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'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.
nationalIdentity of Medibank hacker revealed
New international powers have been used for the first time after the private health details of 9.7 million Australians were exposed.
cyber attackGoogle unveils a new way to search
Google has announced two new AI tools that it says will make searching for things online "radically more helpful".
GoogleSamsung goes all-in on AI with latest smartphone
Announced earlier in the calendar year, the launch of the S24 series gives Samsung a strong advantage in 2024's smartphone race.
nationalThe Last of Us Part II Remastered: 'A true masterpiece'
If you've never played The Last of Us Part II before, now's the perfect time. Developers Naughty Dog are releasing a remastered version, with new game mode and enhanced graphics.
Video GamesTop Aussie model demands action over AI
A top Aussie model is calling for the regulation of the use of Artificial Intelligence, saying she's missing out on work plus fears the effects on body image because of the rise of the technology.
Artificial Intelligence'There's nothing like it': The see-through TV blowing minds
Some of the most important products announced at the show each year are TVs and 2024 is no exception with some big news and standout innovations on display.
TechnologyUbisoft's latest video game hit
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is sprawling with adventure, its story is full of twists and turns and the gameplay is a modern gaming masterclass. Here's our review.
Video GamesBitcoin ETFs have been approved in the US. This is what you need to know
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or endorses bitcoin.
BitcoinThe 'best' folding phone available in 2024 (so far) | Oppo Find N3
We put Oppo's cameras to the test against the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
ReviewNitro Deck Retro review | Nintendo Switch
Gamecube colours are the cherry on top of a comfort focused accessory six years in the making.
TechnologyCan a smartwatch tell if you're getting sick? | Review
Temperature sensors are helping women track cycles and pinpoint the days they're most likely to fall pregnant.
ReviewHands-on review with the PlayStation Portal
PlayStation's newest handheld device is coming next month, but there's a world of questions surrounding its place in the Aussie market.
PlayStationHow this crafting machine is contributing to the DIY boom
These machines have sparked successful businesses, taken homemade gifting to another level and seen family imagination run wild.
TechnologyCan you tell the difference between a real image and an AI-generated one?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular because of its ability to create songs, images, videos and text from simple prompts. We used the Adobe Firefly application to generate AI images, and placed them side-by-side with real photos of actual people to test how easy it is to spot the fake.
nationalThe Aussie inventions that changed the world
From healthcare, to travel, to technology and food, Australian inventions have changed the world we live in.
AustraliaThe biggest video games releasing in 2024
2023 was one of, if not the biggest, years for video games in history - it'll be hard to top! Now, it's 2024's time to shine, and there's some incredible video game titles on the horizon.
Video GamesPM warns of 'increased threats' after St Vincent's Health struck by cyberattack
The health service said they had took "immediate steps" to contain the breach.
AustraliaSpace probe falls silent after 46 years
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has experienced a computer glitch that's causing a bit of a communication breakdown between the 46-year-old probe and its mission team on Earth.
spaceNew PS5 console, headphones and controller
PlayStation has released a more compact PS5 console, gaming earbuds and a groundbreaking foray into accessibility with the PlayStation Access controller.
Video GamesGaming's retro revival brings back classic console with a modern twist
Equipped with HDMI connectivity, the new Atari 2600+ seamlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present, allowing gamers to relive their favorite classics on modern HD TVs.
Gaming'It's a big responsibility': Creating Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
How the developers collaborated with James Cameron to craft a story that complements, but doesn't spoil, his plans for the film franchise.
TechnologyThe history of Time's Person of the Year
Click through to see every one of Time's Person of the Year for the past 25 years.
mediaGTA 6 trailer breaks MrBeast's YouTube record
24 hours after it leaked, the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has set the world record for most YouTube views* in a single day.
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