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Radical idea to save Aussie icon
Charis Chang MORE than $40 million has been pumped into a hi-tech research facility in Australia powered by nuclear technology, but has it come too late?
Cat shot 30 times survives
Yaron Steinbuch IN a shocking case of animal cruelty, a cat has used every one of her nine lives after being shot 30 times, and still managing to live.
The new small-car price war
Joshua Dowling National Motoring Editor CAR makers are cutting as much as 27 per cent off prices to jump-start sales. Here’s how to buy a bargain.
Streaming is saving the music industry
Matthew Dunn and wires THE world’s biggest recording artists might not be happy with the digital streaming royalties, but these services are helping salvage a dying industry.
Canadian PM’s genius answer
A SMART-ALEC reporter jokingly asked Justin Trudeau about quantum computing. The PM’s answer was priceless.
You may soon be able to text at the movies
Raffaella Ciccarelli YOU may soon be able to use your phone at the movies if CEO of AMC Entertainment, Adam Aron, has his way.
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.
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You may soon be able to text at the movies
YOU may soon be able to use your phone at the movies if CEO of AMC Entertainment, Adam Aron, has his way.
Smart tech to revolutionise everyday life
JUST when we thought life couldn’t get any easier, these smart tech ideas prove there’s still more simplification to be done in our everyday lives.
HTC unveils new flagship phone
TAIWANESE phone maker HTC will release its new flagship phone, simply named HTC 10, in Australia next month, with prices to be revealed within weeks.
What’s the true cost of your phone data?
THESE days it’s all about data. But how do telco companies decide what they charge for data allowances and are we getting ripped off?
Telstra’s offer to the ‘data guy’
THE Telstra data guy who struck fame when he downloaded a terabyte of content has accepted a “world first” offer.
Apple to fix annoying feature on iPhone
IF you are an iPhone user, chances are you have found the inability to remove those pesky iOS stock apps to be quite the annoyance. Well, good news.
Ikea revolutionises shopping experience
IKEA might offer a killer feed, but sometimes going into the store can be a little daunting. Luckily, the Swedish giant has a hi-tech solution.
Optus cashing in on Telstra woes
TELCO giant Optus is sticking the boot into rival Telstra following their spate of outages by offering new customers a free 30-day trial.
Did ‘Telstra data guy’ ruin it for us?
THE man who downloaded $10,000 worth of free data during Telstra’s free data day is refusing to apologise, despite copping a lot of heat.
App that could change your commute
SICK of digging around for your ticketing card when trying to jump on public transport? A man thinks your smartphone could have the solution.
How durable is the new iPhone SE?
APPLE’S iPhone SE may be extending the tech giant’s reach among consumers, but how durable is the new smartphone?
Telstra finally explains repeated outages
TELSTRA has finally addressed the reasons behind its disastrous series of outages in recent months after completing an initial review.
How phone hacks can be good
DISPUTE between the FBI and Apple regarding the unlocking of the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone might be finished, but it’s far from over.
‘Please unlock my dead son’s iPhone’
HE LOST his 13-year-old son to cancer. Now this grieving father wants one thing — tech giant Apple to help retrieve his son’s precious photos from his locked iPhone.
Apple users plagued by iOS update bug
APPLE customers have been complaining that the new iOS 9.3 update is loaded with a bug, which causes your Safari app to continually crash.
FBI cracks into gunman’s iPhone
THEY haven’t revealed how they did it, but the FBI have accessed San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook’s iPhone — and done so without Apple’s assistance.
Next iPhone is no small thing
APPLE might have just released a small iPhone but next year’s model is tipped to be bigger than ever, and it could recognise you on sight.
Apple software update locks users out
IT WAS the update that promised to make Apple devices better, but instead some users of older model smart phones and iPads have been locked out.
How to limit your data usage
HERE are some tips for avoiding the soul crushing discovery of realising you have chewed through all your data.
What’s using up all your mobile data?
WE always seem to churn through our data allowance before the month ends. Here’s a list of the biggest causes.
Does Australia need this law?
A LAWMAKER in New Jersey is proposing issuing fines or jail time to pedestrians performing a task most of us do on a daily basis.
Is Telstra in real trouble?
AFTER three outages in two months, Telstra could be in big trouble. As Vodafone well knows, good coverage is what their business depends on.
‘Free data just doesn’t cut it’
TELSTRA customers say free data isn’t enough compensation for the recent outages. They want something far more permanent.
Why selfie-lovers won’t dig the new iPhone
REVIEW: We’ve spent time tinkering with Apple’s new iPhone SE to deliver you the first Australian verdict. So should you buy it?
Why does this keep happening?
TELSTRA has explained today’s network outage, the third in two months. Here are some useful theories on what’s going on.
Telstra reveals network outage cause
TELSTRA says the latest outage has been fixed and has revealed what caused customers to experience connection problems across the country.
‘New iPhone is pure foolishness’
APPLE announced a new iPhone at an event in California today, but looking at reactions on social media, it wasn’t received well.
What your phone usage says about you
HOW often do you check your phone? Every hour? Every half-hour? Every minute? A new study suggests your answer could say a lot about your personality.
What to expect from the new iPhone
APPLE is holding a live event Monday and rumours are swirling about updates to its flagship phone model, Apple Watch and other revamped offerings.
How to milk Telstra’s free data day
FOR the second time in a few weeks Telstra is giving away data for a day. Here are tips on what you need to do to make the most of the free frenzy.
Project captures the world in a day
STARTING at midnight tonight, photographers around the world will come together to capture their cities in one photo for every hour of the day.
Telstra launches review into outages
TELSTRA CEO Andy Penn has launched a review into a string of network failures as he fights to regain customer trust in the troubled carrier.
Telstra’s woes get even worse
TELCO restores mobile services as users complain of poor internet speeds, broken landlines and failure to access various websites.
Cookie Monster’s new starring role
THE Cookie Monster is the star of Apple’s new iPhone 6S ad campaign, as the beloved Sesame Street star meets his match in Siri.
The great iPhone battery saver lie
IT FEATURES on every list of “how to save your phone battery life” but now this popular method has been confirmed as a myth.
Has the new iPhone been leaked early?
A VIDEO claims it may have spotted the Apple’s rumoured iPhone SE ahead of an upcoming event to beheld by the tech giant next week.
New iPhone to reverse phone slump
Apple’s new smaller, cheaper iPhone coming next week is tipped to save Australia from it’s dramatic smartphone slump.
The iPhone myth you’ve fallen for
YOU have probably been doing this to extend your iPhone’s battery life. But now, an Apple software executive has dismissed the longstanding myth.
Olivia Wilde shoots iPhone movie
OLIVIA Wilde wears many hats: actor, model, producer and activist. Now she can add a new claim to her list — director of a movie shot on an iPhone.
Aussies sitting on $6.4 billion gold mine
DATA obtained from eBay have revealed Aussies could make serious money selling something that’s just sitting in homes across the nation.
Apple: here comes the new iPhone
THE invites are out and the date is locked in. In ten days Apple will hold a special event. This is what to expect.
Proof Apple’s ditching headphone socket
THERE has been ongoing speculation over Apple’s plans to dump the headphone socket when the iPhone 7 is released later this year. Now, there is proof.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Is this the best of the best? We put the Galaxy S7 Edge to the test to find out whether Samsung has created the greatest smartphone yet.
Meerkat loses streaming video war
MEERKAT is the app that helped create the streaming live video market. Now it has a message for Facebook and Periscope: we quit.
Unlock your iPhone without password
IF YOU’VE forgotten the password for your iPhone, there’s no reason to panic. This is how you can unlock it using an easy trick.
Make your phone battery last longer
HERE are six things you could be doing that are draining your phone’s battery life — without you even realising it.
What to expect from the iPhone7
IT’S hello wider screen and goodbye headphone jack if the rumour mill can be believed ahead of next month’s iPhone 7 release.
Never lose your Android again
APPLE has ‘Find My iPhone’ feature, but what happens if you lose an Android? Well, it turns out you finding your lost phone is pretty simple.
Telstra rejects calls for more free data
TELSTRA has refused to give customers another free-data day after the latest network meltdown left many mobile customers cut off.
FBI: Apple is using ‘vicious guard dog’
APPLE and the FBI have fronted the US congress in order to resolve an increasingly heated battle over who can access your digital life.
Hot tech toys to change our world
WONDERING what the next big thing in tech might be? Here are five of the biggest gadgets unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
FBI ‘can’t force’ Apple to unlock phone
AS Apple faces pressure to unlock the iPhone of a dead terrorist, a US federal judge has ruled it can’t be forced to release private data in another case.
Key date for new Apple iPhone launch
Apple has pushed the launch of its new iPhone to March 21, the day before a courtroom showdown with the FBI over an order to unlock a terrorist’s iPhone.
Design your own smart phone
A NEW concept in smartphones will allow you to snap together different components like Lego blocks to create your perfect device.
Rumours abound over iPhone 7
WITH the next generation of iPhone on the way, the internet is abuzz with rumours of what the new handset has in store.
Charge your phone battery in 15m
A SMARTPHONE company is set to shake up the industry after showcasing a product that finally addresses the needs of consumers.
Wireless internet game-changer
IT SOUNDS fanciful but the next generation of wireless internet connection is around the corner, and will allow us to download 23 movies in a second.
Selfies will soon be passwords
FORGET numeric passwords, shoppers will soon be able to make mobile phone payments with selfies and fingerprints.
‘My child was screaming in pain’
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has allegedly suffered second-degree burns following a horrific incident with a malfunctioning mobile phone.
‘Download a HD movie in seconds’
THE 5G network is on track to be delivered to Aussie customers in the foreseeable future, and it will change the way we live our lives.
Mind reading gadgets predict your future
INTELLIGENT gadgets that predict what you’d like to do next, complete your tasks and even play with your pets have been unveiled at a global tech conference in Spain.
Smartphone rivals take aim at Apple
APPLE’S biggest rivals are unveiling revolutionary new products with the aim of dethroning the tech powerhouse.
Samsung Galaxy S7 review
SPILLING a beer on your phone may no longer spell disaster with the new water-resistant smartphone offering from Samsung.
New Samsung Galaxy S7 unveiled
TECH giant Samsung has launched its two latest smartphones — the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, which boast a host of new features.
World’s cheapest smartphone crashes site
DEMAND for the world’s cheapest smartphone, retailing for just over $5, was so high that the little-known company’s website crashed hours after it went on sale.
Defiant Apple refuses to unlock iPhone
APPLE is openly defying both the courts and the US government by refusing to break into one iPhone. The company claims it would create a dangerous “back door”.
Apple refuses to unlock shooter’s phone
APPLE is fighting a court ruling to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, in a case that pits digital privacy against national security.
Are we all getting ‘Wi-Fried’?
THE ABC’s flagship science program has aired frightening claims about Wi-Fi enabled devices. This is what the experts think.
Telstra customer’s wild data spree
TELSTRA gave its customers a day of free data on Sunday, and this Sydney man absolutely went to town.
How to take a secret Snapchat screenshot
IF YOU are using Snapchat to send photos you would not like your mother to see, you might want to think again.
Don’t set your iPhone to this date
WHILE there are a number of hidden secrets on your iPhone, a hoax circulating the internet is not one of them. Attempting it will make your phone unusable.
Telstra sets record with free-data Sunday
TELSTRA customers downloaded the equivalent of 5.1 million Game of Thrones episodes yesterday as they took advantage of free-data Sunday.
‘I’d be looking for another job’
TELSTRA was quick to blame one of its workers for an “embarrassing” error yesterday that caused a widespread outage but one consultant says the telco may soon regret its response.
Your phone battery will soon last a week
THE battery life on smartphones is the biggest complaint among users, but new technology promises to fix the issue in a big way.
Trolls react to blurry Super Bowl pic
WHEN Apple CEO Tim Cook uploaded this pic of the Super Bowl, he probably didn’t expect to be trolled by hundreds of people on Twitter.
Man’s $346 million mistake
WE’VE all made decisions we regret, but Chris Hill-Scott’s came with an astronomical cost. He missed out on millions.
iPhone’s fatal error message
IPHONE owners beware: this one little error message could spell doom for your smartphone, with thousands of users complaining that their device has been rendered useless.
Don’t open this message from ‘Apple’
APPLE users are being warned not to open a scam text that appears to be sent by the company and tricks people into sharing their personal details.
Design changes coming for the iPhone 7
RUMOURS suggest Apple is working to fix some pesky problems that have been irritating iPhone 6 users around the world with its next release.
Code reveals iPhone’s hidden settings
ENTERING a simple code on your iPhone will grant you access to hidden information and let you change private settings. This is how you can do it.
The easy trick to boost battery life
THERE is a something on your smartphone that is draining the battery from life. By deleting it, you can boost your battery life as much as 20 per cent.
Apple marks March for new iPhone
THERE have been rumours of a new iPhone for months. Now we have a date. Six weeks from today Apple is expected to unveil a swag of new tech toys.
Faulty Apple product you probably own
AN APPLE product in almost everyone’s homes has caused a dozen safety “incidents”. The tech giant has warned people to stop using it immediately.
How to fix latest iPhone crash mess
IF YOU are one of the many users affected by a bug on your iPhone, we finally have a solution to get your device running again.
The road ahead for smarter cars
APPLE and Google have shifted their battle to the dashboard with smart car infotainment set to boom.
Website shutting iPhones down
WARNING: If you own an iPhone or a Mac, this is the one viral link you must not click on.
25 little-known iPhone features
THINK your intimate relationship with your iPhone means you know everything? Think again. You didn’t know about these nifty tricks.
Couple entangled in tech mystery
DOZENS of people have knocked on this couple’s suburban door, demanding their stolen phones back from the baffled homeowners.
Is this the next iPhone?
SLIMMER, sleeker and more intuitive. This is what the iPhone 7 will look like, according to rumours circulating about the much-anticipated design.
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.
‘Hidden’ code exposes Apple experiment
A CODE discovered in Apple’s operating system shows the tech giant is experimenting with technology to make your internet much, much quicker.
The world’s best phone case
IF you’re as addicted to popping bubble wrap as the average person, this IPhone cover just revolutionised the entire game.
Millions of devices threatened by virus
CYBER criminals have found a new way to trick users of a popular app into downloading a virus, which can attack both iPhone and Android devices.
Five tricks to charging your iPhone faster
EVERYONE knows the iPhone’s biggest problem is its short battery life, so here’s how to get your device fully charged as quickly as possible.
Apple’s new update is impressive
DETAILS of Apple’s update to its operating system have surfaced online and it includes a number of big changes.
iPhone feature costs thousands
A FATHER slammed a new iPhone feature that caused his son to rack up a $AUD2900 bill, as Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for the same problem.
How Samsung just trumped Apple
THE latest smartphone accessory to premiere in the US this week has users sticking a finger in their ear and talking into their wrist - and it works.
The solution to your smartphone storage
A LACK of storage space is one of the biggest problems smartphone users face. Well they won’t have to worry about that anymore.
One simple trick to speed up your phone
THERE’S nothing more frustrating than your iPhone taking ages to perform a simple task, but this nifty trick will ensure that never happens again.
Could this fix iPhone’s big problem?
IPHONE users’ biggest gripe with the Apple device may soon be a thing of the past if this new rumour about the iPhone 7 turns out to be true.
