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How to check if your phone will survive the 3G shutdown
A new online tool will help you figure out if you need to upgrade your phone before the networks close.
phonesLucky Aussie wins Lambo in YouTube star's huge Opera House giveaway
YouTube star MrBeast is in Sydney this week to give his fans the chance to win one of 10 new cars.
national'Devilishly puzzling': Luigi's Mansion 2 is now on Nintendo Switch
Luigi's Mansion 2 gets a solid HD upgrade on Nintendo Switch but is it worth the pricetag?
TechnologyRobot sets world record for solving Rubik's cube
Blink and you'll miss it, because it's over and done in less than half a second.
scienceStar Wars: Outlaws lets players live the scoundrel life
The next video game set in the Star Wars universe, Outlaws, offers a unique take, with developers Ubisoft ditching the lightsabers in exchange for the scoundrel lifestyle, reminiscent of Han Solo.
Star WarsFans flock to 'most anticipated expansion in video gaming history'
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is expanding Elden Ring's open world, giving players new challenges, weapons, boss fights and story content.
Video GamesApple's big move into AI: The intelligence to help you, but Elon Musk thinks otherwise
Apple's AI party today has been spoiled by one of the most vocal and prolific social media posters in the world.
TechnologyApple Vision Pro is coming to Australia
One year after Apple announced their first product in almost eight years - the Apple Vision Pro - it's coming to Australia.
TechnologyApple unveils major iPhone software overhaul
The tech giant has announced a raft of changes to its iOS operating system which operates on all iPhones and will be updated later this year.
AppleHow tennis legends joined latest video game
The world of tennis gaming has rallied with excitement as TopSpin, after a 13-year hiatus, reintroduces itself with the much anticipated TopSpin 2K25. 9News caught up with the game's creator to learn more.
tennisPhone gadget helps detect skin cancer risk
The camera clips onto a smartphone and then sends a photo of the person's eye to a specialised app that measures the amount of UV damage the eye has sustained.
nationalAustralia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church stabbing videos
Australia's internet watchdog has dropped a court battle against billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
nationalLaptop mainstay ASUS reveals new AI range
The display comes just weeks after Microsoft revealed its AI-infused "Copilot+ PCs".
Artificial Intelligence'Vile' social media account surfaces ranking Gold Coast school's students
Unknown controllers of an Instagram account placing the teenage girls into categories ranging from "abduction material" and "one night stand" to "average" and "unrapeable".
queenslandChina shows off armed 'robot dog' during military drills
A state-produced video showed the "dog" operating alongside infantry troops in urban combat scenarios.
militaryThe 'sophisticated' messages costing Aussies $15.5 million
Entire bank accounts are being drained without victims being any wiser until they open them days or even weeks later.
scamPerth-made drone revolutionises underwater exploration
New underwater drone technology is helping to map shipwrecks off WA's coast.
drones'Haters gonna hate': Canva's on-stage rap video goes viral
Australian software start-up Canva pulled out all of the stops at a company event in Los Angeles, complete with a rap performance which spruiked new product features.
nationalWhy the 3G shutdown could cut off vending machines
The looming 3G shutdown is going to affect more than Australia's phones.
businessElon Musk predicts AI will take everybody's jobs
The Tesla CEO spoke to a tech conference about a future where jobs would be considered "optional".
Artificial IntelligenceThe Aussie company aiming to revolutionise music streaming industry
A Perth tech company is working to revolutionise the music industry with a platform it hopes will give Spotify a run for its money.
music'The game I've waited decades to play': Inside the new Paper Mario game
Mario's darkest (and best) every story gets better on the Nintendo Switch - 20 years after the Gamecube classic catapulted Paper Mario to fame.
NintendoAustralia 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.
AdelaideWhy this is the 'biggest day for iPad since its introduction'
Is Apple's thinnest ever product enough to justify a staggering $300 price rise.
AustraliaAustralia'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.
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