![Viewers have given the AFL a black eye over the broadcast of Thursday night's match to tablet devices.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/f/3/3/v/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.guf19n.png/1487287921667.jpg)
![Viewers have given the AFL a black eye over the broadcast of Thursday night's match to tablet devices.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/f/3/3/v/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.guf19n.png/1487287921667.jpg)
How paranoid is too paranoid when it comes to privacy and security?
![How closely is Big Brother watching you?](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/y/w/o/t/image.related.landscape.120x80.guf0h1.png/1487282439043.jpg)
End-to-end encryption is the new security mantra, but how far will you go to foil the thought police?
Big fix to govt's $6 billion tech woes
![Digital Innovation Minister Angus Taylor.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/y/q/n/n/image.related.landscape.120x80.guefg7.png/1487278567442.jpg)
Public service bosses to lose their grip over billions in tech spending.
Twitter account trumps Trump at his own game
![Donald Trump favours Twitter.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/3/t/4/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.guehj7.png/1487219362742.jpg)
It was only a matter of time until his supporters adopted his style.
Seven-year-old Chloe asks Google for a job, and gets reply from CEO
![Chloe Bridgewater with her dad, Andy.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/e/g/8/j/image.related.landscape.120x80.gueg6o.png/1487274821668.jpg)
Chloe Bridgewater has a little more drive than your average seven-year-old. Taken by the idea of working somewhere with bean bag chairs, go-karts, and slides, she decides to apply at Google.
One virtual assistant bot to rule them all? Not likely
![Apple has the advantage of having more phones equipped with its virtual assistant Siri than its competitors.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/n/z/a/7/image.related.landscape.120x80.gueejd.png/1487216596888.jpg)
Thanks to the sudden acceleration of AI, the technology behind virtual assistants is rapidly spreading from phones to cars and homes.
Surface Book with Performance Base review
![The Surface Book's tablet-like screen can attach to the base either way.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/e/e/o/7/image.related.landscape.120x80.gucgtb.png/1487214903381.jpg)
The latest iteration of Microsoft's own hybrid laptop might just be the perfect Windows machine for creative types, if you can stomach the high price.
How safe is safe enough?
![Mercedes Benz is one of several auto-makers developing self-driving cars.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/d/7/7/l/image.related.landscape.120x80.gud6eo.png/1487204335237.jpg)
In the US state anf federal regulators are wrestling with legal and safety issues presented by self-driving vehicles.
Why NBN is wrong about gigabit internet
![The reality of internet use right now shouldn't dictate the kind of infrastructure we need for the future.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/e/4/x/a/image.related.landscape.120x80.gue41x.png/1487202000847.jpg)
NBN Co's CEO says Australians wouldn't use a Gbps internet connection to its full potential, even if they could get one for free, but his thinking is flawed.
$100 smartphone is very cheap, but not so nasty
![Cheap and cheerful: the Alcatel Boost Dex.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/7/0/p/9/image.related.landscape.120x80.gu70ph.png/1487190807688.jpg)
The Alcatel Boost Dex phone is brilliant for kids, or people who just want a basic phone.
Murders, robberies in Brazil force Uber to rethink cash strategy
![Getting cash payments right in Brazil is a crucial test for Uber.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/q/9/6/u/x/image.related.landscape.120x80.gudbx1.png/1487123668853.jpg)
The cheaper and safer mantra of the app-based transport company is losing its lustre in Latin America.
'Unbreakable' Nokia 3310 may be making a comeback
![The Nokia 3310 has become an internet legend, and it could be coming back.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/r/w/b/n/image.related.landscape.120x80.gud8d9.png/1487117600669.jpg)
HMD Global, the Finnish company with exclusive rights to make phones with the name Nokia attached to them, may be planning to release an homage to the legendary early-2000s brick phone, the 3310.
Dubai plans drone taxi that skips the driver, and the roads
![The arrival of the Chinese-made EHang 184 - which already has had its flying debut over Dubai's iconic, sail-shaped Burj ...](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/c/d/s/b/image.related.landscape.120x80.gud6fr.png/1487115682750.jpg)
Like a scene from The Jetsons, commuters in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, may soon climb aboard automated flying taxis
Aussie telcos must improve speeds, not just confess to slow downloads
![We need Australian telcos to fix broadband traffic jams, not simply tell us exactly how choked the roads are.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/k/o/8/d/image.related.landscape.120x80.gucvyn.png/1487094122403.jpg)
The ACCC's push to force telcos to reveal real-world download speeds misses the point, it should demand they fix the problems.
'Fake news': Coalition dismisses criticism of its digital performance
![Keeping a straight face: Labor digital economy spokesman Ed Husic.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/n/4/j/m/image.related.landscape.120x80.gucgay.png/1487057901322.jpg)
"You just cannot be serious," says Labor as Coalition spruiks its tech cred.
ACCC tackles confusion over broadband speeds
![The ACCC will begin monitoring providers' speed claims.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/b/m/n/x/image.related.landscape.120x80.gucfiw.png/1487043929858.jpg)
Finding it difficult to make sense of providers' broadband speed promises? You're not alone in Australia, and the ACCC has promised to help.
Aussie smartphone loyalty is wavering
![Apple's iPhone isn't thew sure yet it used to be for many consumers.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/a/m/d/i/image.related.landscape.120x80.gucbb3.png/1487057127701.jpg)
More than a third of Australians are prepared to ditch their smartphone brand and switch to a rival in 2017, threatening Apple and Samsung's domination of the local market.
Speculation mounting over 'iPhone X'
![This render from graphic designer Thadeu Brandão visualises one of the most persistent rumours: that the new iPhone ...](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/u/c/9/g/x/image.related.landscape.120x80.guc5jz.png/1487043288848.jpg)
It may only be February, but it seems like people are already getting excited about the next iPhone, which is expected to debut in September.
Apple shares hit record close on optimism for next iPhone
![Leaked images and technical details before the launch of the iPhone 5S were pretty much on the money.](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/0/9/c/u/h/image.related.landscape.120x80.guc6vk.png/1487023560926.jpg)
Apple shares hit a record on optimism the next iPhone will drive a resurgence in sales and help the company's services businesses grow.
Esports: all the latest action form LoL's Aussie league
![LoL OPL 2017](/web/20170217001022im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/w/j/n/v/image.related.landscape.120x80.gubd7z.png/1486953357494.jpg)
Chiefs are dominating with 11 points off four match wins, but the season is still young.