US spying on our neighbours through embassies
Philip Dorling 1:43pm Edward Snowden leaks show sweeping surveillance operation from US embassies in Asia.
NBN ban on Huawei to stay
12:15pm George Brandis says a ban on Chinese technology giant Huawei working on the NBN will not be lifted.
Monkey brains help explain our fear of snakes
Child virus pioneer wins top science prize
How to remain anonymous online
Cyber cops probe the deep, dark web
White House aide fired over Twitter account
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Space
'Space cannon' to be fired into asteroid: Japan
Japanese scientists preparing to blast a crater in an asteroid to find out what it is made of say they have successfully tested their new space cannon.
Space
A long time ago, in a galaxy far,
far away
Scientists have discovered the most distant galaxy ever confirmed, whose light took more than 13 billion years to reach Earth, providing a snapshot of the early universe.
Sci-tech
Scientists now the man with the golden gum
BRIDIE SMITH Money may not grow on trees but researchers have found that the next best thing does. Gold.
Internet
Lessons in online ethics 'needed'
Expert warns morals of young Australians are being warped in the online world.
Phones
Telco complaints hit five-year low
Complaints about telcos have reached a five-year low: ombudsman.
Broadband
Build broadband, they will come
Google wants to dispell "myth" that we don't need high-speed internet.
Security
Google launches Project Shield
Google to allow citizens under some regimes to bypass censorship.
Digital life
NZ Post to cut mail delivery
New Zealand Post will deliver letters only three days a week amid a decline in "snail mail".
Sci-tech
Giant mirrors to light up valley
Norway town to use giant mirrors to beam light into the valley in the dark winter months.
Tablets
New iPads priced at a premium
Appleis confirms it is not competing on price but on reputation.
Privacy
Russia follows lead of US spying
Russia is preparing to implement the kind of electronic surveillance seen in the US.
Blogs & Columns
Gadgets on the go
Hands on: Ultra HD TCL 65-inch television
Adam Turner Is it worth paying for extra pixels when you can't put them to good use?
Screen Play
Your Review: The Stanley Parable
Screen Play reader Luke Justus 1:52pm Today, reader Luke "Aljay" Justus presents his review of the bizarre and thought-provoking new indie game The Stanley Parable.
Bleeding Edge
Kissing Google goodbye
We finally decided to stop supporting Google. Our disaffection has been brewing for a while.
Imaging
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review
Use it in full auto mode if you must, but it has a lot more to offer the true enthusiast.
Gaming
One for all, and all in one
The next generation of games consoles are designed to be central home-entertainment hubs.
Astronomy
Identified flying object
Is it a UFO? Perhaps it's a supernova? Could it be Comet ISON? Are we in any danger?
