A smackdown for the ages at the Oscars after-party, and AI was the spark
A successful playwright chose the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party to accuse OpenAI chief Sam Altman of wilfully allowing his technology to be an agent in global violences. ⌘ Read more

The best 2026 phones we’ve tested under $1000
From Apple’s new iPhone 17e to Nothing’s stunning 4a Pro, these phones can get you a major upgrade without breaking the bank. ⌘ Read more

Lego’s ‘biggest innovation ever’: Here’s what you need to know
How does Smart Play work? What are the new sets like? And is adding tech to Lego even a good idea? ⌘ Read more

The day porn turned off: Inside Australia’s high-stakes war with the adult industry
New laws have forced Pornhub off our screens. But the harder question – what it has already done to a generation of young men – is only just beginning to be asked. ⌘ Read more

This time is different. Why we must conquer AI before it conquers us
The new tech is both boom and doom. The sudden purge of jobs by Australia’s tech giants is scary, yes, but that’s precisely why we have to master it. ⌘ Read more

Losses growing, staff cut: Atlassian’s billionaire boss faces his AI test
Mike Cannon-Brookes fired 10 per cent of Atlassian’s total workforce over email on Thursday, amounting to 480 jobs in Australia. ⌘ Read more

Data centres in space? That’s less crazy than you think
Elon Musk and other tech leaders explore building data centres in space to overcome terrestrial constraints, with launch costs and satellite efficiency key factors. ⌘ Read more

‘Zero visibility’: Atlassian staff lash out after mass job cuts
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes fired 10 per cent of Atlassian’s total headcount over email on Thursday, axing around 1600 workers and prompting confusion and anger among its workforce as the company is upended by AI turbulence. ⌘ Read more

‘I am deeply sorry’: Australian software giant Atlassian to cut 1600 workers, blaming AI
Billionaire chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes said artificial intelligence had changed the skills and number of staff the company needs in some areas. ⌘ Read more

Australian software giant Atlassian to cut 1600 workers, blaming AI
Around 500 local jobs will be cut, with billionaire chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes saying artificial intelligence had changed the skills and number of staff the company needs in some areas. ⌘ Read more

Australian software giant Atlassian to cut 1600 workers, blaming AI
Billionaire chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes said artificial intelligence had changed the skills and number of staff the company needs in some areas. ⌘ Read more

Master of disaster: The ‘fixer’ rebuilding a cult brand after its year from hell
A botched app update cost Sonos its chief executive and the trust of its many customers. Tom Conrad says he can win that trust back. ⌘ Read more

Porn laws push users to illegal sites, OnlyFans creators warn
As sites like Pornhub go dark, Australian OnlyFans creators and sex workers say they face lower earnings and privacy risks. ⌘ Read more

Apple MacBook Neo review: the laptop market is redefined
Trevor Long takes a first look at Apple’s new low-cost MacBook Neo. ⌘ Read more

Apple begins a new era of laptops with cheerful MacBook Neo
Compared to other laptops available at the same price, Apple’s cheapest-ever MacBook is incredible. ⌘ Read more

The curious case of the AI bot that went rogue and started mining crypto
Cryptocurrency has been mined in many strange places, like a school district and professional e-sports team. Now it’s appeared in a new, troubling place. ⌘ Read more

The iPhone is designed for those clinging onto older phones
Apple’s newest addition could be a good upgrade option for many people, technology expert Trevor Long says. ⌘ Read more

Telstra’s coverage map may shrink by area the size of NSW
A new standard would strip away a huge area from the telco’s published coverage. Rivals and consumer groups have backed the proposed change. ⌘ Read more

Apple and Google could be forced to remove sexualised apps
The eSafety Commissioner won’t just chase offshore porn companies – she’ll go after the platforms that distribute apps that can expose children to sexually explicit content. ⌘ Read more

Trump is the wildcard that could blow up AI
The ultimate fate of the technology that promises to transform the world looks to be in the hands of an erratic president. ⌘ Read more

Retailers will be held responsible for what their chatbots tell you
As more companies turn to generative AI to communicate with their customers, experts say a generic disclaimer like “AI makes mistakes” isn’t good enough. ⌘ Read more

Pornhub’s owner to block Australians over age check laws
The Canadian pornography giant is preparing to block millions of Australians from its websites ahead of new age verification laws taking effect on Monday. ⌘ Read more

Pornhub’s owner to block Australians over age check laws
The Canadian pornography giant is preparing to block millions of Australians from its websites ahead of new age verification laws taking effect on Monday. ⌘ Read more

Pornhub’s owner to block Australians over age check laws
The Canadian pornography giant is preparing to block millions of Australians from its websites ahead of new age verification laws taking effect on Monday. ⌘ Read more

Afterpay’s co-founder rejects ‘AI-washing’ claim as thousands are fired
Half of the “buy now, pay later” company’s jobs in Australia have been cut, but co-founder Nick Molnar insists the business has never been stronger. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils its cheapest-ever laptop
Apple has made its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils its cheapest laptop ever
Apple has made its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers. ⌘ Read more

Meta ‘destroyed’ key evidence in Twiggy Forrest’s scam ad fight
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest argues the tech giant’s advertising systems helped criminals loot Australians’ savings at industrial scale. ⌘ Read more

Trump declares war on one of his weapons
Even as Donald Trump directed government agencies to “immediately cease” all use of Anthropic’s Claude AI tools last week, they were being used to launch the assault on Iran. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new budget iPhone
Apple has debuted the iPhone 17e – the latest version of its lower-end smartphone – and a faster version of the iPad Air, kicking off a wave of new products. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new budget iPhone
Apple has debuted the iPhone 17e, the latest version of its lower-end smartphone, and a faster version of the iPad Air, kicking off a wave of new products. ⌘ Read more

From jail to the C-suite: The AI firm co-founded by a former insider trader
A $6 billion business co-founded by Oliver Curtis and his cousin Tim Rosenfield has attracted blue-chip backers. But not everybody is convinced. ⌘ Read more

Hypersonic aircraft completes first test flight
The DART was launched by a booster rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. ⌘ Read more

The week AI came for Australian jobs
There’s no doubt AI will reshape Australian workforces, the question is how the transition will be managed and who bears the cost. ⌘ Read more

Afterpay’s owner Block to slash nearly half its workforce, citing AI
The cuts reduce Block’s global workforce from more than 10,000 employees to just under 6,000, making it one of the largest AI-driven job culls to date. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s new phone feature blocks prying eyes
Samsung’s flagship smartphone for 2026 will launch with an industry-first privacy feature. ⌘ Read more

Resident Evil returns in bold, bloody double feature
For its contrasting ninth entry, the zombie-themed video game series returns to where it all began, while also following up recent successes. ⌘ Read more

AI job losses hit Australia hard as tech giant axes 2000 jobs
WiseTech, the country’s largest locally listed technology firm, is cutting 2000 jobs amid fears in the financial markets that AI will eat well-paid white-collar jobs. ⌘ Read more

WiseTech to cut 2000 jobs as AI tightens its grip
The software giant will axe nearly a third of its workforce of 7000 over the next two years. ⌘ Read more

AI to blame as WiseTech cuts 2000 jobs
The software giant will axe nearly a third of its 7000-strong workforce over the next two years. ⌘ Read more

Optus to cut 200 jobs after horror year
Australia’s second-largest telco is attempting to reset following a catastrophic year, but is cutting jobs when it has already come under fire over outsourcing. ⌘ Read more

If we’re serious about social cohesion, these big tech hate machines must be reined in
The social media feeds that once connected us are now driving us apart. We must regain control from big tech’s greedy and reckless algorithms. ⌘ Read more

‘The door has slammed’: What happened to Australia’s next crop of ultra-wealthy tech founders?
Two of Australia’s most valuable start-ups have lost their founders, had their valuations slashed, and still can’t get to the public markets. ⌘ Read more

Chatter dials up on Apple’s folding iPhone as 2026 launch tipped
Apple’s device is tipped to be a shorter, squarer, notepad-shaped foldable compared to Samsung’s skinny models, and may launch in September. ⌘ Read more

Viral moment as AI leaders refuse to hold hands at India event
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, chief executive officers of rivals OpenAI and Anthropic, were involved in a very awkward photo op. ⌘ Read more

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs snub handshake at India AI Summit
OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs decline to hold hands during a photo moment at the India AI Summit, highlighting tensions in the fast-moving AI race. ⌘ Read more

Telstra posts billion-dollar profit as job cuts deepen
The telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months. ⌘ Read more

Telstra posts billion-dollar profit as job cuts deepen
The telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months. ⌘ Read more

Telstra posts billion-dollar profit as job cuts deepen
The telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months. ⌘ Read more

Telstra posts billion-dollar profit as job cuts deepen
The telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months. ⌘ Read more