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NASA picks up 'heartbeat' signal from lost space probe
The Voyager mission team at NASA has been able to detect a signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the spacecraft.
spaceMusk sues nonprofit for highlighting hate speech on X
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, claims it has lost millions of dollars of advertising revenue because of the reports.
elon muskSamsung unfolds latest flipping and folding smartphones in Korea
Global smartphone company Samsung has chosen its home country of Korea to reveal its latest range of products, including three tablets, two smartwatches and the fifth generation of their foldable smartphone range.
mobile phonesAustralia-wide digital IDs could be coming within a year
Aussies could be using a national digital ID verification service within the next 12 months.
TechnologyElon Musk reveals radical Twitter rebranding
Previously, Musk said he was bidding "adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".
elon musk'Scams are increasing rapidly throughout Australia'
New data has revealed a staggering number of Aussies are being exposed, as a new alert is issued for customers of two big brands.
scamSpotify hikes fees for subscribers
The music streaming service revealed to fans this morning the price of its premium subscriber package will be increased from September, now costing users $13 per month.
SpotifyMicrosoft axes more Aussie jobs after major global cuts
US tech giant Microsoft has ended more Australian jobs after the company made major staffing cuts across the globe earlier in the year.
MicrosoftWhy your smartphone will look very different by 2027
The legislation is aimed at making batteries more sustainable and, most importantly, requiring the end-user to be able to swap out their own battery with ease.
TechnologyMusk says Twitter to change famous bird logo
Elon Musk said he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an X from the famous blue bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform last year.
TwitterOne of Australia's richest businessmen to split from wife
Cannon-Brookes co-founded Atlassian and has a fortune of about $19 billion according to the AFR's rich list.
nationalWhatsApp back online after global outage
Over 150,000 users reported issues with loading the app and messages not sending.
MetaPikmin 4 Is Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom
2023's hot favourite for game of the year will not be dethroned but Pikmin 4 is objectively better than the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom in three critical ways.
TechnologySimple phone alert helps couple save man's life
Jason Baldwin and his wife Jackie were heading out to dinner when they received an alert on their Goodsam app. Twenty seconds later, they were saving a life.
VictoriaAdding a second screen to your laptop | Instagram vs. reality
It's undeniably eye-catching but are these solutions practical in real life?
TechnologyAirTags don't fit in your wallet. This will.
An AirTag for your wallet has finally arrived (sort of) with one or two missing features.
TechnologyAre you excited for VR or has Apple failed to convince the world?
When Apple speaks people listen, and no one is banking on that more than the pioneers pushing VR (virtual reality).
TechnologyTesla unveils new car years after prototype revealed
The company is currently two years behind schedule.
TESLAFuture of football video games unveiled after FIFA split
Electronic Arts has shared its first look at the next generation of football video games since separating from the FIFA brand last year.
Video GamesThreads passes 100 million users in five days - but is the platform without drawbacks?
Meta's new social media platform Threads is taking off like wildfire, with a million users joining the platform every four hours in its early days.
TechnologyNAB strips links from all text messages in latest scam crackdown
Last year NAB sent 112 million text messages to customers, many of which contained links.
NABTwitter threatens lawsuit over new rival Threads
Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta's new Twitter rival, Threads.
social mediaLast Aussie state bans phones at school
Students will soon be banned from using phones and smartwatches at school, even during break times.
schoolTens of millions flock to Meta's Instagram killer
Threads is billed as a text-based version of Instagram that the company says provides "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations".
WorldThe major Aussie stadiums using facial recognition technology
Choice looked into the privacy policies and conditions of entry for 10 stadiums across the country and found at least four are using facial recognition technology.
TechnologyAs Twitter flounders, Instagram launches an alternative
Meta has good timing because Twitter users are growing frustrated with Musk's changes and looking for a viable alternative, an expert says.
WorldAI set to shake-up South Australian high schools
The groundbreaking new trial aims at enhancing the way students learn through the use of AI, which is set to provide 24-hour a day assistance.
Artificial Intelligence#TwitterDown: Elon Musk announces temporary read limits on Twitter
The restrictions could result in users being locked out of Twitter for the day after scrolling through several hundred tweets
WorldWorkers in these Australian suburbs are most at risk of losing their jobs to AI
People living in these suburbs around Australia could lose their jobs to artificial intelligence in the coming years as automation takes hold of workplaces.
Artificial IntelligenceTrading card worth millions to break records
A Magic The Gathering card worth millions of dollars has been found, creating a frenzy of offers from collectors and fans alike.
GamingPikmin 4: Our Final Preview
At heart, Pikmin is a game about efficiency and the satisfaction that comes in the pursuit of a perfect day, and the newest entry in Nintendo’s series is already doing that better than ever.
TechnologyThe future of travel: 10 concepts that will change everything
Travel has come a long way since the age of Silk Road caravans and daunting sea voyages -– and will continue to transform in years to come. From autonomous taxis to passenger drones, here's a peek at what's coming down the runway.
TravelElon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg say they're ready for a cage fight
The two — who in the past jostled for a high spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index before Musk became the world's richest man — have clashed before.
BillionaireOne in ten Aussies basing their password on their favourite team
When it comes to picking a strong password for their banking or social media, an astonishing number of Aussies may be dropping the ball.
nationalYour phone in SOS mode could be a sign of something far more sinister
The scary part is, there's not that much you can do to stop it from happening in the first place.
scamGamers to gather in Sydney for good cause
Two states are going head to head in a 'State of Origin' of a different kind, lacing up their virtual runners and teaming up for a great cause.
GamingWe've played Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
"It's a little intimidating." Ubisoft talks bringing back its fabled franchise with brutal combat that's as fast as it is flashy.
Technology'Flying was one of the biggest fantasies we had to fulfil'
"Flying was one of the biggest fantasies we had to fulfil," says team after a deep dive at Ubisoft's Forward showcase.
Technology'It's really a childhood dream come true'
"If you'd told a seven-year-old me I was going to work on Star Wars, it would have blown my mind," says creative director Julian Gerighty.
TechnologyXbox Showcase highlights 25 new games
Xbox put on a massive showcase on Monday morning, laying out what's to come in the months and years ahead.
Video GamesHave a robot vacuum? Here's how to keep your data secure
Robot vacuums with cameras have become increasingly popular, as they offer additional features such as mapping capabilities and smart navigation. But as technology advances, we have to question how safe and secure these products are.
TechnologyAll the big Summer Game Fest announcements
New games, fresh trailers, release dates, and more have been unveiled at the annual Summer Game Fest event. Including a surprise visit from actor Nicholas Cage.
Video GamesUber offers electric vehicle choice to riders at no extra cost
Uber has announced a range of new products and initiatives which focus on the company's ambition to be a zero-emissions platform by 2040.
uberApple scraps iPhone feature that had long frustrated users
Apple has announced one of it's most unpopular keyboard features on iPhones will be scrapped under the latest iOS update.
AppleEverything you need to know about Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset
"Scrolling is perhaps the most intuitive and well-designed action of all"
World'Shocking': Dell admits misleading Aussies with false discount offers
The company made "false and misleading representations" on its website about the prices of add-on monitors, as well as in its so-called "strikethrough" prices.
Consumer'Look through, not at': Apple unveils new kind of virtual reality headset
Apple Vision Pro is a headset made to be worn in any environment which offers you a clear view of the space around you, as well as seeing a virtual window into your apps.
AppleSpotify cuts 200 jobs within its podcasting unit
Spotify is laying off 200 employees from its podcasting unit, amounting to 2 percent of the audio streaming company's global workforce.
SpotifyiOS17 brings new features to iPhone including retro call screening
While the updates are not going to change the entire look of your iPhone, it will bring new features which Apple has been working on behind the scenes.
iPhoneThe scale of TikTok's growth in Australia revealed
TikTok has released its active user numbers for the Australian market for the first time.
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