New Apple Watch feature 'knows what you're trying to do every time you do it'
In September when Apple announced their latest iPhones and Apple Watches they also showcased a new way of interacting with the Apple Watch, called Double Tap.
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You can now use your mobile phone on a plane
Designed to work in tune with the company's $5 a day roaming option, Vodafone's new in-flight roaming allows you to turn your phone off flight or airplane mode when you reach cruising altitude.
Technology
Facebook and Instagram owners sued for harming kids' mental health
A group of 33 US states are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Technology
Amazon unveils plans for 60-minute drone delivery
Amazon has revealed a new drone which it says can fly in and deliver items, including prescription medicines, to homes and apartment buildings 60 minutes after an order is placed.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: A tsunami of creativity
Nintendo unleashes a decade's worth of creativity on a classic 2D franchise which has played it too safe for too long.
Tech
New electric car model for the Australian market announced
A new sedan, named Seal, by Chinese brand BYD is set to take on the most expensive Toyota Camry in size and price point - coming in just under $50,000.
Technology
Spider-Man 2 director shares excitement for new game
In just a few days, possibly the best superhero video game of all time will hit retailers, adding to an already mammoth year of gaming. 9news.com.au caught up with the director of Spider-Man 2 ahead of the release.
Tech
Aussies behind the 'world's most powerful portable display'
Co-founder Will Scuderi talks espresso's new $1499 display and who it's made for.
Tech
Kilometres-high storm captured on Martian surface
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is continuing to explore the red planet, documenting everything it comes across with a high-quality navigational camera that continues to capture sights never before seen by humans.
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How game developers recreated 9th-century Baghdad for new video game
Game developers Ubisoft have recreated 9th century Baghdad for the latest Assassin's Creed title. 9News sat down with the studio's narrative director to learn about the process.
Tech
Mark Zuckerberg's vision for future revealed in Metaverse interview
The technology billionaire talked in Virtual Reality using a photorealistic avatar.
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Island unveils 'sea beast' submarine
Taiwan's first homemade submarine has been greeted with a stark warning from its superpower neighbour.
Submarines
Sony investigates claims of cyberattack, data leak on dark web
The company is looking into allegations that its data is for sale after it refused to pay a ransom.
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As Google turns 25, here are its best Doodles
Google has turned 25, and we're celebrating by showcasing the best Doodles - where the company logo gets a brief makeover - over the last 25 years.
Technology
Gamers set to descend on Melbourne for gaming expo
Melbourne is about to be overrun by gamers and pop culture enthusiasts, who are gearing up for the southern hemisphere's largest video game expo.
Tech
Hours away from the new iPhone, here's where it all began
Smartphones are everywhere now, so it's easy to forget what a game-changer the original iPhone was in 2007 - and how much it has changed since.
Apple
Everything Apple changed on the new Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
I'm here to tell you that it's hard to even suggest there's a vast difference to recent Apple Watches.
Tech
Elon Musk threatens to charge all users of X social platform
The world's richest man insists charging for verification is the only effective way of combatting bots.
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iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review: What Apple has changed in 2023
The iPhone 15 is available this Friday. Here's our hands-on review of what Apple's changed for 2023.
Tech
Bluey video game announced with new trailer
Iconic Aussie television show Bluey is getting its first-ever video game, releasing later this year.
Video Games
Ten new features available on every iPhone from today
As of today, every single iPhone sold in the last five years gets a software update with a range of new features.
iPhone
Apple's new AirPods Pro come with new noise-cancelling tricks
These are the first products of a new generation, and come with a host of new features.
Tech
How much is your old iPhone worth?
Apple fans looking to upgrade to an iPhone 15, or just wanting to make some extra money, can trade in their old iPhones for a cash boost.
Technology
Apple announces iPhone 15 with new charging port and advanced camera
Why is it that a company like Apple can attract so much attention to a simple product launch?
Tech
Everything to expect from Apple's big new iPhone announcement
The iPhone 15 could appeal to the widest audience of iPhone owners in many years.
Tech
iPhone's Satellite SOS Emergency service helps two hikers get rescued
Hiking just Northwest of Christchurch in the Arthurs Pass National Park, the two hikers found themselves in a risky situation where water levels in the area were rising and it became unsafe to cross the river.
Technology
US government investigating China's breakthrough smartphone
The new flagship device recently shocked industry experts.
World
The robots that vacuum, mow and clean your pool are here
The annual IFA Berlin Trade Fair this week has shown that not only are we ready, but the choice of robots is endless.
Tech
New Samsung oven to video your cooking
The camera in your oven can be used check if your food is burning but also, can be used to create a timelapse video of your dish, so you can share your creation.
Technology
Why Starfield is Xbox's next big hit
It's arguably the biggest video game of the year: Starfield. Coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC next week, this game looks to define the current generation of Xbox.
Tech
Apple showcase prompts speculation of new iPhone announcement
Apple announced the date for their next product showcase event, to be held at their corporate headquarters where it's expected the next iPhone will be announced.
Tech
In a year, 3 million phones and other devices will stop working
It's been a feature of Australian phone coverage for decades, but within a year all of our 3G networks will have been switched off.
Tech
Immortals of Aveum creator speaks to pressures of creating a new AAA game
Immortals of Aveum's director Bret Robbins speaks to the game, becoming an EA Original, development delays and hype surrounding its release.
Video Games
Elon Musk says X will remove 'block' feature
Elon Musk has flagged another major change to X, formerly Twitter, which would limit the ability of people to block accounts.
social media
More Aussies are gaming than ever before, new report shows
New research shows 81 percent of Aussies play video games, up 21 percent since 2021. It's all according to the latest Australia Plays 2023 report by IGEA and Bond University.
Tech
'Might happen soon': Top physicist issues stark AI warning
If humans don't manage to find a solution "deeper challenges" could be faced down the road, a top physicist has warned.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection
Artificial intelligence found more breast cancers than doctors with years of training and experience and cut doctors' mammogram reading workload almost in half.
Artificial Intelligence
Musk 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.
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Samsung 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.
Tech
Elon Musk reveals radical Twitter rebranding
Previously, Musk said he was bidding "adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".
Tech
Why 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.
Tech
Musk 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.
Twitter
Collapsed Aussie building company accused of owing close to half a billion dollars
We knew it was bad, we just didn't know how bad.
A Current Affair
Pikmin 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.
Tech
Adding a second screen to your laptop | Instagram vs. reality
It's undeniably eye-catching but are these solutions practical in real life?
Tech
AirTags don't fit in your wallet. This will.
An AirTag for your wallet has finally arrived (sort of) with one or two missing features.
Tech
Are 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).
Tech
Future 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.
Tech
Tens 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".
Tech
As 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.
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