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Ever received a dodgy 'MyGov' text? That's all about to change
Telcos will soon be required to verify messages sent from brands under a new initiative to crack down on scammers.
AustraliaBehind the Scenes of LEGO Horizon Adventures
LEGO Horizon Adventures brings together the imaginative charm of LEGO and the vast storytelling of the Horizon series, delivering a playful yet expansive gaming experience. 9news.com.au caught up with its creators.
Technology'Doomed to fail', 'really good' and 'crazy': World reacts to social ban
International experts have almost unanimously rubbished the effectiveness of the new laws.
TechnologyAstronomers may have discovered the answer to a mysterious stellar event
Australian scientists say they have made a "record-breaking discovery" related to a what they say is a "rare and extreme" interstellar event.
spaceWhy the creator of the most famous flight simulator looks crazy - even to his staff
Creator Jorg Neumann on inspiring the next generation of pilots and the tech that Microsoft's CEO "Satya loves."
TechnologyFBI seizes North Korean websites allegedly impersonating US companies
It's believed to be part of an effort to raise money for the nuclear armed-North Korean regime.
WorldWho are the frontrunners for Time's Person of the Year?
Time Magazine will announce its Person of the Year in early December. Whoever ends up gracing the cover will join some of the most famous and influential people in modern history. Here's who could get the nod this year.
media'Would harm global technology': Google lashes US regulators
The tech giant says trying to break up Google with the sale of Chrome threatens personal privacy, after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.
TechnologyAlert SA app relaunches with enhanced warning features
The new Alert SA app has gone online, now able to notify users about all kinds of weather emergencies in South Australia as well as fires.
South AustraliaRevealed: What apps will and won't be covered by social media ban
The government has now moved to clarify what platforms will be covered by the new legislation. This is what we know.
nationalJaguar unveils controversial changes to its iconic logo
Company logos change over time, sometimes dramatically, sometimes discreetly. Some changes are so subtle yet so constant that we don't even notice their evolution.
financeFuture of Zelda 'Based' on Echoes of Wisdom
Legendary producer Eiji Aonuma dropped that hint at the very end of a one hour, round-table discussion with the game's developers, which 9news.com.au was invited to attend.
TechnologyDiving into Xbox's highly anticipated next big game
Avowed, the highly anticipated first-person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, is set to immerse players in the world of Eora in ways fans of the Pillars of Eternity series have never seen before.
TechnologyHow to pick the right gaming controller for you
Gaming controllers have never been in such high demand but how do we know what's best for the game? We take a look at some of the best on the market and see what's on offer.
Technology'A masterclass in combat and visual spectacle': A Mario & Luigi Brothership Review
Mario & Luigi Brothership is a masterclass in combat and visual spectacle, weighed down by a forgettable world, overly-chatty characters and frustratingly linear progression.
TechnologyApple MacBook Pro review: Why latest screen tech is the right choice
Sometimes we have to admit that reviewing a new product is hard, specifically when the product is almost entirely the same as the previous generation except for the processor. Frankly, I didn't think I'd write this for that very reason.
ReviewApple Mac mini review: It's like a genie in a bottle
For most people, a "desktop PC" is a big box on the desk next to a monitor with a keyboard and mouse attached.
TechnologyHands-on with the PS5 Pro: perfect power, but at a price
There's no denying the PlayStation 5 Pro is the best way to experience PlayStation 5 games, but is it worth the $1200 upgrade? We break it down.
TechnologyRussia fines Google $20 billion trillion trillion
The unfathomable figure dwarfs the size of the global economy.
WorldNew MacBook Pro rounds out big week of news for Apple
This year's update brings incremental improvements across the board including performance, battery life, screen brightness and connectivity.
AppleHands-on with the new Indiana Jones game
As the iconic archaeologist makes his way into the world of gaming once again, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hopes to deliver an immersive experience like never before.
Video GamesExploring the fantasy world of Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a fantasy epic that showcases some of the best voice acting and polish in any game I've played this year.
Video GamesGoogle's AI-generated search results coming to Australia
Australians searching for answers to their burning questions on Google will get an all new assistant to help with their search.
WorldMillions of devices to suddenly stop working as 3G shutdown begins
It's been a feature of phone coverage for decades, but by October 28 all of Australia's 3G networks will have been switched off.
TelstraInterview with Call of Duty creative director
Call of Duty developer speaks to the making of Black Ops 6, the latest in the long running franchise.
Video GamesFacebook turns to facial recognition to stop celebrity scam ads
Celebrities like Karl Stefanovic and Tracy Grimshaw, Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and Gina Rinehart have been the "faces" of everything from ads for cosmetics to investments.
FacebookThe tiny Caribbean island making a fifth of its money from AI
The island of just 16,000 is raking in tens of millions of dollars and expects that figure will double next year. But the windfall is mostly down to good luck.
Artificial IntelligenceGoogle AI spin-off boss wins Nobel Prize for chemistry research
The Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to scientists David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work with proteins.
scienceDelete Facebook to feel better - but your political knowledge may suffer
A new study conducted during a major election showed some surprising results about social media.
social mediaAI pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in physics
Their discoveries and inventions formed the building blocks of machine learning, sparking an AI revolution.
scienceAussie made VR game Max Mustard 'one of the best'
Aussie made game Max Mustard takes some of the best mechanics from our favourite platforming titles and blends them together into a fantastical VR world.
TechnologyThe vision behind Metaphor: ReFantazio
Katsura Hashino, one of the creative minds behind the Persona series, is back with his latest video game, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
TechnologyFinal Fantasy's Naokai Yoshida headlines Melbourne gaming event
Square Enix's Naokai Yoshida is headlining Melbourne International Games Week on Tuesday in a sold out event.
TechnologyThe unlikely union that has killed thousands of Aussie Facebook scams
One bank said it halved customer losses as it moved to fight fraud. Now the big four is working directly with Meta.
Facebook'It was a crime': Damning testimony at Titan sub inquiry
One expert said the doomed sub's carbon fibre hull was deeply flawed.
SubmarinesNew 'exosuit' giving Australian soldiers an extra edge
It sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but hundreds of suits are already on order.
militaryThe Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom | Review
What would you get by crossing the best parts of Pokemon with a classic adventure through Hyrule?
TechnologyGoPro Hero13 Black Review
Simplicity meets flexibility on the all new GoPro Hero13 Black which is easier to use than ever.
TechnologyWhat to expect at PAX Aus 2024
PAX Australia 2024 is coming to Melbourne in just a few weeks, with tens of thousands of gamers set to gather at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Video GamesPlayStation unveils new games at State of Play event
PlayStation held its latest showcase on Tuesday, featuring more than 20 video game titles coming to the console this year and in 2025.
Video GamesThe Plucky Squire's creator speaks to 'fresh and imaginative' game's success
We caught up with All Possible Future's Jonathan Biddle, one of the creators of the hit Aussie video game The Plucky Squire.
TechnologyItalian mafia member arrested in raid linked to Australian app takedown
Italian authorities described the arrest of the 43-year-old, who is linked to Puglia's Sacra Corona Unita and wanted since last year, as "fundamental".
crimeApple iPhone 16: Worthy of an upgrade, but you'll have to wait for the best feature
It's the ultimate sleeper device: nothing much to see on the outside, but lots to appreciate for the new owners.
TechnologyTen years on, the Apple Watch is still the king of smartwatches
Smartwatches existed before the Apple Watch, but as always, Apple just does it differently and, for the most part, better.
TechnologyInstagram launches Teen Accounts, offering protections for users and oversight for parents
Instagram's Teen Accounts come with built-in "protections" to help young users avoid potentially harmful or inappropriate content and allow parents to monitor how their children use the platform.
nationalWhat Instagram's new teen features mean for Australian users
The global social media giant has announced a raft of changes that will be implemented on their platform in the days and weeks ahead.
TechnologyAmazon tells employees to return to the office five days a week
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced it will require corporate employees to attend the office five days a week, starting early next year.
AmazonReview: Great sound from Apple while pushing down prices with AirPods 4
Remarkably, and this is rare, Apple has shocked on price, and launched the new entry-level AirPods 4 at just $219.
AppleThe Aussie industries getting a boost from AI
Artificial intelligence doesn't have to be the bogeyman - in fact it could help some our hardest workers.
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