Analysis
Microsoft finally releases Office for iPad
Adam Turner It's finally time to reward the patience of loyal Office users by offering a slick version for iPad, rather than continuing to fob them off with stripped-back offerings.
Google flu predictions 'unreliable'
MAHESH SHARMA Google has failed in its attempts to accurately predict the prevalence of flu, researchers say.
Australia ups requests for Google user data
Samsung puzzled by early Galaxy S5 release
Facebook to use drones, lasers for internet access
Australian estate agent accepting bitcoin
Internet vote on the card for next state poll
Editor's picks
Tech
Just 1 cent per copy would have made him $10 million
BEN GRUBB The default Windows XP wallpaper may be more recognisable than the Mona Lisa, but it earned its photographer a pittance.
Blog
Is it time to back up to the cloud?
Adam Turner As cloud storage becomes all but free, is it time to rethink your back-up regime?
Tech
One in 10 Australians interrupt sex to check social media
MAHESH SHARMA About one in 10 Australians interrupt their love-making to check their social media accounts, according to a new study.
PCs
Climate scientists want your PC
Scientists eyeing a new tool in their bid to understand our heatwaves, bushfires.
Telcos
Optus warned over $8.8m error
Optus warned over its poor handling of a billing error that affected 237,000 customers.
Security
Stop your phone getting hacked
The more information we put on our mobile devices, the more we are exposed to threats.
Emoticons
Apple to make emojis diverse
Apple says it is working to bring more racial diversity to its popular set of cartoon icons.
Apps
Apps to follow public transport
ADAM CAREY Most of Melbourne's buses will be fitted with bus tracking tech within three months.
Maps
Explorers get window to past
Ever fancied travelling back through time to explore an Australia of yesteryear?
Takeover
Gamers lament Oculus takeover
Gamers and developers have panned Oculus' decision to sell to Facebook for $2.2 billion.
Blogs & Columns
Screen Play
Caption This! #17
James Dominguez Infamous Second Son is out, this year's first big exclusive for the PlayStation 4. Let's make jokes about it.
Astronomy
Mars: red warrior in our skies
Shining with a fiery orange-red colour, it's brighter than all the other stars in the eastern sky.
Bleeding Edge
Reach your destination with a reliable router
Is there a modem/router on the market today that can last more than two years?
Gadgets on the go
Office for iPad - Microsoft reaches the crossroads
Adam Turner Windows has taken a back seat as Microsoft finally introduces Office for iPad to the world.
Macman
When a stranger calls: old telephone scams never die
Old scams never die, they just come back to haunt and, if you are unwary, seize your identity.
Imaging
Camera lenses: focus on adaptation
What's not to like about Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras? There are few lenses.
