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Tinder has a race problem nobody talks about
Mahesh Sharma 1:49 PM The system is set up in a way that puts non-caucasian people at a disadvantage, but also encourages them to feel as though it's their fault.
Don't set iPhone's date to 1970
Tim Biggs 8:49 AM This is one Easter egg you definitely do not want to hunt.
Kanye West really proud of his new video game
Meet the keyless Bluetooth padlock
Unwire to unwind in Old Havana
French teen arrested over school bomb threats
Watchdog probes iPhone-killing malfunction
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Netflix rival a reality overload
Adam Turner Will Ayou pay $6 a month to keep up with the Kardashians?
Games
Why is Pikachu solving crimes now?
Richard Eisenbeis Currently only available in Japan, Detective Pikachu casts the iconic Pokemon as a coffee-loving deep-voiced investigator.
Internet
Downloads 50,000 times faster than 'superfast'
Hannah Francis Download the entire Game of Thrones series in high-definition in less than a second? Yes please.
Digital Life
Woz brings tech to Comic-Con in Silicon Valley
Michael Liedtke Steve Wozniak is behind a new technology and start-up driven version of the pop culture conference next month.
Piracy
DBC abandons fight against Aussie pirates
Hannah Francis It's a happy day for Aussie pirates as the US film studio that was seeking access to contact details of thousands of alleged copyright infringers gives up its fight in the federal court.
Social
Twitter introduces algorithm after all
Tim Biggs Twitter will elevate the "most important" tweets to the top.
Energy
Tesla Powerwall could bring higher energy costs
Claire Connelly As Australia readies itself for the energy storage revolution, at least one expert says those dependent on the electricity grid could face rising costs.
Social
Inside Twitter's swanky new Australian office
Spandas Lui The US-based social media company has finally settled into a fancy permanent workspace in Sydney. We take you on a guided tour.
Security
SMS scam imitates your bank
Hannah Francis It looks identical to your bank's online portal. But don't be fooled.
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Pandora reportedly in talks to be sold off
Leslie Picker, Ben Sisario World's largest internet radio service has shed multiple billions of dollars from its market value in the last few years, and now reports indicate it's held discussions about selling.
Twitter shares drop as user growth completely stalls
David Pierson San Francisco company once again is facing serious doubts about its viability and growth potential.
Good riddance to the Java plugin
Brian Krebs Long overdue step should cut down dramatically on the number of computers infected with malicious software.
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Gadgets on the Go
Hands on review: LockSmart keyless Bluetooth padlock
Adam Turner 10:04 AM A clever padlock which pops open with a tap on your phone, the LockSmart throws away the key.
Social Radar
Why we shame the trolls who send us inappropriate messages
Emily Sears, Laura Lux An Australian model, who is being applauded for responding to men who send her unsolicited images on social media by telling their girlfriends, shares why she does it.
MacMan
How my Apple Watch saved my life
Garry Barker I woke up feeling a bit odd. I strapped on my Apple Watch, unlocked the iPhone, and then felt for my pulse on my right wrist. Soon I was in the hospital cardiac unit for observation and treatment.
Imaging
Not wholly negative: digitising your old photographs
Terry Lane Unearthing your own archive of long-ago photographic negatives and slides opens the mind to the world that was – and perhaps points to money to be made.
