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Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
Lauren Wilson Social Affairs Writer DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
Twitter’s next target? Television
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson National technology editor TWITTER’S CEO has paid a visit down under to talk about the company’s future, taking on TV, predicting elections, and changing that 140-character limit.
KFC’s NSFW social media fail
Staff writers KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
Australia Post set to deliver with drones
Aaron Langmaid PARCELS are set to be delivered by drone across Melbourne in a giant leap for the postie, as Australia Post moves to trial new technology.
App solves your nutrition questions
Caitlin Chander TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
The car of Generation Z’s future
Staff writer TOYOTA has developed a new vehicle concept car it believes will be used by the children of Generation Z and it’s pretty decent.
New world record for fastest car
Staff Writer TO celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT coupe has broken the world record for land speed.
Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
Matthew Dunn and Wires A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
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App solves your nutrition questions
TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
Why the new iPad is the best yet
WE put the new iPad Pro to the test and it’s love at first sight — again. This tablet, which is a productive beast in a nifty size, is the best iPad yet, writes Rod Chester.
Apple’s big problem with its new iPad
APPLE boasts that its brand new iPad Pro offers the best combination of productivity and portability — but is that enough to convince users to upgrade?
Microsoft’s PR nightmare
THEY say there’s no such thing as bad press. Try telling that to Microsoft after this embarrassment on the grandest of scales.
Gadgets to change how you work
COMPUTERS come in many forms. Here are five of the best note-saving tablets, laptops, and unexpectedly flexible hybrid computers to get you back to work.
Shocking truth behind our phone obsession
APPLE, Samsung and Sony have all been put on notice by the revelation that many of the batteries in their phones and laptops are linked to child labour.
Samsung to take bite out of Apple
SAMSUNG has unveiled its new big-screen tablet, designed to lure Apple and Microsoft diehards away from their traditional brand loyalties.
Telstra’s gift of free wi-fi for summer
TELSTRA will today declare it the summer of free wi-fi, opening up its Telstra Air network to millions of customers for unlimited data from hot spots around the country.
Apple iPad Pro: Is bigger better?
APPLE will launch its biggest iPad ever this week, with a screen big enough for two tablets. But is the iPad Pro for everyone? We review the 12.9-inch beast.
Microsoft’s first laptop: what you get
AFTER three years talking down the laptop computer, Microsoft has created its own. But the Surface Book, out tomorrow, is not a typical computer.
Artist swaps brush for digital pen
FASHION illustrator Kerrie Hess has put down her paintbrush and turned to the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet as her canvas.
The daggy device they’re trying to sell us again
SO many people have gone so long without buying a new personal computer that the industry’s biggest players are uniting... to try something different.
Bag or bust: the best tech totes
LUGGING tech around doesn’t mean carrying a bag that’s all form and no fashion. Here are five travel bags to keep your gadgets safe while looking trendy.
Why big tablets have a big future
IS it time to replace your old home computer? You’re in luck as Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are set to unveil new big-screen tablet computers.
Apple raises app prices for Aussies
APPLE is set to raise prices in the Australian app store. But amid the bad news there is also a way to snag a bargain.
Microsoft’s shiny, new gamechangers
MICROSOFT has just unveiled three new products: a tablet, laptop and phone. All of them are stacked with killer features.
Google copies Apple’s hardware haul
INTERNET giant Google matched rival Apple’s huge hardware haul this morning, revealing new phones, tablets, streaming devices and free software.
Apple pulls flawed Watch OS
APPLE has pulled the global release of the new operating system for the Apple Watch just hours before its release.
Battery boost for ageing iPhones
IT’S the biggest peeve of every iPhone user: short battery life. But tonight Apple will add hours to your iPhone’s stamina.
Slick Samsung tablet challenges iPad
First Samsung made its phones more like the iPhone. Now it’s launched a tablet that slick new tablet to challenge the reign of Apple iPad.
First review: Apple’s new iPad Pro
THE message from the people who created the tablet market is that bigger is better. Apple’s new iPad fits that bill and this is why.
‘The biggest news in iPad since the iPad’
THE new iPad Pro includes a stylus called Apple Pencil designed for high-precision illustration and 3D design applications.
What to expect from Samsung’s big launch
SAMSUNG will come out fighting against Apple, reportedly launching its own smartwatch, new premium tablets and its latest iPhone rival this week.
Living in the age of the iParent
LISA Almond’s family have two big screen TVs, an iPod, an iPad, an iPad mini and two computers. So how are things changing in the age of the iParent?
Apple’s split-screen iPad ‘on way’
IT’S not here yet but experts believe Apple’s next big thing could be finally is on its way — split screen multi-tasking for the iPad.
Teen angst? There’s an app for that
YOUNG girls feel like they are born into a giant beauty contest and are under greater stress than ever before. So how can an app help?
The ‘iPad killer’ you’ll actually want
IT RUNS all your computer programs, allows you to binge watches TV shows with ease and lets you finish that work presentation. Can this do-it-all tablet beat the iPad?
Tablets throw the book at e-readers
ELECTRONIC books continue to grow in popularity but e-reading may be swallowed up by tablet computers unless new Kindle and Kobo devices turn it around.
The new Apple product you don’t want
WHEN Apple’s financial performance was published this morning, there was one big, red mark on an otherwise flawless report card.
The next big thing from Apple
APPLE has announced the date for its big event of the year. Here is what to expect when it unveils its vision of the future at WWDC.
Microsoft throws Apple a curve ball
COMPETITION in tablets is about to step up a gear with Microsoft revealing a new model that is cheaper than the Apple iPad, lighter, and better connected.
Is this device the death of the iPad?
SINCE it was announced in 2010, there hasn’t been anything that has truly challenged Apple’s iPad in the tablet category. Until now.
Smarter gadgets to get you going
MORE mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches are being released in Australia this year, that will change the way you think about how you live and work.
What is the future of filmmaking?
IF YOU think you know the future of filmmaking, think again. A new ad with Martin Scorsese has the unlikely answer.
Five tablets that flip, fold and float
TABLET computers have come a long way in a short time. No longer just a panel, the newest generation can float on water, or flip over to become a laptop.
‘I get to have sex with Mila Kunis’
ASHTON Kutcher is in Sydney to talk about his latest tech project but the Hollywood star couldn’t help but gush about his hot missus.
Five gadgets you need at work
FROM the world’s lightest and smallest wireless printer to fancier keyboards, here are five accessories to improve the way you work.
Five things to know about the new Windows 10
REAL holograms, a new Windows 10 and Xbox on your computer. Microsoft’s new announcements show it still has a lot of fire in its belly.
New year brings app buying frenzy
What’s the best way to kick off the year? A new report from Apple shows this year we are more app-obsessed than ever.
Apple gets patent for the iPen
COULD 2015 be the year of the iPen? Apple has been granted a patent for a smart pen that automatically translates scribbles on paper to digital form.
Instagram gives gift of new filters
JUST in time for sharing a photo of your Christmas lunch, Instagram has given the gift that keeps giving: a swag of new filters.
20 downloads to make your phone better
IF you don’t have these things on your iPhone yet, start downloading. Apple has named the best apps, music, movies, TV shows, books and podcasts for the year.
Nokia unveils tablet to take on iPad
ONCE world-dominating telecom company Nokia is hoping for a comeback with the release of a new tablet. But is it any good?
How to beat iPhone hacking flaw
A MAJOR flaw that puts nearly all iPhones and iPads at risk of being hacked has been identified. Here’s what you need to do to avoid the threat.
How to take your tech everywhere
MOBILE technology only lives up to its name if it’s going somewhere. We review five top technology bags that promise to keep your gadgets on the go.
First review: Does iPad Air 2 bend?
APPLE’S new iPad lands in Australia on Friday but we got our hands on one early. Is it dogged by the same bendy issues as the new iPhone? We find out.
Did Apple just kill the iPod?
AFTER killing off the iPod Classic earlier in the year, Apple has just signed the iPod’s death warrant too. Is this really the end?
Apple provokes Google with price cuts
APPLE’S new iPads aren’t the only thing designed to challenge Google, as the company slashes prices on its older tablets by up to $169.
Don’t buy a new iPad mini
OPINION: While the iPad Air 2 may end up being the best tablet on the market, there’s a very good reason why you should not buy the iPad Mini 3.
Has Apple lost its cool?
FOR a long time Apple was the coolest brand in the world, but this morning’s launch was lacklustre and full of cringeworthy moments.
Everything you need to know from the Apple launch
TWO tiny iPads, a big iMac and some big changes to the way your favourite devices to work. Here’s what you missed at the Apple launch overnight.
We spend 97 hours doing what?
IT sounds like a lot and it is. Whether it’s in front of the TV, a computer or a smartphone, a new report reveals how Australians have become addicted to their screens.
App a threat to our kids’ selfie esteem
PARENTS are up in arms over a new mobile app that could leave teenagers with body image issues.
Google hits Apple Down Under
FOR the first time Apple, the company that created the tablet computer, no longer sells the most tablets in Australia.
Is this the tablet to rival Apple’s iPad?
IT’S faster, lighter and thinner than Apple’s iPad Air, but will the Samsung Galaxy Tab S win over the tablet market?
Galaxy Tab S — superfast and easy to use
SAMSUNG’S Galaxy Tab S could be the iPad killer. It’s fast, well-made and with an incredible screen resolution. Apple beware.
Microsoft launches new Surface
MICROSOFT hoped its first tablet would kill the iPad. Now it’s hoping its new tablet will kill Apple’s MacBook Air.
