Technology
Sydney cinematographer pushing technology at home and Hollywood
A Sydney-based cinematographer has invented his own camera.
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Government pledges triple-zero reforms after Optus outage
Communications minister Michelle Rowland says she will accept all recommendations from a review into the effect of last year’s national Optus outage on the triple-zero system after lives were put at risk.
- by David Swan
Review
Review
Samsung’s anti-reflection TV excels in the light
The S95D 4K TV is not only exceptionally bright, it remains watchable in even the brightest and most glare-prone environments.
- by Tim Biggs
Melbourne’s iconic sporting precinct transforms into gamer heaven
Thousands of esports fans, gamers, artists and creators descended upon Melbourne’s Olympic Park for the third annual Dreamhack event.
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Executive shake-up
Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy.
- by Tim Biggs
Lithium-ion battery fires: How to stay safe
Don’t buy a device with a rechargeable battery unless it comes from a reputable brand and seller, and be extra careful when charging e-scooters and e-bikes at home.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Gadgets
It’s not black and white: New e-reader brings more colour, but less clarity
Book covers, magazines, comics and notes benefit greatly from a colour screen but, for reading, black-and-white technology is still superior.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Social media
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost
Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion. So how can its power be reined in without killing free speech?
- by Lydia Khalil
5 things to know about LabHost, the fallen SMS scamming empire
An international sting operation has taken down a software platform responsible for hundreds of thousands of scam messages.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Social media
Could we all do without social media?
In moments of stress or boredom, I find myself watching weird videos on social media. That’s not why I installed the app.
- by Tim Biggs
'That hit hard' | Meet the Aussie gamers raising money for cancer research
Nicktacula returns as a team leader in 2024's Superhero Streamers event which is aiming to raise $200,000 for cancer research at the University of Adelaide.