Facebook shut down conservative internal discussion group
Employees had begun using the group as a 'hub for employees who backed Donald Trump's candidacy' and 'conservative political debate that sometimes degenerated into racist or sexist comments', reports say.
Aussie smart homes choking on slow upload speeds
Typical home upload speeds of less than 1 Mbps mean that bandwidth-thirsty foreign smart home gear is choking in Australian homes.
Sega let fans make a Sonic game, and it's the best since 1994
This is a game that will thrill long-time fans and introduce new ones to what Sonic is like at its very best.
Nokia 8 takes aim at stream-happy millennials
Finnish company HMD Global has unveiled its latest Nokia-branded smartphone, and this time it's a true flagship aiming to win over fans of Samsung and Apple.
Zuckerberg and co: why being born between 1981 and 1984 is key for tech success
Creating a billion-dollar company isn't the only thing the founders of tech giants such as Reddit, Airbnb, Instagram and Facebook have in common.
Destroy trust to damage the Dark Net
It seems odd that a seller of illegal drugs hiding on the Dark Net might be concerned about reputation, but new research suggests that besmirching character is the best way to go about shutting down the dangerous trade.
Flash, down the pan
Adobe's Flash is on the way out, and not before time.
'Factory of the future' prepares Australians as manufacturing goes digital
Swinburne University of Technology's "Factory of the Future", a hub for cutting edge and experimental digital manufacturing tech, has been given a shot in the arm thanks to a $135 million grant from Siemens.
Latest online scam aims to prick porn watchers' guilty conscience
Scammers are demanding payment in Bitcoin or they'll release video of you watching porn, but these wannabe blackmailers haven't really caught you with your pants down.
Error code 418: I'm a teapot
It started back in 1998 as an April Fool's Day gag, but it's become a beloved part of the worldwide web.
What Google gender 'manifesto' really says about tech industry
Structural discrimination torpedoed the British computer industry in the 60s and 70s, and more recently caused shockwaves through Silcon Valley in the early 2000s. Lets hope, in the wake of the latest scandal, that we've learned something.
Hands on: Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor home security cameras
Nest's streaming cameras offer a great way to keep an eye on things back at the ranch, assuming your home broadband connection is up to the task.
Amazon eyes new food technology for home delivery
Amazon is exploring a technology first developed for the US military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration, as it looks for new ways to muscle into the grocery business.
Will 'Apple day' switch us all on to wireless charging?
Supporters of wireless power, who believe it could have an effect equal to the rise of Wi-Fi internet networks, say Apple's announcement will be a Henry Ford moment.
Australian helps team win $US4 million in video game contest
Damien "kpii" Chok's team comes second in The International 2017, an e-sports tournament for the video game Dota 2.
How 3D scanners are democratising reality capture
3D laser scanners have been around for a while in the commercial sector, creating 3D diagrams for surveyors, but new designs are making them more accessible and easy to use than ever.
Researchers create battery-free phone
Researchers in the United States have unveiled a prototype of a battery-free mobile phone, using technology they hope will eventually come to be integrated into mass-market products.
Facebook introduces a dedicated home for videos
Facebook is coming for broadcast television. And YouTube. And Netflix. And every other place for video.
Hands on: Sony A1 Ultra HD OLED
With exquisite picture quality and a striking design, Sony has put forward a worthy contender for the OLED television crown.