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Xbox sequel raises the bar for audio, immersion and mental health in video games

Xbox sequel raises the bar for audio, immersion and mental health in video games

Like a visually stunning eight-hour TV series, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a 10th century Viking adventure following a warrior who lives with psychosis.

  • by Tim Biggs

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MediSecure patient data up for sale on Russian hacking forum

MediSecure patient data up for sale on Russian hacking forum

A hacker claiming to have the stolen data of thousands of Australian patients is selling it for $US50,000.

  • by David Swan
Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach

Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach

Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history.

  • by David Swan
Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?

Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?

Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around.

  • by David Swan
Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials

Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials

There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.

  • by David Swan
Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook

Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook

Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices.

  • by Tim Biggs
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Telstra culls workforce to keep lid on costs

Telstra culls workforce to keep lid on costs

Chief executive Vicki Brady says the cull will affect 2800 jobs and save the company $350 million.

  • by David Swan
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups

Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups

Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes.

  • by David Swan
Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
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Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant

Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way.

  • by Tim Biggs
Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears

Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears

Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants.

  • by David Swan
Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
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Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful

The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users.

  • by Tim Biggs