Samsung show off wearable Galaxy Ring at Paris Unpacked event
The Galaxy Ring was the showstopper for Samsung at an event dedicated for the most part to their foldable smartphone range.
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This is a news collection page about new & future technology; from blockchain and Bitcoin to artificial intelligence and the latest in life-changing gadgets. This page is dedicated to the latest technology news, reviews, videos, photos and graphics from within Australia and around the world. In 2018 the top five companies in the world by market value all specialised in technology; Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Microsoft and Facebook. The leaders of these companies are some of the richest and most powerful figures in the world and every invention and advancement they oversee changes the lives we lead. Keep up to date with the future of technology in the articles below.
Apple 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
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One-on-one with Apple CEO Tim Cook
Ahead of the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with 9News to discuss the product and it's Australian launch.
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The OLED laptop combining style, power and practicality
In a world where tech seems to be evolving faster than we can keep up, the new ASUS Vivobook S 15 stands out as a laptop that seamlessly blends ultra-modern design with robust performance.
'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?
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Boulder unlike any encountered before spotted on Mars
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is continuing to explore the red planet, documenting everything it comes across with a high-quality navigational camera that continues to capture sights never before seen by humans.
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Star 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.
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Fans 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.
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Apple'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.
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Apple 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.
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Apple 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.
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How 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.
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TikTok says cyberattack targeted 'high-profile accounts'
TikTok insists it has taken steps to stop a cyberattack targeting high-profile accounts, including one belonging to CNN.
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'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.
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Why a social media ban for kids won't help
What we don't need is a knee-jerk reaction from legislators that fails to address the core of the issue. Social media is just one factor in the changing landscape of teen life.
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'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.
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Apple'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.
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A 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.
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Why this is the 'biggest day for iPad since its introduction'
Is Apple's thinnest ever product enough to justify a staggering $300 price rise.
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Australia'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.
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Telstra delays 3G network closure
Australia's largest mobile network provider Telstra has announced today they will delay the shutdown of their 3G Network by two months.
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8K 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.
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Gamers 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.
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Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing
They could be accessed in the country only by using virtual private networks (VPNs) that can encrypt internet traffic and disguise the user's online identity.
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Meet 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.
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Instagram 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.
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Real 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.
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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.
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Video 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.
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Apple sued in a landmark iPhone monopoly lawsuit
A sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple accuses the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.
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Five pieces of tech that will supercharge Aussie homes by 2029
"Your car will become a rolling lounge room which is interconnected with the house."
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Australian computer scientist not mysterious bitcoin founder UK court rules
Britain's high court ruled that Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not, as he claimed, the mysterious creator of the bitcoin cryptocurrency.
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Mega esports event DreamHack gears up for Melbourne return
Australia's gaming community is eagerly anticipating the return of DreamHack AU, the country's largest esports event.
AI could pose 'extinction-level' threat to humans
It could cure diseases and overcome major global challenges. Some experts say it could also spell our doom.
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Helldivers 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.
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Samsung launches new smartphones starting from $549
Not content with a strong share of the flagship smartphone market, Samsung has today announced two new mid-priced smartphones for Australia.
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Facebook, 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.
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NBN plans to supercharge Australia's internet
Australians will have access to much faster internet speed plans under a proposal by the NBN.
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The smart watch technology saving lives
Most people hear "fall detection" and imagine an older person struggling to stand, but it's a feature cyclist Bruce Mildenhall says all but saved his life.
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Can Google AI save Australia's giant kelp forests?
Giant kelp may not be a household name, but chances are you live quite close to some.
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Thousands queue for hours to buy merch. But this is no Taylor Swift concert
Mega event returns to Australia for the first time in six years and fans can't get enough, which delights homegrown hero making it big in the US.
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Aussie 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.
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Mass 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.
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Final 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.
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'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."
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A '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.
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Excitement 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.
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Snap to axe big chunk of global workforce
Snap joins a number of the biggest tech companies in the world who have announced major layoffs.
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Joe Rogan snaps up almost $400m from Spotify - but there's a catch
The controversial podcast host is tipped to sign a massive deal after retaining the company's top spot.
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