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

The siblings who built a $537 billion giant in five years
The staggering growth of AI has seen the value of companies surge in quick time. It also has markets very nervous. ⌘ Read more

Bullet dodged: Aussie investors spared as US crypto giant freezes funds
A planned crypto fund with Australian links quietly failed to launch, shielding local investors from the fallout of the BlockFills withdrawal freeze. ⌘ Read more

These are the games Nintendo hopes will help make Switch 2 its biggest ever hit
The original Switch is Nintendo’s best-selling machine ever. But tough times may be ahead for its successor. ⌘ Read more

‘Inexcusable’: Optus staff face sack after review into Triple Zero outage
The telco’s chairman calls the findings of an independent review into the incident “a sobering read for everyone at Optus”. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk wants to build a city on the moon to save civilisation
The world’s richest person announced that his SpaceX company had shifted focus away from populating Mars to building a “self-growing city” on the moon. ⌘ Read more

After years of Apple’s dominance, Intel wants its mojo back
New Intel-powered laptops will have power, longevity and graphics to rival Apple’s laptops, without the compatibility worries of some recent Windows machines. ⌘ Read more

Why Elon Musk just created a $1.8 trillion space monster
Elon Musk has always had a remarkable capacity to convince investors to help pay for his fantastical dreams. ⌘ Read more

Fallout 76 developers explain how the TV series influences the game
Fallout 76 developers Jon Rush and Bill LaCoste discuss with 9news.com.au how they take inspiration from the TV series and how player feedback continues to guide the game seven years on. ⌘ Read more

‘Absolute nightmare’: The social network where AI chatbots exchange ideas and gossip about humans
There’s a new social media platform capturing the imagination of millions but also ringing alarm bells. The real danger is not what you might think. ⌘ Read more

Racing to build utility-scale computer, quantum start-up earns $20m federal investment
Australian taxpayers are backing Sydney start-up Diraq’s ambition to become a global leader in utility-scale quantum computing. ⌘ Read more

The ’90s are back: Why see-through tech is in style again
From keyboards to vacuum cleaners, transparency is trust and people want machines they can see into. ⌘ Read more

What is a Whoop? The cult fitness band causing a stir at Australian Open
A controversy during Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis match has shone a spotlight on the fitness trackers, which are widely used by professional athletes. ⌘ Read more

The best retro-feel cameras to kickstart your photography hobby
If you want Instagrammable results but also like fiddling with chunky controls and manual focus, these are the camera to check out. ⌘ Read more

Hello, Claude: This AI assistant wants to help you sort out your life
The AI world is abuzz about a new tool that they claim can file expenses, analyse spreadsheets and organise your computer. But is it up to the challenge? ⌘ Read more

Testing the Claude AI coworker
With Cowork, Anthropic wants to make an AI agent you’ll actually use. ⌘ Read more

Snapchat accused of reinstating banned teen accounts, stonewalling complaints
Parents say Snapchat is the weak link in Australia’s social media ban, with age checks easily bypassed and reporting limited to a child’s own family. ⌘ Read more

Adam’s last rocket blew up. Taxpayers are betting $75m the next one will go better
Super funds and the federal government are backing Gilmour Space Technologies, six months on from the launch of the company’s first rocket, which crashed after 14 seconds. ⌘ Read more