Technology

The death of FM radio? Don't bet your life on it

Norway's blueprint to replace FM has been in place for years, originating with its first digital broadcasts back in 1995.

As Norway switches off its FM radio network this week, other nations have abandoned similar plans, leaving the Scandinavian country a lonely beacon of digital-only broadcasting in a world that's rapidly moving on to music streaming and podcasts.

Three-screen laptop prototypes stolen from CES

Razer's prototype can automatically switch from a single-screen setup to three screens.

Last week gaming hardware company Razer debuted Project Valerie, a cutting-edge laptop concept that switches automatically between one and three displays. On Sunday, two prototype models were stolen from the Razer booth at CES 2017. The company is offering $US25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Facebook announces its own journalism project

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously announced measures to limit misinformation on the network.

Facebook has announced that it's launching its own journalism project, continuing its efforts to change the way media organisations work with the social network. The move could be seen as an extension of its vow earlier this year to crack down on fake news on the site.

Is 150 times a day too much smartphone usage?

Illustration: Paul Rogers

The near-universal access to digital technology is transforming modern society in ways that can have negative effects on health, neurological development and personal relationships.

How video games could become Australia's next big export

Framed

The results of a new independent survey of Australian video game developers suggests the industry has potential to become a "clean" national export, earning $114.9 million in the 2015–16 financial year, 81 per cent of that from overseas markets.

Zombie phone brands return from the grave

The Nokia 6 will be available soon, exclusively in China.

Thousands of tech enthusiasts descending on Las Vegas for CES last week may have felt like they'd seen a ghost or two, with smartphones bearing the names of Nokia and BlackBerry appearing like apparitions among the futuristic robots and shiny new things.

Apple's iPhone marks 10th anniversary

Apple CEO Steve Jobs demonstrates the new iPhone in 2007.

The iPhone, the device that redefined the mobile phone and has helped make Apple the most valuable company in the world, marks its 10th anniversary on Monday.