Flashing peace sign may put fingerprints at risk
Japanese researchers say they have successfully copied fingerprint data from a digital picture of a person flashing a two-fingered "V" or peace sign, raising questions about the potential theft of such information.
Nanny state game depressing, oppressive, not unrealistic
Clearly modelled after a grim nanny-state vision of Russia, 'Beholder' tasks players with balancing two opposing goals: run an apartment building as a respectable landlord who is liked by his tenants, and keep your government employers happy by constantly monitoring, reporting and spying on said tenants.
Australian Open serves up new data analytics
A new flow of compelling and creative player statistics have been published ahead of this year's Open and will be updated and released during the tournament.
Facebook takes two weeks to remove footage of girl's death
After a 12-year-old US girl's death was broadcast on social media, police could do little to keep the disturbing footage from spreading online.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies returned to the skies on Saturday with a flawless delivery of communications satellites into orbit, its first flight since a September 1 fireball destroyed a rocket and its payload on a Florida launch pad.
Samsung fans stay put despite explosive 2016
Data on the phones consumers are searching for shows not even the most explosive of events in 2016 can completely thwart Samsung's efforts.
Hands on: Fetch TV multi-room streaming
Fetch TV owners can curl up in bed and use the TV in the bedroom to watch something they recorded in the lounge room, thanks to the latest firmware update.
Hands on with Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch had its official coming out party over the weekend, as the world's press got its first chance to go hands on with the machine and put it through its paces.
Nintendo Switch off to wobbly start as pricing, timing unveiled
Nintendo Co.'s new Switch gaming console is off to an underwhelming start.
Robots must get smarter to rule the world
As we start 2017, it's hard to see how household robots are going to fulfil the lofty predictions placed on them.
Facebook targets a way to read your mind
The social media giant already has your name, your friends and your photographs: now it might want your thoughts too.
Want VR on the cheap? Try these phone apps
Many people may be able to sample virtual reality just by using their phones with the right apps.
Apple to launch its own Westworld or Stranger Things in 2017
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.
Peter Thiel, Trump's tech pal, explains himself
Let others tremble at the thought that Donald Trump may go too far. Peter Thiel worries that Trump may not go far enough.
The death of FM radio? Don't bet your life on it
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.
No NBN? No problem. NSW man built his own radio network to get access
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.
Reddit user helps raise US$160,000 for victim of Facebook Live attack
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.
Three-screen laptop prototypes stolen from CES
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 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.