It’s a $US450 billion industry, and Australia is in prime position to become a player
There is an accelerating need for nations such as the US to establish trusted supply chains for sensitive goods such as AI technology. Australia ticks many boxes. ⌘ Read more

Five home gadgets you think you don’t need but are secretly great
Some tech, like a talking toothbrush, doesn’t seem like much when you first hear about it, but can become indispensable once you’ve tried it. ⌘ Read more

When does tracking become stalking? Tell your kids. There’s one key warning sign
For better or worse, young people live in a world of surveillance. The best we can do as parents is to make sure they know how to identify shifts in behaviour. ⌘ Read more

Tired of waiting on hold? Telstra thinks this might fix that problem
The telco wants everything from customer service to internal structure reimagined by AI. ⌘ Read more

After 30 years of guns and gore this franchise is turning to story
Doom: The Dark Ages is the closest to a Hollywood blockbuster the series has come, though a human weapon destroying demons is still at the core. ⌘ Read more

You can now shop using ChatGPT, but is it worth the hype?
AI chatbots can now recommend products and link you to the purchase page. In the near future they’ll handle carts and checkout too. ⌘ Read more

Rockstar Games share fresh trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games has shared a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, just days after delaying the game until May 2026. This latest video has been watched online 475 million times across platforms. ⌘ Read more

‘I don’t see how it doesn’t happen’: Apple eyes giant change to devices
Apple is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google. ⌘ Read more

Mark Zuckerberg has a creepy new way to invade your privacy
The new Meta app promises to be a more “personalised” form of AI. It is really a more disturbing version of ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more

AI won’t steal your job, but you need to learn to work with it
You may be flummoxed by the bot you’re currently being asked to use, but soon your latest co-worker may be an AI agent. ⌘ Read more

AI won’t steal your job, but you need to learn to work with it
You may be flummoxed by the bot you’re currently being asked to use, but soon your latest co-worker may be an AI agent. ⌘ Read more

This electric ute is shaping as the anti-Tesla for EV buyers
The US start-up hopes its small and affordable ute it will become the Ford Model T of electric vehicles. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump is proving disastrous for big tech
Three months in, and the bosses of America’s most valuable firms have little to show for all their toadying. ⌘ Read more

How businesses are using agentic automation to thrive
The next generation of AI technology, agentic automation, is enabling organisations to deliver enterprise efficiencies that improve customer care, provide faster service and significantly cut costs. ⌘ Read more

Pretend friends, real risks. Harming kids is now part of big tech’s business model
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg said famously “move fast and break things”. But now it’s children and families who are being broken by the relentless thirst for big tech profit. ⌘ Read more

How useful are portable battery power stations for the home?
Similar to mains power you can take with you, and able to be topped up by solar, battery stations are a new option when it comes to camping power or household back-up. ⌘ Read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 is $700, are video games getting more expensive?
High-end games and systems are more popular than ever, but what about their price tags? ⌘ Read more

Blizzard developers reflect on 30 years of Warcraft
Blizzard game developers Darren Williams and Ely Cannon sit down with 9News.com.au to reflect on 30 years of Warcraft. ⌘ Read more

There’s one way you can make your super more secure
Super funds are attractive targets for hackers, and recent attacks on funds have put the sector’s security practices under the microscope. ⌘ Read more

Introducing NEO Gamma - Another Step Closer to Home
NEO Gamma is the next generation of home humanoids designed and engineered by 1X Technologies. Source: 1X ⌘ Read more

New Elder Scrolls Online expansion unveiled
The next big expansion for the long running Elder Scrolls Online video game has been unveiled. A decade on, players will be able to continue the original storyline in Seasons of the Worm Cult. Coming to PC and consoles in June. ⌘ Read more

Did an AI chatbot help draft the US tariff policy?
If it did, it almost certainly warned that implementing it would be a bad idea. ⌘ Read more

I paid an athlete $120 to send me a personalised video. You can, too
Thousands of celebrities are sending personalised videos to paying fans. But how exactly does it work? ⌘ Read more

Nintendo’s plan for eight more years at the top of its game
Thanks to a focus on developer freedom, a powerful Nvidia chip and ongoing killer software, the Switch 2 has the ingredients for success. But also some challenges. ⌘ Read more

I played the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s worth the hype
Nintendo’s hybrid console gets new gimmicks, new games, and a tech upgrade to meet the wider games industry. ⌘ Read more

The digital age is a pain in the digit – and my texting thumb is over it
So you’ve never had this condition, “texting thumb”? Keep scrolling – and scrolling – and you’ll get the feel of it. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2 announced for a June 5 launch
The system supports 4K graphics, has an integrated voice chat platform and will cost $700. ⌘ Read more

After dominating television, Netflix is setting its sights on gaming
In a matter of years, Netflix’s new head of games, Alain Tascan, believes we’ll all be playing Netflix games on any device we choose. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s latest MacBook Air, Mac Studio put its new chips to good work
Apple’s M4 chip, which debuted in the iPad Pro last year, has made its way to the entire portfolio of Macs, bringing improvements in processing and graphics as well as AI. ⌘ Read more

The race is on to build the world’s most important machine
Few would expect the future of one of the world’s fastest-growing industries to depend on a quiet Dutch town. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s iPhone 17 range will feature the thinnest iPhone ever
For the first time, 9News can reveal these leaked iPhone 17 Models in video to show the likely changes coming later this year. ⌘ Read more

Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform medically certified hearing test
One of the most hyped new features Apple announced last year was the potential to use the existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform a hearing test - and that feature is rolling out in Australia today. ⌘ Read more

Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia
From Wednesday, users with a set of $400 AirPods Pro 2 can self-administer a hearing test and use their earbuds as an over-the-counter hearing aid. ⌘ Read more

Looking for the perfect night out? There’s an AI for that – no joke
The “Funny Finder” released for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival matches fans to their perfect show – with a little help from artificial intelligence. ⌘ Read more

The best Windows laptop for work has one major letdown
Small, fast and packed with raw AI power, HP’s latest premium productivity laptop hits all the right notes for working on the go. But, there is one quibble. ⌘ Read more

Why tracking your parents is about to be the next big thing
While most tracking app users are antsy parents who keep tabs on their kids, adult children tracking elderly parents could be the next big thing. ⌘ Read more

Budget phone wars: The three cheaper Androids taking on Apple’s $1000 iPhone 16e
Google has just unveiled its new cut-price Pixel phone to join a crowded field. ⌘ Read more

Digital transformation: a journey towards sustainable innovation
Integrating digital technologies into operations, processes and products is now a necessity rather than a choice for modern organisations. ⌘ Read more

Chinese EV giant launches cars that can fully charge in 5 minutes
BYD says its latest range of electric vehicles can be charged almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car. ⌘ Read more

The tell-all memoir Mark Zuckerberg tried to stop you reading
It’s hard to know whether the Facebook boss’ symbolic ways of currying favour with China, such as asking President Xi Jinping to name his unborn child, are more remarkable than Meta’s apparent plan to let the Communist Party snoop on users outside the country. ⌘ Read more

As a full-time writer, I know I should fear AI. Instead, I’m embracing it
My income depends on me possessing a skill that I now share with chatbots but this technological advance doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. ⌘ Read more

Much ado about Nothing: British firm’s new phone is a mid-range marvel
At $600, the Nothing Phone 3a packs a lot more style and capability than most phones. And a lot less AI bloat. ⌘ Read more

NRMA Insurance helping customers recover quickly after Cyclone Alfred
With the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred still unfolding, NRMA Insurance is encouraging community members across South East Queensland and Northern NSW to prioritise safety. ⌘ Read more

The billionaire Elon Musk disciple protecting Earth from city-killing asteroids
Meet Jared Isaacman, a daredevil private astronaut and billionaire ally of Elon Musk who has been lined up by Donald Trump to lead NASA. ⌘ Read more

NRMA Insurance reveals key to EV uptake
Research from NRMA Insurance shows that driving familiarity with electric vehicles (EVs) could be the game-changer needed to speed up their adoption. ⌘ Read more

Video game auteur’s latest two-player tale is another bizarre hit
New adventure games you can play on the couch next to a friend are vanishingly rare, but Josef Fares has the genre dialled in. ⌘ Read more

Why a Chinese gadget maker beat Apple on electric vehicles
While the US tech giant has burned over $16 billion in its failed attempt to make an electric car, this Chinese phone maker is pumping out thousands of vehicles. ⌘ Read more

The latest budget iPhone cuts a few corners, but is it still worth buying?
Apple’s new phone – the iPhone 16e – doesn’t have the latest cameras, faster charging or a brighter display, but it will leave you with an extra $400 in your pocket. ⌘ Read more

Tesla hit with Australian class action over ‘phantom braking’
Law firm alleges the electric vehicle company has been dishonest in its marketing, backed out of its promises and has not ensured its products are safe. ⌘ Read more

Turo boss outlines car-sharing app’s plan for dominance, how it will differ from Airbnb
Turo is often described as the Airbnb for cars, but Andre Haddard, the boss of the US-based car sharing app, prefers a comparison with Amazon. ⌘ Read more