True wireless earbuds are freeing, but fraught
Bose's answer to the Apple AirPods are great for the gym, but what would happen if I dropped one into the cross fit?
Memorable quotes from Stephen Hawking
The scientist and author captured the public's imagination as a trapped mind exploring the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
Women at Microsoft made 238 sexual harassment, gender discrimination complaints
World's largest software company accused of systematically denying pay raises or promotions to women.
7 ways to make your laptop battery last longer
Energy management has plagued portable computing since its inception, but there are some simple ways to squeeze every second out of your battery.
Affordable electric bikes are now a reality
The Velectrix Urban 2.0. shaved 30 minutes of my commute, and made it a much more pleasant experience.
Apple acquires magazine app, eyes role as news distributor
Unlike many of its Silicon Valley rivals, Apple is emphasising a human touch in news curation.
Elon Musk is being roasted on social media for 'inventing the bus'
The Tesla CEO's latest proposed solution to city traffic looks oddly familiar.
Aussie tech tycoons join world's richest after Atlassian soars
The fortunes of co-chief executives Michael Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have risen $US1.1 billion in 2018 to $US4.1 billion ($5.2 billion) apiece.
'Virtual moron-idiot': Telstra's support chatbot backfires
Codi was meant to chat with customers and provide answers to their queries, but so far it doesn't seem to be doing too well.
Amazon's Alexa is randomly laughing at people
Amazon has a fix for the glitch on the way, but in the meantime some users are freaking out.
A power bank that just keeps going
When I travel, sometimes I find myself with too many gadgets that need charging and often a power point isn’t available. Or there just aren’t enough of them within easy reach.
Samsung's new TVs blend in with their surroundings
Company's 2018 lineup shown off in New York, including a new feature that makes TVs appear transparent when not in use.
TechKnow: Photo editing apps
These apps can edit your photos and enhance your skills, but which is best?
Australian millennials are turning off their televisions in droves
Aussie millennials are turning their backs on the big screen in the lounge room, for the first time watching more video on their devices than broadcasts on television.
Focal quality in the ear of the beholder
How to figure out which speakers work best for you, despite what anybody else says.
Dell XPS 13 (2018) review: thin, focused and fantastic
This is a laptop lover's laptop; an incredibly capable machine packed into the smallest possible shell, and no 'convertible' tricks.
Why almost no one is making a living on YouTube
A new study finds that the odds of striking it rich on the video service, or even making a modest living, are tiny.
Google facial recognition blurs out the Big Prawn
Google Maps has decided everyone has a right to privacy, even Ballina’s Big Prawn.
Bluetooth earphones: not just for jogging
The BackBeat FIT 305 wireless Bluetooth earbuds are light and comfortable.