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Billionaire completes first ever private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman emerged first, joining a small elite group of spacewalkers who until now had included only professional astronauts from a dozen countries.
spaceWhat you need to know about the new PlayStation 5 Pro model
The PlayStation 5 Pro has been officially unveiled by Sony, offering a major performance boost for current-generation games and the future.
TechnologyGoogle loses final court appeal against whopping $4 billion fine
It was one of three multibillion-euro fines that the commission imposed on Google in the previous decade as the EU started ramping up its crackdown on the tech industry.
GoogleApple unveils new iPhone, AI, at massive HQ event
The tech giant's new Apple Watch, Airpods and more were also on display before a packed house.
Apple'Enough is enough': Kids set to be blocked from social media
Australian kids will be blocked from social media until a certain age under a national plan to target growing concerns around its impacts on young minds.
social mediaA glimpse into the next generation of gadgets and gizmos
If 2023 was the year that AI broke through with ChatGPT taking the headlines, then 2024 is the year AI goes mainstream.
Artificial IntelligenceAstro Bot is a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation
Whether you're a veteran PlayStation fan or a newcomer, Astro Bot offers a delightful mix of nostalgia and innovation.
TechnologyMan-sized 270kg AI security robot slashes crime rates at US shopping centre
A 1.5-metre tall, 270-kilogram security robot named Marshall is making waves at Brywood Centre in Kansas City by reducing crime by about 50 per cent.
USAThese six jobs don't exist yet - but they will very soon
Futurist Dr Catherine Ball says "mass retraining and radical upskilling" is coming.
ExclusiveAustralia'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.
TelstraTelegram CEO freed from custody, will appear in court
Durov's arrest in France has caused outrage in Russia, with some government officials calling it politically motivated and proof of the West's double standard on freedom of speech.
WorldPerth widow duped by scammer using AI deepfake technology
She learned the hard way that romance scammers are no longer just hiding behind keyboards but using deepfake technology to sell their lies through video calls.
scamZuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook on COVID-19
The officials "expressed a lot of frustration" when the company didn't agree, he said in the letter.
US POLITICSWhat is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images.
WorldNew iPhone event set for new-look Siri, Apple Intelligence
Apple has sent invites to select media to an event at its company headquarters in Cupertino, south of San Francisco.
iPhoneKiwi captain under investigation for tech titan's superyacht sinking
Investigators are focusing on how a sailing vessel deemed "unsinkable" sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.
yachtWoman sends herself AirTag in the mail to catch thieves
A California woman whose mail was recently stolen has used technology as bait to track down the thieves.
crimeBritish tech magnate's body pulled from 'unsinkable' superyacht
Lynch had been celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with his family and the people who had defended him.
yachtFive bodies pulled from from UK tech giant's sunken superyacht
Questions abound about what caused the yacht to sink so quickly when the nearby Sir Robert Baden Powell sailboat was largely spared.
yachtThese award-winning photos were all taken on an iPhone
In the 17th annual competition of the iPhone Photography Awards, one image taken at an aquarium in Florida won the grand prize.
PhotographyFresh look at Indiana Jones' next big gaming adventure
New gameplay and story information has been revealed for the upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, set to release on Xbox and PC in December.
GamingReason for British tech giant's doomed luxury yacht trip revealed
Police divers are searching for six people it's believed were trapped 50 metres under water when celebration turned to tragedy.
yachtSydney fans get to play new game Star Wars Outlaws before release
Cloé Hammoud, an Associate World Designer on the project, can't wait to see what players think.
TechnologyMissing tech tycoon was bouncing back after fraud case over $16 billion sale
Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, one of six people missing from a sunken yacht off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity.
courtsBritish 'king of tech' among six missing after superyacht sinks
A one-year-old girl is among the survivors, her mother telling how she almost lost the girl in the water before a lifeboat was inflated.
yachtTelstra and Optus unite to delay 3G Switch-off
Two arch rivals of the business and telecommunications world have united to push back the impending switch off of the 3G mobile networks.
phonesGoogle brings AI-powered foldable phone to Australia for first time
In the smartphone space it's all about size, cameras and now, AI, with Google's Gemini packed into these Pixels in every way.
GoogleMajor tech retailers recall wireless phone charging bank over fire fears
The device may cause serious burns and/or property damage if the battery overheats.
nationalUpcoming Apple iPhone 16 to come in vibrant new colours
9News can reveal the five colours the upcoming iPhone 16 will come in when it's announced next month.
AppleGoogle loses massive antitrust lawsuit over search dominance
The tech giant was dealt a staggering court defeat with the potential to upend decades of dominance.
GoogleTech giant to slash 15,000 jobs globally
It's part of a high-stakes gamble to establish itself as a white-label factory for companies like Apple.
jobsAccounting software giant Xero suffers global outage
Accounting software giant Xero is suffering a global outage, coming at a critical time for accounts teams settling end-of-month accounts.
AustraliaHow Star Wars Outlaws was brought to life: 'We sat in George Lucas' old office'
Ubisoft is pushing the boundaries of what a Star Wars game can be, blending storytelling and exploration in an unprecedented way. 9news.com.au played Star Wars Outlaws and caught up with the creators for all the latest.
Video GamesMagic: The Gathering's latest crossover 'The Holy Grail' of card sets
Classic card game Magic: The Gathering is bringing all the knights of the Round Table together with a Monty Python and the Holy Grail crossover. But that's not all, here's what the TCG giants have been up to.
Video Games150,000 Aussies could lose access to crucial services in 3G shutdown
"We know it won't be zero, so there will be customers that choose not to take action."
nationalAdelaide pool using artificial intelligence to help stop drownings
An Adelaide pool has become the first in the state to use AI to help stop patrons drowning.
Artificial IntelligenceCrowdStrike CEO called to testify over cybersecurity's role in global outage
A “significant number” of computers that crashed on Friday, causing global disruptions.
World1500 US flights cancelled for third day after global tech outage
Around 1600 flights into, within or out of the United States were cancelled by Sunday evening.
WorldExplained: What is CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike is a multibillion-dollar cyber security company based in Austin, Texas. Its software is used by close to 30,000 businesses and is installed on millions of computers worldwide.
ExplainerWhy you need to start sleeping with your Apple Watch
The company's new Vitals app won't work if you don't sleep with your Apple Watch.
TechnologyWhat does the AI revolution mean for smartphones?
Gone are the days of comparing cameras and device thickness - the future of smartphones is in the AI revolution, writes Trevor Long.
WorldFree phones for Olympians heralds the age of the podium selfie
In a major break from tradition, athletes at the Olympic Games this year can use free phones to snap their golden moment.
OlympicsApple Vision Pro hands-on review: A remarkable device in search of purpose
Announced in June last year it went on sale in the USA in February but now, five months of learning later, Apple is bringing it to a few more countries, including Australia
ReviewElder Scrolls Online celebrates 10th anniversary with major 'Gold Road' expansion
As Elder Scrolls Online celebrates its tenth anniversary, the latest expansion, Gold Road, invites gamers to venture into the West Weald. 9news.com.au caught up with the creators to learn all about it.
BethesdaCo-parenting app helping separated WA families avoid costly court battles
A new phone app is helping separated WA couples streamline communication and avoid lengthy and expensive family court battles.
PerthSpaceX given $1.2 billion to destroy International Space Station
The space station is expected to slam back into the planetary atmosphere at over 27,359 kilometres an hour.
spaceHow 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.
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