As we start 2017, it's hard to see how household robots are going to fulfil the lofty predictions placed on them.

The social media giant already has your name, your friends and your photographs: now it might want your thoughts too.

Many people may be able to sample virtual reality just by using their phones with the right apps.

Apple could start offering original streaming video content on its Apple Music platform by the end of the year, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Let others tremble at the thought that Donald Trump may go too far. Peter Thiel worries that Trump may not go far enough.

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.

The last straw for Daniel Saffioti came in 2014 when NBN installed a fibre pillar right in front of his house – but refused to connect him.

When Razor Sheldon saw the sickening news last week that a Chicago teen with a mental-health condition was violently attacked on Facebook Live, he was reminded of the last time a viral video moved him to act on behalf of the victim.

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 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.

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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.

DC's decision to partner with Telltale for an interactive graphic adventure makes for one of the most enjoyable romps through Gotham in years.

Company drops five defined tiers for NBN plans of different speeds, introduces four new categories.

Data gathered in those immense pools of information that are at the heart of everything from artificial intelligence to online shopping recommendations is increasingly a focus of technology competition.

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.

Yahoo boss Marissa Mayer plans to leave the board if the sale of its main internet assets to Verizon is completed, while the investment company that will be left will change its name to Altaba.

Lenovo showed off new software at CES 2017 called Entertainment Hub, which can "upscale" regular movies and video games into a VR experience.

Though its decline has been a long time coming, 2016 was the year that the iconic Internet Explorer ceased to be the most popular way to browse the web on desktops.

Atlassian agreed to acquire Trello, which offers a popular project management app, for $577 million.