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Australia now has national digital ID laws. This is what that means
Verifying your identity is something we all have to do fairly regularly, but it soon could look very different under a new, voluntary national digital ID.
TechnologyUK engineering giant revealed as $37 million deepfake scam victim
A spokesperson for London-based Arup told CNN on Friday that it notified Hong Kong police in January about the fraud incident.
DeepfakeNo need to change Medicare cards after data breach: government
The investigation into the incident is still in its early stages, National Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant-General Michelle McGuinness, said in an update this morning.
nationalNetflix quietly hikes prices for Australian subscribers
While the streaming giant has updated its website with the new prices, many existing users haven't received any communication about the hike yet.
TechnologyeSafety Commissioner threatened over X takedown notice
Receiving threats and online abuse after telling X Corp to take down a video of a brutal church stabbing, the eSafety Commissioner has raised safety concerns with police.
nationalSmartphone myths you've believed for years
Our phones are a big part of our lives but how much do we really know about them?
nationalElectronic script provider named as victim of 'large-scale' data breach
Australians' personal health information may be at risk as federal police investigate the serious cyber incident.
nationalApple's ridiculously thin new iPad may actually be too powerful
It seems the latest iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro are such a big leap forward there's almost not enough ways to demonstrate their potential today.
AustraliaSouth Australia considers social media ban for children
South Australian children under the age of 14 could be banned from social media under Australia-first legislation that could be proposed by the state's government.
nationalA guide on how to navigate buying a gaming PC
Knowing the ins and outs of a PC can be overwhelming to the uninitiated, with hundreds of technical terms and PC parts. Here's a guide to navigating buying a new gaming PC in 2024.
Video GamesThis is the 'world's largest' carbon vacuum. How does it work?
It's the equivalent of taking 7800 cars off the road but scientists warn it's not enough, and could even be a distraction.
climate changeTeens allegedly stung after stealing scooter with tracking device
Two accused teen thieves had nowhere to hide after allegedly stealing a scooter equipped with a hidden tracking device.
AdelaideAustralia's 3G network is shutting down. This is what you need to know
It's been a feature of phone coverage for decades, but in the coming months all of Australia's 3G networks will have been switched off.
TelstraSydney man charged with blackmail over clubs data breach
The 46-year-old was arrested in south-west Sydney yesterday afternoon, after a data breach exposed the identity of more than a million people.
crimeQantas resolves glitch after app users report mass privacy breach
Users have reported being able to access other passengers' details and even their boarding passes.
Australia8K vs 18K | Sydney cinematographer pushing technology at home and Hollywood
A Sydney-based cinematographer has invented his own camera. It's smaller than an IMAX camera and packs an even greater punch.
TechnologyGamers take over Melbourne for Dreamhack
Australia's largest esports event, Dreamhack, is here for the weekend, with tens of thousands turning out to catch their favourite esports teams, cosplayers and creators in action.
Video GamesMeet the Aussie gamers raising money for cancer research
Nicktacula tells 9News of how cancer has 'hit hard' in his life, motivating his return as a team leader for 2024's Superhero Streamers.
TechnologyLeaked 'dummy phones' show 2024 iPhone 16 with new feature
9News has obtained new details of the iPhone 16 five months ahead of its launch.
nationalInstagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Instagram's owner Meta Platforms, apologized to the parents of victims of such abuse during a Senate hearing earlier this year.
TechnologyReal estate inspired by Fallout TV series open for inspection in Sydney
With the new Fallout TV series airing this week, gamers are invited to check out a Fallout-inspired piece of real estate in the heart of Sydney.
GamingNew women's health app aims to bridge diagnosis gap for endometriosis
Australian health professionals have today launched an app aimed at simplifying the pathway to diagnosing women's health issues.
national'Childlike joy': Princess Peach Showtime Review
Princess Peach Showtime is unapologetically made for children - particularly young girls. It's easy but there's magic to be found in dressing up and acting out childlike fantasies.
TechnologyVideo game takes gamers back to mid-19th century Japan
Team Ninja, renowned for their works such as Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, has added another title to their impressive lineup with Rise of the Ronin.
Video GamesConsumer watchdog launches investigation into online search engines
Unhappy with your search results? Now you can do something about it.
TechnologyHow to tell if your phone will work after the 3G shutdown
When the Federal Minister for Communications calls the big three mobile networks together to discuss the 3G shutdown, you know there's a problem.
phonesFive pieces of tech that will supercharge Aussie homes by 2029
"Your car will become a rolling lounge room which is interconnected with the house."
Artificial IntelligenceVodafone mobile customers hit by outage
Australians relying on Vodafone for their mobile phone coverage have been hit by an outage, with thousands of customers complaining of issues including being unable to send texts or make calls.
nationalHelldivers 2 is the latest gaming hit taking over the internet
From the moment you dive into Helldivers 2's chaos-filled world, you're swept up in a whirlwind of explosions, relentless action, and the shared excitement of battling for democracy.
GamingFacebook, Instagram restored after widespread outage
A technical issue has caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms early this morning.
social mediaAussies lose $8 million to deepfake celebrity investment scams
Scammers are creating fake news articles and deepfake videos to convince people that celebrities and public figures are making large sums of money using online investment trading platforms.
nationalAussie WWE star Grayson Waller is back for mega Perth event
As tens of thousands of WWE fans descend on Perth for the Elimination Chamber, Aussie pro wrestler Grayson Waller sat down with 9News to talk all about the event, his career and the new WWE 2K24 video game.
WrestlingMass surveillance warning from Apple over new proposed eSafety guidelines
Australia's eSafety Commissioner is at loggerheads with one of the world's biggest tech companies, Apple.
AppleFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth is a 'nostalgic hit'
The latest Final Fantasy video game manages to slice and dice one of gaming's most cherished classics into three parts while preserving its essence.
Video GamesNvidia profits jumped 580 per cent last year on back of AI boom
Last year was a breakout year for artificial intelligence, and no company benefited from the trend quite like chipmaker Nvidia.
financeThis 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.
celebritiesHuge changes coming to iPhones
Apple has previewed a new version of their "iOS" operating system for iPhone which opens up a range of new features that are designed to comply with new European Union legislation.
AppleThe 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.
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