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

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I don’t write about work here. Not really as a rule, but out of habit.

It is a Saturday, and this morning at around 1 AM the federal government here in the U.S. fired my entire team, and the whole group they worked out of, 18f. This means that the team I was on is now just me. I was the only one not from 18f.

Nothing about this will increase efficiency or help anyone, at all.

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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

‘Hey ChatGPT, is Gen Z the canary in the AI coalmine?’
From homework to get-rich schemes, younger users are the first to explore generative AI’s potential – and encounter its setbacks. ⌘ Read more

Apple reveals new iPhone
Technology expert Trevor Long speaks on Apple’s new iPhone 16e. ⌘ Read more

Telstra to splash $800m on network upgrades, ups dividend
The telco lifted its first-half profit and dividend while CEO Vicki Brady also announced a $750 million share buyback plan. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device is presented as having most of the features available in the iPhone 16, but for $400 less. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils new low-cost iPhone 16e
The new device represents the biggest change in the history of Apple’s low-end iPhone but lacks some of the features found on pricier versions. ⌘ Read more

Swimming Australia hopeful AI can deliver Olympic gold
Artificial intelligence is being rolled out at training pools nationally as part of Australia’s bid to top the swimming medal table at the next Olympics. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft’s first big game of the year is an RPG masterpiece
Avowed is a brilliant story, a wonderful world and an excuse for a lot of crunchy first-person combat rolled up into an excellent and breezy RPG. ⌘ Read more

March of the EVs: Cheap Chinese cars to flood Australian roads
Names like Jaecoo, Deepal and Zeekr wouldn’t be familiar to most Australians, but their cars will soon join the likes of BYD in shaking up the local auto scene. ⌘ Read more

Vacuum with legs puts new spin on doing the chores
It can’t exactly go upstairs, but the Dreame X50 Ultra’s improvements and manoeuvrability put it well ahead of the competition. ⌘ Read more

‘Newest member of our family’: A budget iPhone could be days away after Apple chief’s post
Speculation rises that a new phone is coming as Tim Cook announces a February 19 product launch. ⌘ Read more

Hands-on with upcoming Xbox game South of Midnight
South of Midnight is an upcoming action adventure game featuring mythical creatures and Deep South folklore. 9news.com.au recently went hands on with game, which is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in April. ⌘ Read more

Falling vaccination rates in Trump’s America hit CSL
The Australian biotech giant’s profits have taken a hit from Americans’ reluctance to get vaccinated, sending its shares downward. ⌘ Read more

‘Godfather of AI’ sounds alarm on Google weapons plan
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton helped pioneer Google’s work in artificial intelligence. Now he has lashed out at the tech giant. ⌘ Read more

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Healthcare and finance the hardest hit by cyberattacks
At least half of the Australian population has now been affected by a data breach from cyberattacks. ⌘ Read more

LG’s briefcase TV is a bulky, battery-powered magic
If what you want is a battery-powered TV fitted inside a piece of luggage, then this gadget has you covered. ⌘ Read more

‘Most dangerous technology ever’: Protesters urge AI pause
Google this week quietly revised its artificial intelligence ethics, no longer ruling out military or surveillance use. ⌘ Read more

Apple, Samsung turn to thin phones to lure upgraders
Apple is widely tipped to reveal an iPhone 17 Air this year, even thinner than its skinniest (and most bendable) model to date: the iPhone 6. ⌘ Read more

Malcolm Turnbull backs health start-up for burnt-out bosses
The former PM has previously spoken about his mental health struggles including bouts of depression, particularly after the defeat of the republican referendum. ⌘ Read more

How many Bluey episodes is too many?
The social media ban will come as a relief for many parents. But what about babies, toddlers and small children, and their relationship with screens? ⌘ Read more

Why Samsung’s latest Ultra can claim to be the best android available right now
Phones aren’t the competent AI assistants of sci-fi just yet, but Samsung’s blend of high-end hardware and Google smarts indicates the way forward. ⌘ Read more

Deep impact: China’s AI tidal wave hits Trump, and Australia
The cheap, open AI model has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. Has Australia already been left behind or does DeepSeek’s rapid rise, despite limited resources, mean something similar could emerge locally? ⌘ Read more

Assassin’s Creed is finally heading to Japan. It needs to hit the mark
The long-awaited feudal Japan episode of the long-running series follows a ninja and a samurai in a period of civil war. For Ubisoft, it could be a make or break. ⌘ Read more

‘Almost certain’: Call to ban DeepSeek on government devices over China fears
Australia’s largest cybersecurity firm has issued a threat advisory, saying it believes DeepSeek user data is subject to control by the Chinese government. ⌘ Read more

I asked DeepSeek about China – then watched it censor itself midway through the answers
The Chinese AI chatbot has taken the world by storm. I tested it with questions I was sure it wouldn’t answer. The responses took me by surprise. ⌘ Read more

I asked DeepSeek about China. It gave honest answers before they disappeared
The Chinese AI chatbot has taken the world by storm. I tested it with questions I was sure it wouldn’t answer. The responses took me by surprise. ⌘ Read more

The tech race is a fight for control of the future. China is winning
Putting a man on the moon was a spectacle to prove American dominance. In the same way, China’s success with AI makes a bigger statement: “Our way works better.” ⌘ Read more

We asked DeepSeek and ChatGPT the same questions. Here are their answers
What are the main differences between the Chinese and US chatbots? We asked both about the Oscars, cover letters and Tiananmen Square. ⌘ Read more

‘Same as TikTok’: Cybersecurity warning for AI app DeepSeek
The start-up has rocketed to the top of app store charts globally, but there are fears that users are handing over sensitive data to the Chinese government. ⌘ Read more

What is China’s DeepSeek, and why is it freaking out Wall Street?
The Chinese startup is just over a year old, but might have just changed the game for AI. ⌘ Read more

Next iPhone revealed in new leak - is this the new “affordable iPhone”
9News has obtained a “Dummy” mock up of what appears to be the next iPhone. ⌘ Read more

What is China’s DeepSeek, and why is it freaking out Wall Street?
The Chinese startup is just over a year old, but might have just changed the game for AI. ⌘ Read more

Your next credit card might not have any numbers. Here’s why
First, cards went contactless. Now they’re going numberless. ⌘ Read more

The modern Game Boy with ties to a military weapons contractor
Despite its strange provenance, the Modretro Chromatic is an incredible device if you’re looking for a direct replacement for a 1998 Game Boy Color. ⌘ Read more

Developer of Assassin’s Creed Shadows speaks to the size of the new game
Nine’s Julian Price sits down with Luc Plante, Level Design Director at Ubisoft to talk all about Assassin’s Creed Shadows. ⌘ Read more

What is Stargate? Trump’s $800b AI investment explained
The announcement is set to reshape the tech sector and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Where does Australia fit in, and what does Elon Musk have to say? ⌘ Read more

Samsung changes little for S25 phones, but AI collaboration with Google grows
Gemini is the new default chatbot on the Galaxy S25 phones, which otherwise are near-identical to last year. ⌘ Read more

Electric spoons, AI running shoes: The best (and worst) gadgets on show in Vegas
The world’s largest consumer electronics conference was a physical representation of the best and worst of the technology sector in 2025. ⌘ Read more

This robot vacuum has a clever new trick, but it won’t stay new for long
Roborock’s Qrevo Edge can lift itself up and over room transitions and clunky thresholds. Its rivals aren’t far behind. ⌘ Read more

The high-stakes race to become the next TikTok as ban looms
Most Australians have likely never heard of RedNote, or Lemon8. That’s likely to change. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo’s successor to its wildly popular Switch appears to play it safe
The Switch 2 will have rather large shoes to fill when it releases later this year. ⌘ Read more

Nintendo Switch 2, new Mario Kart revealed
A trailer for the new system quietly appeared online in the early hours of Friday morning Australian time; confirming features - and a new Mario Kart - which have been rumoured for months. ⌘ Read more