Gadgets
Police email warns new device can emulate car fobs, garage door remotes
“There is a trend developing worldwide of emerging technology that allows some devices to be able to read the codes and frequencies from electronic devices,” police said.
- by Bailey Kenzie
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Why Siri’s Stepford Wife vibe should have us worried
Siri and friends perpetuate damaging gender stereotypes: hostess, maid, secretary, muse, consort.
- by Carla Wilshire
Opinion
For subscribers
My step-by-step guide to a happier life? Never read the bloody instructions
My partner and a judgy washing machine repairman beg to differ, but I’ve been vindicated.
- by Kerri Sackville
Samsung’s latest Ultra is incredible, but not vastly improved by AI
When it comes to hardware, the phone takes small but important steps up from last year, but it also comes with a whole host of AI-powered creativity features.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
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Tech trends that will define 2024
Generative AI and cyberattacks helped define 2023, and the next 12 months are set to be just as critical for the local technology sector.
- by David Swan
Opinion
Sharemarket
Why Apple faces its biggest crisis since it was saved by the iPod
Wall Street has recently sounded a new alarm on Apple’s business in China – just one of a number of major issues facing the world’s biggest company.
- by James Titcomb
Flying cars, robot ice-cream: The weird and wonderful tech on show in Las Vegas
More than 100,000 people descended on Las Vegas to see robots, laser TVs and other innovations – including many products that will never see the light of day.
- by David Swan
LG’s see-through TV leads the pack in wow factor at tech show
LG introduces a wireless, transparent TV, Samsung attacks reflections, and both companies double down on AI.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
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Screen-free future: Three advances that put the phone in the background
Could the phone be replaced by technology that keeps the benefits of connectivity, but loses the addictive qualities of screens?
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
For subscribers
Honey I tracked the kids: How to supervise with technology
Tracking your child’s location is not something to be taken lightly, but there are many options available.
- by Tim Biggs
The 15 best games of 2023
From Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda to Starfield and Baldur’s Gate, 2023 was an enormous year for games.
- by Tim Biggs