Technology
Apple reveals scale of government requests for users' data
National governments demanded access to 163,823 Apple devices in the first half of 2018, according to figures released by the company.
- by Laurence Dodds & Olivia Feld
Latest
'I don't miss it at all': there's life after deleting Facebook, former users say
Abbey Fatica broke her Facebook habit in two steps. Now, she says her life has improved vastly.
- by Jessica Guynn
Science
Iconic solar system feature is dying
New research from NASA shows the rings surrounding Saturn are slowly dying.
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Samsung
How to optimise your TV for the best viewing experience
Straight out of the box your new television will run rings around your old telly but to make the most of your amazing new screen, you'll want to dip into the picture settings.
- by Adam Turner
Gadgets
Personal translator device brings us a step closer to Star Trek
Working offline so you don't have to rely on Google, ili is like a speaking travel dictionary and phrase book.
- by Cynthia Karena
Video games
From Assassin's Creed to Florence: These are the best video games of 2018
Another year is almost over, and once again it seems like there were far too many video games to get through in a single lifetime, let alone a year.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Inventors
The tech founders who cannot bear to let go of their baby
Silicon Valley's elite band of entrepreneurs such as Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have retained an iron grip on their companies, but shareholders still hold the ultimate sanction.
- by Laurence Dodds
Environmental Protection
High-tech 'backpack sensors' help farmers and biologists track bees
Scientists have been using tracking devices for decades to study animals' habits. Now, researchers have figured out how to put tracking sensors on bees.
Home tech
Smart home gift guide: five wireless wonders for the home
Here’s our guide to the smart home gadgets you should have on your Christmas list this year.
- by Alice Clarke
Gadgets
Budget tech gift guide: five options between $40 and $200
Here are some options for tech-minded folks that won't break the bank.
- by Tim Biggs
Science
Researchers confirm shark population plummet
Shark numbers along the Queensland coast have declined by more than 90% for some species in the past five decades, according to new research. Vision: Australian Academy of Science