Technology
How to choose an air purifier
It’s the season for pollen, bushfires and thunderstorms, not to mention that pesky pandemic, so you may be wondering if you need an air purifier.
- by Alice Clarke
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Social media
Scandal-plagued Facebook hoping for a fresh start, and younger customers, with Meta
Aside from distancing itself from controversy, Facebook’s pivot is all about setting itself up with a new generation of internet users.
- by Tim Biggs
Zuckerberg announces brand switch to Meta
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces a brand shift to Meta. Vision: Facebook
Google Pixel 6 review
Technology reporter Mark Santomartino takes an in-depth look at Google's new smartphone.
Review: Guardians of the Galaxy is the space hero game you're looking for
New story, fresh gameplay and pure cosmic-comedy. The Guardians of the Galaxy video game has arrived and it's a welcome addition to the franchise
Age of Empires IV stays true to the classic formula and delivers nostalgic experience
Age of Empires has been a staple in the PC gaming library for over two decades, now in its fourth game, players are once again invited to lead an empire.
Squid Game reignites battle on who pays for the internet
A South Korean network provider is insisting Netflix should cough up for the bandwidth its hit show uses.
- by Matthew Field
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Phones
Google’s latest phones outsmart, and undercut, the competition
The Pixel 6 is an incredible phone at a reasonable price, with hardware and AI that put Google back on top for smartphone photography and smarts.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Gadgets
Apple’s new AirPods are greater, but girthier
The 3rd Gen buds feature much better sound and some new tricks like spatial audio, if they fit comfortably in your ears.
- by Alice Clarke
Age of Empires IV is coming to PC and Xbox
Age of Empires has been a staple in the PC gaming library for over two decades, now in its fourth main game, players are once again invited to lead an empire in Age of Empires IV.
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Web culture
Rise of the metaverse could put the entire internet into Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg’s empire is positioning itself to be at the centre of the next phase of the internet.
- by Tim Biggs