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This little-known company is now worth more than Google or Amazon
The stock market's favourite artificial intelligence darling is continuing to swell to staggering heights.
finance'People love the pirate fantasy' | Skull and Bones Developer Interview
Sailing the Indian Ocean is "better with friends" according to Ubisoft's Gabriel Tay and Jessica Chung, encouraging want-to-be pirates to "play how you want."
TechnologyA 'Side Order' worthy of a main course | Splatoon 3 DLC Preview
Splatoon 3's new mode is not for the faint-hearted but skilled players can find ways to bend the foundations of Splatoon to their will.
TechnologyYoung people are turning to ChatGPT for dating advice. We put it to the test
ChatGPT has provided troves of information to millions of people around the world - but how does it go with matters of the heart?
TechnologyExcitement builds for new Final Fantasy video game
A preview to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, one of the most anticipated video games of the year, has showcased its grand scale, graphical finesse and replayability.
GamingSnap shares plunge 30 per cent in the wake of quarterly loss, layoffs
Shares of Snapchat parent Snap plunged on Tuesday after the company reported a loss in the final three months of 2023.
WorldFinance worker pays out $39m after video call with deepfake CFO
"It turns out that everyone [he saw] was fake," police said.
World'It just didn't feel real': Moment Aussie WWE star found out she was chosen for game cover
Australia's Demi Bennett, more widely known by her ring name Rhea Ripley, has taken the wrestling world by storm. She's now the face of the upcoming video game WWE 2K24.
WrestlingElon Musk cannot keep US$55 billion Tesla pay package, judge rules
The ruling by Chancellor Kathaleen St Jude McCormick comes more than five years after a shareholder lawsuit targeted Tesla CEO Musk and directors of the company.
WorldThe Final Preview | Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Nintendo's favourite plumber and his original nemesis, Donkey Kong, need to share the screen more often.
TechnologySearches for Taylor Swift come up empty after explicit AI pictures go viral
Searching for Taylor Swift on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed an error message at the weekend after pornographic, AI-generated images of the singer were circulated across social media last week.
celebritiesThe weakness that saw Medibank hacker exposed
Exclusive: He was good. Very good, in fact. But the Medibank hacker had a weakness: his ego.
MedibankOptus admits almost 2700 triple zero calls failed during outage
Australia's second largest Telco Optus has admitted today that during their National service outage on November 8 last year, almost 2500 calls to Triple-Zero simply didn't work.
nationalIdentity of Medibank hacker revealed
New international powers have been used for the first time after the private health details of 9.7 million Australians were exposed.
cyber attackGoogle unveils a new way to search
Google has announced two new AI tools that it says will make searching for things online "radically more helpful".
GoogleSamsung goes all-in on AI with latest smartphone
Announced earlier in the calendar year, the launch of the S24 series gives Samsung a strong advantage in 2024's smartphone race.
nationalThe Last of Us Part II Remastered: 'A true masterpiece'
If you've never played The Last of Us Part II before, now's the perfect time. Developers Naughty Dog are releasing a remastered version, with new game mode and enhanced graphics.
Video GamesTop Aussie model demands action over AI
A top Aussie model is calling for the regulation of the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying she's missing out on work plus fears the effects on body image because of the rise of the technology.
Artificial Intelligence'There's nothing like it': The see-through TV blowing minds
Some of the most important products announced at the show each year are TVs and 2024 is no exception with some big news and standout innovations on display.
TechnologyUbisoft's latest video game hit
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is sprawling with adventure, its story is full of twists and turns and the gameplay is a modern gaming masterclass. Here's our review.
Video GamesBitcoin ETFs have been approved in the US. This is what you need to know
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or endorses bitcoin.
BitcoinThe 'best' folding phone available in 2024 (so far) | Oppo Find N3
We put Oppo's cameras to the test against the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
ReviewNitro Deck Retro review | Nintendo Switch
Gamecube colours are the cherry on top of a comfort focused accessory six years in the making.
TechnologyCan a smartwatch tell if you're getting sick? | Review
Temperature sensors are helping women track cycles and pinpoint the days they're most likely to fall pregnant.
ReviewHands-on review with the PlayStation Portal
PlayStation's newest handheld device is coming next month, but there's a world of questions surrounding its place in the Aussie market.
PlayStationHow this crafting machine is contributing to the DIY boom
These machines have sparked successful businesses, taken homemade gifting to another level and seen family imagination run wild.
TechnologyCan you tell the difference between a real image and an AI-generated one?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular because of its ability to create songs, images, videos and text from simple prompts. We used the Adobe Firefly application to generate AI images, and placed them side-by-side with real photos of actual people to test how easy it is to spot the fake.
nationalThe Aussie inventions that changed the world
From healthcare, to travel, to technology and food, Australian inventions have changed the world we live in.
AustraliaThe biggest video games releasing in 2024
2023 was one of, if not the biggest, years for video games in history - it'll be hard to top! Now, it's 2024's time to shine, and there's some incredible video game titles on the horizon.
Video GamesPM warns of 'increased threats' after St Vincent's Health struck by cyberattack
The health service said they had took "immediate steps" to contain the breach.
AustraliaVodafone shuts down 3G phone and devices today
The telco has kickstarted the industry-wide shutdown of the 3G networks, which has been a feature of Australian phone coverage for decades.
TelstraSpace probe falls silent after 46 years
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced a computer glitch that's causing a bit of a communication breakdown between the 46-year-old probe and its mission team on Earth.
spaceNew PS5 console, headphones and controller
PlayStation has released a more compact PS5 console, gaming earbuds and a groundbreaking foray into accessibility with the PlayStation Access controller.
Video GamesGaming's retro revival brings back classic console with a modern twist
Equipped with HDMI connectivity, the new Atari 2600+ seamlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present, allowing gamers to relive their favorite classics on modern HD TVs.
Gaming'It's a big responsibility': Creating Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
How the developers collaborated with James Cameron to craft a story that complements, but doesn't spoil, his plans for the film franchise.
TechnologyThe history of Time's Person of the Year
Click through to see every one of Time's Person of the Year for the past 25 years.
mediaGTA 6 trailer breaks MrBeast's YouTube record
24 hours after it leaked, the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has set the world record for most YouTube views* in a single day.
TechnologyHow Tommy survived: The Last of Us actor reveals the truth
Actor Jeffrey Pierce reveals the truth behind one of the biggest shocks in PlayStation's hit franchise.
interviewThe 25 most popular Wikipedia articles of the year
One global phenomenon pulled in nearly 50 million pageviews
WorldElectric vehicle recalled due to charging safety issues
"If the operator removes the charging cable without cancelling the charge, an electrical arc between the charging plug and the vehicle may occur."
Product recallExperts warn shoppers to beware of online scams this Christmas
One in four admitted to being targetted last festive season and of those, 37 per cent said the scam came from social media.
scamScientists have just made tiny living robots from human cells
"These harsh binary categories that we've operated with: Is that a robot, is that an animal, is that a machine? ... We need to get beyond that."
TechnologyLG and Samsung's best TV technologies compared
We compare LG and Samsung's best TV technologies ahead of the Boxing Day sales.
TechnologyAussie video game developer takes out Apple award
Brisbane studio, WitchBeam, honoured for its 'cultural impact' at the 2023 App Store Awards.
TechnologyHow to use Google's Pixel thermometer
And testing it on four types of coffee around Melbourne.
TechnologyThe new force driving up demand for computer chips and graphics cards
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the demand for high-performance computer chips and graphics cards has surged.
Artificial IntelligenceHow to use Google's Magic Editor on Pixel 8
What you choose to edit first can be the difference between a convincing and downright terrible shot.
TechnologyFlooded floors to soaring success: Business back after devastating floods
A Melbourne computer company destroyed by floods tells of community spirit and their drive for success one year on.
floodsExtend your iPhone battery with this simple trick
Could your phone last all day with just 80 per cent battery?
TechnologyHow to play with portrait mode on iPhone 15
If you're a fan of Apple's portrait mode, one subtle change is going to save you time and space in your camera roll.
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