![AvatarMind's iPal wants to be your child's best friend but looks like it's planning an android invasion.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/n/3/e/e/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gwn2sk.png/1496890994147.jpg)
![AvatarMind's iPal wants to be your child's best friend but looks like it's planning an android invasion.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/n/3/e/e/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gwn2sk.png/1496890994147.jpg)
'Like riding a missile': FAANG stocks build euphoria, and jitters
![Facebook and Google pressure newsrooms' bottom lines by soaking up online ad revenue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/l/y/7/2/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwmvoz.png/1496887270183.jpg)
Facebook. Amazon. Apple. Netflix. Google. Not only do they dominate our daily lives, but as their stocks continue to soar, these technology giants may be dictating our financial futures as well.
Google's Uluru 'Story Sphere' gives new perspective on sacred site
![Lindsey Dixon, of Northern Territory Tourism, captured the Street View content at
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/m/u/8/f/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwmu6h.png/1496872262370.jpg)
Interactive experience two years in the making combines Street View exploration with audio storytelling and music from traditional owners.
Photo-sharing app Pinterest valued at $US12.3b
![People who use Pinterest share pictures of interest, or hobbies, such as collecting shoes.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/z/b/h/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwlzb3.png/1496869152293.jpg)
Pinterest has raised $US150 million from existing investors, valuing the photo-sharing app at $US12.3 billion.
Apple's Macs in need of a non-'Pro' shake-up
![The iMac Pro is extremeley impressive on paper, but isn't ready for testing just yet.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/a/o/6/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwm2he.png/1496826638126.jpg)
Apple's stubbornness means new Macs will still only appeal to enthusiasts with very specific needs.
New 27-inch iMac is brighter, faster, better
![The new 27-inch iMac.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/a/o/a/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwmb0r.png/1496866233638.jpg)
Updated desktop Mac is noticeably nicer than the machine it replaces, especially when it comes to the screen.
Foxtel Now streaming box to challenge online rivals
![Can Foxtel prevail in its love-hate relationship with Aussie <i>Game of Thrones</i> fans?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/k/p/u/e/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwkpek.png/1496831730668.jpg)
Along with Chromecast support, the pay TV giant's Foxtel Now high-def revamp includes a tiny streaming media player to bring Game of Thrones into more Aussie lounge rooms.
All the cool new features coming to your iPhone
![Apple's mobile software is about to get its next big overhaul.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/z/l/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwlz94.png/1496790139781.jpg)
At this week's WWDC keynote, Apple revealed a host of updates and upgrades to iOS, including many longtime requested features.
'Bro culture': Uber fires 20 after sexual harassment probe
![It has been a forgettable year for Travis Kalanick's Uber.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/g/x/i/x/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwly51.png/1496827291432.jpg)
Uber has fired 20 employees in recent months, the company said at a staff meeting Tuesday, as part of a wide-ranging investigation of the climate and culture at the popular ride-hailing service.
Apple unveils smart speaker, new Macs
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Apple has announced a new smart speaker device at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, as well as a new super-powerful iMac and iterative updates to its desktop, laptop and tablet computers.
iPads and HomePods impress as Macs play catch up
![Apple's HomePod attracted the biggest crowd at the WWDC hands-on area.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/l/a/o/9/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwl6g5.png/1496714309258.jpg)
After a marathon set of announcements this morning, Apple invited press into a hands-on area for a brief play with their new Macs, iPads and the much hyped HomePod, Apple's take on the multi-room speaker.
How terrorists are publishing 'kill lists' on secret apps
![Virgin Mobile, which is said to account for up to 5 per cent of Optus mobile customers, has received a bid.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/d/p/4/n/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwkjl3.png/1496730691083.jpg)
Australian authorities are struggling to crack the encrypted messaging service for hosting information-sharing "channels".
10-year-old Aussie app developer meets Tim Cook
![Soerianto's latest app, Let's Stack, is a game about a duck construction worker.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/k/e/v/i/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwkejp.png/1496665278155.jpg)
Yuma Soerianto has built five apps now available through Apple's App Store, and used the 14-hour flight to California to make a brand new app to help his parents calculate tips.
Why your NBN connection may soon speed up
![CVC represents the total amount of connectivity an ISP can offer to all its customers.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/2/t/i/2/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwki7l.png/1496628476229.jpg)
New charging models could mean that congestion on the National Broadband Network will be reduced – but only if the biggest internet service providers get on board.
Hands on with Sony 4K HDR short-throw laser projector
![Sony's short-throw projector – the black box below the screen – gives you a big picture in a small space.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/i/i/w/h/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwihn2.png/1496624098432.jpg)
For homes where you want a big picture in a small space, Sony's short-throw VPL-VZ1000ES projector has you covered.
Is the afterlife for this world on social media?
![A German court rejected a mother's demand that Facebook grant her access to her deceased daughter's account this week.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/f/5/k/3/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwj5gl.png/1496793544121.jpg)
Social media platforms have become the strange custodians of our digital legacies.
Apple's tricky issue with one of its most popular features
![The Messages app is confusing for many iPhone users.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/j/n/m/w/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwjno4.png/1496454546994.jpg)
Many of the iPhone's existing features are too complicated for many users to figure out.
Farpoint is the best VR shooting experience you can get at home
![For accurate shooting, raising the rifle to eye height will let you see a reticule on its tiny glass display.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/w/j/2/d/j/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwj0x3.png/1496609924102.jpg)
Sony's PlayStation VR has flown mostly under the radar since its release six months ago, with a steady flow of smaller games, optional modes and ports from other systems making up the bulk of its content. So the recently released Farpoint — as a full-sized, full-priced shooter that requires the headset to work — immediately stands out from the crowd.
Will NBN's new CVC bandwidth pricing fix congestion woes?
![NBN is encouraging retailers to be less stingy with bandwidth, but will they play ball?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/g/1/z/p/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwizg1.png/1496373254159.jpg)
The NBN is offering internet providers a better deal on bandwidth if they buy in bulk, but will your ISP improve its service or just pocket the savings?
Skype copies Snapchat in big redesign
![The new Skype puts an emphasis on group messaging.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170608041919im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/r/u/4/o/image.related.landscape.120x80.gwiza7.png/1496371083433.jpg)
Mmajor redesign of the the mobile app includes a "Highlights" feature that lets customers snap temporary photos and videos.