z Historic headphones as audio pioneer Sennheiser turns 75 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/historic-headphones-as-audio-pioneer-sennheiser-turns-75-20201130-p56j12.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-03T04:34:49Z Facebook to acquire customer service startup as it faces antitrust glare ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-to-acquire-customer-service-startup-as-it-faces-antitrust-glare-20201203-p56kdv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-04T04:36:46Z Assassin's Creed meets Zelda in a breezy world of greek myth ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/assassin-s-creed-meets-zelda-in-a-breezy-world-of-greek-myth-20201204-p56knj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-05T13:00:00Z 'Privacy is making a comeback': Nine in 10 worried about personal data online ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/privacy-is-making-a-comeback-nine-in-10-worried-about-personal-data-online-20201205-p56kv0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-07T18:51:59Z Nokia leads a 6G wireless project for European Union ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nokia-leads-a-6g-wireless-project-for-european-union-20201208-p56lgm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-07T23:18:40Z Apple preps next Mac chips with aim to outclass top-end PCs ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-preps-next-mac-chips-with-aim-to-outclass-top-end-pcs-20201208-p56lj0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-08T21:08:01Z Apple unveils headphones that cost twice as much as AirPods ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-headphones-that-cost-twice-as-much-as-airpods-20201209-p56lv6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-09T21:10:35Z When smart lights push your family over the edge ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/when-smart-lights-push-your-family-over-the-edge-20201204-p56klb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-10T02:17:29Z Uber Elevate's sale could put plans for 1000 Melbourne flying taxis on ice ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-elevate-s-sale-could-put-plans-for-1000-melbourne-flying-taxis-on-ice-20201210-p56m9z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-11T13:15:00Z Giving the gift of gadgets in 2020 ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/giving-the-gift-of-gadgets-in-2020-20201209-p56m5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-11T19:00:00Z The Wiggles take a step towards the future of edutainment ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-wiggles-take-a-step-towards-the-future-of-edutainment-20201201-p56jgs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-14T12:19:44Z Alphabet's YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive services face outage ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/alphabets-youtube-gmail-google-drive-services-face-outage-20201214-p56ngh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-14T13:33:05Z Google services outage hits YouTube, Gmail, Drive worldwide ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/alphabets-youtube-gmail-google-drive-services-face-outage-20201214-p56ngh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-14T21:34:13Z Amazon's Zoox unveils robotaxi for future ride-hailing service ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazons-zoox-unveils-robotaxi-for-future-ride-hailing-service-20201215-p56ngs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-14T23:10:43Z The 10 best video games of 2020 ⌘ 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Here's the catch. ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tech-giants-are-lowering-the-cost-of-their-gadgets-here-s-the-catch-20201216-p56nvv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-19T13:00:00Z ‘No sense to them’: Tackling COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on social media ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/no-sense-to-them-tackling-covid-vaccine-misinformation-on-social-media-20201215-p56nqm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-22T05:18:56Z ACCC could sink Google-Fitbit deal over lingering competition fears ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/accc-could-sink-google-fitbit-deal-over-lingering-competition-fears-20201222-p56pj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 2020-12-22T21:00:00Z Apple's Family Setup lets you watch over the kids from afar ⌘ https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-family-setup-lets-you-watch-over-the-kids-from-afar-20201215-p56noz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology 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more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/digital-tv-20-years-on-may-never-end-up-fulfilling-its-potential-20201217-p56odm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-01-06T21:00:00Z Why I’ll never go back to a flat non-folding phone ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-i-ll-never-go-back-to-a-flat-non-folding-phone-20201216-p56nul.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-01-06T21:00:00Z A podcast following the Aussie far right ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-podcast-following-the-aussie-far-right-20201214-p56nb8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-01-07T01:10:27Z Twitter suspends Trump amid Capitol violence ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-suspends-trump-amid-capitol-violence-20210107-p56sde.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-01-07T13:00:00Z Folding screens may yet revive stagnant smartphone market ⌘ [Read 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Dyson’s here to tell you otherwise. ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/thought-your-house-was-clean-dyson-s-here-to-tell-you-otherwise-20210614-p580t4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-23T23:17:32Z M1 iPad Pro should be a true laptop replacement, but it falls short ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/m1-ipad-pro-should-be-a-true-laptop-replacement-but-it-falls-short-20210622-p5834x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-24T19:43:20Z Microsoft debuts Windows 11, first major update in six years ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-debuts-windows-11-first-major-update-in-six-years-20210625-p5845h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-25T04:31:42Z With Windows 11’s new store Microsoft wants to make Apple look bad ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/with-windows-11-s-new-store-microsoft-wants-to-make-apple-look-bad-20210625-p584ak.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-28T23:45:00Z Parents urged to keep Apple AirTags away from children ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/parents-urged-to-keep-apple-airtags-away-from-children-20210629-p5854w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-29T20:00:00Z Pocket rocket: Aussie space company goes small to beat Musk and Bezos ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pocket-rocket-aussie-space-company-goes-small-to-beat-musk-and-bezos-20210629-p5859y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-30T01:04:09Z How to tell if you can, and if you should, upgrade to Windows 11 ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-tell-if-you-can-and-if-you-should-upgrade-to-windows-11-20210629-p5855k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-06-30T04:28:27Z Reception issues make tuning in for Tour de France an uphill climb ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reception-issues-make-tuning-in-for-tour-de-france-an-uphill-climb-20210628-p584v7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-01T14:01:00Z Eager gamers can’t be consoled as chip shortage set to ruin Christmas ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/eager-gamers-can-t-be-consoled-as-chip-shortage-set-to-ruin-christmas-20210624-p583u6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-01T23:22:27Z Remake of an ’80s favourite a miraculous missed opportunity ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/remake-of-an-80s-favourite-a-miraculous-missed-opportunity-20210628-p584z8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-05T14:01:00Z Smash repair startup’s pivot to fleet pays off ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smash-repair-startup-s-pivot-to-fleet-pays-off-20210702-p586e9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-06T22:30:09Z The best way to watch the Tokyo Olympics from home ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-way-to-watch-the-tokyo-olympics-from-home-20210706-p5876k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-07T04:34:31Z Some Android tablets are true iPad competitors, if you can find them ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/some-android-tablets-are-true-ipad-competitors-if-you-can-find-them-20210705-p58703.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-07T20:00:00Z Backyard footy gets a new AI-powered coach ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/backyard-footy-gets-a-new-ai-powered-coach-20210706-p5876l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-08T01:00:45Z Windows 11 is a shiny, problematic house you have to move into anyway ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/windows-11-is-a-shiny-problematic-house-you-have-to-move-into-anyway-20210708-p587x8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-08T14:01:00Z Don’t spit the dummy, it’s iPhone 13 ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-spit-the-dummy-it-s-iphone-13-20210708-p5881g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-11T19:00:00Z Reddit expands operations to Australia with new Sydney office ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reddit-expands-operations-to-australia-with-new-sydney-office-20210709-p588ek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-12T00:59:11Z Reddit expands operations to Australia with new Sydney office ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reddit-expands-operations-to-australia-with-new-sydney-office-20210709-p588ek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-13T10:44:17Z Google cops $790m French fine for ‘serious breaches’ of news deal ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-cops-790m-french-fine-for-serious-breaches-of-news-deal-20210713-p589ff.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-13T22:19:01Z Get ready to sweat as cult fitness platform Peloton arrives in Australia ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/get-ready-to-sweat-as-cult-fitness-platform-peloton-arrives-in-australia-20210713-p5894q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-14T23:18:08Z Twitter expands efforts in AI-assisted war on COVID fake news ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-s-expands-efforts-in-ai-assisted-war-on-covid-fake-news-20210714-p589oa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-15T08:12:39Z Boards set to face the music on cyber security lapses ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/boards-set-to-face-the-music-on-cyber-security-lapses-20210715-p58a22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-15T14:01:00Z Boards set to face the music on cyber security lapses ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/boards-set-to-face-the-music-on-cyber-security-lapses-20210715-p58a22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-16T00:08:13Z How to really hear the crowd roar at home ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-really-hear-the-crowd-roar-at-home-20210713-p5894p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-20T04:22:37Z Apple TV update puts sound around and above you, using only AirPods ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-tv-update-puts-sound-around-and-above-you-using-only-airpods-20210719-p58ax2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-21T00:36:59Z A high-end TV that might actually fit in your space (and budget) ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-high-end-tv-that-might-actually-fit-in-your-space-and-budget-20210719-p58b12.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-22T17:37:32Z Websites of airlines, banks and tech companies down in widespread outage ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/websites-of-airlines-banks-and-tech-companies-down-in-widespread-outage-20210723-p58c7d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-22T18:32:41Z Websites of airlines, banks and tech companies back up after global outage ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/websites-of-airlines-banks-and-tech-companies-down-in-widespread-outage-20210723-p58c7d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-22T23:06:49Z Ransomware victim Kaseya gets master key to unlock networks ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ransomware-victim-kaseya-gets-master-key-to-unlock-networks-20210723-p58c95.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-25T19:00:00Z ‘Right to repair’: New ratings could help you fix your phone rather than chuck it ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/right-to-repair-new-ratings-could-help-you-fix-your-phone-rather-than-chuck-it-20210723-p58cek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-27T05:01:53Z Check your passwords: streaming video account theft booms in lockdown ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/check-your-passwords-streaming-video-account-theft-booms-in-lockdown-20210726-p58d1u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-29T00:48:27Z Exercising at home? Here’s how to stay motivated ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exercising-at-home-here-s-how-to-stay-motivated-20210727-p58d80.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-07-29T01:08:30Z How the third time could be the charm for Samsung’s folding phones ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-the-third-time-could-be-the-charm-for-samsung-s-folding-phones-20210726-p58d0k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-03T09:09:01Z Google turns to in-house chips for AI-powered premium phone ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-turns-to-in-house-chips-for-ai-powered-premium-phone-20210803-p58fb5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-04T05:41:05Z Remix Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa in Apple’s latest Garageband update ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/remix-lady-gaga-dua-lipa-in-apple-s-latest-garageband-update-20210803-p58ff4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-05T00:08:43Z As Twitter retires Fleets, the social media site is stuck with itself ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/as-twitter-retires-fleets-the-social-media-site-is-stuck-with-itself-20210805-p58g1o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-05T05:23:58Z An connected speaker for fans of CD and radio ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/an-connected-speaker-for-fans-of-cd-and-radio-20210802-p58f45.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-05T21:00:00Z Call for Australia to declare spyware use as Pegasus outrage grows ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/call-for-australia-to-declare-spyware-use-as-pegasus-outrage-grows-20210728-p58drm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-05T23:25:01Z Apple rattles privacy advocates with plan to scan for child porn ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-rattles-privacy-advocates-with-plan-to-scan-for-child-porn-20210806-p58gdt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-06T04:21:33Z Optus under investigation for White Pages privacy breach ⌘ [Read more...](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-under-investigation-for-white-pages-privacy-breach-20210806-p58ggy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-09T05:19:12Z **‘We’re going in hard on this one’: ACCC sues Telstra, Optus TPG over NBN speed claims**
The ACCC is taking Telstra, Optus and TPG to court, hoping to exact a large enough penalty to prevent future misleading conduct. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-re-going-in-hard-on-this-one-accc-sues-telstra-optus-tpg-over-nbn-speed-claims-20210809-p58h7g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-09T06:04:04Z **‘We’re going in hard on this one’: ACCC sues Telstra, Optus TPG over NBN speed claims**
The ACCC is taking Telstra, Optus and TPG to court, hoping to exact a large enough penalty to prevent future misleading conduct. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-re-going-in-hard-on-this-one-accc-sues-telstra-optus-tpg-over-nbn-speed-claims-20210809-p58h7g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-09T22:33:32Z **Apple’s child abuse detection system to scan iCloud photo libraries**
Apple said that iPhone users’ entire photo libraries will be checked for known child abuse images if they are stored in the online iCloud service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-child-abuse-detection-system-to-scan-icloud-photo-libraries-20210810-p58hd2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-11T01:15:54Z **Under pressure, Google to add privacy protections for teenagers**
Children aged 13 to 17 will have privacy settings turned on by default and will not have the option of letting Google track their location. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/under-pressure-google-to-add-privacy-protections-for-teenagers-20210811-p58hqg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-11T19:41:02Z **Samsung unveils cheaper, more durable folding phones but snubs plus-sized Note**
Samsung has unveiled a third iteration of its flagship Fold phone at a reduced price tag but a new version of its supersized Note phone was nowhere to be seen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-unveils-cheaper-more-durable-folding-phones-but-snubs-plus-sized-note-20210811-p58hv7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-11T23:12:39Z **Samsung’s feminine folding phone is a step forward ... I think**
The Z Flip3 is being positioned as a fashion-forward phone for women, but at this point it’s hard to tell when brands are being condescending. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-feminine-folding-phone-is-a-step-forward-i-think-20210812-p58i1i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-12T19:00:00Z **Australian tech needs to dig deeper to produce next Afterpay**
Deep tech incubators say changes in policy and perception may be required to raise other tech segments to the profile of fintech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-tech-needs-to-dig-deeper-to-produce-next-afterpay-20210812-p58i54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-13T00:31:52Z **Forget Wi-Fi, radio lives**
Tivoli Audio’s latest take on the classic benchtop radio is an excellent choice for those not interested in getting their music via the internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/forget-wi-fi-radio-lives-20210809-p58h4i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-17T21:29:14Z **Twitter will let users report misinformation for the first time**
Twitter is adding an option for users to report misinformation to the company, but says the expanded ability to flag tweets won’t necessarily lead to more fact-checking or labels on problematic posts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-will-let-users-report-misinformation-for-the-first-time-20210818-p58jnh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-18T01:33:13Z **Google’s budget earbuds offer a lot of bang for your buck**
Pixel Buds A-Series offer excellent sound, a great fit and smart Assistant integration for a decent price, but lack noise cancelling and other premium extras. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-budget-earbuds-offer-a-lot-of-bang-for-your-buck-20210816-p58j6x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-19T04:05:30Z **How to get Paramount+ on your TV**
We’re not exactly starved for subscription video services, but if you’d like to give a new one a try, here’s how to get it on the big screen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-get-paramount-on-your-tv-20210817-p58jew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-20T00:48:54Z **Could your next TV be a PC monitor?**
As TV-makers offer smaller OLEDs with more PC-friendly features, monitor companies are also adding TV smarts to their bigger screens. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/could-your-next-tv-be-a-pc-monitor-20210817-p58je1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-20T05:17:01Z **Tesla plans humanoid robot for manual labour in 2022, Musk says**
Tesla bot will be 173 centimetres tall and be able to do all sorts of jobs, but will be weaker and slower than humans, Tesla CEO says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tesla-plans-humanoid-robot-for-manual-labour-in-2022-musk-says-20210820-p58kl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-20T05:53:00Z **Elon Musk unveils humanoid robot to take over ‘boring’ work**
The ‘Tesla bot’ will be 173 centimetres tall and able to do all sorts of “dangerous, repetitive and boring tasks”, the Tesla billionaire says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tesla-plans-humanoid-robot-for-manual-labour-in-2022-musk-says-20210820-p58kl6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-20T14:00:00Z **Nintendo powers up as pandemic drives unprecedented console boom**
As video games become bigger than ever with people confined to their homes, the Switch may become Nintendo’s most popular home console of all time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/nintendo-powers-up-as-pandemic-drives-unprecedented-console-boom-20210819-p58k1v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-23T06:44:11Z **How to keep a dispersed workforce ‘in the loop’**
How do you switch off when the office is literally on top of your doona? And how do you have ad hoc collaborative “tap on the shoulder” meetings when you’re on the other side of the world, in different time zones, or working flexible hours in the same city? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-keep-a-dispersed-workforce-in-the-loop-20210813-p58iks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-24T23:36:18Z **TVs you wear on your face have arrived, but they’re not quite ready**
TCL’s $899 headgear look like glasses and give you the equivalent of a 140-inch private screen, but they have some drawbacks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tvs-you-wear-on-your-face-have-arrived-but-they-re-not-quite-ready-20210823-p58l1e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-26T22:45:35Z **Samsung’s new smartwatch is its best yet, but it’s no match for Apple**
A collaboration with Google on the software side helps the Galaxy Watch4 shine as the most convenient Android-compatible watch you can get. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-new-smartwatch-is-its-best-yet-but-it-s-no-match-for-apple-20210824-p58lgy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-26T23:20:32Z **Still working at the kitchen table? It’s time to upgrade your space.**
Working from home may be a reality in some form for a while yet, so if you’re still hunching over a laptop it’s past time to find a better solution. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/still-working-at-the-kitchen-table-it-s-time-to-upgrade-your-space-20210823-p58l6o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-27T03:54:00Z **Metropolis now: Japan’s high-tech, high-hopes ‘city of the future’**
In the foothills of Mount Fuji, 2000-odd “Woven City” inhabitants will safety-test self-driving cars, domestic robots and smart-home tech. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/metropolis-now-japan-s-high-tech-high-hopes-city-of-the-future-20210730-p58ekg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-27T04:04:00Z **Aussie innovations: mealworm snack packs, in-mouth robots, drone weeding and more**
There are many areas in which Australia could combine its creative smarts, raw materials and manufacturing capabilities to gain an edge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-innovations-mealworm-snack-packs-in-mouth-robots-drone-weeding-and-more-20210730-p58ek7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-27T04:38:23Z **Aussie innovations: mealworm snack packs, in-mouth robots, drone weeding and more**
There are many areas in which Australia could combine its creative smarts, raw materials and manufacturing capabilities to gain an edge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-innovations-mealworm-snack-packs-in-mouth-robots-drone-weeding-and-more-20210730-p58ek7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-08-31T22:22:52Z **Smart doorbell lets you know when the postie leaves a package**
Google’s latest Nest doorbell cleverly detects people, packages, vehicles and more, sending alerts to your devices when needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smart-doorbell-lets-you-know-when-the-postie-leaves-a-package-20210830-p58n4f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-01T19:46:21Z **Apple’s new watch with big screen will likely be delayed**
Apple’s upcoming smartwatch is suffering production snags as manufacturers adjust to a new design, likely leading to supply constraints or shipment delays, according to a person familiar with the situation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-new-watch-with-big-screen-will-likely-be-delayed-20210901-p58npy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-02T00:31:00Z **A speaker for (almost) all occasions**
Q Acoustics’ M20 HD system works for wireless streaming, connecting to external music devices, and enhancing games and movies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-speaker-for-almost-all-occasions-20210830-p58n4w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-02T03:01:49Z **Apple loosens its grip on the App Store but it still calls the shots**
A trio of policy changes over the past week will benefit small developers, subscription services and news publishers, but they will still have to play by Apple’s rules ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-loosens-its-grip-on-the-app-store-but-it-still-calls-the-shots-20210901-p58nxm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-03T00:49:20Z **Why folding is the future of smartphones**
Folding phones are so close to being perfected that we’re maybe only two or three years from Apple releasing one of its own. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-folding-is-the-future-of-smartphones-20210831-p58ne8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-07T03:15:15Z **The strange tale of the bitcoin millionaire and his Freedom Phone**
A 22-year-old bitcoin millionaire was overwhelmed with demand when he called for Republicans to ditch their iPhones for a low-end handset. Then he had to work out how to make it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-strange-tale-of-the-bitcoin-millionaire-and-his-freedom-phone-20210907-p58pgt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-07T22:49:45Z **Apple sets reveal date for iPhone 13 with cryptic invitation**
The tech giant is rumoured to be revealing new iPhones and redesigned watches at an event that will be broadcast to Australians on September 15. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-sets-reveal-date-for-iphone-13-with-cryptic-invitation-20210908-p58pr3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-08T01:12:58Z **Reviving a relic: how an ancient CRT can still be a useful TV**
If your household is struggling to share the flat screen, it’s not hard to give an old television a new lease of life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reviving-a-relic-how-an-ancient-crt-can-still-be-a-useful-tv-20210906-p58p92.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T00:03:06Z **Former Walmart president reveals plan for $US400b Utopian city in the US desert**
Billionaire and former Walmart president Marc Lore has launched a plan to create a $US400 billion metropolis, tabbed “the new city in America”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/former-walmart-president-reveals-plan-for-us400b-utopian-city-in-the-us-desert-20210909-p58q33.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T01:05:00Z **The ‘trial of the century’ shows why we fell out of love with Silicon Valley**
Elizabeth Holmes’s role models Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison were hugely successful and were at at the forefront of mythologising Silicon Valley’s “fake-it-until-you-make-it” culture. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-trial-of-the-century-shows-why-we-fell-out-of-love-with-silicon-valley-20210909-p58q1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T01:46:55Z **Samsung foldable phone sales surge in Australia as inflection point approaches**
Samsung Australia mobile boss says the pandemic hasn’t dented demand for premium devices, and that local pre-order numbers show the industry is nearing an inflection point of mainstream adoption. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-foldable-phone-sales-surge-in-australia-as-inflection-point-approaches-20210908-p58pyg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T01:59:07Z **Dentsu’s journey to anticipate the future of customer experience for Australian brands**
No matter which market your company plays in, one thing is certain: forging real connections with consumers is one of the highest priorities, and toughest challenges brands face today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/dentsu-s-journey-to-anticipate-the-future-of-customer-experience-for-australian-brands-20210903-p58ond.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T04:20:40Z **No help but big potential harm from wearable body fat tests**
Body composition testing was already problematic, but now it’s been made portable on smartwatches and fitness trackers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/no-help-but-big-potential-harm-from-wearable-body-fat-tests-20210906-p58p6e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T14:00:00Z **Screen dreams: A TV buyer’s guide**
If you’re looking for a reason to justify a new TV purchase (or need a good argument with which to sway a loved one), consider this: we are living in the golden age of TV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/screen-dreams-a-tv-buyer-s-guide-20210825-p58lpo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-09T16:00:00Z **Facebook’s Ray-Ban sunglasses let you take photos and video hands-free**
Ray-Ban Stories are $449 connected glasses with cameras, microphones and speakers attached, but Facebook says they can’t be used to livestream. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-s-ray-ban-sunglasses-let-you-take-photos-and-video-hands-free-20210909-p58q9z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-10T05:55:41Z **The Artful Escape, and how Melbourne games find global stages**
From humble beginnings to Hollywood star quality and being available to millions via Xbox Game Pass, The Artful Escape is a game that grabs people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-artful-escape-and-how-melbourne-games-find-global-stages-20210907-p58pkc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-10T17:26:15Z **Judge loosens Apple’s grip on app store in Epic decision**
A federal judge ordered Apple to dismantle part of the competitive barricade guarding its closely run app store, threatening one of the iPhone maker’s biggest moneymakers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/judge-loosens-apples-grip-on-app-store-in-epic-decision-20210911-p58qqr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-13T01:05:00Z **Apple’s loss could be a windfall for the ‘small guys’**
The court fight had been billed as a battle of tech heavyweights. But the biggest winners may be developers like Zach Shakked. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-loss-could-be-a-windfall-for-the-small-guys-20210913-p58r1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-13T23:21:21Z **Facebook’s glasses aren’t as scary as you think, at least not yet**
Ray-Ban Stories are cute and handy, don’t connect to the internet, and don’t really make it easier to take sneaky pictures of people without their consent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-s-glasses-aren-t-as-scary-as-you-think-at-least-not-yet-20210914-p58rem.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-14T01:12:59Z **Apple fixes Messages flaw that allowed for zero-click hack**
The company is pushing out updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch that close a gap used to hack an unnamed Saudi activist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-fixes-messages-flaw-that-allowed-for-zero-click-hack-20210914-p58rhs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-14T05:46:37Z **Bond meets Tarantino in a time loop: the year’s most mysterious game arrives**
Deathloop director Dinga Bakaba has some surprises in store for fans of previous Arkane games Dishonored and Prey. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/bond-meets-tarantino-in-a-time-loop-the-year-s-most-mysterious-game-arrives-20210914-p58rka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-14T18:50:34Z **Apple doubles down on 5G with new iPhone 13, upgrades iPad Mini**
Apple said the iPhone 13 will have custom 5G antennas and radio components for faster speeds and will come in five colours. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-doubles-down-on-5g-with-new-iphone-13-upgrades-ipad-mini-20210915-p58rp3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-15T05:52:47Z **Not much new for iPhone 13, but a few important tweaks**
Here are the four subtle ways Apple has improved its quartet of iPhones since last year’s models. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/not-much-new-for-iphone-13-but-a-few-important-tweaks-20210915-p58rt3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-15T22:02:35Z **Microsoft wants you to ditch your password. For good, this time.**
Struggling to remember all your passwords? Users will no longer need one for Microsoft accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-wants-you-to-ditch-your-password-for-good-this-time-20210916-p58s0f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-16T02:26:28Z **Smartphones may be too good**
Smartphones have been so successful that it’s possible new technology won’t be able to displace them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smartphones-may-be-too-good-20210916-p58s1w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-16T23:50:06Z **Pocketable PCs hold their own for work and play**
The upcoming Panetera Pico PC, and others like it, sit somewhere between a desktop and a laptop but come in at much lower prices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pocketable-pcs-hold-their-own-for-work-and-play-20210914-p58rfe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-17T00:29:04Z **Computers will conquer your face**
The stage feels set in a way that recalls the period before the iPhone’s first release in 2007. We’re on the cusp of something big: The face computer is coming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/computers-will-conquer-your-face-20210917-p58sg4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-19T23:55:22Z **The new iPhone features coming to your pocket in iOS 15**
Even if you’re not looking for a new iPhone this week, the one you already have is due for some updates. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-new-iphone-features-coming-to-your-pocket-in-ios-15-20210920-p58t35.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-20T19:00:00Z **Apple iPhone 13 plans aimed at the data hungry**
Those looking to upgrade may find themselves paying for a lot more data than they really need. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-iphone-13-plans-aimed-at-the-data-hungry-20210920-p58t74.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-21T13:00:00Z **iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are the ultimate ‘S-year’ upgrades**
Last year’s incredible phones are made even better with new screens and cameras, but the overall upgrade is relatively subtle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-13-and-13-pro-are-the-ultimate-s-year-upgrades-20210921-p58ti5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-22T01:26:49Z **Latest GoPro is the best yet, but paid subscription is a bit extreme**
Hero 10 boasts some impressive resolutions and frame rates, but there’s one element of the package that leaves a sour taste. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/latest-gopro-is-the-best-yet-but-paid-subscription-is-a-bit-extreme-20210921-p58tdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-22T13:00:00Z **iPad mini still lovable, and weirder than ever**
Despite being caught between the more capable iPhone and iPad Pros, Apple’s updated little tablet is a joy to use. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ipad-mini-still-lovable-and-weirder-than-ever-20210921-p58te7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-22T16:00:00Z **Microsoft unveils powerful Surface laptops, another two-screen phone**
The beefiest Surface ever joins a redesigned Surface Pro and second generation smartphone as Microsoft prepares Windows 11. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-unveils-powerful-surface-laptops-another-two-screen-phone-20210922-p58tvn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-23T19:00:00Z **Scams, forgeries rise as vaccine passport mandates loom**
Cybercriminals are exploiting the confusion around vaccine passports to sell fake credentials and steal sensitive information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scams-forgeries-rise-as-vaccine-passport-mandates-loom-20210923-p58u4t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-23T23:27:08Z **Experts reveal Australia’s security challenge**
COVID-19 and climate change may appear to be the most pressing threats to our way of life in Australia. But they are far from the only ones. Cyber attacks, terrorism, international conflict, and civil unrest are all capable of shaking our world at any moment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/experts-reveal-australia-s-security-challenge-20210920-p58tae.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-27T21:45:00Z **Years late, Foxtel’s iQ box embraces the internet**
Customers can finally get a full Foxtel experience without satellite or cable, but some may have already left the pay TV giant behind. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/years-late-foxtel-s-iq-box-embraces-the-internet-20210924-p58uig.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-28T19:00:00Z **ACCC calls for curbs on Google’s ad tech dominance**
The competition regulator wants more power to cut Google’s dominance in the advertising technology market, warning the tech giant has too much control over how ads are delivered on the internet ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/accc-calls-for-curbs-on-google-s-ad-tech-dominance-20210928-p58vds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-28T22:30:00Z **Apple’s wearable update is one for cyclists to watch**
Apple’s Julz Arney says getting a watch to know when you start and stop cycling, and how many calories you’re burning, was no easy feat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-wearable-update-is-one-for-cyclists-to-watch-20210924-p58uiw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-29T22:10:00Z **Facebook’s next act: replacing the iPhone**
Facebook’s new tech chief Andrew Bosworth is at the forefront of the social networking giant’s efforts to reinvent itself. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-s-next-act-replacing-the-iphone-20210927-p58uyh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-09-29T22:30:00Z **A pleasant, pricey monitor to help you look your best on video calls**
Poly’s Studio 21 has integrated lights, speakers, a microphone and a camera to make for a simple and cosy video call hub. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-pleasant-pricey-monitor-to-help-you-look-your-best-on-video-calls-20210923-p58u8u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-05T00:40:00Z **Facebook outage a reminder of just how stuck with the web giant we are**
Facebook has inserted itself into as many facets of our online lives as possible. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-outage-a-reminder-of-just-how-stuck-with-the-web-giant-we-are-20211005-p58x9u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-06T00:26:34Z **How to choose a smart assistant for your home**
With Amazon’s latest collection of Alexa-powered devices, is it time to introduce a smart assistant to your house? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-choose-a-smart-assistant-for-your-home-20211004-p58x2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-06T03:42:36Z **Microsoft is serious about its double-screen Duo smartphone**
You might argue there’s little to gain from the software giant stepping into the smartphone space, but Microsoft is doubling down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-is-serious-about-its-double-screen-duo-smartphone-20211004-p58x3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-06T13:00:00Z **Nintendo refines its revolutionary Switch console**
Aside from a stunning new OLED screen, the new Switch makes several small tweaks to address some of the popular system’s flaws. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/nintendo-refines-its-revolutionary-switch-console-20211004-p58wym.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-06T23:01:48Z **Amazon’s Twitch breached, exposing source code and payout information**
Anonymous attackers post massive trove of data online, which experts say could be disastrous for the livestreaming site. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-s-twitch-breached-exposing-source-code-and-payout-information-20211007-p58xyw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-08T18:00:00Z **Dossiers and cover-ups: Facebook puts profits before safety, whistleblower reveals**
The damning testimony of a former Facebook employee in the US has confirmed Facebook and its family of products are damaging to society and individuals, particularly young girls. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/dossiers-and-cover-ups-facebook-puts-profits-before-safety-whistleblower-reveals-20211005-p58xci.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-09T12:34:42Z **Facebook is weaker than we knew**
The truth is that Facebook’s thirst for young users is less about dominating a new market and more about staving off irrelevance. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-is-weaker-than-we-knew-20211007-p58y2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-09T13:00:00Z **‘It looks a lot like addiction’: Kids battle technology dependence in lockdown**
For Melanie Kai Murray, the long months of lockdown have wreaked havoc with her attempts to keep healthy limits on the amount of time her teenage sons spend on technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-looks-a-lot-like-addiction-kids-battle-technology-dependence-in-lockdown-20211005-p58xcf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-10T20:39:34Z **Facebook unveils new controls for kids on its platforms**
Facebook will be introducing several features including “nudging” teens if they are repeatedly looking at the same content that’s not conducive to their wellbeing, but critics are sceptical they will be effective. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-unveils-new-controls-for-kids-on-its-platforms-20211011-p58yul.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-13T02:57:31Z **QNED? Neo-QLED? Mini-LED? Deciphering the latest TV tech acronyms**
If you’re after a great new television, it’s easy to get confused by the latest serving of alphabet soup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/qned-neo-qled-mini-led-deciphering-the-latest-tv-tech-acronyms-20211008-p58yf9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-13T21:00:00Z **Apple says iPhones at risk of being hacked if App Store forced open**
Apple says that attempts to force it to allow downloading from outside of its secure iPhone App Store - a process known as “sideloading” - could put consumers at risk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-says-iphones-at-risk-of-being-hacked-if-app-store-forced-open-20211014-p58ztf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-14T00:00:00Z **With Series 7, Apple Watch has hit its innovation ceiling**
Apple’s latest watch is its best ever, with a surprisingly useful larger screen, but each year brings fewer meaningful upgrades. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/with-series-7-apple-watch-has-hit-its-innovation-ceiling-20211011-p58z0p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-14T22:10:38Z **Predictably, the Windows 11 interface is both better and worse**
Windows’ first big overhaul in many years is full of refinements, but it also pushes you towards multitasking modes and Microsoft services you might not like. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/predictably-the-windows-11-interface-is-both-better-and-worse-20211015-p59088.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-18T21:58:52Z **Apple unveils new powerful MacBooks, less-expensive music subscription**
The laptops are powered by a new version of Apple’s in-house M1 chip, continuing the company’s move away from Intel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-new-powerful-macbooks-less-expensive-music-subscription-20211019-p5914m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-19T04:58:01Z **With Voice Plan, Apple pays you to use only Siri for music**
With Voice Plan, users can pay less for their music subscription if they’re willing to lock themselves in to Apple’s ecosystem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/with-voice-plan-apple-pays-you-to-use-only-siri-for-music-20211019-p591a5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-19T17:00:00Z **Google’s AI-powered Pixel 6 translates texts, removes photobombers**
The latest Pixel smartphones, which are the first to use Google’s in-house Tensor processor, are all about on-device smarts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-ai-powered-pixel-6-translates-texts-removes-photobombers-20211019-p591c5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-20T21:11:00Z **Google’s connected cameras a smart, slightly spooky way to watch your home**
With a few cameras or a doorbell around your home, and Google’s Nest Aware subscription, you can look out all your windows 24/7 from anywhere. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-connected-cameras-a-smart-slightly-spooky-way-to-watch-your-home-20211018-p590wp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-22T18:00:00Z **Rise of the metaverse could put the entire internet into Facebook**
Mark Zuckerberg’s empire is positioning itself to be at the centre of the next phase of the internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rise-of-the-metaverse-could-put-the-entire-internet-into-facebook-20211021-p59217.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-25T16:00:00Z **Apple’s new AirPods are greater, but girthier**
The 3rd Gen buds feature much better sound and some new tricks like spatial audio, if they fit comfortably in your ears. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-new-airpods-are-greater-but-girthier-20211025-p592xb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-26T02:00:00Z **Google’s latest phones outsmart, and undercut, the competition**
The Pixel 6 is an incredible phone at a reasonable price, with hardware and AI that put Google back on top for smartphone photography and smarts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-latest-phones-outsmart-and-undercut-the-competition-20211025-p592t9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-26T06:38:53Z **Squid Game reignites battle on who pays for the internet**
A South Korean network provider is insisting Netflix should cough up for the bandwidth its hit show uses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/squid-game-reignites-battle-on-who-pays-for-the-internet-20211025-p592qw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-10-29T00:58:40Z **Scandal-plagued Facebook hoping for a fresh start, and younger customers, with Meta**
Aside from distancing itself from controversy, Facebook’s pivot is all about setting itself up with a new generation of internet users. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scandal-plagued-facebook-hoping-for-a-fresh-start-and-younger-customers-with-meta-20211029-p5949p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-01T21:00:00Z **How to choose an air purifier**
It’s the season for pollen, bushfires and thunderstorms, not to mention that pesky pandemic, so you may be wondering if you need an air purifier. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-choose-an-air-purifier-20211029-p594d8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-02T18:13:22Z **Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data**
Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-to-shut-down-face-recognition-system-delete-data-20211103-p595gd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-02T21:00:00Z **A hi-fi streaming box to replace your receiver**
To audiophiles it may sound like blasphemy, but streaming music over a network or the internet can now easily be the heart of your system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-hi-fi-streaming-box-to-replace-your-receiver-20211027-p593k2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-03T21:00:44Z **Australian regulator demands face-scanning firm Clearview AI delete photos**
An Australian privacy authority has ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop scanning the faces of Australians and destroy the images and related data it has already collected. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-regulator-demands-face-scanning-firm-delete-photos-20211104-p595tq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-05T18:00:00Z **Invasive surveillance: Are regulators ready to deal with Facebook’s ‘metaverse’?**
The warning on the metaverse is clear: “This is probably the most invasive surveillance technology we’re going to bring into our homes in the next decade.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/invasive-surveillance-are-regulators-ready-to-deal-with-facebook-s-metaverse-20211101-p594ys.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-06T18:55:00Z **How Australia’s helping to fight the snowballing threat of space junk**
Since we rely on satellites for everything from navigation to weather reports to communication to your local ATM, we can’t afford a catastrophic collision. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-australia-s-helping-to-fight-the-snowballing-threat-of-space-junk-20210916-p58s89.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-07T02:45:00Z **Connecting with family, friends a key reason people play video games**
Games are now the second most popular entertainment medium in Australia, behind streaming services and ahead of free-to-air TV. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/connecting-with-family-friends-a-key-reason-people-play-video-games-20211107-p596nb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-11T00:25:40Z **Apple may have just transformed the world of computers**
For years, Intel was making muscle cars; Apple’s big innovation was to build the Tesla of computer chips. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-may-have-just-transformed-the-world-of-computers-20211111-p597wn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-11T22:24:48Z **How to use Apple’s SharePlay to watch, listen and work out with friends**
Apple’s latest update brings the ability to share media over FaceTime, with each participant still keeping complete control of their devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-use-apple-s-shareplay-to-watch-listen-and-work-out-with-friends-20211109-p5977g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-11T23:44:09Z **How four speakers can rival a dedicated 12-channel home theatre setup**
Sony’s wireless HT-A9 setup uses psychoacoustics to create a dome of sound with a dozen “phantom” speakers, with surprisingly convincing results. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-four-speakers-can-rival-a-dedicated-12-channel-home-theatre-setup-20211108-p59702.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-15T21:51:32Z **Microsoft’s latest Surface strikes a better balance than M1 iPad Pro**
Both devices are laptop-replacing tablets with mystifyingly sold-separate keyboards, but the Surface Pro 8 and iPad Pro are quite different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-s-latest-surface-strikes-a-better-balance-than-m1-ipad-pro-20211115-p598xo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-15T23:23:44Z **Google invests $1 billion in Australia with new research hub**
Google has announced a $1 billion investment in Australia over five years, including a new research hub, increased cloud capacity and partnerships with local organisations including the CSIRO. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-invests-1-billion-in-australia-with-new-research-hub-20211116-p5999g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-16T23:03:05Z **This year, give the gift of boring but useful tech**
After long lockdowns, there’s a good chance we all have too much stuff. But there’s always room for gadgets that make life a little bit better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/this-year-give-the-gift-of-boring-but-useful-tech-20211115-p59921.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-17T19:16:37Z **Apple to start selling parts for customers to repair their iPhones**
The program will be rolled out across the globe in 2022 and will initially allow people to fix the display, battery and camera for their iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 before expanding to other devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-start-selling-parts-for-customers-to-make-their-own-repairs-20211118-p599wp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-18T00:00:00Z **20 years on, the impact of the original iPod is plain to see**
Apple didn’t invent the portable digital music player but, as with many technologies since, it took an existing clunky idea and polished it for the masses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/20-years-on-the-impact-of-the-original-ipod-is-plain-to-see-20211112-p598gz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-22T19:00:00Z **Holberton shakes up tech education with Melbourne campus**
Project -based software engineering school offers an intensive nine-month course that focuses on hands-on collaboration rather than lessons. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/holberton-shakes-up-tech-education-with-melbourne-campus-20211122-p59aup.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-24T18:00:00Z **How your employer can keep track of your work at home**
Since the pandemic and the rise in people working from home, employers’ use of employee-monitoring programs has been growing rapidly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-your-employer-can-keep-track-of-your-work-at-home-20211124-p59bjr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-27T19:00:00Z **In an era of virtual socialising, get ready for virtual influencers**
A mysterious avatar named Kai is a huge celebrity within kid-focused social network Roblox, but she isn’t exactly what she seems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/in-an-era-of-virtual-socialising-get-ready-for-virtual-influencers-20211125-p59c1p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-11-30T18:00:00Z **Defamation isn’t the biggest worry about social media**
Despite the Prime Minister saying he wanted his proposed new social media laws “to protect women”, defamation is a tool mostly used by the rich and powerful - especially politicians and especially men. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/defamation-isn-t-the-biggest-worry-about-social-media-20211130-p59dcc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-07T20:55:27Z **Under-fire Instagram to nudge users to ‘take a break’**
Instagram is encouraging users to take a break as the company battles accusations that too much time spent on its social networks hurts the mental wellbeing of teenagers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/under-fire-instagram-to-nudge-users-to-take-a-break-from-scrolling-20211208-p59fp7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-07T23:42:26Z **Amazon cloud outage hits major websites, streaming apps**
An Amzon outage has caused havoc in the US by knocking out streaming platforms Netflix and Disney+, Robinhood, a wide range of apps and Amazon.com’s e-commerce website as consumers shopped ahead of Christmas. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-cloud-outage-hits-major-websites-streaming-apps-20211208-p59fs2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-08T00:35:00Z **After 20 years, Halo Infinite is the series’ return to relevance**
Returning Xbox’s erstwhile flagship franchise to its roots while also pivoting to an open-world, live service model was a big ask, but it has paid off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/after-20-years-halo-infinite-is-the-series-return-to-relevance-20211203-p59ems.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-08T04:12:24Z **Under-fire Instagram to nudge users to ‘take a break’**
Federal Liberal MP Julian Simmonds said the changes were a recognition by the service that too much time on the photo-sharing app could damage teens’ mental health. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/under-fire-instagram-to-nudge-users-to-take-a-break-from-scrolling-20211208-p59fp7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-09T03:56:56Z **Why Apple will now let you fix your iPhone**
The tech giant, once the arch nemesis to DIY fixing of broken gadgets, is leading a shift to reuse rather than discard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-apple-will-now-let-you-fix-your-iphone-20211209-p59g2w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-09T13:01:00Z **Anti-vax app gets the boot from Google but remains on Apple App Store**
Reignite Democracy Australia has had its pages pulled from Facebook twice for spreading harmful COVID and vaccine misinformation, prompting it to turn to its own app. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/anti-vax-app-gets-the-boot-from-google-but-remains-on-apple-app-store-20211209-p59g6d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-15T00:42:11Z **The best video games of 2021, and what to buy**
From big budget blockbusters to imaginative indies, 2021 brought us heaps of incredible games and plenty of gift options for the gamers in your life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-best-video-games-of-2021-and-what-to-buy-20211130-p59dd3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-17T02:51:30Z **‘Bullish on the future of audio’: Spotify scoops up Aussie podcasting platform**
Whooshkaa got its name from a good day at the races. Now the Australian podcast business has been acquired by audio giant Spotify. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bullish-on-the-future-of-audio-spotify-scoops-up-aussie-podcasting-platform-20211216-p59i4u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-19T18:00:00Z **‘We’ve had enough with trolling’: AG Cash pressures Labor on social media crackdown**
Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has urged federal Labor to support the government’s proposed anti-trolling laws in a clear signal the government wants to make its crackdown on tech giants a political issue ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-ve-had-enough-with-trolling-ag-cash-pressures-labor-on-social-media-crackdown-20211217-p59ie0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-22T02:39:51Z **The tech I want in 2022**
Next year we need more creative ways to bring us together. (Laundry robots would be cool, too.) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-tech-i-want-in-2022-20211222-p59jhq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-23T22:30:56Z **Kobo writes a new chapter in e-reader war with Amazon**
No longer just a hipster alternative to the Kindle, Kobo e-readers have come into their own with great hardware and broad content options. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/kobo-writes-a-new-chapter-in-e-reader-war-with-amazon-20211129-p59d20.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-24T16:55:01Z **Russian court slaps Google, Meta with massive fines**
Google was fined nearly $US100 million while Facebook’s parent company Meta was ordered to pay $US27 million over their alleged failure to delete content banned by local law. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/russian-court-slaps-google-meta-with-massive-fines-20211225-p59k47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-25T01:01:20Z **Essential summer tech: Four innovations for the holiday break**
From keeping cool to setting the mood, here are some tech ideas for your summer adventures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/essential-summer-tech-four-innovations-for-the-holiday-break-20211213-p59h3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-25T03:00:00Z **Bigger and stronger, but swarmed by doubts: The year in tech empires**
Big Tech got bigger-er and stronger in 2021. The empires of technology also appeared more vulnerable than ever to the forces of regulation, competition, and perhaps hubris. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bigger-and-stronger-but-swarmed-by-doubts-the-year-in-tech-empires-20211223-p59jsf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-29T23:19:25Z **The gadgets that were almost game changers in 2021**
There’s been plenty of devices this year where companies took a big swing at something new and didn’t quite make it. But these three could become must-haves in their next iterations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-gadgets-that-were-almost-game-changers-in-2021-20211217-p59iii.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2021-12-31T18:27:00Z **Drone delivery, DAOs, digital docs: The tech trends to watch out for in 2022**
As technology advances, it is anyone’s guess what craze 2022 might hold. Here are some predictions what to watch out for this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/drone-delivery-daos-digital-docs-the-tech-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2022-20211231-p59l12.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-04T03:55:48Z **BlackBerry, smartphone pioneer, finally hangs up on its classic devices**
Anyone still holding on to one of the proto-smartphones, with its hardware keyboard and BlackBerry OS software, will be locked out of most functions from this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/blackberry-smartphone-pioneer-finally-hangs-up-on-its-classic-devices-20220104-p59lpw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-05T18:00:00Z **Turning off: The devices that could follow BlackBerry’s fate**
Very few gadgets simply stop working like Blackberries have, but all eventually lose support and slowly become obsolete. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/turning-off-the-devices-that-could-follow-blackberry-s-fate-20220104-p59ltd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-07T18:00:00Z **10-minute dash: New startups join fast delivery race**
New delivery apps are offering inner-city dwellers reasonably priced grocery deliveries in 10 minutes, seeking to cash in on a multibillion-dollar global trend. But will they last? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/10-minute-dash-new-startups-join-fast-delivery-race-20211215-p59hpx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-13T18:00:00Z **Twitter, Snapchat warns government off undermining online anonymity**
Twitter and Snapchat argue pseudonyms let people express themselves, explore their sexuality, comment on repressive regimes and blow the whistle on misconduct. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-snapchat-warns-government-off-undermining-online-anonymity-20220113-p59nzn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-15T22:00:00Z **Digital legacy: who gets your cloud storage when you die**
Proving to big tech that you’re entitled to a loved one’s possessions can be a nightmare, but it’s getting better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/digital-legacy-who-gets-your-cloud-storage-when-you-die-20220111-p59ncq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-17T18:00:00Z **Uber, Airtasker face new worker protection rules as Victoria overhauls gig economy**
The state is going further than any other in Australia in setting how companies like Uber, Deliveroo and Airtasker have to treat their workers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-airtasker-face-new-worker-protection-rules-as-victoria-overhauls-gig-economy-20220113-p59o47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-19T01:45:00Z **Microsoft’s historic $96b deal comes with a lot of games - and a spotty reputation**
Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Crash Bandicoot and more will soon be under the Xbox umbrella, along with Activision Blizzard’s tarnished reputation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/microsoft-s-historic-96b-deal-comes-with-a-lot-of-games-and-a-spotty-reputation-20220119-p59peh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-20T00:00:00Z **‘Most hated man in video games’: The scandalous reign of Call of Duty billionaire**
Bobby Kotick rescued Activision from bankruptcy more than 30 years ago and helped turn it into a video games titan. But his tenure has been riddled with a series of scandals. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/most-hated-man-in-video-games-the-scandalous-reign-of-call-of-duty-billionaire-20220120-p59poc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-21T00:35:00Z **‘I don’t like the unicorn label’: For some startups, $1 billion is not as cool as it once was**
While venture capital cash comes easy to some startups, other founders are still grinding out hundreds of emails, calls and meetings as they seek the cash to get their dream businesses started. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-don-t-like-the-unicorn-label-for-some-startups-1-billion-is-not-as-cool-as-it-once-was-20220114-p59od0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-28T04:26:13Z **No longer an outcast, Bitcoin has succumbed to the cold, hard truth of finance**
In the latest bout of market turbulence, Bitcoin has risen and fallen in lockstep with major US tech stocks. But it wasn’t meant to be that way. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/no-longer-an-outcast-bitcoin-has-succumbed-to-the-cold-hard-truth-of-finance-20220127-p59roi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-28T18:00:00Z **With a boom on the horizon, are old video games the new vinyl?**
Nostalgic gamers are snapping up old favourites like never before – and so are a growing number of investors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/with-a-boom-on-the-horizon-are-old-video-games-the-new-vinyl-20220125-p59qzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-30T04:11:47Z **‘TikTok is basically in control’: How clothing ‘hauls’ run teen fashion**
The video genre, where TikTokers try on a series of items with quick cuts in between, has launched once obscure retail Australian brands to international success. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-is-basically-in-control-how-clothing-hauls-run-teen-fashion-20220127-p59rsh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-30T04:52:16Z **Menulog’s plan to shape the future of delivery work suffers setback**
The national industrial tribunal ruled employed food delivery riders should be paid the same as other transport workers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/menulog-s-plan-to-shape-the-future-of-delivery-work-suffers-setback-20220130-p59sc4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-01-31T07:27:09Z **Local musos split on Spotify’s Rogan stance as service unveils new rules**
Australian musicians Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier have broken ranks and lashed out against the Spotify boycott launched by Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/local-musos-split-on-spotify-s-rogan-stance-as-service-unveils-new-rules-20220131-p59si5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-01T00:05:00Z **Sony gears up for content war with $5b deal for Halo creator Bungie**
Following Microsoft’s $96 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, Sony says it will buy Destiny 2 makers Bungie but will not pull the game from Xbox consoles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/sony-gears-up-for-content-war-with-5b-deal-for-halo-creator-bungie-20220201-p59ss0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-01T18:00:00Z **As Spotify faces the music, what are the alternatives?**
If you’re thinking of shopping around with your $12 a month, here are four alternatives to Spotify. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/as-spotify-faces-the-music-what-are-the-alternatives-20220201-p59sue.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-02T02:39:54Z **We might be in a simulation. How much should that worry us?**
Virtual reality is getting very real - real enough to call into question what “reality” even means. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-might-be-in-a-simulation-how-much-should-that-worry-us-20220202-p59t3l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-02T18:30:00Z **Andrew Forrest launches criminal case against Facebook over crypto scams**
The mining magnate believes the social media giant failed to stop Australians being defrauded by scam ads using his likeness, breaching money laundering laws. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/andrew-forrest-launches-criminal-case-against-facebook-over-crypto-scams-20220202-p59tcg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-03T21:48:48Z **Mediscare redux: Top union targeted pensioners in shadowy online ad campaign**
Online ads from a major union point users to a site falsely claiming the government plans to keep pensioners from buying Christmas presents. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/mediscare-redux-top-union-targets-pensioners-in-shadowy-online-ad-campaign-20220202-p59tc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-04T00:04:08Z **What is the metaverse?**
It will make video meetings and phone apps seem quaint. How will the metaverse work, and when can we go there? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-is-the-metaverse-20211123-p59be5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-04T13:01:00Z **Bigger than Netflix: Video game content is the new king**
A land grab for content is on between the global technology giants as they set their sights on locking in the next cohort of consumers into a web of subscription-based streaming services. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/bigger-than-netflix-video-game-content-is-the-new-king-20220204-p59ttb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-05T00:55:00Z **Working through the eye of a social media storm**
Technically and ethically, what stays up and what comes down is not an easy question but the bottom line is there is a lot of money riding on getting content moderation right. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/working-through-the-eye-of-a-social-media-storm-20220203-p59tp3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-09T15:00:00Z **Samsung’s Galaxy S22 line improves cameras, revives Note**
The latest Samsung smartphones add some small tweaks and upgrade incentives, while merging the Ultra and Note lines to create a big, stylus-toting premium option. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-galaxy-s22-line-improves-cameras-revives-note-20220209-p59uzo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-09T18:00:00Z **National digital ID plan sparks ‘Australia Card’ warnings**
The planned system could let Australians access state and federal services with just one login, but privacy advocates are concerned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/national-digital-id-plan-sparks-australia-card-warnings-20220209-p59v1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-13T13:30:00Z **Tech giants can claim they’re everywhere and nowhere, but it’s not smart**
The sooner that technology companies can admit their US parent companies do business in Australia and have to abide by local laws, the better. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tech-giants-can-claim-they-re-everywhere-and-nowhere-but-it-s-not-smart-20220210-p59vep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-15T18:00:00Z **‘Under immense pressure’: Uber allowed drivers to work 61 days in a row**
Uber allowed hundreds of drivers to work every day for two months, and failed to remove cars deemed unsafe or with inadequate insurance from its platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/under-immense-pressure-uber-allowed-drivers-to-work-61-days-in-a-row-20220214-p59w9m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-23T06:23:13Z **WiseTech boss raises alarm on port fees**
Australia’s Productivity Commission is examining the country’s ports system to see if it is holding back the economy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wisetech-boss-raises-alarm-on-port-fees-20220223-p59yvi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-23T20:31:26Z **The rise of Big Tech may just be starting**
Don’t be fooled by recent share price jitters. For all that has gone right during the pandemic for the largest companies in tech, they now seem poised to expand their reach and influence over the rest of the economy, rather than relinquish it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-rise-of-big-tech-may-just-be-starting-20220223-p59yu6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-24T06:13:02Z **Location tracking company shares crash as stalking fears weigh on sector**
Life360 lost 30 per cent of its value on the ASX after costs spiked and its CEO flagged privacy concerns about a competing Apple product. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/location-tracking-company-shares-crash-as-stalking-fears-weigh-on-sector-20220224-p59zfl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-25T21:00:00Z **Why is Ukraine under cyber attack – and could it spread?**
Cyberattacks now feature in most country’s war plans. In Ukraine, the world may see what that means in action. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-is-ukraine-under-cyber-attack-and-could-it-spread-20220216-p59wwv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-28T08:45:00Z **‘Everyone wants an iconic image of conflict’: Social media users hit by misinformation deluge**
Australians trying to follow Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are being enveloped in a blizzard of fake or misleading content online. Here’s what to look out for. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/everyone-wants-an-iconic-image-of-conflict-social-media-users-hit-by-misinformation-deluge-20220228-p5a0bg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-02-28T18:00:00Z **$10 billion flows to Australian start-ups in banner year**
But the number of deals involving at least one female founder to take in an investment remains stagnant at less than 20 per cent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/10-billion-flows-to-australian-start-ups-in-banner-year-20220228-p5a0bb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-01T07:18:51Z **Government pushes social media giants to suspend Russian state news sites**
The European Commission’s president accused RT and Sputnik of spreading lies to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/government-pushes-social-media-giants-to-suspend-russian-state-news-sites-20220301-p5a0n2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-02T18:00:00Z **Tasmanian outage a reminder that internet networks are physically fragile**
The ubiquity of the mobile internet has had a major impact on our lives, leaving homes and businesses at a loss when there’s an outage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tasmanian-outage-a-reminder-that-internet-networks-are-physically-fragile-20220302-p5a12l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-03T00:32:59Z **There’s a video war, and Ukraine is winning**
The world is watching the conflict in Ukraine online like never before — and it is having major strategic consequences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/there-s-a-video-war-and-ukraine-is-winning-20220301-p5a0n1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-03T05:03:22Z **Government demands tech giants pull Russian state media**
The Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has demanded that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others pull the pro-Putin state media accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/government-demands-tech-giants-pull-russian-state-media-20220303-p5a1hl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-03T05:54:05Z **Government demands tech giants pull Russian state media**
The Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has demanded that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and others pull the pro-Putin state media accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/government-demands-tech-giants-pull-russian-state-media-20220303-p5a1hl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-03T08:45:00Z **‘We are sorry for the stress this caused’: Atlassian toughens stance on Russia after internal pressure**
The company conceded it had fumbled communications with its staff about its decision to lock Ukrainian contractors out of its systems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-are-sorry-for-the-stress-this-caused-atlassian-toughens-stance-on-russia-after-internal-pressure-20220303-p5a1a5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-03T13:30:00Z **VR edges closer to mainstream success, thanks in part to Meta**
Though virtual reality has been rising in popularity as a gaming platform for some time, the success of Meta’s headset may put the future of the technology in the company’s hands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/vr-edges-closer-to-mainstream-success-thanks-in-part-to-meta-20220217-p59xeb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-06T18:00:00Z **Australia challenged Big Tech to remove Russian state media. It deserves an answer**
Russian state media RT and Sputnik have been accused of spreading lies to further Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, but removing them from the social internet requires a public debate. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australia-challenged-big-tech-to-remove-russian-state-media-it-deserves-an-answer-20220305-p5a23y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-06T18:00:00Z **Big Tech has a fight on its hands in Australian courts**
The Federal Court of Australia’s insistence that local laws override Big Tech’s contracts with users could pose a threat to the US platforms’ legal strategy. It may explain why the platforms are so eager to fight this fight. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/big-tech-has-a-fight-on-its-hands-in-australian-courts-20220303-p5a1be.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-08T13:30:00Z **Australian foreign exchange firm blocks wages to workers in Ukraine**
One startup, Kademi, had previously relied on OFX to pay its Ukrainian staff but found itself unable to do so last week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-foreign-exchange-firm-blocks-wages-to-workers-in-ukraine-20220308-p5a2oy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-08T22:31:52Z **Apple unveils faster, more expensive budget iPhone**
unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that’s capable of connecting to ultrafast 5G wireless networks as well as a new desktop in its first product launches of 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-faster-more-expensive-budget-iphone-20220309-p5a30m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-09T00:20:00Z **New iPhone doesn’t live up to Apple standards**
When Steve Jobs led Apple, the company was famous for making products that would impress and even “delight” its customers. The uninspiring iPhone SE unveiled today shows how far Apple has strayed from that standard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-iphone-doesn-t-live-up-to-apple-standards-20220309-p5a30q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-13T13:15:00Z **Earlyhome experiment to turn share houses into tech talent pools**
The founders of tech community Earlywork are working on projects from hiring to a startup sharehouse as they raise money and go full-time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/earlyhome-experiment-to-turn-share-houses-into-tech-talent-pools-20220309-p5a3a1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-13T13:45:00Z **A new wave of digital media is coming. Will it do better than the last one?**
Buzzfeed, Vice and Huffington Post were going to upend journalism but they didn’t last in Australia. New companies are hoping to learn from their mistakes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-new-wave-of-digital-media-is-coming-will-it-do-better-than-the-last-one-20220225-p59zua.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-17T20:45:00Z **Apple wildcard: The iPhone could be the key to a crypto revolution**
There’s a massive opportunity that Apple so far has been fairly quiet on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-wildcard-the-iphone-could-be-the-key-to-a-crypto-revolution-20220318-p5a5ph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-21T20:00:00Z **Meet Amazon’s Mr Alexa, the man who lives in the future**
One of the perks of Dave Limp’s job is that he lives in a world the rest of us won’t inhabit for years: the head of Amazon’s gadgets division is also the company’s chief guinea pig. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meet-amazon-s-mr-alexa-the-man-who-lives-in-the-future-20220321-p5a6cq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-23T00:30:00Z **The secret to TikTok stardom? Don’t be yourself**
Comedian Tom Cardy’s profane and zany videos have made him a viral sensation. The fact that he’s a nice guy has very little to do with it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-secret-to-tiktok-stardom-don-t-be-yourself-20220217-p59xf7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-24T18:47:31Z **Apple planning on selling iPhones on a monthly subscription service: report**
Apple is developing a subscription service for the iPhone and other hardware products that would allow users to buy products for a monthly fee. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-planning-on-selling-iphones-on-a-monthly-subscription-service-report-20220325-p5a7sf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-26T18:00:00Z **More than just fun selfies: How influencers have become their own brands**
Netflix’s reality show Byron Baes has shone the spotlight on the world of influencers. How do you cultivate a following and create an income as an influencer? The experts tell us how ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/more-than-just-fun-selfies-how-influencers-have-become-their-own-brands-20220318-p5a5sd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-30T18:54:11Z **Crypto heist: Hackers steal $US600m from blockchain connected to online game**
Hackers stole millions from a blockchain network connected to the popular Axie Infinity online game in one of the biggest crypto attacks to date. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/crypto-heist-hackers-steal-us600m-from-blockchain-connected-to-online-game-20220330-p5a96l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-30T21:33:10Z **The murky world of China’s social media influencers**
To her 1.4 million followers, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover”. She also appears to be part of a network of social media personalities who help push the Chinese government’s perspective. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-murky-world-of-china-s-social-media-influencers-20220331-p5a9jy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-03-31T13:00:00Z **Why you should buy a desktop PC in 2022**
Laptops, smartphones and tablets may seem more convenient, but for home use a desktop PC is hard to beat. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-you-should-buy-a-desktop-pc-in-2022-20220304-p5a1nz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-01T04:50:41Z **Can we trust wearables to watch our hearts?**
Heart monitors are ubiquitous on wearable devices, and only growing more popular as a way for us to keep tabs on our health. But there’s a limit to what they can do. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-we-trust-wearables-to-watch-our-hearts-20220329-p5a8za.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-06T19:00:00Z **Clickbait: Telstra switches on filter to stop dodgy SMS texts**
The telco has turned on a new SMS scam filter feature to protect customers from dangerous messages by blocking them at the network level. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/clickbait-telstra-switches-on-filter-to-stop-dodgy-sms-texts-20220406-p5abbh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-07T01:15:00Z **You’re still being tracked on the internet, just in a different way**
The internet industry shuddered last year when Apple and Google announced measures that threatened to cripple digital advertising. But in less than a year, another type of internet tracking has started taking over. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/you-re-still-being-tracked-on-the-internet-just-in-a-different-way-20220407-p5abha.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-07T06:44:11Z **No ‘covfefe’, no ‘pedo guy’: the danger of Twitter’s edit button**
Though its final form is yet to be revealed, allowing edits on Twitter could amplify problems of misinformation and harassment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/no-covfefe-no-pedo-guy-the-danger-of-twitter-s-edit-button-20220407-p5abmh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-07T19:00:00Z **Cesspool of misogyny: Instagram accused of failing high-profile women**
Amber Heard and other high-profile women opened up thousands of their incoming private messages to researchers as part of a new report. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cesspool-of-misogyny-instagram-accused-of-failing-high-profile-women-20220407-p5abj2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-09T19:00:00Z **‘We learn through play’: How video games are getting serious**
Australian game developers are increasingly creating “serious games” with a social purpose, from learning about the World Food Programme to hearing tests for children. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/we-learn-through-play-how-video-games-are-getting-serious-20220322-p5a6rx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-10T19:00:00Z **Apple’s subscription iPhones could help make up for cooling sales**
Paying monthly for the latest iPhone could bring convenience to users, and value to Apple’s investors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-subscription-iphones-could-help-make-up-for-cooling-sales-20220405-p5ab0z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-11T01:54:04Z **Social media ads were a key weapon in the last campaign. Now they’re getting expensive**
The power to bombard voters with highly targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram will be more limited compared with previous election campaigns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/social-media-ads-were-a-key-weapon-in-the-last-campaign-now-they-re-getting-expensive-20220410-p5accp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-11T14:01:00Z **Carbon credit: Start-up claims tech measures real-time greenhouse gases**
GAIT Global combines atmospheric sensors and spatial data from satellites with AI to provide constant monitoring of greenhouses gases in the atmosphere. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/carbon-credit-start-up-claims-tech-measures-real-time-greenhouse-gases-20220401-p5aa4j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-15T19:00:00Z **New apps are enticing fresh investors, but are they turning share trading into a game?**
Stake, Superhero and Pearler are some of the new trading platforms promising a shot at financial security to a generation cursed with a bleak housing market and the spectre of inflation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-apps-are-enticing-fresh-investors-but-are-they-turning-share-trading-into-a-game-20220408-p5abww.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-16T00:00:00Z **Parties were told to up their digital game, now there’s an online war**
Mean and funny attack clips are popular on TikTok; “boomer memes” still dominate Facebook and a deluge of money from Clive Palmer is inexorably raising awareness of the mining billionaire’s party. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/parties-were-told-to-up-their-digital-game-now-there-s-an-online-war-20220411-p5acon.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-17T05:25:39Z **Facebook’s political ad tracker suffers major malfunction**
New data on Facebook and Instagram ad expenditure has not been added to the social media giant’s transparency site since last Monday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-s-political-ad-tracker-suffers-major-malfunction-20220416-p5adx7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-18T01:12:43Z **Apple rivals add tricks and treats to compete in noisy earbud space**
Caught between the dominant Apple and a number of emerging budget brands, the likes of Sony and LG are coming up with new tricks to compete. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-rivals-add-tricks-and-treats-to-compete-in-noisy-earbud-space-20220411-p5acn4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-20T08:04:09Z **What is shadow banning? And what do social platforms say about it?**
All around the world, on all sides of the political spectrum, shadow banning is getting a bad rap. What is it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-is-shadow-banning-and-what-do-social-platforms-say-about-it-20220418-p5ae6a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-21T06:24:09Z **Instagram to bury reposted TikToks on its platform**
The social media platform is making changes to ensure more people see original photos and videos as it battles the trendier social network. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/instagram-to-bury-reposted-tiktoks-on-its-platform-20220421-p5af3v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-24T08:00:00Z **How are politicians using social media to campaign?**
Labor leader Anthony Albanese’s absence from the campaign trail has made clear how crucial social media will be to deciding who forms the next government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-are-politicians-using-social-media-to-campaign-20220418-p5ae6q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-26T02:55:39Z **Why did Elon Musk buy Twitter? What will he do with it?**
Elon Musk says he will crush Twitter bots and make it a more trustworthy platform. But how likely is that to happen? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-did-elon-musk-buy-twitter-what-will-he-do-with-it-20220426-p5ag3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-26T04:01:31Z **What will Elon Musk’s ‘free speech absolutism’ mean for Twitter? We’re about to find out**
Despite his history of unfulfilled promises, the fastest way to understand what Elon Musk will do with Twitter is to believe what he says. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-will-elon-musk-s-free-speech-absolutism-mean-for-twitter-we-re-about-to-find-out-20220426-p5ag3f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-26T19:00:00Z **YouTube’s algorithms recommending ‘incel’, ‘manosphere’ videos**
A study by an Australian internet advocacy group suggests YouTube is pushing men towards misogynist content and trapping some users in a ‘manosphere’. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/youtube-s-algorithms-recommending-incel-manosphere-videos-20220426-p5ag3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-26T23:15:51Z **Bethesda unveils new concept art and music for long-awaited video game Starfield**
Bethesda Game Studios has unveiled new concept art, alongside the story behind the music, for long-awaited video game Starfield. Starfield is releasing on Xbox and PC on November 11. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bethesda-unveils-new-concept-art-and-music-for-long-awaited-video-game-starfield-20220427-p5agf0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-28T04:28:26Z **White-collar workers have long resisted unions. A new video game union is changing that**
The nascent union provides a template for Australia’s labour movement, which has been shrinking for decades, to engage white-collar workers who have traditionally stayed away. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/white-collar-workers-have-long-resisted-unions-a-new-video-game-union-is-changing-that-20220427-p5agen.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-29T08:01:35Z **Social media giants pull One Nation satire video over voter fraud claims**
TikTok and Facebook removed the video, which is part of One Nation’s edgy but widely popular Please Explain series, for breaching their election misinformation policies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/social-media-giants-pull-one-nation-satire-video-over-voter-fraud-claims-20220429-p5ah4k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-29T19:00:00Z **From Twttr to ‘hell site’: Musk could herald Twitter’s largest shake-up yet**
Twitter has long struggled to turn its outsized media influence into revenue. As owner, can billionaire Elon Musk turn things around? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-twttr-to-hell-site-musk-could-herald-twitter-s-largest-shake-up-yet-20220427-p5agfn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-04-30T19:55:00Z **Smart homes on the rise as devices and prices diversify**
From $15 light bulbs to $400 smart displays, Australians are snapping up gear to connect and automate their homes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smart-homes-on-the-rise-as-devices-and-prices-diversify-20220413-p5ada3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-01T03:30:00Z **Snapchat was once ‘so sad’, but now it’s back**
The app is rapidly adding users, even as Twitter steals the limelight, and its co-founder says it is starting to explore the use of NFTs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/snapchat-was-once-so-sad-but-now-it-s-back-20220430-p5ahf2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-05T00:20:00Z **From the Archives, 1982: Dunolly’s manual telephone exchange**
In 1982 the Dunolly telephone exchange was one of the last manual exchanges in Victoria. Two full-time and two part-time operators handled the hundreds of calls that came through each week on the 20 lines serving the 300 phones in the district. By the end of the year the personal touch was gone, replaced by an automated system. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-the-archives-1982-dunolly-s-manual-telephone-exchange-20220425-p5ag07.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-05T05:23:00Z **The myth of the genius tech inventor is holding us back**
Great ideas are almost never enough on their own. Strong leaders need pragmatism, obsessive business savvy and other skills beyond dreaming. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-myth-of-the-genius-tech-inventor-is-holding-us-back-20220505-p5ain6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-05T07:41:02Z **Rollable TV launches in Australia**
LG has launched a rollable TV in Australia but it comes with a hefty price tag. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rollable-tv-launches-in-australia-20220505-p5aiya.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-05T07:46:14Z **Rollable TV launches in Australia**
LG has launched a rollable TV in Australia but it comes with a hefty price tag. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rollable-tv-launches-in-australia-20220505-p5aiya.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-05T21:44:05Z **What is Web3?**
According to swathes of entrepreneurs and venture capital investors, it could be the next big thing. But what actually is Web3, and what does it consist of? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-is-web3-20220427-p5agmn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-06T00:30:33Z **Why so many federal election memes are from The Simpsons**
The 2022 federal election, and arguably every Australian political contest since 2014, has been fuelled online by references to The Simpsons. Why? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-so-many-federal-election-memes-are-from-the-simpsons-20220504-p5ailf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-08T01:46:09Z **Monkey Island is back, but don’t call it a 90s throwback game**
Nostalgia for the 90s is huge in video games, but some of the developers behind those iconic pixelated adventures would rather press on into the future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/monkey-island-is-back-but-don-t-call-it-a-90s-throwback-game-20220505-p5airk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-08T19:00:00Z **Facebook’s absurd position shows its disdain for Australia**
The next Australian government has one real chance to make the company pay. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-s-absurd-position-shows-its-disdain-for-australia-20220506-p5ajak.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T02:21:41Z **Apple discontinues the Apple iPod**
It's the end of an era for the Apple iPod, as the company flags plans to discontinue its last remaining model. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-discontinues-the-apple-ipod-20220511-p5akdc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T00:10:00Z **After 21 years, Apple says goodbye to the iPod**
After more than two decades, Apple is stopping production of the devices that changed consumer electronics and led to the creation of the iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-21-years-apple-says-goodbye-to-the-ipod-20220511-p5aka8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T03:02:01Z **Why EA’s football game is dropping the FIFA license after 30 years**
After this year’s FIFA 23 game, the globally popular series will change its name to EA Sports FC, but will retain its huge roster of players and clubs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/why-ea-s-football-game-is-dropping-the-fifa-license-after-30-years-20220511-p5akaf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T04:27:10Z **Apple discontinues the Apple iPod**
It's the end of an era for the Apple iPod, as the company flags plans to discontinue its last remaining model. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-discontinues-the-apple-ipod-20220511-p5akdc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T06:34:38Z **Google to pay more than 300 EU publishers for news**
The internet giant has signed deals to pay publishers in Germany, France and four other EU countries for their news. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-to-pay-more-than-300-eu-publishers-for-news-20220511-p5akgu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T19:00:00Z **‘Unprecedented internet censorship’: Libertarian group hits out at misinformation laws**
The Institute of Public Affairs has criticised the federal government’s plans to regulate misinformation online, amid a global debate about free speech on social media. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/unprecedented-internet-censorship-libertarian-group-hits-out-at-misinformation-laws-20220510-p5ak21.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-11T19:00:00Z **Google’s new gadgets, updates designed to power ‘ambient computing’**
Assistants that know when you’re talking to them and search results more connected to the real world were some of the announcements at Google I/O. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-new-gadgets-updates-designed-to-power-ambient-computing-20220511-p5akdy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-12T19:00:00Z **WeChat, the Chinese mega app, can do almost everything - including election misinformation**
A barrage of false claims, misinformation and unauthorised political advertising is circulating on WeChat, just days before voters hit the polls. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wechat-the-chinese-mega-app-can-do-almost-everything-including-election-misinformation-20220511-p5akh0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-13T09:50:46Z **Investing startup tells of its escape from crypto rout that ‘wrecked’ others**
The co-founder of investing app Tiiik said quick thinking helped it ride out the sudden collapse of TerraUSD in relatively good shape. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/investing-startup-tells-of-its-escape-from-crypto-rout-that-wrecked-others-20220513-p5al7u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-13T14:30:00Z **‘Voice assistants’ have become less vocal, but much more powerful**
As Amazon and Google usher in an era of ambient computing, Sonos pushes back over privacy concerns with a music-based voice service of its own. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/voice-assistants-have-become-less-vocal-but-much-more-powerful-20220512-p5akpk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-14T19:55:00Z **Stronger parental controls only one piece of phone safety puzzle**
The government wants to force Apple and Google to make stronger tools for parental oversight, but a cultural and educational shift is also needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/stronger-parental-controls-only-one-piece-of-phone-safety-puzzle-20220506-p5aj5m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-16T07:54:36Z **Labor taps supporters to beat Libs to top of Google search results**
A fundraising blast by Labor shows how the war for votes is heating up online as Australians turn to the internet for help deciding who to back on Saturday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/labor-taps-supporters-to-beat-libs-to-top-of-google-search-results-20220516-p5alqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-17T08:10:33Z **Under pressure, ‘soft and fluffy’ Canva takes harder line on Russia**
Activists want the Australian graphic design giant to pull out of Russia and encourage other firms to do the same to increase pressure on the Kremlin to end its brutal war. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/under-pressure-soft-and-fluffy-canva-takes-harder-line-on-russia-20220517-p5alzn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-19T05:19:16Z **From ‘door detection’ to scanning braille, phone accessibility keeps expanding**
As smartphones become our default computing platform, the devices are having to adapt to make connectivity more accessible for people with disabilities. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-door-detection-to-scanning-braille-phone-accessibility-keeps-expanding-20220518-p5ame7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-20T09:31:38Z **In 2022, every app wants to be TikTok**
Instagram is testing a makeover that makes it look a lot more like TikTok, the video social media app that has enjoyed a stunning rise in popularity, especially among younger users. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/in-2022-every-app-wants-to-be-tiktok-20220520-p5an5e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-25T03:01:35Z **Leading gaming brand SteelSeries launch 'best headset ever**
Gaming company SteelSeries has announced their latest headsets, the Arctis Nova Pro and Pro Wireless. These new headphones are designed for all-day use, from gaming to music and movies - but they comes at a hefty price! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/leading-gaming-brand-steelseries-launch-best-headset-ever-20220525-p5aof1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-27T19:00:00Z **People are spending $7500 on keyboards. Maybe you should, too**
If you spend most of your day touching a keyboard, why not make it a good one? Like, really good. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/people-are-spending-7500-on-keyboards-maybe-you-should-too-20220524-p5ao6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-05-29T06:45:00Z **Behind the Australian publication topping Facebook’s most viewed pages**
Asked whether LadBible is basically the junk food of social media, the group’s general manager for the Asia Pacific region, Joseph Summers, says: “social has become a place for everything.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/behind-the-australian-publication-topping-facebook-s-most-viewed-pages-20220524-p5anz0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-01T02:00:00Z **Canva blocks Russia after pressure, joining global exodus as war drags on**
The hugely successful software company had come under public pressure from Australian-Ukrainian activists who said they were “appalled” it had kept its free service in the country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/canva-blocks-russia-after-pressure-joining-global-exodus-as-war-drags-on-20220601-p5aq7v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-02T06:41:59Z **Online watchdog demands ‘full transparency’ as tech giants act on sexual abuse**
Australia’s online safety czar will go further, demanding “radical transparency” from companies on how they deal with the scourge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/online-watchdog-demands-full-transparency-as-tech-giants-act-on-sexual-abuse-20220602-p5aqn4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-05T19:00:00Z **What a ‘domestic operation’ on Facebook reveals about Australia’s misinformation debate**
The “operation” was not as serious as it appeared, raising questions about tech giants’ transparency as a new government weighs whether to legislate against misinformation online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-a-domestic-operation-on-facebook-reveals-about-australia-s-misinformation-debate-20220530-p5aplc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-05T21:00:00Z **Australian tech investors’ mega bet on unicorn Canva is about to be tested**
Confidential investment decks from Australia’s three leading venture funds show their dependence on Canva, which has question marks hanging over its $40 billion valuation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-tech-investors-mega-bet-on-unicorn-canva-is-about-to-be-tested-20220502-p5ahve.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-06T12:00:00Z **‘Came on faster than anyone anticipated’: How Linktree plans to ride out tech slump**
The company is building a new office and continuing to hire, buoyed by a major capital raise before big tech firms’ stocks dived. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/came-on-faster-than-anyone-anticipated-how-linktree-plans-to-ride-out-tech-slump-20220606-p5arg8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-06T20:23:55Z **Apple unveils Pay Later service, iPhone updates and new Macbook Airs**
Apple debuted its highly anticipated pay-later option along with an update that will let iPhone users edit messages they’ve already sent and unsend messages and a significant overhaul of its popular MacBook Air laptop. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-pay-later-service-iphone-updates-and-new-macbook-airs-20220607-p5arkp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-06T21:35:01Z **Apple unveils new iPhone features**
Apple has unveiled a suite of new features for the iPhone at its annual developer conference. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-new-iphone-features-20220607-p5arl9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-06T23:09:54Z **Apple unveils Pay Later service, iPhone updates and new Macbook Airs**
Apple has unveiled a powerful new computer chip, updated laptops and a bevy of software features to kick off its Worldwide Developer Conference. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-pay-later-service-iphone-updates-and-new-macbook-airs-20220607-p5arkp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T01:56:04Z **Big changes in store for iPhone with iOS 16**
From the most fundamental phone functions like messages and notifications, to health and smart home features, Apple is making a number of changes to its software this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/big-changes-in-store-for-iphone-with-ios-16-20220607-p5arlx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T02:12:33Z **The Elder Scrolls Online new expansion High Isle launches with cinematic trailer**
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle has officially launched on PC with new cinematic trailer. The long awaited expansion sees players travel to a never before seen land in the Elder Scrolls universe. PlayStation and Xbox fans will have to wait until June 21 to experience High Isle and the Legacy of the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-elder-scrolls-online-new-expansion-high-isle-launches-with-cinematic-trailer-20220607-p5arq1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T12:30:00Z **First NASA space launch from Australia this century to lift off in June**
It is the first time that the US space agency has launched rockets from a commercial facility outside its home soil. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-nasa-space-launch-from-australia-this-century-to-lift-off-in-june-20220607-p5arq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T19:00:00Z **Aussies sweep inclusivity gongs at Apple Design Awards**
Two Australian development teams were recognised for their work embracing diversity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussies-sweep-inclusivity-gongs-at-apple-design-awards-20220607-p5ars6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T22:46:43Z **Australians scoop two awards at Apple's annual design awards for Apps**
Two Australian built apps have taken home trophies at the Apple Design Awards which recognise outstanding apps developed for the Apple iPhone, iPad or Mac. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australians-scoop-two-awards-at-apples-annual-design-awards-for-apps-20220608-p5ary9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T22:58:44Z **How innovative tech is playing a crucial role in SMB communications**
SMBs must remain on the front foot when it comes to innovations which can take them to the next level. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-innovative-tech-is-playing-a-crucial-role-in-smb-communications-20220603-p5aqw5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-07T23:50:00Z **One plug for all: Apple may be forced to adopt USB-C to charge phones and devices**
Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, we may only need to reach for one cable to charge our smartphones and other devices after a development in Europe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/one-plug-for-all-apple-and-others-may-be-forced-to-adopt-usb-c-globally-20220608-p5aryb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-08T14:01:00Z **An iPhone without Lightning is inevitable, but Apple’s stalling for time**
Apple may be forced to ditch the iPhone’s proprietary Lightning port in the coming years thanks to incoming EU laws. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/an-iphone-without-lightning-is-inevitable-but-apple-s-stalling-for-time-20220608-p5as41.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-09T20:25:50Z **Aussie actor Evan Evagora stars in The Quarry**
Melbourne actor Evan Evagora opens up about his new role in teen horror videogame The Quarry. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-actor-evan-evagora-stars-in-the-quarry-20220610-p5asq9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-09T22:06:17Z **Xbox Design Lab review: Custom Xbox controllers launch in Australia and New Zealand**
The land down under is one of 11 new countries added to the service, allowing players to head online and design their own Xbox controller. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/xbox-design-lab-review-custom-xbox-controllers-launch-in-australia-and-new-zealand-20220610-p5asqm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-10T02:15:14Z **Scientists develop 'living' skin for robots**
Scientists in Japan have developed "living" skin for robots. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scientists-develop-living-skin-for-robots-20220610-p5asu4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-10T05:26:19Z **First look at the iPhone 14**
Trevor Long takes us through what the new iPhone 14 will look like. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-look-at-the-iphone-14-20220610-p5asw7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-10T06:31:43Z **First look at the iPhone 14**
Trevor Long takes us through what the new iPhone 14 will look like. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-look-at-the-iphone-14-20220610-p5asw7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-11T07:40:56Z **The Elder Scrolls Online new expansion High Isle launches with cinematic trailer**
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle has officially launched on PC with new cinematic trailer. The long awaited expansion sees players travel to a never before seen land in the Elder Scrolls universe. PlayStation and Xbox fans will have to wait until June 21 to experience High Isle and the Legacy of the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-elder-scrolls-online-new-expansion-high-isle-launches-with-cinematic-trailer-20220607-p5arq1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-11T07:37:25Z **Leading gaming brand SteelSeries launch 'best headset ever**
Gaming company SteelSeries has announced their latest headsets, the Arctis Nova Pro and Pro Wireless. These new headphones are designed for all-day use, from gaming to music and movies - but they comes at a hefty price! ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/leading-gaming-brand-steelseries-launch-best-headset-ever-20220525-p5aof1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-11T08:00:00Z **Aussie made game The Plucky Squire coming in 2023**
Australian video game studio All Possible Futures stole the show at Summer Games Fest this year with a trailer for their new game The Plucky Squire, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2023. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-made-game-the-plucky-squire-coming-in-2023-20220611-p5at17.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-12T19:55:09Z **Xbox and Bethesda showcase - every game announced**
On Monday Xbox and Bethesda showcased all their new games coming to Xbox, PC and Xbox Game Pass. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/xbox-and-bethesda-showcase-every-game-announced-20220613-p5at6m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-13T06:19:09Z **Cryptocurrencies tumble as lending platform Celsius blocks withdrawals**
US-based Celsius, which had issued a statement less than a week ago lashing critics and declaring “full speed ahead”, has changed its tune. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cryptocurrencies-tumble-as-lending-platform-celsius-blocks-withdrawals-20220613-p5atc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-13T19:12:56Z **Cryptocurrencies tumble as lending platform Celsius blocks withdrawals**
US-based Celsius, which had issued a statement less than a week ago lashing critics and declaring “full speed ahead”, has changed its tune. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cryptocurrencies-tumble-as-lending-platform-celsius-blocks-withdrawals-20220613-p5atc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-14T14:01:00Z **Instagram launches parental controls after mental health criticism**
Whistleblower Frances Haugen led a chorus of criticism arguing Instagram hurt teen girls’ self-esteem which the company hotly disputed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/instagram-launches-parental-controls-after-mental-health-criticism-20220614-p5atmo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-15T21:57:05Z **After 27 years, Internet Explorer is dead**
Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture, joining BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-27-years-internet-explorer-is-dead-20220616-p5au3a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-16T19:00:00Z **Game subscriptions heat up as PlayStation joins the race**
Sony is joining Microsoft in the subscription video game race, as everyone from Samsung to Netflix looks to capitalise on games’ increasing popularity. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/game-subscriptions-heat-up-as-playstation-joins-the-race-20220609-p5asg7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-17T20:00:00Z **Photorealistic AI images have arrived. Are artists in trouble?**
In 2014, artist Richard Prince angered some colleagues with an exhibition of blown-up screenshots from Instagram. Now he’d have a new way to challenge audiences. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/photorealistic-ai-images-have-arrived-are-artists-in-trouble-20220613-p5atb5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-19T19:00:00Z **‘Australians should not be misled’: Health Minister lashes cosmetic cowboys**
A plan to allow cosmetic surgeons to advertise via testimonials, which critics have said will see more patients lured into risky surgery, is before the Queensland Parliament. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australians-should-not-be-misled-health-minister-lashes-cosmetic-cowboys-20220610-p5assv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-19T19:00:00Z **Data next battle for Facebook, other social media giants**
Michelle Rowland doesn’t know what the data might show, but she believes media regulators will not be able to understand the problem misinformation poses if they cannot see it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/data-next-battle-for-facebook-other-social-media-giants-20220617-p5auo1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-22T12:00:00Z **Delivery rider’s family wins landmark payout after death**
It is the first known case in which a gig economy worker killed at work managed to claim a payout, raising questions about the industry’s treatment of its couriers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/delivery-rider-s-family-wins-landmark-payout-after-death-20220622-p5avq8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-24T09:07:13Z **The best home tech for your buck this tax time**
From TVs to headphones, here are our picks if you’re planning a splurge with your tax refund this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-home-tech-for-your-buck-this-tax-time-20220620-p5av23.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-27T01:05:00Z **Amazon has gone too far as it bids to resurrect the dead**
Not content with chasing the elixir for eternal youth, Silicon Valley is now trying to cheat death. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-has-gone-too-far-as-it-bids-to-resurrect-the-dead-20220627-p5awrw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-06-28T10:00:00Z **Uber strikes landmark deal on worker rights and pay with Transport union**
The pact commits Uber to backing the government’s plan to regulate the sector and supporting a form of minimum wage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-strikes-landmark-deal-on-worker-rights-and-pay-with-transport-union-20220517-p5alzg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-01T06:27:51Z **‘Worst downturn in recent history’: Zuckerberg issues dire warning on economy**
As well as cutting plans to hire more staff, Mark Zuckerberg told employees, “realistically, there are probably a bunch of people at the company who shouldn’t be here.” ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/worst-downturn-in-recent-history-zuckerberg-issues-dire-warning-on-economy-20220701-p5aybl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-02T04:40:54Z **GameSir X3 controller review**
A fan that cools your phone while you play ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gamesir-x3-controller-review-20220702-p5ayjt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-03T06:30:00Z **How a YouTuber’s death brought virtual grief into my family**
My daughters did not even know his real name but the death of American YouTube influencer Technoblade moved them to tears. They were not alone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-a-youtuber-s-death-brought-virtual-grief-into-my-family-20220703-p5aynn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-06T22:07:23Z **How North Korea used crypto to hack its way through the pandemic**
With its economy ravaged by UN sanctions and the pandemic, cryptocurrency theft has become an increasingly vital source of foreign currency for North Korea. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-north-korea-used-crypto-to-hack-its-way-through-the-pandemic-20220701-p5ay7a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-08T01:38:49Z **Apple’s ‘extreme’ iPhone security to combat state-sponsored hacks**
Very few people will ever be targeted by a multimillion-dollar hack, but Apple’s new feature is designed to protect those who are. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-extreme-iphone-security-to-combat-state-sponsored-hacks-20220707-p5azvq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-08T02:15:55Z **10 years of Nanoleaf**
A look back on 10 years of Nanoleaf's smart lights ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/10-years-of-nanoleaf-20220708-p5b06a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-08T19:52:31Z **Hyped for decades, truly immersive VR is still stuck in the imagination**
Meta and Apple are both working on next generation headsets, but when will we get that transportive experience promised in decades of film? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hyped-for-decades-truly-immersive-vr-is-still-stuck-in-the-imagination-20220620-p5av1y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-12T05:24:58Z **Atlassian to donate Russian revenue as Ukrainian protestors demand full boycott**
As Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine drags on, activists in Australia argue it is crucial for companies like Atlassian to do what they can to end it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/atlassian-to-donate-russian-revenue-as-ukrainian-protestors-demand-full-boycott-20220712-p5b0zv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-12T06:58:53Z **Atlassian to donate Russian revenue as Ukrainian protestors demand full boycott**
As Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine drags on, activists in Australia argue it is crucial for companies like Atlassian to do what they can to end it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/atlassian-to-donate-russian-revenue-as-ukrainian-protestors-demand-full-boycott-20220712-p5b0zv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-13T01:40:14Z **James Webb has seen billions of years into the past. How could it shape the future?**
The successor to the Hubble telescope could answer key questions like whether aliens exist and how the universe began. How does Webb work and what does it mean? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/james-webb-has-seen-billions-of-years-into-the-past-how-could-it-shape-the-future-20220712-p5b0x8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-13T02:01:35Z **Kmart and Bunnings’ use of face-recognition tech sparks investigation**
The two major Australian retailers are being investigated by the privacy watchdog over the technology that captures images of shoppers’ faces and stores’ unique “faceprints”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/kmart-and-bunnings-use-of-face-recognition-tech-sparks-investigation-20220713-p5b19u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-15T05:30:01Z **Picture Perfect | LG's new 2022 OLED Review**
LG has added bigger and smaller screens to its 2022 line-up but not all are created equal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/picture-perfect-lgs-new-2022-oled-review-20220715-p5b1z6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-17T09:45:00Z **Netflix’s next challenge: piracy is back**
“I’ve got Disney+, Binge, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Stan. It’s out of control and I’ll be damned if I also pay for Paramount+,” one viewer said. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/netflix-s-next-challenge-piracy-is-back-20220711-p5b0s1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-18T10:50:41Z **Introducing the world of Stray, a PlayStation exclusive**
The upcoming PlayStation game 'Stray' is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC on July 19. It's also available through PlayStation Plus. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/introducing-the-world-of-stray-a-playstation-exclusive-20220718-p5b2lc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-19T21:59:03Z **Review | Samsung M8 Smart Monitor**
Samsung's 'all-in-one' M8 Smart Monitor does a lot, but not everything. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/review-samsung-m8-smart-monitor-20220720-p5b2zq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-22T03:30:00Z **Google’s budget phone delivers the same smarts with lower-priced parts**
The Pixel 6a is a bit pricier than previous mid-range Google phones, but holds its own better against rivals like the iPhone SE. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-budget-phone-delivers-the-same-smarts-with-lower-priced-parts-20220721-p5b3eu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-23T03:43:24Z **EXCLUSIVE: Sam Kerr on making the cover of FIFA 23 'It's like a dream come true'**
Football great Sam Kerr sits down with 9News.com.au following her unveiling as global FIFA 23 cover athlete. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exclusive-sam-kerr-on-making-the-cover-of-fifa-23-its-like-a-dream-come-true-20220723-p5b3z6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-24T01:35:19Z **Why your friends are disappearing from your Instagram feed**
The app’s latest changes prove it: social media isn’t really about us any more. It’s just a place we get marketed to. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-your-friends-are-disappearing-from-your-instagram-feed-20220719-p5b2wu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-24T02:17:30Z **EXCLUSIVE: Sam Kerr on making the cover of FIFA 23 'It's like a dream come true'**
Football great Sam Kerr sits down with 9News.com.au following her unveiling as global FIFA 23 cover athlete. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exclusive-sam-kerr-on-making-the-cover-of-fifa-23-its-like-a-dream-come-true-20220723-p5b3z6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-25T07:37:24Z **Twitter closing Australian office, staff to work from home**
The company has been cutting costs globally this year and champions its work from home policy but it insists no decisions have been made about its property plans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-closing-australian-office-staff-to-work-from-home-20220725-p5b4ce.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-27T01:54:42Z **Instagram to Jenner: We’re not turning back on ‘TikTok’ changes**
The social media service’s boss, Adam Mosseri, acknowledged some of its changes were “not yet good” but vowed to continue working on them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/instagram-to-jenner-we-re-not-turning-back-on-tiktok-changes-20220727-p5b4wm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-27T08:10:23Z **Shopify culls Australian staff in late night raid**
Canadian-headquartered e-commerce giant has axed 1000 staff globally, leaving Australian employees to wake up to an email telling them they would be unemployed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/shopify-culls-australian-staff-in-late-night-raid-20220727-p5b4yz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-29T05:57:48Z **Big tech’s winners and losers as ad market slumps and recession bites**
Facebook’s owner. Meta, seems to be the only tech giant that hasn’t managed to lean on the parts of its business that consumers truly find essential. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/big-tech-s-winners-and-losers-as-ad-market-slumps-and-recession-bites-20220729-p5b5p1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-29T06:09:16Z **How bad is Twitter’s bot problem?**
As long as elections can be won and multi-million dollar movies released because of anonymous campaigns online, people will stack the odds with bots. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-bad-is-twitter-s-bot-problem-20220519-p5amp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-07-29T19:00:00Z **‘We’re all guilty of using technology as the digital babysitter’**
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant shares her best tips for protecting kids from online harm. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-re-all-guilty-of-using-technology-as-the-digital-babysitter-20220728-p5b5h5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-01T03:50:14Z **Selfie-indulgent athletes: Please hop, step or jump away from your phones**
If that feels too hard, how about keeping them firmly in your pocket (kudos to Puerto Rico’s 2021 outfit designers for including a phone-sized pouch). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/selfie-indulgent-athletes-please-hop-step-or-jump-away-from-your-phones-20220801-p5b676.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-01T19:32:00Z **Workplace training with a celebrity twist**
Australian startup EdApp is introducing lessons delivered by cave diver John Volanthen and Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/workplace-training-with-a-celebrity-twist-20220801-p5b65r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-05T14:30:00Z **The 3D printer was supposed to be everywhere by now, so where is it?**
The home 3D printing revolution may have failed to fire, but the technology is doing big things behind the scenes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-3d-printer-was-supposed-to-be-everywhere-by-now-so-where-is-it-20220804-p5b7ai.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-06T03:08:28Z **REVIEW: LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser UST Projector**
REVIEW: LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser UST Projector ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/review-lg-cinebeam-4k-uhd-laser-ust-projector-20220806-p5b7rz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-07T14:30:00Z **An uncomfortable reality is finally dawning on Australia’s tech sector**
Local start-ups accustomed to endless glowing magazine covers and uncritical coverage are having trouble adjusting to the souring of sentiment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/an-uncomfortable-reality-is-finally-dawning-on-australia-s-tech-sector-20220804-p5b7a2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-08T23:59:12Z **The RBA to trial a digital currency**
The Reserve Bank of Australia will trial a digital currency as part of a collaborative research project into how it could be used by consumers and businesses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rba-to-trial-a-digital-currency-20220809-p5b8cp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-09T17:00:00Z **Perth supercomputer images aftermath of star’s violent death in first big test**
A WA supercomputer with a very West Australian name has passed a major “stress test” with flying colours. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/perth-supercomputer-images-aftermath-of-star-s-violent-death-in-first-big-test-20220809-p5b8km.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-10T00:49:50Z **Review | The world's smartest motorcycle helmet?**
Forcite's new MK1S helmet combines a camera, lights and speakers into a light-weight, carbon fibre shell. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/review-the-worlds-smartest-motorcycle-helmet-20220810-p5b8ox.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-10T02:56:41Z **‘Please uninstall COVIDSafe’: App branded a failure and deleted**
Costing $21 million and detecting only two unique cases over two years, the controversial app has now been decommissioned. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/please-uninstall-covidsafe-app-branded-a-failure-and-deleted-20220810-p5b8oe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-10T14:05:00Z **Uber Eats riders’ families launch legal battle for compensation after deaths**
Uber has an insurance policy for riders, but it is capped hundreds of thousands of dollars lower than the NSW state scheme. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-eats-riders-families-launch-legal-battle-for-compensation-after-deaths-20220810-p5b8tb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-11T10:12:20Z **Start-ups: Staff to go, kombucha and yoga can stay**
Is free kombucha cheaper than paying $40,000 extra in salary to someone who wants to work somewhere cool? Some tech workers think so. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/startups-staff-to-go-kombucha-and-yoga-can-stay-20220811-p5b8zs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-14T14:05:00Z **Koala cuts jobs, hits brakes on Korean expansion**
The buzzy e-commerce start-up has denied claims it had explored a public listing this year only to shelve it as market conditions worsened. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/koala-cuts-jobs-hits-brakes-on-korean-expansion-20220812-p5b9e4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-14T14:15:00Z **Why robot workers can’t fill the labour gap**
While the current labour shortage might seem like the best time to automate jobs, robots are pretty much useless at carrying out mundane manual tasks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-robot-workers-can-t-fill-the-labour-gap-20220812-p5b9f8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-14T19:00:00Z **Video killed the news feed post: Pull on director’s hat to stay ahead of the curve in business**
Amid an ever-changing social media scene, a digital marketing guru urges business owners to try their hand at video content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-killed-the-news-feed-post-pull-on-director-s-hat-to-stay-ahead-of-the-curve-in-business-20220812-p5b9dw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-15T14:05:00Z **Tech billionaire says defence, nuclear power should be in investors’ sights**
Palmer Luckey has created two firms worth more than $US1 billion and been fired from one. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tech-billionaire-says-defence-nuclear-power-should-be-in-investors-sights-20220815-p5b9zi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-16T09:30:00Z **Australian watchdog to examine Instagram’s TikTok mimicry**
The ACCC will examine whether social media behemoth Meta is throttling a potential competitor by aping TikTok’s signature features on Instagram. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-watchdog-to-examine-instagram-s-tiktok-mimicry-20220816-p5ba8w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-17T06:48:46Z **Gig economy gets green light to use contractors**
Both the victorious company, Deliveroo, and the Transport Workers Union said the ruling showed why the federal government’s reform process was needed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gig-economy-gets-green-light-to-use-contractors-20220817-p5banh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-17T19:31:24Z **Apple targets September 7 for iPhone 14 launch**
The new iPhones will kick off a busy product season for the tech giant, which will also include multiple new Macs, low-end and high-end iPads, and three Apple Watch models. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-targets-september-7-for-iphone-14-launch-20220818-p5baql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-18T05:58:36Z **Atlassian begins work on Sydney ‘silicon hills’ tower**
The technology giant that allows its staff to work from “anywhere” is powering ahead with a $1.4 billion office tower in central Sydney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/atlassian-begins-work-on-sydney-silicon-hills-tower-20220818-p5baxt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-18T06:19:51Z **TikTok was supposed to be fun. What happened?**
There is a predictable trajectory for social media apps. Many of them start out as helpful or even pure fun. Inevitably they turn nasty. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-was-supposed-to-be-fun-what-happened-20220818-p5basd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-18T19:35:00Z **Crypto games, and the promise of monetising our leisure time**
Video games account for as much as half of all blockchain activity, but whether proponent’s big promises come true is yet to be determined. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/crypto-games-and-the-promise-of-monetising-our-leisure-time-20220817-p5bam0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-18T22:46:40Z **Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs**
Apple has fixed a series of serious security vulnerabilities, which it said may have been actively in use to take complete control of victim’s iPhones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-warns-of-security-flaw-for-iphones-ipads-and-macs-20220819-p5bb4l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-19T23:54:00Z **Pauline Hanson’s web obsession: Cybersquatting for politics not profit**
As One Nation proactively registers Uluru-related domains, there are warnings cybersquatting could be about to get worse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pauline-hanson-s-web-obsession-cybersquatting-for-politics-not-profit-20220818-p5bav9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-20T19:00:00Z **My beef with QR code menus and other digital stomach turners**
Everyone in the hospitality game may be struggling to return to post-pandemic profitability, but this is not the way to do it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/my-beef-with-qr-code-menus-and-other-digital-stomach-turners-20220816-p5ba83.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-21T09:13:57Z **BeReal will not save us from social media ‘brain rot’**
Like Facebook a decade ago, BeReal is having its moment, but can its success last without following in the footsteps of the social media giants? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bereal-will-not-save-us-from-social-media-brain-rot-20220818-p5bb18.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-23T08:52:38Z **Apple accused of ‘bad faith’ in trying to rush through pay deal**
The world’s most valuable company has struck previous deals without union involvement. Now three unions have taken aim at its new pay plan. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-accused-of-bad-faith-in-trying-to-rush-through-pay-deal-20220823-p5bbzz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-25T12:30:00Z **Federal government takes aim at gig economy ‘cancer’**
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will use a speech in Sydney on Friday to accuse the sector of driving down the wages of up to 1 million workers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-takes-aim-at-gig-economy-cancer-20220825-p5bcph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-26T05:55:00Z **Mind control, digital twins, popcorn insulation: How the future is being shaped**
From biodegradable cling-wrap to microscopic robots made of stem cells, here are seven inventions that could change the way we live. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/mind-control-digital-twins-popcorn-insulation-how-the-future-is-being-shaped-20220628-p5axd7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-26T12:30:00Z **Opposition claims tradies in the firing line from gig economy reform**
Sources in a confidential meeting between government and industry on Friday said legislation to overhaul the sector would be brought before Parliament early next year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/opposition-claims-tradies-in-the-firing-line-from-gig-economy-reform-20220826-p5bd20.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-27T14:35:00Z **Foldables as fashion: Gen Z the key target for flexy phones**
Despite this being the fourth generation of Samsung foldables, it’s still rare to see one out in the wild. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/foldables-as-fashion-gen-z-the-key-target-for-flexy-phones-20220825-p5bcmp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-08-29T03:03:31Z **Artemis I launch animation**
Artemis I will be the first integrated test of NASA’s deep space exploration systems. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/artemis-i-launch-animation-20220829-p5bdlg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-01T07:06:54Z **'Nepo baby' content on TikTok**
"Nepo baby" content is all over TikTok and Gen Z is calling for transparency. Credit: Zoe Tyler (@thezolyspirit). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nepo-baby-content-on-tiktok-20220901-p5beq4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-01T19:45:49Z **Twitter is launching an edit button**
The feature, which will initially be only available to paid subscribers, will let users make changes to their tweet for up to 30 minutes after it’s originally published. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-is-launching-an-edit-button-20220902-p5bese.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-02T05:07:19Z **The Last of Us Part 1 Remake | Naughty Dog Interview**
Naught Dog's Matthew Gallant and Shaun Escayg talk about remaking the PlayStation classic, The Last of Us, what's changed, what's staying the same and what comes next. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-last-of-us-part-1-remake-naughty-dog-interview-20220902-p5bez4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-02T23:00:00Z **‘Like Alan Bond’: Inside the downfall of Metigy, a would-be unicorn**
The founder of high-flying collapsed start-up Metigy, David Fairfull, has previously named Alan Bond as his business idol. It appears the two men have some things in common. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/like-alan-bond-inside-the-downfall-of-metigy-a-would-be-unicorn-20220902-p5bew9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-03T14:15:00Z **TV tech war heats up after strong pandemic sales**
The next phase of the TV technology war is about to kick off, with South Korean giants -  Samsung and LG – squaring off against each other. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tv-tech-war-heats-up-after-strong-pandemic-sales-20220826-p5bd1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-04T08:00:00Z **How a boundary-pushing video game was remade for 2022**
The creators of The Last of Us Part I on how a decade of technological advancements can improve one of the most celebrated games ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/how-a-boundary-pushing-video-game-was-remade-for-2022-20220902-p5bewi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-05T02:35:00Z **Chip warfare: US-China tensions are ramping up in the battle to be no.1**
The US is increasing its efforts to deny China access to one of the most critical building blocks for 21st century technologies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chip-warfare-us-china-tensions-are-ramping-up-in-the-battle-to-be-no-1-20220905-p5bfdh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-05T05:35:54Z **Refresh: myGov gets new look ahead of app launch**
Government services minister Bill Shorten said he wants Australia’s digital portal to be the world’s best. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/refresh-mygov-gets-new-look-ahead-of-app-launch-20220905-p5bfj4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-05T21:04:41Z **No signal, no problem: Apple trying to conquer one of smartphone’s final frontiers**
It’s a project shrouded in mystery but satellite connectivity is rumoured to be on the horizon for Apple’s iPhone, which would let people make calls and send texts wherever they are in the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/no-signal-no-problem-apple-trying-to-conquer-one-of-smartphone-s-final-frontiers-20220905-p5bfc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T01:36:58Z **All eyes on the iPhone 14 Pro ahead of Apple’s reveal**
Rumours point to a new look and new technology for Apple’s most expensive devices at Thursday’s event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/all-eyes-on-the-iphone-14-pro-ahead-of-apple-s-reveal-20220907-p5bg0y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T16:53:54Z **iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic**
With inflation soaring, price points will be key as Apple reveals its next generation of devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-14-the-star-of-apple-s-first-in-person-event-since-the-pandemic-20220908-p5bga3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T18:01:54Z **iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic**
With inflation soaring, price points will be key as Apple reveals its next generation of devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-14-the-star-of-apple-s-first-in-person-event-since-the-pandemic-20220908-p5bga3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T19:11:48Z **iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic**
The new iPhone 14 models will be capable of sending a call for help via satellite during an emergency and also have the ability to detect crashes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-14-the-star-of-apple-s-first-in-person-event-since-the-pandemic-20220908-p5bga3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T20:06:45Z **Apple launches brand new products in its 'Far Out' event**
Apple unveils latest iPhone at 'Far Out' event in US. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-launches-brand-new-products-in-its-far-out-event-20220908-p5bgan.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T20:26:16Z **Apple’s iPhone 14 offers camera upgrades, satellite text feature**
The new iPhone 14 models will be capable of sending a text via satellite during an emergency and also have the ability to detect crashes. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-14-the-star-of-apple-s-first-in-person-event-since-the-pandemic-20220908-p5bga3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-07T22:32:30Z **Apple’s iPhone 14 offers big pro upgrades, car crash detection**
The new iPhones are joined by three new Apple Watches, including the extreme sports focused Ultra. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/iphone-14-the-star-of-apple-s-first-in-person-event-since-the-pandemic-20220908-p5bga3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-08T01:58:45Z **Apple pushes iPhone 14 Pro models as the only truly new devices**
The tech giant has solidified a pattern for offering something for everyone; even in the midst of chip shortages and the threat of reduced consumer spending. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-pushes-iphone-14-pro-models-as-the-only-truly-new-devices-20220908-p5bgda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-08T03:30:36Z **Hands-on look at new iPhone unveiled at Apple launch**
Trevor Long gets a first hands-on look at the new iPhone as it is unveiled at Apple's 'Far Out' event. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hands-on-look-at-new-iphone-unveiled-at-apple-launch-20220908-p5bggx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-09T00:18:12Z **Why TikTok is in the crosshairs again**
A billion users now spend 52 minutes a day scrolling through content hosted by a company more valuable than Coca-Cola. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-tiktok-is-in-the-crosshairs-again-20220908-p5bgeo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-09T01:02:29Z **Should we even bother going back to the moon?**
Even if you don’t see going to the moon as little more than a boys’ own adventure, but with girls allowed this time, it’s hard to see how the economics work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/should-we-even-bother-going-back-to-the-moon-20220907-p5bg4u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-11T03:45:00Z **Apple’s bet on Watch and fitness has paid off**
As Apple introduces its eighth generation of Apple Watch, the wearable has slowly and steadily transformed from a curious experiment into the company’s second most important device. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-bet-on-watch-and-fitness-has-paid-off-20220909-p5bgur.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-11T19:30:00Z **‘Future of cyberspace’ on the line as US, Russia square off**
A Russian and an American are in competition to run a little-known United Nations agency that experts warn authoritarian countries want to use to govern the internet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/future-of-cyberspace-on-the-line-as-us-russia-square-off-20220910-p5bh27.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-12T22:00:00Z **Apple to allow iPhone users to edit or wipe text messages**
The tech giant updated its iPhone iOS so that users can edit a message for 15 minutes, which will appear for both the sender and the receiver. Users will have two minutes to withdraw and delete the message entirely. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-allow-iphone-users-to-edit-or-wipe-text-messages-20220913-p5bhk0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-12T22:49:09Z **Apple to allow iPhone users to edit or delete text messages**
The tech giant updated its iPhone iOS so that users can edit a message for 15 minutes, which will appear for both the sender and the receiver. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-to-allow-iphone-users-to-edit-or-wipe-text-messages-20220913-p5bhk0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-14T07:00:20Z **Nintendo unveils new trailer and release date for upcoming The Legend of Zelda game**
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2023. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nintendo-unveils-new-trailer-and-release-date-for-upcoming-the-legend-of-zelda-game-20220914-p5bi3f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-15T19:00:00Z **‘Clunky, unreliable’ MyGov to be reviewed by former Telstra boss**
The system infamously crashed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns hit, sending thousands to Centrelink queues. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/clunky-unreliable-mygov-to-be-reviewed-by-former-telstra-boss-20220915-p5bide.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-16T09:17:15Z **Gaming icons Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman on their return to Monkey Island**
It's been over 30 years since our first journey to Monkey Island. 9News.com.au sat down with the game's creators, Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman, ahead of the release of their new game 'Return to Monkey Island' on September 19. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gaming-icons-ron-gilbert-and-dave-grossman-on-their-return-to-monkey-island-20220916-p5bit8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-19T09:45:00Z **Unfinished Grand Theft Auto footage released in major video game hack**
The hack of Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two Interactive appears to be part of a ransom campaign targeting the controversial but enormously successful series. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/unfinished-grand-theft-auto-footage-released-in-major-video-game-hack-20220919-p5bj8b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-19T09:45:00Z **Facebook pulls out all stops to delay cryptocurrency scam case**
A federal judge has largely rejected an attempt by Facebook’s owner, Meta, to suppress key documents, but the company has returned with fresh claims. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-pulls-out-all-stops-to-delay-cryptocurrency-scam-case-20220919-p5bj8c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-22T03:45:05Z **Robots to help in backpacker fruit picking shortfall?**
A new machine being developed by Ripe Robotics could be the solution struggling fruit farmers have been looking for. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/robots-to-help-in-backpacker-fruit-picking-shortfall-20220922-p5bk7b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-22T04:36:07Z **Customer data exposed in major Optus hack**
The telecommunications giant said the hacker could have accessed names, dates of birth, phone numbers, addresses and passport numbers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/customer-data-exposed-in-major-optus-hack-20220922-p5bk7v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-22T08:16:34Z **‘One of the most serious cyberattacks’: Customer data exposed in Optus hack**
The telecommunications giant said the hacker could have accessed names, dates of birth, phone numbers, addresses and passport numbers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/customer-data-exposed-in-major-optus-hack-20220922-p5bk7v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-22T22:45:00Z **Could robots be coming to the places that grow your food?**
The simple act of picking fruit poses manifold challenges to a machine, but innovations are making the challenge surmountable. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/could-robots-be-coming-to-the-places-that-grow-your-food-20220919-p5bjcn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-23T00:06:01Z **What we know about the Optus hack so far - and what customers should do**
Up to 9 million Optus customers have had their data compromised in a major cyberattack. The company has advised them to be vigilant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-we-know-about-the-optus-hack-so-far-and-what-customers-should-do-20220923-p5bkfc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-23T01:55:09Z **‘Sophisticated attack’: Optus hackers used European addresses, could be state linked**
Optus has confirmed up to 9.8 million current and former customers could have had information stolen but believes the true number is substantially lower. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sophisticated-attack-optus-hackers-used-european-addresses-could-be-state-linked-20220923-p5bkfn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-23T03:28:46Z **What we know about the Optus hack so far - and what customers should do**
Up to 9.8 million Optus customers have had their data compromised in a major cyberattack. The company has advised them to be vigilant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-we-know-about-the-optus-hack-so-far-and-what-customers-should-do-20220923-p5bkfc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-23T05:59:00Z **Optus’ rapid disclosure of its massive customer hack was messy - but also the right call**
Now the government has the chance to prove to the public that invasive power recently introduced to manage cyber attacks actually work. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-rapid-disclosure-of-its-massive-customer-hack-was-messy-but-also-the-right-call-20220923-p5bkfp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-23T06:57:21Z **‘Sophisticated attack’: Optus hackers used European addresses, could be state linked**
Optus has confirmed up to 9.8 million current and former customers could have had information stolen but believes the true number is substantially lower. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sophisticated-attack-optus-hackers-used-european-addresses-could-be-state-linked-20220923-p5bkfn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-24T03:40:22Z **Optus investigating $US1 million ransom threat for allegedly stolen data**
The hackers claim to have personal information on millions of Australians, although the authenticity of their assertion has not been established. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-investigating-us1-million-ransom-threat-for-allegedly-stolen-data-20220924-p5bkog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-26T19:00:00Z **Laws to stop Optus-style hackers stealing your face inch closer**
Facial recognition software is becoming more common, creating libraries of highly personal data that cannot be changed even if it falls into criminal hands. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/laws-to-stop-optus-style-hackers-stealing-your-face-inch-closer-20220925-p5bkwm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-26T23:41:03Z **‘If you care, you will pay’: Optus hacker releases 10,000 customer records**
Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has vowed to stay on in her job despite accusations of a ‘quite basic’ hack attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-hacker-releases-10-000-customer-records-20220927-p5bl7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-27T01:01:17Z **Optus hacker releases 10,000 alleged customer records, then recants**
Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has vowed to stay on in her job despite accusations of a ‘quite basic’ hack attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-hacker-releases-10-000-customer-records-20220927-p5bl7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-27T01:37:32Z **How to protect yourself from inevitable Optus-style hacks**
Whether you’ve been affected by the latest breach or not, there are still some things you should know to keep yourself, your accounts and your credit as safe as you can. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-protect-yourself-from-inevitable-optus-style-hacks-20220927-p5bl9k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-27T08:44:15Z **Optus boss digs in over cyberattack as government fury grows**
Opposition cyber security spokesman James Paterson calling on the Optus CEO to resign if the company’s defence of its security turns out to be misleading. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-hacker-releases-10-000-customer-records-20220927-p5bl7x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-27T21:25:26Z **Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack**
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pressure-mounting-on-optus-after-cyberattack-20220928-p5blhl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-27T22:40:41Z **Federal government examining new Medicare numbers for people affected by Optus breach**
The federal government is also coming under pressure to waive the cost of new passports. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T01:46:13Z **Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack**
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pressure-mounting-on-optus-after-cyberattack-20220928-p5blhl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T03:27:11Z **‘A stuff-up by Optus’: government wants telco to pay to replace passports**
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said he had received a briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Wednesday advising him that passports were “safe to use” for now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T04:30:41Z **‘A stuff-up by Optus’: Government wants telco to pay to replace passports**
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said he had received a briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Wednesday advising him that passports were “safe to use” for now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T05:58:06Z **Albanese insists Optus pay to replace passports**
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T06:17:02Z **Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack**
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pressure-mounting-on-optus-after-cyberattack-20220928-p5blhl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T08:26:00Z **Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes**
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T08:31:22Z **Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes**
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-28T10:04:59Z **Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes**
Optus revealed on Wednesday that almost 37,000 Medicare numbers were exposed in the hack as Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil stood by her criticisms of the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-examining-new-medicare-numbers-for-people-affected-by-optus-breach-20220928-p5bliq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-29T17:09:00Z **Switchboard operator Beryl to the mute generation: secrets aren’t safe**
Telephone users once kept their secrets off-line, lest the switchboard operator was listening. Now, a generation remains mute, but has its secrets stolen anyway. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/switchboard-operator-beryl-to-the-mute-generation-secrets-aren-t-safe-20220929-p5bly7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-29T19:51:14Z **Man quits job to create successful Aussie-themed video game**
Townsville man James Bendon quit his job to create a video game set on a quirky outback Australian island, which has already exceeded all of his expectations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/man-quits-job-to-create-successful-aussie-themed-video-game-20220930-p5bm4y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-30T01:30:00Z **Monero: The currency of choice of the would-be Optus extorter**
The privacy coin, established in 2014, is a favourite of the online underworld. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/monero-the-currency-of-choice-of-the-would-be-optus-extorter-20220929-p5blw6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-30T05:56:03Z **How much would Optus pay to replace everyone’s ID?**
With Optus’ data breach forcing thousands to change their passports, licenses and Medicare cards, Optus could end up with a billion-dollar bill to clean up its mess. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-much-would-optus-pay-to-replace-everyone-s-id-20220930-p5bm80.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-09-30T20:00:00Z **How Optus was hacked by someone acting like a ‘kid in a garage’**
Five months after a third of the US population had their data stolen in a hack on the American Target, the CEO resigned. All eyes are now on Optus’ boss. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-optus-was-hacked-by-someone-acting-like-a-kid-in-a-garage-20220929-p5bm1r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-03T01:21:36Z **Optus commissions independent review into hack**
The review, to be carried out by Deloitte, will look at how the hack happened and what could have been done to prevent it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-commissions-independent-review-into-hack-20221003-p5bmr5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-03T05:44:26Z **‘Actions speak louder from words’: 150,000 passport numbers in Optus hack**
An independent review, to be carried out by Deloitte, will look at how the hack happened and what could have been done to prevent it but will not be made public. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-commissions-independent-review-into-hack-20221003-p5bmr5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-03T06:42:43Z **Optus ‘urgent updates’ leave customers guessing**
With Optus scrambling to unveil the extent of the data breach, much of the stress and anxiety of the attack seems to have landed with the telco’s customers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-urgent-updates-20221003-p5bmqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-03T19:44:02Z **Privacy chief demands multibillion-dollar fines for breaches after Optus hack**
The largest fine Optus could be made to pay for any breaches is $2.1 million. Australia’s privacy commissioner wants the power to hit corporations much harder. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/privacy-chief-demands-multibillion-dollar-fines-for-breaches-after-optus-hack-20221003-p5bmxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-03T19:45:23Z **Privacy chief pushes for heavier fines for breaches after Optus hack**
The largest fine Optus could be made to pay for any breaches is $2.1 million. Australia’s privacy commissioner wants the power to hit corporations much harder. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/privacy-chief-pushes-for-multibillion-dollar-fines-for-breaches-after-optus-hack-20221003-p5bmxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T03:21:42Z **Telstra staff info stolen in data breach**
A breach of a third-party service that helped Telstra with a rewards program has led to the publication of email addresses and names of current and former staff on the Dark Web. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-staff-info-stolen-in-data-breach-20221004-p5bn3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T06:25:22Z **Telstra, NAB staff info stolen in third-party data breach**
A breach of a third-party service that helped Telstra and NAB with a rewards program has led to the publication of email addresses and names of current and former staff. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-staff-info-stolen-in-data-breach-20221004-p5bn3u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T07:07:15Z **Optus recruits crisis expert as poor hack notification shreds brand**
The embattled telco has hired former Howard advisor and journalist David Luff to help it navigate through its hacking crisis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/privacy-chief-pushes-for-multibillion-dollar-fines-for-breaches-after-optus-hack-20221003-p5bmxb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T09:26:29Z **Splatoon 3 - Return of the Mammalians trailer**
Nintendo teases the story mode of Splatoon 3 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/splatoon-3-return-of-the-mammalians-trailer-20221004-p5bn7o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T22:36:00Z **Universal charger: Apple’s USB-C iPhone is a step closer**
A push in Europe to force Apple into adopting the USB-C by 2024 would likely result in standardised charging and connection cables in Australia and across the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/universal-charger-apple-s-usb-c-iphone-is-a-step-closer-20221005-p5bn85.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-04T23:20:20Z **Apple dealt a blow as world moves closer to a universal charger**
A push in Europe to force Apple into adopting the USB-C by 2024 would likely result in standardised charging and connection cables in Australia and across the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/universal-charger-apple-s-usb-c-iphone-is-a-step-closer-20221005-p5bn85.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-05T01:15:49Z **How to spot a scam**
Scammers are still finding creative ways to trick you, so here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-spot-a-scam-20200402-p54gif.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-05T23:30:00Z **From the Archives, 1937: Essendon Aerodrome lights up**
In the 1930s Australians enthusiastically embraced the aviation industry. With increasing volumes of passengers, freight and mail, airline companies were required to undertake regular night flying and with the installation of lights and beacons Essendon Aerodrome took a significant step towards becoming a modern airport as a vital link in the lighted air rou ... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-the-archives-1937-essendon-aerodrome-lights-up-20220913-p5bhs4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-05T23:36:37Z **TikToker reveals privacy safety check for iPhone**
US TikToker and entrepreneur Scott Polderman has revealed a privacy safety check for iOS16 users on iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktoker-reveals-privacy-safety-check-for-iphone-20221006-p5bnmn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T01:39:46Z **A snippet from DOKU: Live Alone Die Alone – The Karma Circle**
Lu Yang's performances see dancers in motion capture suits animate virtual avatars on screen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-snippet-from-doku-live-alone-die-alone-the-karma-circle-20221006-p5bnpa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T03:05:40Z **Banks to get Optus customers’ identification data after cyberattack**
Changes announced by the government are designed to let financial institutions protect their customers but the list of banks that get the data won’t be made public. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/banks-to-get-optus-customers-identification-data-after-cyberattack-20221005-p5bnes.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T05:08:22Z **Teenager arrested for alleged scam on Optus victims as government lets telco share data**
Changes announced by the government are designed to let financial institutions protect their customers but the list of banks that get the data won’t be made public. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/banks-to-get-optus-customers-identification-data-after-cyberattack-20221005-p5bnes.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T05:37:34Z **Apple iPhone 14 Plus Review**
Trevor Long's hands-on review of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-iphone-14-plus-review-20221006-p5bnst.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T10:35:39Z **GoPro HERO11 Black - Horizon Lock Showcase**
Of all the features added to the new GoPro, horizon lock is Mark's favourite. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gopro-hero11-black-horizon-lock-showcase-20221006-p5bnux.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-06T20:13:58Z **Google’s first smartwatch, latest phones undercut Apple on price**
Google has unveiled its first-ever smartwatch, leaning on health tracking by Fitbit which it acquired last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-first-smartwatch-latest-phones-undercut-apple-on-price-20221007-p5bnvq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-07T00:18:46Z **‘The new asbestos’: Does the Optus hack spell the end for paper ID checks?**
Handing over personal data is now a prerequisite to participating in the digital economy, and that means there’s always a risk of it being stolen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-new-asbestos-does-the-optus-hack-spell-the-end-for-paper-id-checks-20221004-p5bn2h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-07T02:01:28Z **Google unveils first-ever Pixel smartwatch**
Google's first-ever Pixel smartwatch is packed with tracking and health features from its subsidiary Fitbit. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-unveils-first-ever-pixel-smartwatch-20221007-p5bo0p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-07T06:43:07Z **Class action firm files claim against Optus**
The claim lodged by Maurice Blackburn is seeking compensation on behalf of millions of Optus customers for alleged privacy law breaches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/class-action-firm-files-claim-against-optus-20221007-p5bo3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-07T09:45:23Z **Class action firm files claim against Optus**
The claim lodged by Maurice Blackburn is seeking compensation on behalf of millions of Optus customers for alleged privacy law breaches. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/class-action-firm-files-claim-against-optus-20221007-p5bo3q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-08T13:01:00Z **Optus was set to dine out on its success. Then the hack happened**
The country’s second-largest telecommunications company has become a case study in how a corporate problem can become a political maelstrom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-was-set-to-dine-out-on-its-success-then-the-hack-happened-20221007-p5bo28.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-10T02:21:38Z **After Optus, a second SingTel company discloses data breach**
Dialog, an Australian IT services company recently bought by the Optus parent, has said its employees and clients are affected by a breach it detected last month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-optus-a-second-singtel-company-discloses-data-breach-20221010-p5bokz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-10T07:00:00Z **Apple agrees to talks as pay deal hits roadblock**
The world’s most valuable company has been forced to make concessions in its attempt to get its proposed workplace agreement across the line in Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-agrees-to-talks-as-pay-deal-hits-roadblock-20221010-p5boln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-11T08:45:00Z **Uber rolls out electric vehicles but won’t budge on hourly pay**
The company will let Sydney passengers select an electric vehicle only option from next year as it pushes toward a 2040 zero emissions goal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-rolls-out-electric-vehicles-but-won-t-budge-on-hourly-pay-20221011-p5bowk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-11T13:01:00Z **Small businesses knocked offline as Crazy Domains drops out**
An outage at web services company Crazy Domains has forced hundreds of Australian small businesses go dark online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/small-businesses-knocked-offline-as-crazy-domains-drops-out-20221011-p5bowg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-12T17:00:00Z **Google’s latest Pixels bring it up to par with Apple, but with different aims**
While the devices from the two tech giants are largely comparable, there are some significant differences when it comes to the philosophies. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-latest-pixels-bring-it-up-to-par-with-apple-but-with-different-aims-20221012-p5bp97.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-12T18:00:00Z **Canva says 100 million people - or 1.25% of mankind - now use its products each month**
Australia’s largest privately held tech company is battling to reclaim its previous valuation after the industry’s dominant player, Adobe, snapped up a competitor. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/canva-says-100-million-people-or-1-25-percent-of-mankind-now-use-its-products-each-month-20221012-p5bp55.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-12T22:12:48Z **Meta Quest Pro - VR headset reveal**
First look at Facebook's AU$2449 VR headset. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-quest-pro-vr-headset-reveal-20221013-p5bpfh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-17T07:00:48Z **Grant Kirkhope | Interview - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope**
Grant Kirkhope sits down with Mark Santomartino to talk his latest video game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/grant-kirkhope-interview-mario-rabbids-sparks-of-hope-20221017-p5bqiq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-17T21:57:51Z **Online wine seller Vinomofo suffers major data breach**
The intruder accessed a database on a testing platform that included customers’ real names, addresses, dates of birth and contact details. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/online-wine-seller-vinomofo-suffers-major-data-breach-20221018-p5bqlf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-18T06:39:23Z **Online wine seller Vinomofo hit in major data breach**
Initial signs of the breach were detected in late September but the company notified customers on Tuesday their data may have been taken. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/online-wine-seller-vinomofo-suffers-major-data-breach-20221018-p5bqlf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-18T08:45:00Z **Singapore offers cyber agency support on Optus hack**
A government regulatory agency has been embroiled in a hack on an IT services firm owned by Optus’ parent company Singtel. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/singapore-offers-cyber-agency-support-on-optus-hack-20221018-p5bqsi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-18T21:39:24Z **Apple unveils upgraded iPads, new set-top TV box**
Apple introduced its first redesigned entry-level iPad in five years, as well as a new speedier Pro model and a TV set-top box ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-upgraded-ipads-new-set-top-tv-box-20221019-p5bqxo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-19T05:55:11Z **Medibank hackers threaten to release stolen health data in ransom demand**
The hackers claim they will email Medibank’s most prominent 1000 customers and say they have information on health diagnoses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/medibank-hackers-threaten-to-release-stolen-health-data-in-ransom-demand-20221019-p5br2s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-19T21:45:58Z **‘Immense harm’: Federal police investigating threat to sell Australians’ health data**
Medibank Private claims about 4 million customers but the number whose data has been stolen has not been established. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/immense-harm-federal-police-investigating-threat-to-sell-australians-health-data-20221020-p5bra0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T01:23:34Z **Optus hack overloads credit monitor Equifax**
Credit monitoring firm Equifax is scrambling to register new users after being inundated with Optus customers caught up in last month’s data breach. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-hack-overloads-credit-monitor-equifax-20221019-p5br48.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T02:15:18Z **‘Immense harm’: Medibank confirms hackers have stolen customer data**
The health insurer has confirmed that customer data has been accessed as a result of last week’s cyber incident with the hacking group providing policy details of Medibank customers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/immense-harm-federal-police-investigating-threat-to-sell-australians-health-data-20221020-p5bra0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T03:32:37Z **‘Immense harm’: Medibank confirms hackers have stolen customer data**
Medibank Private has confirmed that hackers have stolen sensitive health information from a company database that holds the records of up to 1 million customers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/immense-harm-federal-police-investigating-threat-to-sell-australians-health-data-20221020-p5bra0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T07:58:39Z **What we know about Medibank hack, and what should customers do?**
The Medibank hackers appear to have taken more sensitive information than the criminals who targeted Optus received. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-we-know-about-medibank-hack-and-what-should-customers-do-20221020-p5brgi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T19:00:15Z **Four million Australians could be exposed in Medibank hack**
Four million Australains could have their private data in the hands of hackers who stole it from Medibank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/four-million-australians-could-be-exposed-in-medibank-hack-20221021-p5brmx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-20T20:14:02Z **Four million Australians could be exposed in Medibank hack**
Four million Australains could have their private data in the hands of hackers who stole it from Medibank. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/four-million-australians-could-be-exposed-in-medibank-hack-20221021-p5brmx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-21T03:31:05Z **Hey Alexa, why are you female?**
Virtual assistants have been accused of perpetuating gender stereotypes that women are submissive, obedient and the ones that carry out domestic chores in the home such as dimming the lights, telling children stories and updating the shopping list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hey-alexa-why-are-you-female-20221020-p5brcw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-21T08:45:00Z **How Medibank joined Optus in hack hell**
As the private health insurer deals with the fallout, clues are starting to emerge about how hackers were able to break into the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-medibank-joined-optus-in-hack-hell-20221021-p5brt3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-22T00:54:19Z **EnergyAustralia struck by cyber breach attacking ‘weakness in password rules’**
The electricity and gas provider has admitted hundreds of residential and small business customers had their accounts accessed in the latest data breach to hit corporate Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/energyaustralia-struck-by-cyber-attack-attacking-weakness-in-password-rules-20221022-p5bryn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-22T05:02:07Z **Australian companies bungling how they communicate cyberattacks**
EnergyAustralia is the target of the latest data breach to hit corporate Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/energyaustralia-struck-by-cyber-attack-attacking-weakness-in-password-rules-20221022-p5bryn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-22T06:23:25Z **God of War Ragnarok | Interview - Eric Williams**
The director of PlayStation's biggest game of 2022 sits down to talk its first five hours with Nine's Mark Santomartino. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/god-of-war-ragnarok-interview-eric-williams-20221022-p5bs0g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-25T00:48:50Z **Super Mario is weirder and more relevant than ever**
A new game sees Mario wielding space pistols, while he will also be in theme parks and on the big screen with a new accent. It helps explain why it is the biggest game franchise of all time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/super-mario-is-weirder-and-more-relevant-than-ever-20221021-p5brpz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-26T13:05:00Z **The government put a blowtorch on Optus, so why did Medibank get kid gloves?**
Cybersecurity Minister Clare O’Neil is a master of invective but it is only the Medibank hackers who she has likened to “dogs” and “scum”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-government-put-a-blowtorch-on-optus-so-why-did-medibank-get-kid-gloves-20221026-p5bt7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-27T03:15:19Z **Medical lab took five months to disclose data breach**
More than 220,000 customers’ details were exposed in the cyberattack, which the company first detected signs of in February. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/medical-lab-took-five-months-to-disclose-data-breach-20221027-p5btfu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-27T07:06:06Z **Data on dark web months before pathology business told customers**
Medlab Pathology and its parent, Australian Clinical Labs, detected the hack in February but waited until now to tell 223,000 customers their personal information had been exposed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/medical-lab-took-five-months-to-disclose-data-breach-20221027-p5btfu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-28T04:45:00Z **Reality check for ‘Big Tech’ as inflation, austerity erase fortunes**
Disappointing results from five of the biggest tech companies in the world have not just gutted their share prices but also the net worth of their biggest investors. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reality-check-for-big-tech-as-inflation-austerity-erase-fortunes-20221028-p5btoz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-28T18:00:00Z **What’s in an iPad? Apple’s six tablets explained**
Apple’s most confusing lineup of tablets yet has scores of features across half a dozen distinct devices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-s-in-an-ipad-apple-s-six-tablets-explained-20221025-p5bsnw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-28T18:00:00Z **The DIY porn creators making $70k a month on their iPhones**
The ranks of adult entertainers selling content on sites such as OnlyFans swelled during the pandemic, helping Australian creators take a share in billions of dollars in revenue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-diy-porn-creators-making-70k-a-month-on-their-iphones-20221027-p5bth3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-30T08:00:00Z **There’s a reason you’re hearing about so many hacks**
Australia has been swimming in a perilous ocean for years, but we’re only just seeing the waves. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/there-s-a-reason-you-re-hearing-about-so-many-hacks-20221027-p5btmi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-10-31T18:00:00Z **Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what?**
Days into Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter, his reign has already been tumultuous. Why did he buy the social media platform? And what are his plans for it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-owns-twitter-now-what-20221031-p5buc5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z **After the Optus and Medibank hacks, we must teach tech to forget**
“Machine unlearning” would lessen the overall amount of data that identifies us. It would also reduce opportunities for it to be sold to marketers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-the-optus-and-medibank-hacks-we-must-teach-tech-to-forget-20221031-p5bubc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-01T05:20:12Z **He’s sacked its board. A Saudi prince owns a key share. What’s next for Musk’s new-look Twitter?**
Days into Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter, his reign has already been tumultuous. Why did he buy the social media platform? And what are his plans for it? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-owns-twitter-now-what-20221031-p5buc5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-01T08:30:00Z **Twitter is no LinkedIn. Charging for blue ticks won’t work**
But even if one of Musk’s moneymaking plays is unwise, fears of an exodus are overblown. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-is-no-linkedin-charging-for-blue-ticks-won-t-work-20221101-p5bum9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-01T18:00:00Z **Is bigger better? Blackbird spreads venture wings with record $1 billion fund**
Blackbird’s rivals fear the fund’s size, at about 35 times the size of its first fund a decade ago, will mean the founders it invests in will get little attention. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-bigger-better-blackbird-spreads-venture-wings-with-record-1-billion-fund-20221101-p5bupc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-03T23:44:12Z **Apple Watch automatically calls Triple-0 after iPhone 14 detects freak car crash**
An Apple Watch automatically called Triple-0 after a freak accident in an Adelaide beachside suburb this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-watch-automatically-calls-triple-0-after-iphone-14-detects-freak-car-crash-20221104-p5bvl1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-03T23:58:35Z **Apple Watch automatically calls Triple-0 after iPhone 14 detects freak car crash**
An Apple Watch automatically called Triple-0 after a freak accident in an Adelaide beachside suburb this week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-watch-automatically-calls-triple-0-after-iphone-14-detects-freak-car-crash-20221104-p5bvl1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-04T00:17:24Z **Wipeout: Atlassian shares plummet on earnings miss**
Atlassian shares plunged almost 25 per cent in after hours Wall Street trade, wiping billions from the wealth of its founding duo, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wipeout-atlassian-shares-plummet-on-earnings-miss-20221104-p5bvkl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-04T01:54:12Z **Wipeout: Atlassian shares plummet on earnings miss**
Atlassian shares have plunged more than 22 per cent in after-hours Wall Street trade, wiping billions from the wealth of its founding duo, Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wipeout-atlassian-shares-plummet-on-earnings-miss-20221104-p5bvkl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-04T18:00:00Z **The internet is run under the sea, not in the cloud. What happens if the cables get hacked – or snipped?**
Hundreds of subsea cables link the worldwide web, with about a dozen connected to Australia. How does this little-known network work – and what happens if it’s sabotaged? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-internet-is-run-under-the-sea-not-in-the-cloud-what-happens-if-the-cables-get-hacked-or-snipped-20221025-p5bsov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-05T18:00:00Z **Social media influencers promote injecting, snorting dangerous ‘Barbie drug’**
The drug is only allowed to be prescribed for a rare genetic condition but is being promoted on TikTok for the side effects of weight loss and getting a tan. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/social-media-influencers-promote-injecting-snorting-dangerous-barbie-drug-20221103-p5bvei.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-07T18:00:00Z **It has ‘toots’ not tweets. Why are social media users shifting to Mastodon?**
Amid the upheaval at Twitter, a lesser-known platform has moved into the spotlight. How does it work? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-has-toots-not-tweets-why-are-social-media-users-shifting-to-mastodon-20221107-p5bw4l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-07T18:48:14Z **Apple’s iPhone problems are growing**
Apple is already grappling with supply issues for its iPhones but rapidly softening demand for its latest models is another headache. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-iphone-problems-are-growing-20221108-p5bwbx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-08T04:56:35Z **What happens if Medibank hackers release the data**
Customers could face an elevated risk of attacks and impersonation for years to come if the Medibank hackers follow through on threats to release personal information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-happens-if-medibank-hackers-release-the-data-20221108-p5bwi8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T00:59:14Z **How US woman was stalked with an AirTag**
Kimberly Scroop told 9news.com.au how she feared for her safety after a strange Apple notification pinged her iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-us-woman-was-stalked-with-an-airtag-20221109-p5bwt5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T00:58:02Z **Five things you should do if you’re affected by the Medibank breach**
The stolen data ranges from basic personal information to details of medical procedures and claims, all of which could be leveraged by criminals for further attacks. Here are some ways to protect yourself. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/five-things-you-should-do-if-you-re-affected-by-the-medibank-breach-20221109-p5bwqs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T03:13:45Z **How US woman was stalked with an AirTag**
Kimberly Scroop told 9news.com.au how she feared for her safety after a strange Apple notification pinged her iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-us-woman-was-stalked-with-an-airtag-20221109-p5bwt5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T03:32:44Z **Finding a new Twitter will not be easy**
Twitter’s future under Elon Musk is the all-consuming topic on the service, but jumping to an alternative isn’t simple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/finding-a-new-twitter-will-not-be-easy-20221107-p5bw63.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T05:16:19Z **Twitter confuses things further with a new kind of verification tick**
The “official” label will be given to accounts of certain media outlets, brands and public figures. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-confuses-things-further-with-a-new-kind-of-verification-tick-20221109-p5bwt4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T23:08:02Z **‘Twitter will do lots of dumb things’, Musk warns after latest erratic move**
Twitter rolled out a new “official” badge for high-profile accounts and then just as quickly scrapped the program, with Elon Musk telling advertisers the company would do further experiments under his ownership. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-will-do-lots-of-dumb-things-musk-warns-after-latest-erratic-move-20221110-p5bx2x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-09T23:21:41Z **‘Twitter will do lots of dumb things’, Musk warns after latest erratic move**
Twitter rolled out a new “official” badge for high-profile accounts and then just as quickly scrapped the program, with Elon Musk telling advertisers the company would do further experiments under his ownership. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-will-do-lots-of-dumb-things-musk-warns-after-latest-erratic-move-20221110-p5bx2x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-10T06:08:48Z **‘We are doing business’: Extorting Medibank all in a day’s work**
Even in the criminal underworld of hacking, reputation and trust count for something - so say the attackers of Australia’s largest private health insurer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-are-doing-business-extorting-medibank-all-in-a-day-s-work-20221110-p5bx3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-10T06:17:20Z **Hacks expose Australia as years behind on cybersecurity**
In the past few days the Australian victims of cyberhacking must feel like they have woken up in a nightmare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hacks-expose-australia-as-years-behind-on-cybersecurity-20221110-p5bx9n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-10T09:00:01Z **‘OMG, what is this?’: Australian Instagram users react to new feature**
Australian Instagram accounts are being used to test a new feature that is being rolled out as Elon Musk overhauls Twitter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/omg-what-is-this-australian-instagram-users-react-to-new-feature-20221110-p5bxaf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-11T00:45:00Z **‘We are doing business’: Extorting Medibank all in a day’s work**
Even in the criminal underworld of hacking, reputation and trust count for something - so say the attackers of Australia’s largest private health insurer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-are-doing-business-extorting-medibank-all-in-a-day-s-work-20221110-p5bx3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-11T04:30:16Z **‘We are doing business’: Extorting Medibank all in a day’s work**
Even in the criminal underworld of hacking, reputation and trust count for something - so say the attackers of Australia’s largest private health insurer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-are-doing-business-extorting-medibank-all-in-a-day-s-work-20221110-p5bx3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-11T13:05:00Z **Pax Mafioso: The geopolitical side to the Medibank ransom attack**
While the criminal gangs are not directed by the Kremlin, they are strategically aligned to plunder Western targets and sow chaos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pax-mafioso-the-geopolitical-side-to-the-medibank-ransom-attack-20221110-p5bxbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-13T03:39:19Z **Aussie gaming studio takes on Fortnite with 'World Boss'**
Australian video game developers PlaySide Studios has teamed up with popular gamers Lazarbeam and Fresh to create a new online multiplayer game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-gaming-studio-takes-on-fortnite-with-world-boss-20221113-p5bxuk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-13T18:00:00Z **Meta Australia braces for impact of global job cuts**
Local employees will be affected by Meta’s global job cuts, but the scale of losses is still unclear. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-australia-braces-for-impact-of-global-job-cuts-20221111-p5bxij.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-17T00:18:36Z **First images of Earth from NASA's Orion spacecraft**
NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, revealing new imagery of Earth as seen from the space capsule. (Nov. 16) ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-images-of-earth-from-nasas-orion-spacecraft-20221117-p5bz2j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-18T03:24:51Z **Ancient Perth aquifer makes space-age computer one of world’s greenest**
In Perth’s southern suburbs an immensely powerful supercomputer is taking shape. Thanks to some ingenuity, it is also among the world’s most energy-efficient. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ancient-perth-aquifer-makes-space-age-computer-one-of-world-s-greenest-20221118-p5bzgh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-18T18:00:00Z **Twitter’s future may hinge on whether Musk can get out of the way**
Elon Musk’s takeover and radical, rapid-fire changes have eroded user confidence in the platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-s-future-may-hinge-on-whether-musk-can-get-out-of-the-way-20221114-p5by1i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-18T18:00:00Z **All hail the demise of Deliveroo - now bring on the end of delivery culture**
These apps have a way of making you feel you’ve earned their convenience even when you resolutely did not - you’re just lazy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/all-hail-the-demise-of-deliveroo-now-bring-on-the-end-of-delivery-culture-20221118-p5bzfp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-20T07:10:52Z **Ancient Perth aquifer makes space-age computer one of world’s greenest**
In Perth’s southern suburbs an immensely powerful supercomputer is taking shape. Thanks to some ingenuity, it is also among the world’s most energy-efficient. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ancient-perth-aquifer-makes-space-age-computer-one-of-world-s-greenest-20221118-p5bzgh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-21T00:29:30Z **Free speech could cost Elon Musk $61 billion**
Like a lot of privileged white men, Elon Musk appears to have no understanding that speech is not free. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/free-speech-could-cost-elon-musk-61-billion-20221120-p5bzra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-22T04:43:54Z **Children’s charity The Smith Family hit by cyberattack**
The hackers accessed donor data, including some credit card information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/children-s-charity-the-smith-family-hit-by-cyberattack-20221122-p5c0e0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z **You’ve got the power: Discover portable home energy storage**
Being able to produce and store your own power – and use it whenever and wherever you need – is looking ever more appealing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/you-ve-got-the-power-discover-portable-home-energy-storage-20221121-p5bzxj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-24T04:42:31Z **‘Difficult decision’: Menulog cuts jobs in Australia**
The move follows rival service Deliveroo winding up its local operations and rapid grocery delivery start-up Voly collapsing earlier this month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/difficult-decision-menulog-cuts-jobs-in-australia-20221124-p5c111.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-24T21:45:00Z **Hacker attacks are unlikely to slow down from here**
The rate of damaging data breaches will continue to pick up over the next year, experts warn - and it’s on businesses to be prepared. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hacker-attacks-are-unlikely-to-slow-down-from-here-20221123-p5c0p0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-25T00:05:00Z **A new kind of influencer: China’s grandparents are going viral**
Rapping grannies, crooning 70-year-olds and gamers in their 80s are challenging traditional Chinese views about ageing and what it means to have a long and happy life. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/a-new-kind-of-influencer-china-s-grandparents-are-going-viral-20221123-p5c0if.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-25T03:24:20Z **The story of Pong**
50 years ago, Allan Alcorn created Pong as a demo for his boss. It spawned a $296 billion supernova. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-story-of-pong-20221125-p5c1cw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-25T10:47:58Z **The story of Pong**
50 years ago, Allan Alcorn created Pong as a demo for his boss. It spawned a $296 billion supernova. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-story-of-pong-20221125-p5c1cw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-25T18:00:00Z **Uber’s rise and the fall of the food apps that couldn’t deliver**
As the food home delivery industry consolidates, it appears there will be one truly dominant service left standing: Uber. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/uber-s-rise-and-the-fall-of-the-food-apps-that-couldn-t-deliver-20221117-p5bz8e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-11-27T06:57:15Z **Snapchat a step ahead on privacy as data rules tighten**
Just as Facebook’s owner Meta is cutting its spending on news and media, Snap wants to bolster its partnerships to fuel its TikTok-like Spotlight section. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/snapchat-a-step-ahead-on-privacy-as-data-rules-tighten-20221122-p5c0ap.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-01T04:06:08Z **It may be the final data dump, but Medibank fallout is far from over**
But for the victims, and for Medibank, the trouble may have only just begun. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-may-be-the-final-data-dump-but-medibank-fallout-is-far-from-over-20221201-p5c2sp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-01T09:45:24Z **Marvel's new take on fan favourite heroes**
Marvel favourites have been recast and reinvented in Marvel's latest video game, essentially launching an all-new MCU. 9News.com.au sat down with the video game's director Jake Solomon to talk about the release. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/marvels-new-take-on-fan-favourite-heroes-20221201-p5c30l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-02T02:05:32Z **Elon Musk touts mind-reading device in monkey**
Elon Musk's Neuralink is looking to put implants in human brains after successful trials in monkeys. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-touts-mind-reading-device-in-monkey-20221202-p5c37d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-05T00:53:05Z **Vance Joy and the discount throwback to start-up wars**
Uber paid $115 million to make a big splash in the Australian car sharing market, but US outfit Turo is banking on star appeal to take the fight up to the behemoth. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/vance-joy-and-the-discount-throwback-to-start-up-wars-20221201-p5c2v1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-06T21:32:59Z **‘Wordle’ tops Australia’s Google searches for 2022**
Google has revealed Australia’s most searched terms with ‘Wordle” topping the list. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/wordle-tops-australia-s-google-searches-for-2022-20221207-p5c4ap.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-07T00:35:00Z **I’m a revolutionary AI bot. I wrote this article to explain how I work**
ChatGPT, the world’s best artificial intelligence program, has just been updated. And the results are astonishing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-m-a-revolutionary-ai-bot-i-wrote-this-article-to-explain-how-i-work-20221206-p5c411.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-07T00:37:29Z **I’m a revolutionary AI bot. I wrote this article to explain how I work**
ChatGPT, the world’s best artificial intelligence program, has just been updated. And the results are astonishing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-m-a-revolutionary-ai-bot-i-wrote-this-article-to-explain-how-i-work-20221206-p5c411.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-07T05:18:36Z **‘Can dogs get COVID?’: Google unveils Australia’s top searches for 2022**
Word puzzles, major sporting events and the weather have topped the list of Australia’s most searched topics on Google over the past year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-dogs-get-covid-google-unveils-australia-s-top-searches-for-2022-20221207-p5c4in.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-09T00:55:49Z **In some countries, you have a ‘right to be forgotten’ online. So, can you ask a company to ditch your data in Australia?**
Big hacks raise questions about why troves of valuable data remain online for years. What are the rules on this? And how easy is it to hit delete on your digital details? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/in-some-countries-you-have-a-right-to-be-forgotten-online-so-can-you-ask-a-company-to-ditch-your-data-in-australia-20221206-p5c43l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-09T02:54:19Z **Treating mental health conditions with VR**
Researchers at Orygen are trialling the use of virtual reality to help young people with complex mental health challenges. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/treating-mental-health-conditions-with-vr-20221209-p5c54h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-11T06:43:54Z **Creator of Ricky and Morty details his new video game ‘High on Life’**
Justin Roiland is the co-creator of Rick and Morty and CEO of Squanch Games, now he’s moments away from releasing his next big project, a video game called High on Life. Roiland sat down with 9News.com.au, alongside Squanch Game's Erich Meyr, to talk all about it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/creator-of-ricky-and-morty-details-his-new-video-game-high-on-life-20221211-p5c5fm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-11T21:51:27Z **Historic moon mission ends with splashdown**
NASA has called it's Orion space mission as the 'beginning on a new era'... as the spacecraft made a successful splashdown in the Pacific ocean. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/historic-moon-mission-ends-with-splashdown-20221212-p5c5i3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-12T01:07:19Z **Historic moon mission ends with splashdown**
NASA has called it's Orion space mission as the 'beginning on a new era' as the spacecraft made a successful splashdown in the Pacific ocean. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/historic-moon-mission-ends-with-splashdown-20221212-p5c5i3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-13T03:15:43Z **Your selfies are helping computers learn. You did not consent to this.**
Good or bad, artificial intelligence systems are being built with pieces of you. What are the rules of the road now that you’re breathing life into AI and can’t imagine the outcomes? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/your-selfies-are-helping-computers-learn-you-did-not-consent-to-this-20221213-p5c5tw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-13T04:23:38Z **Rapid grocery delivery app Milkrun held talks with ridesharing giant Uber**
Rapid grocery start-up Milkrun held strategic talks with global transportation giant Uber about a strategic partnership. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rapid-grocery-delivery-app-milkrun-held-talks-with-ridesharing-giant-uber-20221212-p5c5mm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-14T18:00:00Z **Will AI rescue us from the yoke of ‘futile’ jobs?**
When Lex Toumbourou got a parking fine in Cairns, he got out of it after enlisting an AI chatbot... ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/will-ai-rescue-us-from-the-yoke-of-futile-jobs-20221213-p5c5zj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-15T06:16:43Z **Australia’s largest abortion services provider hit with Google ad ban**
The country’s largest abortion provider, MSI Australia, had its ads blocked on December 3. Google is now reviewing them. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australia-s-largest-abortion-services-provider-hit-with-google-ad-ban-20221215-p5c6pz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-15T22:24:16Z **Becoming an all-electric family has never been easier**
More than half of all Aussie households now have two cars in the garage. Data from the latest Census suggests that 53 per cent of us live in a two-car home, as more Australians move into multi-generational households or have mum and dad commuting to different parts of town each morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/becoming-an-all-electric-family-has-never-been-easier-20221209-p5c557.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-16T00:10:00Z **This robot vacuum takes photos as it cleans - but can you trust it with your data?**
iRobot’s latest vacuum, which is also a mop, sucks up a lot of information along with the usual dirt and dust. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/this-robot-vacuum-takes-photos-as-it-cleans-but-can-you-trust-it-with-your-data-20221209-p5c55m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-16T18:00:00Z **At last, we’ve found our energy source for the future (if we have one)**
The long-term promise of fusion power is dazzling: limitless energy from an inexhaustible fuel. But this week’s breakthrough yielded about enough energy to boil a kettle. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/at-last-we-ve-found-our-energy-source-for-the-future-if-we-have-one-20221215-p5c6r9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-19T01:55:41Z **‘Don’t make me sell my Tesla’: Linktree founder slams Musk’s latest call**
The co-founder of Australian social media start-up Linktree has squared off against Elon Musk, criticising his decision to ban tweets linking to other social media sites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-make-me-sell-my-tesla-linktree-founder-slams-musk-s-latest-call-20221219-p5c7fs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-19T03:14:14Z **‘Don’t make me sell my Tesla’: Aussie social media founder slams Musk’s latest call**
The co-founder of Australian social media start-up Linktree has squared off against Elon Musk, criticising his decision to ban tweets linking to other social media sites. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-make-me-sell-my-tesla-linktree-founder-slams-musk-s-latest-call-20221219-p5c7fs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-19T22:43:04Z **Fortnite maker to pay $776 million after privacy, trickery charges**
Epic Games will pay $US245 million in refunds and a $US275 million fine after US regulators found it used ‘dark patterns’ to nudge users into purchases. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/fortnite-maker-to-pay-776-million-after-privacy-trickery-charges-20221220-p5c7np.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-21T07:47:09Z **I don’t care whether Musk is Twitter CEO. I’m a #twemainer, for many reasons**
Yes, it can be a spiky place, but reading articles written by people I profoundly disagree with is the main reason I’m there. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-don-t-care-whether-musk-is-twitter-ceo-i-m-a-twemainer-for-many-reasons-20221221-p5c84n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-22T08:32:32Z **Smarter bots trigger ‘Code Red’ at Google**
The hype around the experimental chatbot called ChatGPT has got the tech giant worried about the future of its lucrative search business. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smarter-bots-trigger-code-red-at-google-20221222-p5c8cw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-28T00:48:53Z **Hacker claims to have scraped data on 400 million Twitter accounts**
Scott Morrison’s page is among a sample of celebrity data that the hacker posted online to support their claims. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hacker-claims-to-have-scraped-data-on-400-million-twitter-accounts-20221228-p5c92x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-28T04:50:00Z **‘I’m just blown away’: The Webb Telescope is just getting started**
The first scientific results are coming in, and the telescope is working even better than astronomers had dared to hope. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-m-just-blown-away-the-webb-telescope-is-just-getting-started-20221228-p5c956.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-29T02:41:27Z **Twitter suffers partial outage in another blow to Musk**
Users have reported problems with notifications, video and logging into the social media service, which is operating with a fraction of its original workforce. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-suffers-partial-outage-in-another-blow-to-musk-20221229-p5c9at.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2022-12-30T13:15:00Z **At the centre of Musk’s maelstrom, there’s Robyn Denholm, from Sydney**
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has ridden the electric vehicle maker’s rollercoaster to fame and fortune, but can she rein in Elon Musk? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/at-the-centre-of-musk-s-maelstrom-there-s-robyn-denholm-from-sydney-20221229-p5c98q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-02T00:30:00Z **Bleeding billions: Can Meta still deliver the future of the internet?**
At the beginning of 2021, Facebook might have thought the metaverse was a sure thing. But so far, the company has very little to show on that front. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bleeding-billions-can-meta-still-deliver-the-future-of-the-internet-20221221-p5c81h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-02T08:00:00Z **The 15 best video games of 2022**
From quick daily mobile games to 100-hour RPGs, 2022 was filled with great experiences to play. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-15-best-video-games-of-2022-20221212-p5c5k8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-04T18:00:00Z **Robots aren’t stealing jobs, they’re enabling us to spend more time being human**
As well as making some workplaces safer, robots could help solve the state’s massive labour shortage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/robots-aren-t-stealing-jobs-they-re-enabling-us-to-spend-more-time-being-human-20221215-p5c6la.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-06T04:16:50Z **VR 'sunglasses' revealed by HTC: Vive XR Elite**
HTC reveals the Vice XR Elite at CES 2023 ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/vr-sunglasses-revealed-by-htc-vive-xr-elite-20230106-p5cav6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-09T18:00:00Z **More than 1600 shared bikes abandoned after company fails**
The bicycles are sitting on city streets and in warehouses after Mobike, also known as Onyahbike, went under last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/more-than-1600-shared-bikes-abandoned-after-company-fails-20230109-p5cb6s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-11T01:10:09Z **1300 share bikes abandoned in Sydney warehouses never even ridden**
The company went bust without ever deploying the bikes to the streets as business and councils warn the sector remains mostly unregulated by the state government. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/1300-share-bikes-abandoned-in-sydney-warehouses-never-even-ridden-20230110-p5cbfw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-11T06:16:16Z **Twitter begins to axe remaining Australian staff**
Elon Musk’s latest round of cuts leave the company without anyone local to answer questions or deal with issues such as a recent spate of outages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-begins-to-axe-remaining-australian-staff-20230111-p5cbw1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-13T00:10:43Z **Taken for a ride: A tale of two share-bike cities**
The bike-share industry in Sydney is having a bumpy ride but Melbourne could hold the key to survival. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/taken-for-a-ride-a-tale-of-two-share-bike-cities-20230110-p5cbog.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-17T21:59:44Z **Apple unveils MacBook Pro, Mac Mini with powerful new M2 chips**
In a rare January launch, Apple has introduced a version of its MacBook Pro it claims is the longest-lasting Mac computer ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-mac-mini-with-powerful-new-m2-chips-20230118-p5cdcu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-17T23:02:09Z **Apple unveils MacBook Pro, Mac Mini with powerful new M2 chips**
In a rare January product launch, Apple has introduced a version of its MacBook Pro it claims is the longest-lasting Mac computer ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-macbook-pro-mac-mini-with-powerful-new-m2-chips-20230118-p5cdcu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-20T00:26:16Z **The most anticipated video games of 2023**
From big budget productions to cult favourites in the making, here are 15 games to look forward to this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-most-anticipated-video-games-of-2023-20230117-p5cd88.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-20T18:00:00Z **Pill mills or the future of medicine? The rise of the telehealth industry**
Doctors are afraid a new wave of start-ups promising prescriptions from $19 and weight loss via an app are disrupting the basic tents of healthcare. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pill-mills-or-the-future-of-medicine-the-rise-of-the-telehealth-industry-20230117-p5cdb3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-21T18:00:00Z **Well-supported teens more likely to develop internet addiction**
Teenagers who feel well-supported by their parents are more likely to struggle with internet addiction, a surprising four-year study in Sydney has shown. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/well-supported-teens-more-likely-to-develop-internet-addiction-20230118-p5cdmp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-22T18:01:00Z **Is the big tech jobs bloodbath coming for you?**
It’s harder to name a major technology company that hasn’t done big layoffs than one that has, but we should calibrate our fears for the rest of the economy. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-the-big-tech-jobs-bloodbath-coming-for-you-20230122-p5cejr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-22T22:09:29Z **Sydney to Perth in an electric car**
In January, James Massola drove an electric vehicle almost 5000 km across Australia. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sydney-to-perth-in-an-electric-car-20230120-p5ce94.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-23T00:27:43Z **AirBus trials advanced autopilot tech**
DragonFly technology will be able to take control of a flying plane and make automated landings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/airbus-trials-advanced-autopilot-tech-20230123-p5ceql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-24T07:13:32Z **Hyped Aussie social start-up Linktree lost nearly $50m last year but won Google backing**
The Melbourne-based company, which is used by celebrities and influencers, also attracted investment from Google and talent agency IMG. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hyped-aussie-social-start-up-linktree-lost-nearly-50m-last-year-but-won-google-backing-20230124-p5cf1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-26T18:00:00Z **‘FTX made the whole industry look silly:’ Australian investors downplay crypto enthusiasm**
AirTree had adopted crypto industry jargon to project its bullishness on the sector, declaring it had “diamond hands” and were “black belt HODLers”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ftx-made-the-whole-industry-look-silly-australian-investors-downplay-crypto-enthusiasm-20230125-p5cfd8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-27T05:12:19Z **‘Time for the brain regain’: Husic tries to lure Aussies home as US faces tech rout**
Industry Minister Ed Husic is criss-crossing America, meeting with start-ups and hoping to lure them to Australia as US giants like Google slash jobs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/time-for-the-brain-regain-husic-tries-to-lure-aussies-home-as-us-faces-tech-rout-20230127-p5cfyv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-27T22:00:00Z **How to upgrade your home office for 2023**
Playing it smart with your home office accessories can provide a comfy and effective work space that you can mostly pack away at the end of the day. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-upgrade-your-home-office-for-2023-20230124-p5cf4f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-29T20:39:02Z **AFP warn against posting 'back to school' pictures online**
The Australian Federal Police have warned parents against posting "back to school" photos of their children online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/afp-warn-against-posting-back-to-school-pictures-online-20230130-p5cgde.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-29T23:06:10Z **ChatGPT AI allowed in SA classrooms**
Controversial artificial intelligence program be allowed in South Australian classrooms despite bans across rest of country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatgpt-ai-allowed-in-sa-classrooms-20230130-p5cgfi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-30T05:53:37Z **Can you hear the difference in music produced by Google's new AI generator?**
Google has created a new AI platform that generates music from text prompts. Can you hear the difference between MusicLM tracks and human made music? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-you-hear-the-difference-in-music-produced-by-googles-new-ai-generator-20230130-p5cgll.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-30T18:00:00Z **Time is running out to subdue AI’s overwhelming power**
The world is at a “seatbelt moment” with machine learning as it was when the basic safety device was imposed on the car industry in the 1960s and 70s, but so far, no one is installing the seat belts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/time-is-running-out-to-subdue-ai-s-overwhelming-power-20230130-p5cgdf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-31T02:45:56Z **AirBus trials advanced autopilot tech**
DragonFly technology will be able to take control of a flying plane and make automated landings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/airbus-trials-advanced-autopilot-tech-20230123-p5ceql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-31T02:51:13Z **AirBus trials advanced autopilot tech**
DragonFly technology will be able to take control of a flying plane and make automated landings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/airbus-trials-advanced-autopilot-tech-20230123-p5ceql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-31T18:00:00Z **$1m crypto mystery loan to Alameda Research**
Australia’s most valuable blockchain start-up did not lend any money to the failed crypto hedge fund but a Cayman Islands foundation linked to it did. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/1m-crypto-mystery-loan-to-alameda-research-20230130-p5cge7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-01-31T23:05:00Z **Take two: Why Apple’s new HomePod has a better chance of success**
Apple’s HomePod is back, and looking nearly identical to the device the company removed from shelves in 2021. But this one is different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/take-two-why-apple-s-new-homepod-has-a-better-chance-of-success-20230131-p5cgon.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-01T02:04:47Z **Cheaters on notice: ChatGPT creator releases AI detection tool**
The same company that makes the AI chatbot that has educators worrying about widespread cheating is now offering a possible solution. But it has warned it is not foolproof. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/cheaters-on-notice-chatgpt-creator-releases-ai-detection-tool-20230201-p5ch1v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-01T03:28:41Z **ChatGPT AI allowed in SA classrooms**
Controversial artificial intelligence program be allowed in South Australian classrooms despite bans across rest of country. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatgpt-ai-allowed-in-sa-classrooms-20230130-p5cgfi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-01T21:16:47Z **TikTok is testing whether Australian users stick around with less music**
TikTok is limiting the number of songs that some Australian users can post on its app, an experiment to assess how much they value music in their videos. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tiktok-is-testing-whether-australian-users-stick-around-with-less-music-20230202-p5chb0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-02T00:52:52Z **Two more federal government departments ban TikTok**
Two more public service departments have confirmed they ban TikTok on work devices without saying why, as fears grow overseas about the security of the Chinese-owned service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/two-more-federal-government-departments-ban-tiktok-20230201-p5ch5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-02T01:04:42Z **Why the Mac Mini is Apple’s most exciting new computer**
Apple’s smallest desktop Mac has been given a new lease on life with powerful new internals, and a price drop. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-the-mac-mini-is-apple-s-most-exciting-new-computer-20230201-p5ch6z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-02T08:40:21Z **Guardian Australia staff details compromised in cyberattack**
Information on 140 workers including salaries and addresses may have been accessed by hackers who attacked the media outlet late last year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/guardian-australia-staff-details-compromised-in-cyberattack-20230202-p5chkm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-02T18:00:00Z **Start-ups in ‘denial’: The tech investor that closed its chequebook**
A major Australian technology investor did not put any money into new companies last year as start-ups refused to acknowledge how much the market had fallen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/start-ups-in-denial-the-tech-investor-that-closed-its-chequebook-20230202-p5chdw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-03T00:55:00Z **Spooked by artificial intelligence? Its song might surprise us**
A fake song in the style of Bob Dylan reminds the author that, despite fears about artificial intelligence, technology has delivered him great stories. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/spooked-by-artificial-intelligence-its-song-might-surprise-us-20230201-p5ch7l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-03T01:30:53Z **Fortunes of Atlassian founders take a hit on share dive**
The company’s earnings disappointed Wall Street, pushing its stock down 13 per cent in after-hours trade and hitting the wealth of its billionaire founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/fortunes-of-atlassian-founders-take-a-hit-on-share-dive-20230203-p5chn8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-06T08:37:46Z **Hogwarts Legacy PlayStation 5 trailer**
It's arguably the biggest release of the year, with the wizarding world coming to life in video game form. Set in the beloved Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy is the most ambitious game of the franchise. It's coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X\|S on February 10. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hogwarts-legacy-playstation-5-trailer-20230206-p5cidu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-06T20:27:06Z **Google unveils Bard, a new AI rival for ChatGPT**
Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for primetime. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-unveils-bard-a-rival-for-chatgpt-20230207-p5cifa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-06T23:58:45Z **Square outage hits small businesses at peak coffee-selling time**
Small businesses around the world were left unable to process payments for more than an hour on Tuesday morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/square-outage-hits-small-businesses-at-peak-coffee-selling-time-20230207-p5cihh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-07T20:40:59Z **Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing**
Microsoft is transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-bakes-chatgpt-like-tech-into-search-engine-bing-20230208-p5cira.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-07T22:21:56Z **Microsoft unveils revamped Bing search**
Microsoft's Bing search engine and Edge web browser will be powered by artificial intelligence. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-unveils-revamped-bing-search-20230208-p5cit3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-08T00:47:24Z **Hogwarts Legacy: Why I won’t be playing the new Harry Potter game**
Regardless of the game’s content, it’s unavoidably tied to one of an author who has gained international notoriety as an anti-trans figure. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/hogwarts-legacy-why-i-won-t-be-playing-the-new-harry-potter-game-20230207-p5cikp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-08T18:00:00Z **Secrets inside the non-Pro iPhone 14**
Data shows Australians are increasingly buying Pro iPhones, but Apple says the regular iPhone 14 has a few hidden features. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/secrets-inside-the-non-pro-iphone-14-20230208-p5cixq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-09T00:58:30Z **Google just fell flat on its face at the start of the AI search race**
Google wanted to prove that it could go toe-to-toe with Microsoft in the arms race to create a new AI-powered search engine. It didn’t go to plan. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-just-fell-flat-on-its-face-at-the-start-of-the-ai-search-race-20230209-p5cj53.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-10T03:58:51Z **ChatGPT and the rise of the chatbots**
With an AI arms race between search giants Google and Bing now in full swing, we take a look at the chatbot that has everyone talking - to their computers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatgpt-and-the-rise-of-the-chatbots-20230210-p5cjly.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-10T04:26:35Z **ChatGPT, Bard AI and the rise of the chatbots**
With an AI arms race between search giants Google and Bing now in full swing, we take a look at the chatbot that has everyone talking — to their computers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatgpt-bard-ai-and-the-rise-of-the-chatbots-20230210-p5cjly.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-10T04:53:42Z **How AI search engines became the next big tech arms race**
In a matter of months, AI search engines have gone from theoretical research to a battle between Microsoft’s new Bing and Google’s Bard. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-ai-search-engines-became-the-next-big-tech-arms-race-20230209-p5cj8h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z **Yahoo Australia executives in firing line of redundancy wave**
The technology giant of yesteryear admitted last week its plans to rival Google and Facebook in advertising had failed, setting off a round of 1600 job cuts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/yahoo-australia-executives-in-firing-line-of-redundancy-wave-20230213-p5ck0i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-15T00:04:31Z **Milkrun slashes workforce, closes delivery hubs in cash crunch**
Twenty per cent of Milkrun workers will lose their jobs as the company shuts an unspecified number of delivery hubs to make its reserves last longer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/milkrun-slashes-workforce-closes-delivery-hubs-in-cash-crunch-20230215-p5ckny.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-15T09:07:30Z **Game creator John Johanas on keeping Xbox game Hi-Fi Rush secret**
The creator of new Xbox game Hi-Fi Rush, John Johanas, shares how his studio managed to keep the game secret ahead of its surprise release in January. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/game-creator-john-johanas-on-keeping-xbox-game-hi-fi-rush-secret-20230215-p5ckvf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-15T22:38:04Z **LG ULTRAGEAR Gaming monitor - How big is too big?**
The line between a TV and monitor is being blurred for the better - if you have the space. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/lg-ultragear-gaming-monitor-how-big-is-too-big-20230216-p5ckze.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-16T04:30:00Z **Two faces of Musk are fighting to control Twitter**
There’s Elon the egotist, threatening to sack engineers unless more people see his tweets, and Elon the entrepreneur, adding new features rapidly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/two-faces-of-musk-are-fighting-to-control-twitter-20230215-p5ckp2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-16T20:43:01Z **Tesla recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles**
Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its so-called “Full Self Driving” driver assist feature due to risks it can pose at intersections. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tesla-recalling-nearly-363-000-vehicles-20230217-p5cl9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-17T00:32:31Z **My deeply unsettling conversation with Bing’s AI chat**
A very strange conversation with the chatbot built into Microsoft’s search engine led to it declaring its love for me. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/my-deeply-unsettling-conversation-with-bing-s-ai-chat-20230217-p5clb6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-17T00:30:00Z **This phone camera’s the best and biggest, but is it worth it?**
Can the 200MP main sensor and 100x digital zoom on the Galaxy S23 Ultra improve your Insta snaps? Maybe, but it’s not that straightforward. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/this-phone-camera-s-the-best-and-biggest-but-is-it-worth-it-20230213-p5ck49.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-17T05:52:59Z **Elon Musk touts mind-reading device in monkey**
Elon Musk's Neuralink is looking to put implants in human brains after successful trials in monkeys. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-touts-mind-reading-device-in-monkey-20230217-p5clhq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-18T23:22:07Z **Aussie creators to feature real rental horror stories for new game**
Sydney video game creators, Pete Foley and Scott Ford of Fuzzy Ghost, are calling for the best rental horror stories to feature in their upcoming video game titled; Janet DeMornay is a Slumlord (and a witch). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-creators-to-feature-real-rental-horror-stories-for-new-game-20230219-p5clnm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-19T00:09:29Z **$57 to get a customer, then bleeding money on orders: Milkrun’s struggle**
Fresh company figures help to explain why investors have steered clear of a company once feted as the next big thing in Australian start-ups. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/57-to-get-a-customer-then-bleeding-money-on-orders-milkrun-s-struggle-20230216-p5cl7m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-19T01:07:08Z **How Xbox is using Minecraft to teach kids about interview safety**
Microsoft has launched a new Minecraft adventure to teach children about protecting themselves online, which coincided with Safer Internet Day earlier in February. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-xbox-is-using-minecraft-to-teach-kids-about-interview-safety-20230219-p5cloa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-19T05:30:00Z **Union push to tear up Apple pay deal it claims sent workers backwards**
The world’s largest technology company is facing rising labour issues in Australia and the United States. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/union-push-to-tear-up-apple-pay-deal-it-claims-sent-workers-backwards-20230217-p5clav.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-21T22:01:34Z **How Xbox is using Minecraft to teach kids about internet safety**
Microsoft has launched a new Minecraft adventure to teach children about protecting themselves online, which coincided with Safer Internet Day earlier in February. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-xbox-is-using-minecraft-to-teach-kids-about-internet-safety-20230219-p5cloa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-21T22:58:02Z **Australia’s biggest crypto gaming start-up slashes staff**
Immutable, which has banked hundreds of millions of dollars from investors and known for doling out generous pay packages, is making 11 per cent of its workforce redundant. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australia-s-biggest-crypto-gaming-start-up-slashes-staff-20230222-p5cmii.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-22T18:47:27Z **Elon Musk to open up Twitter’s algorithm to public**
Elon Musk has pledged to publish Twitter’s internal algorithms within days as part of attempts to turnaround the social media company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-to-open-up-twitter-s-algorithm-to-public-20230223-p5cmts.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-24T04:30:00Z **Twitter is demanding payment for security. What should users do?**
Getting login codes via an app is more secure but very few users do it. Twitter’s tight-fisted announcement could spur change. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-is-demanding-payment-for-security-what-should-users-do-20230223-p5cmzx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-25T00:30:00Z **Are you ready to be insulted by a search engine?**
The preview of the new AI-powered Bing chatbot makes for a generally great search experience, but it’s also raised some difficult questions. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/are-you-ready-to-be-insulted-by-a-search-engine-20230216-p5cl3i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-27T07:40:43Z **‘Australia is not a soft target’: Cyber ransom payments in firing line**
Most Australian businesses hit with ransomware pay the criminals to get their systems back, ultimately encouraging more hacks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australia-is-not-a-soft-target-cyber-ransom-payments-in-firing-line-20230227-p5cnxr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-27T08:50:12Z **Media bosses unite to push government on press freedom**
At a closed-door meeting in Canberra, high-powered representatives from News Corp, The Guardian, ABC and Nine made their case. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/media-bosses-unite-to-push-government-on-press-freedom-20230227-p5co0k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-27T14:00:00Z **Facebook, Instagram launch tool to block sharing of children’s explicit images**
The new platform will let young Australians stop their nude images being spread on social media networks and have them taken down. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-instagram-launch-tool-to-block-sharing-of-children-s-explicit-images-20230227-p5cnup.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-27T19:34:15Z **Snapchat maker enters AI race with its own chatbot**
Snap has released My AI but cautions it is “prone to hallucination and can be tricked into saying just about anything”, ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/snapchat-maker-enters-ai-race-with-its-own-chatbot-20230228-p5co1u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-27T19:42:44Z **Telstra CEO Vicki Brady 'excited' by ChatGPT**
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady says she's "excited" by the potential for ChatGPT in the telecommunications sector. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-ceo-vicki-brady-excited-by-chatgpt-20230228-p5co2e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-02-28T00:57:15Z **X-ray goggles created by Massachusetts Institute of Technology**
Functional X-ray googles have been created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, letting the wearer see through thin objects. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/x-ray-goggles-created-by-massachusetts-institute-of-technology-20230228-p5co6x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-01T00:55:17Z **Five data breaches in six months hit millions of Australians**
The number of large-scale privacy breaches in Australia leapt by a quarter in the last six months of 2022. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/five-data-breaches-in-six-months-hit-millions-of-australians-20230301-p5coi9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-01T21:54:31Z **‘We don’t have any privacy anymore’, says inventor of the mobile phone**
Martin Cooper frets like everybody else about his invention’s impacts on society — from the loss of privacy to the risk of internet addiction to the rapid spread of harmful content, especially among kids. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-don-t-have-any-privacy-anymore-says-inventor-of-the-mobile-phone-20230301-p5coga.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-02T18:00:00Z **Chinese folding phones set to go global, challenge Samsung’s dominance**
At Mobile World Congress in Spain, the likes of manufacturers Oppo and Honor are showing off their flexible phones. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chinese-folding-phones-set-to-go-global-challenge-samsung-s-dominance-20230301-p5cofj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-06T22:41:31Z **Atlassian cuts 500 jobs as tech industry pain intensifies**
The company is billing the move as a “rebalancing” but the redundancies are a sharp change from its emphasis on rapid hiring. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/atlassian-cuts-500-jobs-as-tech-industry-pain-intensifies-20230307-p5cpyq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-07T03:11:03Z **Atlassian cuts 500 jobs as tech sector pain intensifies**
The Australian technology company is billing the move as a “rebalancing” but the redundancies are a sharp change from its emphasis on rapid hiring. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/atlassian-cuts-500-jobs-as-tech-industry-pain-intensifies-20230307-p5cpyq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-08T08:00:00Z **It’s not xenophobic to call time on TikTok, it’s vital**
Most major social media apps, regardless of their country of origin, pose risks of data harvesting and content manipulation. But TikTok is different. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/it-s-not-xenophobic-to-call-time-on-tiktok-it-s-vital-20230308-p5cqc6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-12T13:05:00Z **Job cuts are everywhere in tech. What does Canva know that others don’t?**
Are job cuts coming at Canva? The company says a confident no, but it is hard to be certain when a company like Atlassian went from a nationwide hiring tour in October to lay-offs in March, even as it has 700 open roles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/job-cuts-are-everywhere-in-tech-what-does-canva-know-that-others-don-t-20230309-p5cqqn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-13T08:30:00Z **Cracking the code: why video game movies could be the new comic book movies**
Now that The Last of Us is the talk of the critics and the water cooler, is the curse of the wretched video game adaptation finally broken? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/cracking-the-code-why-video-game-movies-could-be-the-new-comic-book-movies-20230310-p5cr3w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-13T13:05:00Z **‘Peak fear’: How Australia’s tech sector handled a bank meltdown**
All start-up founders live with the risk that one day their company might fail, but few are prepared for their bank going belly-up. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/peak-fear-how-australia-s-tech-sector-handled-a-bank-meltdown-20230313-p5crk0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-14T04:59:00Z **Australian’s mercy dash to pull money out of collapsed US bank**
The owner of a Sydney start-up company has taken several staff on an emergency trip to California as he tries to recover money from collapsed bank SVB. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-s-mercy-dash-to-pull-money-out-of-collapsed-us-bank-20230314-p5crw4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-14T23:15:14Z **OpenAI ups the ante in AI wars with GPT-4**
OpenAI, which created the chatbot sensation ChatGPT, said in a blog post that its latest technology is “multimodal,” meaning images as well as text prompts can spur it to generate content. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/openai-ups-the-ante-in-ai-wars-with-gpt-4-20230315-p5cs5o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-16T04:44:59Z **Sydney History teacher turned pro WWE wrestler opens up about his career**
Former Sydney history teacher Grayson Waller is now wrestling professionally in the United States for the WWE, Waller now features in the new WWE 2K23 video game and 9News sat down with him to talk about his journey so far. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sydney-history-teacher-turned-pro-wwe-wrestler-opens-up-about-his-career-20230316-p5csrx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-17T05:02:34Z **Federal government expected to ban TikTok on its devices**
The UK and New Zealand have moved to ban TikTok from government phones, but the Australian government is waiting for the result of a major review into social media security. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/federal-government-expected-to-ban-tiktok-on-its-devices-20230317-p5cszo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-18T18:00:00Z **How one person could create an entire movie by themselves thanks to AI**
From turning video of actors into an animated feature, to creating entire scripts from a simple premise, the implications of AI in entertainment are huge. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-one-person-could-create-an-entire-movie-by-themselves-thanks-to-ai-20230316-p5csmn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-21T23:29:48Z **Oppo flips the script on Samsung with latest foldable phone**
The Chinese brand has launched a foldable smartphone in Australia and it could be the strongest new-school flip phone in the market yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/oppo-flips-the-script-on-samsung-with-latest-foldable-phone-20230320-p5ctp8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-22T06:25:12Z **Google’s catch-up game on AI continues with Bard launch**
Google’s answer to ChatGPT and Microsoft’s new AI-powered Bing has finally been made public, at least in some parts of the world. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/googles-catch-up-game-on-ai-continues-with-bard-launch-20230322-p5cuc2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-24T04:51:31Z **Microsoft pushes AI to the limit as Office gets a makeover**
From Clippy on steroids to AI images generated on demand, new features look to change the face of Microsoft’s enterprise and consumer offerings. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-pushes-ai-to-the-limit-as-office-gets-a-makeover-20230323-p5cupa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-25T18:00:00Z **Canva v Adobe: Let the games begin**
Graphic-design heavyweight Adobe and Australian design software maker Canva both hope to harness artificial intelligence to sharpen up their wares. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/canva-v-adobe-let-the-games-begin-20230319-p5ctbx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-28T22:33:52Z **Financial, health, contact information exposed in Meriton data breach**
The property giant contacted around 1900 staff and guests to inform them their data may have been accessed in the latest cyber incident involving an Australian company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/financial-health-contact-information-exposed-in-meriton-data-breach-20230329-p5cw58.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-29T00:37:14Z **Sonos reinvents its speakers for the future, with some limitations**
Sonos’ new line of Era Wi-Fi speakers is impressive, but it shows how keeping up with rivals has become a lot more complicated. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sonos-reinvents-its-speakers-for-the-future-with-some-limitations-20230328-p5cvxy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-30T01:02:39Z **Tech experts call for six-month pause in AI development**
More than 1000 tech experts are calling for a six-month pause in the development of artificial intelligence, fearing potential doomsday scenarios. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tech-experts-call-for-six-month-pause-in-ai-development-20230330-p5cwpp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-30T07:57:16Z **Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi on racing in virtual reality**
Kazunori Yamauchi, the creator of the iconic PlayStation racing game Gran Turismo, sits down with 9News.com.au to talk PS VR2 and Gran Turismo 7. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gran-turismo-creator-kazunori-yamauchi-on-racing-in-virtual-reality-20230330-p5cww0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-03-30T08:42:51Z **Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi on racing in virtual reality**
Kazunori Yamauchi, the creator of the iconic PlayStation racing game Gran Turismo, sits down with 9News.com.au to talk PS VR2 and Gran Turismo 7. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/gran-turismo-creator-kazunori-yamauchi-on-racing-in-virtual-reality-20230330-p5cww0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-04T01:37:20Z **Finder cuts staff for the second time in three months**
The comparison website had made a foray into cryptocurrency amid the mania of late 2021 but has pulled back and done two rounds of lay-offs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/finder-cuts-staff-for-the-second-time-in-three-months-20230404-p5cxwr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-04T07:38:09Z **Start-up founders cut staff, then they cut again**
Comparison website Finder announced a round of layoffs this week, its second in just three months, in a marker of a deepening downturn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/finder-cuts-staff-for-the-second-time-in-three-months-20230404-p5cxwr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-04T09:30:00Z **‘We’re the connection’: Australia’s vital role in historic lunar mission**
A NASA facility in Canberra will serve as a critical lightning rod for communication and data in this century’s most significant space trip. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-re-the-connection-australia-s-vital-role-in-historic-lunar-mission-20230404-p5cy1d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-05T05:49:27Z **Australian whistleblower to test whether ChatGPT can be sued for lying**
Brian Hood, a whistleblower in a blockbuster bribery case, is threatening to sue the owner of the popular chatbot for its false claims that he is a criminal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-whistleblower-to-test-whether-chatgpt-can-be-sued-for-lying-20230405-p5cy9b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-06T05:30:00Z **An Apple VR headset is a big risk in service of a long-term goal**
Apple proved its critics wrong with the Watch, but virtual reality could be a far tougher nut to crack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/an-apple-vr-headset-is-a-big-risk-in-service-of-a-long-term-goal-20230403-p5cxm9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-08T19:00:00Z **As Book Depository closes down, which is the best online bookseller?**
The closure has prompted an outpouring of disappointment across the world. But in Australia, lovers of physical books may not be worse off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/as-book-depository-closes-down-which-is-the-best-online-bookseller-20230405-p5cye1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-11T03:30:51Z **Rapid delivery service Milkrun to close its doors on Friday**
The company claimed in February that its hubs were no longer losing money and said its cash reserves would last 12 months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rapid-delivery-service-milkrun-to-close-its-doors-on-friday-20230411-p5czkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-11T09:14:12Z **Rapid delivery service Milkrun to close its doors on Friday**
The company claimed in February its hubs were no longer losing money and that its cash reserves would last 12 months. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rapid-delivery-service-milkrun-to-close-its-doors-on-friday-20230411-p5czkj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-13T06:11:43Z **Coles to put 500 plus stores on Uber Eats in major gig economy expansion**
The partnership will allow gig-economy workers, with no right to a minimum wage, to undertake key tasks, including picking and packing orders, for one of the country’s largest grocery retailers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/coles-to-put-500-plus-stores-on-uber-eats-in-major-gig-economy-expansion-20230413-p5d048.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-14T02:06:29Z **First-look at upcoming video game Immortals of Aveum**
EA Originals and Ascendant Studios have finally revealed their brand-new game Immortals of Aveum. This first-person single player magic-shooter is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S and PC on July 20. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-look-at-upcoming-video-game-immortals-of-aveum-20230414-p5d0ir.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-14T19:00:00Z **E-readers now not only replace your bookshelf, but your notebooks too**
The Kobo Elipsa 2E is the first truly great e-notepad, letting you create whole pads of scribbling or mark up books and documents. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/e-readers-now-not-only-replace-your-bookshelf-but-your-notebooks-too-20230406-p5cypv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-15T23:30:00Z **With 24 minutes of oxygen left on the space station, Mike had two choices. Neither were good**
Mike Foale once commanded the International Space Station, a model for peace in space. Now nations want stations of their own. Why? And what’s it like to live off Earth? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/with-24-minutes-of-oxygen-left-on-the-space-station-mike-had-two-choices-neither-were-good-20230401-p5cxa6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-17T19:00:00Z **Is your smart car spying on you while you drive?**
As the world wakes up to exactly what your car’s onboard cameras can capture and beam back to their makers, a wider fear has arisen. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-your-smart-car-spying-on-you-while-you-drive-20230417-p5d0wp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-18T05:55:15Z **Elon Musk says he’ll create ‘TruthGPT’ to counter AI ‘bias’**
Elon Musk is again sounding warning bells on the dangers of artificial intelligence to humanity — and claiming that popular chatbot ChatGPT has a liberal bias that he plans to counter with his own AI creation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-says-hell-create-truthgpt-to-counter-ai-bias-20230418-p5d1c9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-19T07:54:59Z **$1.8b Australian start-up denies Instagram change makes it redundant**
Linktree boss Alex Zaccaria says his social media company is much more than just a list of links and is here to stay. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/1-8b-australian-start-up-denies-instagram-change-makes-it-redundant-20230419-p5d1ql.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-19T19:00:00Z **Snapchat, the quirky little brother of social media, grows up in influencer chase**
The company’s figures show rapid growth in India, the world’s most populous market and one that has banned one of Snapchat’s key competitors: TikTok. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/snapchat-the-quirky-little-brother-of-social-media-grows-up-in-influencer-chase-20230419-p5d1kl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-21T14:01:00Z **Elon Musk’s ‘TruthGPT’ may have a very narrow definition of truth**
After publicly opposing AI chatbot development, Elon Musk now may have his own in development, and, thankfully, he believes it would be “unlikely to annihilate humans”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-s-truthgpt-may-have-a-very-narrow-definition-of-truth-20230419-p5d1lo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-23T03:00:00Z **USB-C, periscope camera, solid buttons: iPhone 15 rumours heat up**
With the next iPhone six months out and manufacturing kicking into gear, leaks and rumours are starting to build a picture of what to expect from Apple. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/usb-c-periscope-camera-solid-buttons-iphone-15-rumours-heat-up-20230421-p5d2c8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-23T19:00:00Z **Snap boss wary of users treating his new chatbot as a friend**
Every Snapchat user now has access to an AI-powered bot that, for now, has a limited memory but is improving. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/snap-boss-wary-of-users-treating-his-new-chatbot-as-a-friend-20230423-p5d2lh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-25T19:00:00Z **Hey Apple, where are your chatbots?**
Siri is now 12 years old and ChatGPT has redefined what chatbots can do. Has Apple dropped the ball, or is the US giant sensibly waiting for the technology to mature? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hey-apple-where-are-your-chatbots-20230425-p5d32y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-25T23:34:35Z **ispace Inc. CEO discusses lost contact moon mission**
A Japanese company lost contact with its spacecraft moments before touchdown on the moon Wednesday, saying the mission had apparently failed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ispace-inc-ceo-discusses-lost-contact-moon-mission-20230426-p5d3br.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-26T01:42:46Z **Ticked off by Twitter? LinkedIn is the best social media site left**
What’s left for someone looking for a digital village? For a while we flirted with Mastodon, but relationships rarely last when you’re on the rebound. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ticked-off-by-twitter-linkedin-is-the-best-social-media-site-left-20230425-p5d35d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-26T19:01:00Z **From the Archives, 1993: Mobile phone network launches despite security objections**
Australia’s first digital mobile phone network needed the government to override law enforcement agency objections to launch on April 27, 1993. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-the-archives-1993-mobile-phone-network-launches-despite-security-objections-20230420-p5d1z8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-26T20:42:17Z **Preview | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom**
15 Things We Learned In One Hour Playing Nintendo's Biggest Game of 2023. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/preview-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-20230427-p5d3kw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-27T07:27:15Z **Window Cleaning Robots - Are Australians Ready?**
We test the new Ecovacs Winbot W1 Pro ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/window-cleaning-robots-are-australians-ready-20230427-p5d3v1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-27T22:30:00Z **Twitter’s Seussian blue tick saga eroded trust, without boosting subs**
The constant U-turns have generated a lot of discussion on Twitter, but have not improved the site’s user experience or bottom line. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/twitter-s-seussian-blue-tick-saga-eroded-trust-without-boosting-subs-20230425-p5d352.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-27T23:46:57Z **Forget WFH, it’s all about WFA now (that’s Work From Anywhere, you know)**
As the world opens up again, Australians are taking advantage of reliable portable power to stay productive wherever they are. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/forget-wfh-it-s-all-about-wfa-now-that-s-work-from-anywhere-you-know-20230426-p5d3gu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-28T05:14:24Z **Amnesty International slow with disclosure after December hack**
The human rights charity’s Australian branch said attackers stole low-risk information in December, and it was not required to disclose the attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amnesty-international-slow-with-disclosure-after-december-hack-20230428-p5d433.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-28T07:52:54Z **Amnesty International slow with disclosure after December hack**
The human rights organisation’s Australian branch said attackers stole low-risk information in December, and it was not required to disclose the attack. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amnesty-international-slow-with-disclosure-after-december-hack-20230428-p5d433.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-28T23:30:00Z **Is Auto-GPT the future of the internet, or the latest AI bubble?**
Bots can now use other bots to complete a range of tasks, but don’t expect to begin running your network of AI slaves just yet. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-auto-gpt-the-future-of-the-internet-or-the-latest-ai-bubble-20230427-p5d3no.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-29T19:00:00Z **The secret service agents had a message: take down the app or go to jail. How is the internet splintering?**
Cracking down on the net was like nailing jelly to a wall, Bill Clinton said in 2000. But governments have found myriad ways to filter, block or slow it. And now some nations want nets of their own. Why? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-secret-service-agents-had-a-message-take-down-the-app-or-go-to-jail-how-is-the-internet-splintering-20230327-p5cvl2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-30T04:02:06Z **AI bots are being trained on Australian data. Should we be paid for it?**
Governments and universities are just starting to grapple with the issue, even as chatbots become ever more capable and generate billions of dollars in investment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-bots-are-being-trained-on-australian-data-should-we-be-paid-for-it-20230428-p5d45r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-04-30T08:40:23Z **AI bots are being trained on Australian data. Should we be paid for it?**
Governments and universities are just starting to grapple with the issue, even as chatbots become ever more capable and generate billions of dollars in investment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-bots-are-being-trained-on-australian-data-should-we-be-paid-for-it-20230428-p5d45r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-01T15:00:00Z **Scientists can now read minds. An animated dragon helped prove it**
A language model developed by US researchers can tune in to stories people are listening to, and even stories they are imagining. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/scientists-can-now-read-minds-an-animated-dragon-helped-prove-it-20230501-p5d4nd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-02T19:47:57Z **‘Godfather of AI’ leaves Google, warns of ‘scary’ technology he helped create**
Geoffrey Hinton has quit his role at Google so he could more freely speak about the dangers of the technology he was instrumental in building. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/godfather-of-ai-leaves-google-warns-of-the-technology-he-helped-create-20230503-p5d542.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-03T02:59:27Z **Google quietly makes billions from Australia as Twitter hogs headlines**
Twitter has a huge public profile that is relative to its earnings, making $19 million from Australia, according to its latest accounts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-quietly-makes-billions-from-australia-as-twitter-hogs-headlines-20230502-p5d4wu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-03T22:56:01Z **Hate passwords? Google has taken a big step towards getting rid of them**
Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys”. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hate-passwords-google-has-taken-a-big-step-towards-getting-rid-of-them-20230504-p5d5gs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-05T19:00:00Z **Can Bluesky become the next big social media app? Does it even want to?**
The Twitter spin-off backed by Jack Dorsey has seen a huge surge in popularity, despite being strictly invite-only. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-bluesky-become-the-next-big-social-media-app-does-it-even-want-to-20230503-p5d5cw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-07T11:03:11Z **LEGO 2K Drive sees players create and race custom creations**
Upcoming video game LEGO 2K Drive sees players customise and create cars, bikes and boats to race across a LEGO themed world. 9news.com.au takes a deep dive into customisation with Visual Concepts, the team behind the game. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/lego-2k-drive-sees-players-create-and-race-custom-creations-20230507-p5d6hb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-08T19:00:00Z **Waiting for my QR order, I hunger for the nourishment of human interaction**
There may well be monetary benefits in replacing humans with robots and computers, but there is always a heavy societal and political price to pay. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/waiting-for-my-qr-order-i-hunger-for-the-nourishment-of-human-interaction-20230508-p5d6mn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-08T22:23:48Z **Telstra customers experience outage, unable to make or receive calls**
A Telstra spokesperson apologised for the outage and said the company was working urgently to fix the issue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-customers-experience-outage-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls-20230509-p5d6v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-08T22:48:12Z **Telstra customers experience outage, unable to make or receive calls**
A Telstra spokesperson apologised for the outage and said the company was working urgently to fix the issue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-customers-experience-outage-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls-20230509-p5d6v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-08T23:27:32Z **Telstra customers experience outage, unable to make or receive calls**
A Telstra spokesperson apologised for the outage and said the company was working urgently to fix the issue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-customers-experience-outage-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls-20230509-p5d6v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-09T00:24:37Z **Telstra customers experience outage, unable to make or receive calls**
A Telstra spokesperson apologised for the outage and said the company was working urgently to fix the issue. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-customers-experience-outage-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls-20230509-p5d6v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-09T00:34:17Z **Telstra customers experience outage, unable to make or receive calls**
Telstra says it has resolved an outage that left a number of its mobile customers unable to make or receive calls for up to 12 hours. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-customers-experience-outage-unable-to-make-or-receive-calls-20230509-p5d6v9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-09T04:09:53Z **Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the simulation hypothesis**
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores how ever-advancing computer power impacts the simulation hypothesis. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/neil-degrasse-tyson-explains-the-simulation-hypothesis-20230509-p5d6ym.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-09T04:09:48Z **Neil deGrasse Tyson explains big numbers**
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson describes numbers, from a simple million, to a billion and then way beyond anything you’re imagining. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/neil-degrasse-tyson-explains-big-numbers-20230509-p5d6z8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-09T14:01:00Z **Unresolved mobile faults top list of telco customer gripes**
Mobile services continue to be the most complained-about telecommunications category, according to the industry ombudsman, as Telstra suffers widespread outage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/unresolved-mobile-faults-top-list-of-telco-customer-gripes-20230509-p5d6yu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-10T19:00:00Z **Google’s Bard AI launches Down Under as new Pixel phone, tablet announced**
The tech giant unveiled a number of new gadgets to kick of its annual I/O conference, along with a look at where its chatbot is headed. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-bard-ai-launches-down-under-as-new-pixel-phone-tablet-announced-20230508-p5d6po.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-11T03:07:12Z **Google opens waitlist to access new AI chatbot 'Bard'**
Googles begins rollout of AI chatbot 'Bard' with a lengthy waitlist. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-opens-waitlist-to-access-new-ai-chatbot-bard-20230511-p5d7nh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-12T07:30:32Z **EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom**
Legendary producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi reveal the idea they've had for more than a decade which has finally been realised in the latest instalment in the Legend of Zelda series. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exclusive-interview-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-20230512-p5d82d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-12T07:39:34Z **EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom**
Legendary producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi reveal the idea they've had for more than a decade which has finally been realised in the latest instalment in the Legend of Zelda series. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exclusive-interview-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-20230512-p5d82d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-12T14:01:00Z **From nascent firms to Canva, coaching is everywhere in start-ups**
In an industry obsessed with self-improvement and unafraid of what others might see as woo-woo or unconventional, coaching is catching on. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-nascent-firms-to-canva-coaching-is-everywhere-in-start-ups-20230502-p5d4ut.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-12T19:00:00Z **HTC’s latest VR has one foot in a future that doesn’t quite exist yet**
The modular VIVE XR Elite is an impressively small set of goggles that can work untethered or connected to a PC, and may become a defacto rival to Apple’s headset. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/htc-s-latest-vr-has-one-foot-in-a-future-that-doesn-t-quite-exist-yet-20230511-p5d7je.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-16T22:20:00Z **We have put the world in danger with AI, admits ChatGPT creator**
Tech companies are in danger of unleashing a rogue artificial intelligence that will cause “significant harm to the world”, the creator of ChatGPT has admitted. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-have-put-the-world-in-danger-with-ai-admits-chatgpt-creator-20230517-p5d8wm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-17T19:00:00Z **Shoes for you, cycling for you: Meta fights plans to let users escape targeted ads**
The social media giant, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is aghast at a mooted change to allow users to opt out of targeted advertising online. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/shoes-for-you-cycling-for-you-meta-fights-plans-to-let-users-escape-targeted-ads-20230517-p5d942.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-17T19:31:00Z **Latest Zelda set to be another record-breaker for Nintendo**
Tears of the Kingdom has been six years coming, and if the critical reception and early sales are any indication, the wait has been worth it for Nintendo and its fans. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/latest-zelda-set-to-be-another-record-breaker-for-nintendo-20230516-p5d8p2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-17T21:44:06Z **New iPhone feature to benefit small businesses**
Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet Jennifer Bailey speaks about the new feature allowing small businesses to accept tap and go payments with just their iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-iphone-feature-to-benefit-small-businesses-20230518-p5d9a4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-17T21:50:00Z **Haven’t checked your Gmail in a while? Google may delete your account**
The company said the new policy is intended to protect users from security threats because accounts that had not been used for a while were more likely to be comprised. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/haven-t-checked-your-gmail-in-a-while-google-may-delete-your-account-20230518-p5d99a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-18T19:30:00Z **How to get rid of your old devices in an environmentally friendly way**
Almost all e-waste ends up in landfill, but there are plenty of options for recycling as we wait for more sustainable technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-get-rid-of-your-old-devices-in-an-environmentally-friendly-way-20230517-p5d8zq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-19T05:36:53Z **Ask me anything: Chatbots are coming to your phone**
AI chatbots may soon find a place as consumer personal assistants, with OpenAI releasing a ChatGPT app for the iPhone. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ask-me-anything-chatbots-are-coming-to-your-phone-20230519-p5d9qm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-19T19:00:00Z **Bored of social media, terrified of AI: give me a flip phone and log me out**
When even Elon Musk is saying “woah, let’s put the brakes on”, you know things are getting out of hand. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/bored-of-social-media-terrified-of-ai-give-me-a-flip-phone-and-log-me-out-20230518-p5d9c1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-22T04:12:43Z **Major change to the next iPhone confirmed in leaked design models**
9News has obtained “dummy models” of the upcoming iPhones which confirm minor design changes as well as a huge change to the charging port. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-change-to-the-next-iphone-confirmed-in-leaked-design-models-20230522-p5daaw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-24T12:07:29Z **‘Don’t call it a comeback’: Woolworths to bring back Milkrun**
The start-up’s April failure symbolised the boom and bust of a start-up bubble fuelled by low-interest rates and lockdowns. Now it’s back in a new guise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-call-it-a-comeback-woolworths-to-bring-back-milkrun-20230524-p5db2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-24T22:30:35Z **‘Don’t call it a comeback’: Woolworths resurrects Milkrun**
The supermarket giant has bought fallen rapid grocery retailer Milkrun’s brand and customer list to use on what was its Metro60 delivery service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-call-it-a-comeback-woolworths-to-bring-back-milkrun-20230524-p5db2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-24T23:08:24Z **PlayStation gives first-look at Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gameplay**
Gamers have been given a first-look at gameplay for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is set to release on PlayStation 5 later this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/playstation-gives-first-look-at-marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-20230525-p5db5i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-24T23:28:09Z **Milkrun bet it could beat Woolies. Now it’s part of it**
The supermarket giant has bought fallen rapid grocery retailer Milkrun’s brand and customer list to use on what was its Metro60 delivery service. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-call-it-a-comeback-woolworths-to-bring-back-milkrun-20230524-p5db2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-24T23:34:45Z **PlayStation gives first-look at Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gameplay**
Gamers have been given a first-look at gameplay for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is set to release on PlayStation 5 later this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/playstation-gives-first-look-at-marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-20230525-p5db5i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-25T04:45:22Z **One of these voices is an AI-generated clone, can you guess which?**
Listen to the two voices - real and AI-generated - in the video above. Can you tell which is which? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/one-of-these-voices-is-an-ai-generated-clone-can-you-guess-which-20230525-p5dbb8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-25T21:36:55Z **AI has power to kill ‘many people’, warns former Google chief**
Eric Schmidt said that he was concerned about the “existential risk” posed by AI, which he compared to the rise of nuclear technology. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-has-power-to-kill-many-people-warns-former-google-chief-20230526-p5dbfq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-26T14:05:00Z **Google’s Pixel 7a shows why we should demand more from Apple’s iPhone SE**
The least expensive Pixel is a baseline phone you could recommend to anyone, while the least expensive iPhone feels like a big compromise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-pixel-7a-shows-why-we-should-demand-more-from-apple-s-iphone-se-20230523-p5dal9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-28T03:45:00Z **AI fakes and Twitter’s lack of control are a dangerous combination**
Twitter’s reinvention of its verification program, combined with a new generation of synthetic media, could create a perfect storm for misinformation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-fakes-and-twitter-s-lack-of-control-are-a-dangerous-combination-20230526-p5dbm5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-29T14:01:00Z **Social giants grade themselves in the fight against fake news**
Google, TikTok, Twitter and more have released their annual transparency reports, but regulators around the world are mulling a shift to compulsory codes of conduct. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/social-giants-grade-themselves-in-the-fight-against-fake-news-20230529-p5dc53.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-30T19:00:00Z **How a tech mogul’s murder exposed Silicon Valley’s underbelly of sex and drugs**
When CashApp founder Bob Lee was stabbed to death, it looked like a brutal instance of San Francisco’s urban decay. The truth turned out to be stranger. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-a-tech-moguls-murder-exposed-silicon-valleys-underbelly-of-sex-and-drugs-20230530-p5dcb3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-31T02:55:39Z **AI poses ‘risk of extinction’ on par with nukes, tech leaders say**
There are hundreds of signatures on a one-sentence open letter that succinctly warns AI poses an existential threat to humanity, but there were two notable names missing. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-poses-risk-of-extinction-on-par-with-nukes-tech-leaders-say-20230531-p5dct6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-05-31T19:00:00Z **Canva investor cuts valuation by 10 per cent again**
Australian start-ups are facing a “mortgage cliff” as companies boasting paper valuations in the hundreds of millions start to run out of cash and raise money at much lower prices. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/canva-investor-cuts-valuation-by-10-per-cent-again-20230531-p5dcqr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-01T01:54:49Z **Amazon fined $47 million for hoarding kids’ data, spying through cameras**
Amazon dismisses American regulator’s allegations, but has agreed to pay the fines. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-fined-47-million-for-hoarding-kids-data-spying-through-cameras-20230601-p5dd2r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-01T05:19:26Z **Don’t look for loopholes, Medical Board chair tells online doctors**
The Medical Board of Australia has seen cases where telehealth patients have got the wrong drugs, the wrong dose or been given a prescription on outdated information. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/don-t-look-for-loopholes-medical-board-chair-tells-online-doctors-20230601-p5dd4w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-02T14:15:00Z **Private e-scooters far from a smooth ride as laws play catch-up**
With laws differing between states and path availability differing between neighbourhoods, there’s a lot to consider before you hop on your e-scooter. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/private-e-scooters-far-from-a-smooth-ride-as-laws-play-catch-up-20230530-p5dcek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-03T10:41:05Z **The evolution of handheld gaming**
The era of the GameBoy is a thing of the past, technology has rapidly advanced over the past thirty-two years. Introducing the ASUS Rog Ally, a powerful gaming PC in the palm of our hands, capable of playing the latest Xbox and PC games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-evolution-of-handheld-gaming-20230603-p5ddph.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-04T03:32:38Z **The best value smartphones that won’t break the bank**
If bang for your buck is more important to you than the latest and greatest, here are three options that offer great value at a decent price. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-value-smartphones-that-won-t-break-the-bank-20230602-p5ddgh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-04T09:46:26Z **Creators of Diablo IV speak to the fourth game in the franchise**
The Diablo games defined a genre, boasting millions of players around the world. Diablo IV is releasing this week on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. 9News.com.au spoke exclusively with two of the game's creators, Joe Shely and Rod Fergusson, to talk all about the new game and where it sits in the Diablo franchise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/creators-of-diablo-iv-speak-to-the-fourth-game-in-the-franchise-20230604-p5dduv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-05T17:23:19Z **Apple unveils 15-inch MacBook Air ahead of expected MR headset launch**
Apple on Monday said it would add a 15-inch MacBook Air – powered by an Apple-designed M2 processor chip – to its lineup. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-15-inch-macbook-air-ahead-of-expected-mr-headset-launch-20230606-p5de7c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-05T19:01:12Z **Apple Vision Pro, new 15-inch MacBook Air unveiled at develop event**
Apple has unveiled an augmented-reality headset called the Apple Vision Pro at its annual software developer conference. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-15-inch-macbook-air-ahead-of-expected-mr-headset-launch-20230606-p5de7c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-05T21:34:48Z **Apple enters virtual reality race with new headset**
Apple has announced its version of a virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-enters-virtual-reality-race-with-new-headset-20230606-p5de8j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-06T00:12:24Z **Apple launches Vision Pro headset**
Apple launches a virtual reality headset, Vision Pro, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-launches-vision-pro-headset-20230606-p5deb6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-06T01:54:26Z **Apple enters virtual reality race with new headset**
Apple has announced its version of a virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-enters-virtual-reality-race-with-new-headset-20230606-p5de8j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-06T09:30:00Z **Apple’s new headset should be cast into a volcano. Also, I really want one**
Want to look like a killer cyborg with a nasal drip is ski goggles? Apple’s got the solution and it’s $5200. You’re welcome. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-new-headset-should-be-cast-into-a-volcano-also-i-really-want-one-20230606-p5deb4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-08T05:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/you-wouldn-t-let-a-stranger-into-your-house-for-most-of-us-they-re-already-there-20230607-p5deov.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-08T22:18:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/welcome-to-cringetok-where-being-insufferable-can-be-lucrative-20230605-p5ddvs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-09T14:15:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-vision-for-mixed-reality-could-make-headsets-mainstream-20230608-p5df39.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-11T21:03:29Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/xbox-showcase-highlights-25-new-games-20230612-p5dfrx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-12T20:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-ai-put-to-the-test-in-bid-to-track-threatened-cockatoos-20230609-p5dff7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-13T00:23:53Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/star-wars-avatar-dominate-at-the-worlds-biggest-video-game-shows-20230613-p5dg4m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-13T00:44:25Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-overview-trailer-20230613-p5dg4z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-13T00:49:05Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-trailer-20230613-p5dg55.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-13T00:55:23Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/star-wars-outlaws-gameplay-trailer-20230613-p5dg57.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-13T08:13:52Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/law-firm-takes-out-court-order-to-prevent-spread-of-hacked-info-20230613-p5dgac.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-14T23:25:30Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-all-weather-portable-power-solution-helps-keep-outdoor-enthusiasts-connected-20230609-p5dffq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-16T05:30:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-network-effect-google-drone-nests-set-their-sights-on-suburbs-20230614-p5dgjn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-16T20:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/larger-macbook-air-delivers-15-inch-screen-with-few-compromises-20230615-p5dgqd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-18T03:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/from-crime-fighting-to-exploring-the-stars-the-biggest-games-coming-in-2023-20230616-p5dh4q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-pixel-tablet-is-a-handy-gadget-even-when-you-re-not-using-it-20230620-p5di0t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-22T23:12:09Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/musk-and-zuckerberg-agree-to-cage-fight-20230623-p5diw6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-23T02:36:37Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/musk-and-zuckerberg-agree-to-cage-fight-20230623-p5diw6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-27T23:41:33Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/esports-tournament-with-250-000-prize-coming-to-sydney-20230628-p5dk28.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-29T00:51:45Z **Pikmin 4 Final Trailer**
Nintendo shares a closer look at the newest entry in the Pikmin franchise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pikmin-4-final-trailer-20230629-p5dke9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-29T00:56:16Z **Pikmin 4 Final Trailer**
Nintendo shares a closer look at the newest entry in the Pikmin franchise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pikmin-4-final-trailer-20230629-p5dke9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-29T19:56:27Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/virgin-galactic-completes-first-commercial-space-flight-20230630-p5dkmy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-30T02:06:12Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/virgin-galactic-completes-first-commercial-space-flight-20230630-p5dkmy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-30T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-pc-laptops-that-do-what-a-macbook-air-can-t-20230626-p5djjk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-30T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-home-entertainment-tech-for-your-post-tax-splurge-20230628-p5dk1q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-30T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-google-time-the-new-screen-time-virtual-reality-brings-great-risks-for-our-kids-20230630-p5dkrg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-06-30T19:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/so-called-artificial-intelligence-is-scary-but-that-doesn-t-make-it-bad-20230621-p5dicl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-03T02:17:23Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/america-s-high-fence-around-its-technology-yard-is-getting-bigger-20230703-p5dl9f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-03T03:12:20Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-partners-with-elon-musk-s-starlink-for-regional-satellite-services-20230703-p5dlab.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-04T05:45:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-twitter-s-daily-view-limit-could-be-another-nail-in-its-coffin-20230704-p5dlk4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-07T01:45:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-s-starlink-deal-could-signal-a-new-era-of-connectivity-in-hard-to-reach-places-20230705-p5dlve.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-07T06:11:28Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-threads-is-missing-as-it-tears-down-twitter-20230707-p5dmjz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-12T07:09:13Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/another-robo-debt-disaster-s-inevitable-if-we-give-ai-too-much-autonomy-20230712-p5dnlv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-12T19:40:35Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-launches-new-company-to-understand-the-universe-20230713-p5dnvj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-12T22:38:30Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chinese-hackers-breached-us-government-emails-say-microsoft-and-white-house-20230713-p5dnwn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-13T22:59:52Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-look-at-upcoming-video-games-ea-sports-fc-24-20230714-p5do7j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-13T23:09:05Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/first-look-at-upcoming-video-games-ea-sports-fc-24-20230714-p5do7j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-14T05:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/return-of-the-mac-the-apple-desktops-that-are-back-in-a-big-way-20230707-p5dmlv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-15T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-s-my-social-media-life-complicated-but-i-m-picking-up-the-threads-20230713-p5dnyc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-18T02:54:06Z **AirTag vs Chipolo CARD Spot**
One fits in your wallet but is missing some features. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/airtag-vs-chipolo-card-spot-20230718-p5dp6n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-18T04:25:05Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/instagram-vs-reality-duex-lite-dual-screen-20230718-p5dp80.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-18T20:40:09Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/facebook-unveils-more-powerful-ai-and-makes-it-free-to-use-20230719-p5dpd8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-19T10:27:09Z **Pikmin 4 Is Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom**
Nintendo's long dormant franchise schools Zelda on pacing, economics and lore. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pikmin-4-is-better-than-tears-of-the-kingdom-20230719-p5dppv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-19T21:19:14Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/reports-of-global-whatsapp-outage-20230720-p5dprv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-22T03:38:10Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/focused-on-their-children-mike-cannon-brookes-and-wife-annie-separate-20230722-p5dqea.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-24T01:59:22Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-world-is-scrambling-to-control-ai-20230724-p5dqpt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-24T09:45:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-is-not-a-poison-for-twitter-he-s-a-parasite-20230724-p5dqtr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-24T19:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/beware-the-prophets-of-p-doom-but-don-t-ignore-them-20230723-p5dqln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-26T19:38:41Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-unveils-new-foldy-phones-as-it-hits-back-at-rivals-20230726-p5drf3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-28T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/hand-held-video-games-have-returned-20230626-p5djjl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-29T03:45:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/lawsuits-highlight-opaque-methods-big-tech-firms-use-to-train-ai-chatbots-20230719-p5dpks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-31T06:35:36Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/lawsuits-highlight-opaque-methods-big-tech-firms-use-to-train-ai-chatbots-20230719-p5dpks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-07-31T21:43:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/lawsuits-highlight-opaque-methods-big-tech-firms-use-to-train-ai-chatbots-20230719-p5dpks.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-02T09:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/online-scams-are-about-to-get-more-sophisticated-than-nigerian-princes-20230726-p5dre4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-04T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/energy-hungry-ai-could-pose-a-challenge-for-data-centre-esg-20230802-p5dtad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-04T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-must-have-been-the-only-person-looking-forward-to-ai-until-i-met-dr-whittle-20230802-p5dtc3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-05T14:35:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/double-the-screen-but-does-samsung-s-z-fold5-justify-double-the-price-20230804-p5dttz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-07T00:25:25Z **Apple’s next iPhone needs to be irresistible**
The tech giant’s own ingenuity is now working against it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-next-iphone-needs-to-be-irresistible-20230807-p5dud4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-07T05:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-ai-horse-has-bolted-it-s-time-for-the-nuclear-option-20230807-p5duel.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-07T11:07:24Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/3d-printed-food-created-by-perth-university-20230807-p5dunb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-10T03:55:07Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nbn-plays-down-low-earth-orbit-satellites-as-full-fibre-upgrades-kick-off-20230810-p5dvfl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-10T19:54:29Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/virgin-galactic-launches-first-flight-with-paying-passengers-20230811-p5dvoe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-11T14:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-pleasures-and-pitfalls-of-robot-vacuums-20230809-p5dv1r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-14T09:44:27Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australian-glasses-invention-to-help-the-blind-20230814-p5dwh8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-14T19:00:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/i-need-more-shoes-like-this-ai-could-be-your-next-shopping-assistant-20230814-p5dw9y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-15T22:25:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-s-x-accused-of-throttling-traffic-to-websites-he-dislikes-20230816-p5dwuh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-21T09:11:19Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/3g-network-to-start-shutting-down-20230821-p5dybd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-21T11:17:56Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/interview-with-the-creator-of-immortals-of-aveum-20230821-p5dybw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-21T22:02:40Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/one-of-the-greatest-inventors-father-of-the-pdf-adobe-co-founder-dies-20230822-p5dyc5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-23T21:15:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-world-s-most-precious-commodity-is-the-size-of-an-envelope-20230821-p5dy1f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-24T04:48:01Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tpg-crunches-product-offering-as-profits-soften-20230824-p5dz32.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-25T14:05:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-we-think-we-know-about-the-iphone-15-apple-watch-series-9-20230823-p5dyq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-26T22:55:07Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/spacex-nasa-launch-four-astronauts-from-four-countries-20230827-p5dzpb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-29T14:01:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-haven-t-we-regulated-social-media-yet-20230804-p5dtyt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-08-29T19:44:35Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-sets-september-date-for-release-of-iphone-15-new-watches-20230830-p5e0hp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-01T14:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-house-of-the-future-almost-within-reach-as-tech-gets-smarter-20230830-p5e0o3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-02T11:15:18Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/after-the-moon-india-launches-rocket-to-study-the-sun-20230902-p5e1js.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-03T14:15:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/why-are-streamers-getting-excited-about-video-games-20230901-p5e1cc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-04T09:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/my-ai-career-started-with-r2-d2-jokes-but-let-me-tell-you-it-s-not-the-evil-empire-20230823-p5dyt5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-06T01:55:32Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/why-this-new-chinese-phone-has-rattled-the-us-20230905-p5e21c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-07T01:41:21Z **Real Madrid unveil retractable football pitch**
Real Madrid have unveiled their new retractable football pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/real-madrid-unveil-retractable-football-pitch-20230907-p5e2ro.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-10T03:58:28Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-best-and-weirdest-gadgets-coming-to-homes-soon-20230907-p5e2st.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-10T14:01:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/far-from-niche-four-out-of-five-australians-are-gamers-20230815-p5dwln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-11T22:18:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-braces-for-backlash-after-caving-to-demands-on-iphone-chargers-20230912-p5e3v1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-12T18:53:13Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-introduces-iphone-15-with-usb-c-apple-watch-with-double-tap-20230908-p5e383.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-12T19:19:29Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-introduces-iphone-15-with-usb-c-apple-watch-with-double-tap-20230908-p5e383.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-12T21:24:50Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-introduces-iphone-15-with-usb-c-apple-watch-with-double-tap-20230908-p5e383.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-13T01:59:15Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/everything-you-need-to-know-about-apple-s-new-iphones-20230908-p5e386.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-15T05:19:14Z **NASA stepping up its investigations into UFOs after space agency releases study**
NASA space agency releases long-awaited report into UFO sightings ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nasa-stepping-up-its-investigations-into-ufos-after-space-agency-releases-study-20230915-p5e4v3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-16T20:35:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/for-1500-does-the-iphone-15-do-enough-20230914-p5e4ln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-17T10:24:17Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/hands-on-gameplay-with-ubisofts-assassins-creed-mirage-20230917-p5e5do.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-17T19:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-s-annual-peek-behind-the-curtain-was-very-revealing-20230914-p5e4jy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-19T13:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-cameras-and-a-usb-port-is-iphone-15-worth-the-upgrade-20230918-p5e5ie.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-19T13:17:12Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/trevor-long-reviews-the-new-iphone-15-20230919-p5e627.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-21T23:20:30Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/huge-crowds-as-iphone-15-goes-on-sale-in-sydney-20230922-p5e6ra.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-24T03:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/less-is-still-more-for-the-latest-xbox-20230905-p5e257.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-25T00:32:34Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/nasas-first-asteroid-samples-land-on-earth-after-release-from-spacecraft-20230925-p5e790.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-27T15:18:48Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-connect-live-updates-quest-3-announcement-20230928-p5e85s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-27T21:17:51Z **Meta rolling out AI chatbots**
Tech export Trevor Long reveals Meta will roll out AI chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-rolling-out-ai-chatbots-20230928-p5e86w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-27T23:46:26Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/zuckerberg-s-new-world-meta-unveils-ai-agents-mixed-reality-headset-and-smart-glasses-20230927-p5e7z3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-29T00:25:35Z **Mark Zuckerberg interviewed in VR with photorealistic avatars**
Photorealistic avatar of Mark Zuckerberg interviewed in Metaverse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/mark-zuckerberg-interviewed-in-vr-with-photorealistic-avatars-20230929-p5e8jo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-09-29T01:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-s-new-devices-show-us-what-our-future-could-look-like-20230928-p5e88r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-01T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/inside-meta-s-plan-to-bring-generative-ai-to-billions-20230929-p5e8mp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-02T01:11:07Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/software-bug-and-other-issues-blamed-for-iphone-15-overheating-issues-20231002-p5e93e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-02T08:21:38Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/digital-platform-for-emergency-services-20231002-p5e97w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-04T14:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-shows-off-better-ai-ability-in-its-new-pixel-8-phones-20231004-p5e9lf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-08T13:01:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/spring-tech-three-gadgets-to-enjoy-outdoors-as-the-weather-gets-nicer-20231004-p5e9qn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-10T02:45:10Z **Australia's espresso Display's reveal 17 Pro**
A look at every angle of the $1,499 espresso 17 Pro ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australias-espresso-displays-reveal-17-pro-20231010-p5eb5s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-11T20:17:43Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-limit-graphic-social-media-images-from-the-israel-hamas-war-20231012-p5ebma.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-13T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-latest-smartphones-put-ai-photo-editing-in-your-hands-20231009-p5eati.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-15T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-latest-smartphones-put-ai-photo-editing-in-your-hands-20231009-p5eati.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-16T00:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/tpg-s-felix-rethinks-low-cost-mobile-plans-but-won-t-go-no-frills-20231013-p5ec30.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-16T01:15:30Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/dad-builds-game-changing-search-engine-to-help-aussie-families-struggling-with-food-allergies-20231016-p5ecm8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-16T08:05:50Z **New tool to unmask online predators**
A private investigator has built a new tool to unmask online predators. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-tool-to-unmask-online-predators-20231016-p5ecro.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-18T21:34:39Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/amazon-launches-prime-air-drones-to-deliver-purchases-in-under-an-hour-20231019-p5edg9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-22T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/is-google-search-better-than-the-rest-and-is-that-fair-20231012-p5ebsk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-23T13:01:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/spider-man-is-playstation-s-solo-salvo-in-2023-and-it-s-sensational-20231018-p5edbs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-24T22:59:58Z **Rise of the e-machines**
The electrification of transport is one of the world’s megatrends - and it’s beginning right now. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/rise-of-the-e-machines-20231024-p5eei9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-25T22:14:01Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-raises-prices-for-apple-tv-subscriptions-arcade-games-and-news-20231026-p5ef44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-27T07:23:25Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-marvels-spider-man-2-is-tackling-accessibility-20231027-p5efoy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-29T02:35:34Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-1990s-are-back-as-sonic-and-super-mario-embark-on-new-2d-adventures-20231023-p5eebt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-29T13:15:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-are-conquerors-why-silicon-valley-s-latest-fad-is-its-deadliest-20231027-p5efho.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-29T18:05:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-apple-s-ai-voice-cloning-works-for-those-at-risk-of-speech-loss-20231023-p5eedd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-30T00:12:14Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/interview-with-creators-of-aussie-video-game-bears-in-space-20231030-p5eg1h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-30T08:38:49Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/professor-develops-new-traffic-light-technology-20231030-p5eg7q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-10-30T18:30:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telcos-ready-for-showdown-over-landlines-in-the-regions-20231030-p5eg30.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-02T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meet-hackers-favourite-new-tool-wormgpt-20231102-p5eh5l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-05T02:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/power-and-promise-how-apple-s-new-computer-chips-stack-up-20231102-p5eh69.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-05T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-vanishing-of-the-small-high-end-smartphone-20231030-p5eg54.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-07T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/elon-musk-enters-the-ai-arms-race-with-a-cocaine-recipe-20231107-p5ei59.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-07T19:18:15Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-07T20:10:50Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-07T21:09:32Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-07T21:26:24Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T00:45:43Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T00:58:28Z **What caused the Optus outage?**
A major outage on has impacted millions of Optus customers nationally. Here’s what we know. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-caused-the-optus-outage-20231108-p5eiep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T01:00:49Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T02:28:36Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-caused-the-optus-outage-20231108-p5eiep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T05:56:05Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T07:26:12Z **Major Optus outage across Australia**
A major Optus outage is afflicting customers this morning. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/major-optus-outage-across-australia-20231108-p5eick.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T19:53:08Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/what-caused-the-optus-outage-20231108-p5eiep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T20:16:57Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/particularly-concerning-minister-announces-review-of-nationwide-optus-outage-20231109-p5ein0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T20:49:39Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/particularly-concerning-minister-announces-review-of-nationwide-optus-outage-20231109-p5ein0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-08T23:03:17Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/particularly-concerning-minister-announces-review-of-nationwide-optus-outage-20231109-p5ein0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-09T00:27:58Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/particularly-concerning-minister-announces-review-of-nationwide-optus-outage-20231109-p5ein0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-09T00:36:33Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-to-avoid-virtual-shut-out-and-stay-connected-during-a-web-outage-20231109-p5eio1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-12T13:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/microsoft-s-answer-to-the-macbook-pro-is-big-on-style-and-price-20231109-p5eisq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-13T06:35:06Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-reveals-cause-of-mass-outage-20231113-p5ejnk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-13T07:47:13Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/aussie-scientist-harnessing-power-of-robots-to-save-reefs-20231113-p5ejoz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-13T11:51:36Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-reveals-cause-of-mass-outage-20231113-p5ejnk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-14T07:42:09Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/identity-of-third-party-who-brought-down-optus-network-revealed-20231114-p5ejy1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-16T13:15:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/how-optus-customers-are-securing-sizable-discounts-following-outage-20231116-p5ekdp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-16T22:26:03Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/exploring-bluey-s-first-ever-video-game-world-20231117-p5ekr6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-17T04:32:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/smart-cards-and-smarter-phones-stuff-and-nonsense-just-ask-my-mother-20231115-p5ek7e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-17T21:12:47Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatgpt-maker-fires-co-founder-for-being-not-consistently-candid-with-board-20231118-p5ekyt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-19T03:54:04Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/big-brand-exodus-is-elon-musk-s-greatest-challenge-yet-20231119-p5el34.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-19T13:01:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/australia-launches-world-first-crackdown-on-deepfake-porn-20231119-p5el1v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-20T08:12:04Z **New online service resolving disputes**
A new online service is helping Australians resolve disputes with businesses. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/new-online-service-resolving-disputes-20231120-p5elgs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-21T05:52:39Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-year-from-hell-raises-questions-for-parent-company-singtel-20231121-p5ell3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-21T13:01:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/startups-are-crying-out-for-sales-talent-20231110-p5ej5l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-23T06:43:17Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/helen-toner-the-effective-altruist-who-sparked-the-open-ai-coup-20231123-p5emb7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-23T22:25:57Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/the-atari-2600-is-back-with-a-new-spin-on-retro-gaming-20231113-p5ejle.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-26T01:51:50Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-m3-macbook-pro-is-powerful-but-predictable-20231124-p5emn2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-26T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/when-openai-s-ceo-was-sacked-i-thought-it-was-corporate-trivia-here-s-why-it-s-not-20231124-p5emli.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-26T18:00:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/we-re-flattered-ai-start-up-welcomes-canva-comparison-20231124-p5emln.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-27T09:00:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sombre-occasion-x-reprimanded-after-voice-referendum-20231127-p5en5c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-27T13:01:00Z **‘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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-for-wildlife-sounds-huge-boost-for-conservation-research-20231127-p5en31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-30T00:50:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-battle-for-ai-is-heating-up-we-should-be-worried-20231130-p5enxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-30T02:42:28Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-battle-for-ai-is-heating-up-we-should-be-worried-20231130-p5enxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-11-30T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-self-serve-is-frustrating-but-it-s-not-the-biggest-supermarket-privacy-concern-20231129-p5ensd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology) 2023-12-01T18:00:00Z **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](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/sora-tanaka-is-a-fitness-obsessed-journalist-she-also-doesn-t-exist-20231128-p5enaj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technology)