Technology
Elon Musk’s X accused of throttling traffic to websites he dislikes
The company formerly known as Twitter has begun slowing the speed with which users can access links to the New York Times, Facebook and other news organisations and online competitors.
- by Jeremy B. Merrill and Drew Harwell
Latest
‘I need more shoes like this’: AI could be your next shopping assistant
Max Kelsen co-founder Nicholas Therkelsen-Terry says AI isn’t only about efficiency but brings whole new capabilities too.
- by Tim Biggs
Australian glasses invention to help the blind
An Australian invention is set to revolutionise how people who are blind view the world, through artificial intelligence.
Opinion
Gadgets
The pleasures and pitfalls of robot vacuums
Today’s more complicated robots make for cleaner floors, but they are expensive and require more maintenance.
- by Tim Biggs
Virgin Galactic launches first flight with paying passengers
Virgin Galactic has launched its first flight with paying passengers in a new step for space tourism.
NBN plays down low-earth orbit satellites as full-fibre upgrades kick off
NBN Co’s chief says satellites such as those offered by Elon Musk’s Starlink may eventually replace Sky Muster, but the focus is on moving customers to faster fixed wireless services.
- by Tim Biggs
3D-printed food created by Perth university
Edith Cowan University is using 3D printing to produce one small meal packed full of nutrients.
Opinion
AI
The AI horse has bolted. It’s time for the nuclear option
It’s too late to regulate artificial intelligence, but that does not mean we should not try to limit its awesome and potentially devastating power.
- by Alan Finkel
Opinion
Phones
Apple’s next iPhone needs to be irresistible
The tech giant’s own ingenuity is now working against it.
- by Dave Lee
Analysis
Phones
Double the screen, but does Samsung’s Z Fold5 justify double the price?
When you can get an excellent Android phone from $1000, the Fold needs to pull off more than a flexible screen to justify its $2600 price tag.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
AI
I must have been the only person looking forward to AI, until I met Dr Whittle
Before continuing, I want to stress that Dr Whittle seemed a very nice man, a good communicator with a brain the size of a planet open to all possibilities.
- by Malcolm Knox