Apple is going to test self-driving cars
After months of speculation that the company is developing automotive technology, Apple has officially leapt into the war for self-driving cars.
Facebook combats fake accounts, news amid growing pressure
Social media network suspended 30,000 accounts in France as it steps up efforts to stop the spread of fake news, misinformation and spam.
YouTube accounts hacked by online security group
Hundreds of channels have been compromised by OurMine, which is claiming it as 'The biggest hack in YouTube history'.
Nintendo discontinues the NES Classic console
Nintendo has abruptly decided to end North American production of the NES Classic, one of their most popular items in years, the company said today.
Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-orders surpass S7's
Strong initial demand for the S8 will be encouraging for a firm recovering from one of the worst product safety failures in tech history.
Hoyts needs to lift its game if it wants our money
Torn and stained screens in shabby old cinemas aren't helping the film industry's quest to win Australians back from movie piracy.
Facebook Messenger hits 1.2b monthly users
The milestone is key to Facebook's push to own more of people's time and wallets on mobile devices.
Samsung drags heels on voice assistant Bixby
A much-touted feature of Samsung's next smartphone isn't going to work as advertised when the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ launches on April 21.
NBN shakes up the Multi-Technology Mix with more fibre to the curb
Another 300,000 Australian premises are getting fibre all the way to the driveway as NBN becomes more generous with its fibre rollout.
Testing Google's new fact-check filter
We trial the new feature, asking Google a range of questions previously proven false – and some known to be true.
Not such a sound idea
Lots of people complain about television sound quality, specifically that it's hard to hear what's being said amid all the background noise and dramatic music. They usually blame modern filming, saying it places so much emphasis on ambience that voices are drowned out. And they grumpily add that modern actors mumble.
Hands on: Fitbit Alta HR
For people that really like fitness trackers, it's been difficult to find one that is the right blend of features, functionality and aesthetics.
Microsoft's Minecraft to launch its own currency
Businesses will soon be able to sell their original content and creations to tens of millions of the game's players for the first time.
Facebook, Google battle for advertising dominance
Facebook plans to announce on Monday that more than 5 million businesses are advertising on the social network each month
Spotify's rise shows that crazy ideas can work
When Daniel Ek first marched into record label offices in 2006, they must have thought he was off his rocker.
NBN paves way for 10Gbps to the home with fibre trials
Potentially boosting fibre to the home speeds 100-fold, NBN's latest fibre trials also promise a backend overhaul to ease traffic jams across the entire network.
Hands on: Lenovo Miix 720 hybrid tablet
Going head to head with Microsoft's Surface Pro, Lenovo's Miix 720 aims to be the ultimate travel companion for those who need grunt on the road.
Homes without internet are stuck in regulatory limbo
Red tape has left hundreds of homes in broadband limbo for months – with relief finally on the way.
What broadband speeds are you really getting?
Consumers will, for the first time, be able to see which internet providers deliver advertised speeds over the NBN.