‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
The communications minister introduced legislation 18 months after it was recommended, with three deaths linked to the September Optus outage. ⌘ Read more

‘Being new is no excuse’: Ley savages Wells over Triple Zero crisis
The communications minister introduced legislation 18 months after it was recommended, with three deaths linked to the September Optus outage. ⌘ Read more

Snapchat’s always been free. Suddenly parents face a $16 monthly bill
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice – it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Snapchat’s always been free. So why would you have to pay $16 a month?
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice – it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Are you ready to pay the Snapchat bill? Teen app sensation now comes at a cost
Users who have been using Snapchat as a free source of unlimited storage have been put on notice, it’s not going to be free any more. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

Zero trust, maximum security
With cyber threats escalating, Australian businesses are trusting no one. Organisations are increasingly discarding traditional security systems — “castle and moat” defences comprised of firewalls and VPNs — in favour of zero trust architecture. ⌘ Read more

New laws aim to rebuild trust in Triple Zero after fatal failures
The communications minister, who last week called herself a “new minister”, will introduce legislation this week amid mounting criticism over delays. ⌘ Read more

How AI may provide an answer to hospital workforce shortages
Australia, like much of the world, is facing an exodus of exhausted doctors and nurses. This start-up may have the solution. ⌘ Read more

I played with the new iPhones for a week. Here’s my verdict
The skinny Air might be the most curious new phone, but it isn’t the most impressive of the new range. ⌘ Read more

Could AI-powered surveillance cameras keep your home safe?
Amazon’s latest 4K cameras with ‘Retinal Vision’ come with AI features that will cost you $200 per year. ⌘ Read more

Triple Zero was built for 1960s phones. Can it handle 2025?
Triple Zero calls have surged 44 per cent in a decade. Carrier networks are failing, and bushfire season is here. Can Australians still trust the system? ⌘ Read more

Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka opens up about his move to Los Angeles to rebuild the Sonic name. Now, he’s just released Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, a high speed racing video game inviting characters from Microsoft, Nickelodeon and more. ⌘ Read more

‘I’m still a new minister’: Anika Wells under pressure over Optus saga
Anthony Albanese has publicly backed the communications minister in the wake of multiple Triple Zero outages and three deaths. ⌘ Read more

Triple Zero system under fire after Optus, Telstra outages
Fresh outages at both Optus and Telstra have disrupted emergency calls in multiple states, leaving thousands of people stranded. ⌘ Read more

The emails that reveal how Optus downplayed the Triple Zero disaster
It began with what should have been a routine upgrade but the result was catastrophic. Within hours, three people were dead. ⌘ Read more

Optus CEO to keep job as human error blamed for Triple Zero failure
Stephen Rue says that human error by staff at home and abroad was responsible for the catastrophic Triple Zero failure that cost at least three lives. ⌘ Read more

Albanese says he’d be surprised if Optus boss wasn’t considering his future
The prime minister says Optus hasn’t fulfilled its Triple Zero obligations, while Communications Minister Anika Wells says the telco “perpetuated an enormous failure on the Australian people”. ⌘ Read more

Blackmagic turns the latest iPhone into a professional cinema camera
The Melbourne company worked with Apple to create a dock that allows pro camera connections on the iPhone 17 Pro. ⌘ Read more

From memes to murder: How the ‘terminally online’ are radicalised
The killing of Charlie Kirk has laid bare the dark pipeline from gaming forums and chats to extremist violence. ⌘ Read more

Why Apple’s new phone is eSIM only, and what it means for you
Apple executives on why the time is right to break away from the little plastic squares we carry over from phone to phone. ⌘ Read more

Face-off: What Kmart’s illegal surveillance means for shoppers
If you’re one of the 8 million or so Australians who shop at Kmart every year, chances are you were being watched. ⌘ Read more

Trevor Long reviews Apple’s latest iPhones
Tech expert Trevor Long gives his verdict on Apple’s new iPhones. ⌘ Read more

Does Apple really need to become an AI company?
Amid claims it is falling behind the likes of Google and OpenAI, the iPhone-maker continues to double down on what it’s actually good at. ⌘ Read more

Today, the NBN is getting a huge upgrade. Here’s what you need to know
Download and upload speeds are about to skyrocket, though not for everyone. ⌘ Read more

From hallucinations to High Court: Can AI administer justice?
There are calls for Australian courts to consider trialling AI technology, and even allow it to decide cases, despite a growing number of fabrications and errors. ⌘ Read more

Why now might be a good time to upgrade your iPhone
The lineup for 2026 includes an improved iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, plus the skinny iPhone Air, and phones are not likely to go down in price by this time next year. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils thinnest iPhone ever
Trevor Long reports from Cupertino, where Apple has unveiled its slimmest phone ever. ⌘ Read more

Here’s all the new features coming to your Apple device
Apple’s latest developer conference covered a huge number of features coming soon to iPhone, iPad and other devices. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils software visual redesign, but no revamped Siri
This yea’rs software updates will bring a new visual design that Apple is calling Liquid Glass. ⌘ Read more

This ring wants to help you live longer. I gave it a try
A new gadget has emerged recently that promises 24/7 tracking in the most subtle way possible. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: The Final Preview
Mark Santomartino and Julian Price discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 after going hands-on with the console ahead of its release. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know
From tech specs to game compatibility, we answer all the big questions ahead of the Switch 2’s release. ⌘ Read more

I’ve spent time with tech oligarchs – you have no idea just how weird they are
Like the rocket ships Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shovelling money into, the tech being prioritised by Silicon Valley’s billionaires isn’t designed to save us. It’s meant to save them. ⌘ Read more

Telstra launches satellite messsaging
Telstra is launching satellite messaging, which allows a standard mobile phone to connect to the Telstra network via the SpaceX Starling satellite network. ⌘ Read more

How Telstra’s new satellite-to-mobile messaging lets you text using Starlink
Telstra has become the first Australian telco to activate “direct to cell” functionality with SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. ⌘ Read more

This company wants to dethrone Google, but does it have a shot?
The internet search bar is giving way to talking machines scouring the web to answer our queries, and this time around, its Google that’s doing the chasing. ⌘ Read more

This is what ultrawealth looks like
A very specific kind of extravagance portrays the hierarchy among ultrarich in HBO’s new film from the ‘Succession’ creator. ⌘ Read more

Segway’s latest is the best commuter e-scooter out there
Combining performance and beginner-friendliness, the MAX G3 is a great option for first-timers looking for a car-or bus-free way to get to work. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s new phone is skinny and light. That’s come with some compromises
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

Samsung’s skinny phone packs a surprising punch
The S25 Edge is a fashion-forward thin and light phone that can hold its own with the best, except in a few key areas. ⌘ Read more

AI transforms personalised customer experiences
Businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to forge deeper, more meaningful connections with their customers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can win the showdown between the world’s superpowers. ⌘ Read more

Xi Jinping’s plan to beat America at AI
China’s leaders believe they can outwit American cash and capitalism with a focus on practical applications. ⌘ Read more

Is Trump’s ‘made in America’ iPhone a fantasy?
Donald Trump has said he wants Apple to manufacture its phones in the US, but experts say that’s almost impossible. ⌘ Read more

Buying an EV in Australia may be easy but getting one fixed isn’t that simple
While some shops are set up and ready to service electric vehicles, regulations and requirements can make it a struggle. ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google’s new features in Search, Meet and more escalate the AI war
Google and Apple are jostling for position in the AI arms race. ⌘ Read more

Google, Apple turn up the heat in the AI arms race
Google has officially created an AI chatbot for its search engine, while Apple plans to hand its AI models over for App Store developers to use as the AI arms race marches on. ⌘ Read more