Technology
Review
Home tech
This new LG TV puts many pricier models to shame
For the fifth consecutive year, LG’s C-series ticks every box despite coming in a lot cheaper than the highest-end models.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
AI chatbot lands Google execs in a pickle at Senate hearing
One of Google’s top local executives was facing questions about AI when she was interrupted by a chatbot.
- by David Swan
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Appliances
James built a $28b fortune after inventing Dyson vacuums. Here is his next radical idea
Britain’s fifth-richest man says there’s a good reason he’s been growing out his hair.
- by David Swan
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Earnings season
Customers will stomach price rises, says Telstra boss
Higher operating costs and poor performance of the telco’s giant’s enterprise unit have weighed on its annual results.
- by David Swan
Google adds a foldable, smaller Pro model to its Pixel smartphone line-up
The Pixel 9 is joined by three Pro versions, as the web giant also unveils new watches and earbuds.
- by Tim Biggs
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TikTok
‘It will be a different place’: The billionaire-backed push to buy TikTok is gaining steam
A move to buy TikTok’s US arm could radically reshape the controversial social media app and its mysterious algorithms.
- by David Swan
It was once in Samsung’s sights, now this Australian company is battling to survive
Australian smart earbuds maker Nuheara was most recently valued at about $22 million and was once a takeover target for Samsung.
- by David Swan
Review
Home tech
Can a Wi-Fi electric blanket and smart tracker really improve your sleep?
With its ability to heat and cool in line with your body, and maintain separate temperatures for your partner, Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 brings AI analysis to your bed.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Electric vehicles
The EV haters have a point
Driving from Melbourne to Sydney in BYD’s latest plug-in hybrid underscores why electric vehicles sales are slowing down.
- by David Swan
Creator of trading card game Disney Lorcana speaks to new Shimmering Skies set
Disney Lorcana is the latest trading card phenomenon, with the new set bringing Australia in line with the rest of the world. Shimmering Skies sees characters from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph and Brother Bear join the game, 9News.com.au caught up with creator Ryan Miller to learn more.
Review
Gadgets
Two of the best new take-anywhere speakers
Apple’s Beats Pill has returned better than ever, but Ultimate Ears’ Boom 4 leads a very competitive pack of similar Bluetooth speakers.
- by Tim Biggs