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[ad_1] BRAIN chips may just be the technology future and Elon Musk’s Neuralink recently inserted one in a human. Some experts believe the gadgets will become popular accessories but, like with all new tech, this could create a divide. 1 Elon Musk’s Neuralink recently inserted a brain chip in a humanCredit: Neuralink Erich Kron a … Read more

[ad_1] KNOWING how to block phone numbers is essential to combatting scam calls and phishing attempts. This is especially useful if the same number repeatedly tries to reach you.   2 Credit: Getty Images It is advised to ignore and block suspected scammers. If you engage the scammer in conversation – even if you know … Read more

[ad_1] WEARABLE tech is the talk of the town thanks to the Apple Vision Pro. But with a hefty price tag of $3499 (£2,773) it’s way out of the affordability range for most people. 4 Time to lay back and try the XREAL Air 2 Pros 4 Tiny screens make it look like you’re seeing … Read more

[ad_1] THIS is the incredible moment a massive solar flare capable of knocking out power explodes from the sun. The powerful solar flare triggered a wave of radio black outs across South America, Africa and the Southern Atlantic. 3 The image shows an extreme ultraviolet light flare in the right lower area of EarthCredit: NASA … Read more

[ad_1] STOP wasting so much time typing – there’s a faster way. Apple fans have uncovered a clever iPhone trick to let you tap out important messages in a fraction of the time. 1 Make sure you’re not missing out on a clever typing trickCredit: Getty It uses an often-overlooked iOS feature that comes pre-installed … Read more

[ad_1] AN Amazon Fire TV Stick user has revealed some factory reset advice. The tip was given on a popular Reddit forum called r/fireTV. 1 Amazon Fire TV Stick users can factory reset back to the device’s original settings if they’re exhausted all other optionsCredit: Getty It was posted in response to a frustrated user … Read more

[ad_1] STEAM is currently holding a publisher sale with deep discounts on some of the most beloved games in the world. Square Enix is one of the most popular publishers in the world with great series like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest in its library. 1 Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is just around … Read more

[ad_1] Overnight, Google has renamed their large language model service Bard, to Gemini. As part of the rebrand, they also launched a mobile app for Android and iOS and launched a paid subscription for Gemini Advanced, built on their largest and most advanced model, Ultra 1.0 which should lead to even better results. Free for … Read more

[ad_1] ANDROID owners have been urged to check a ‘hidden number’ on their phones that can be the key to unlocking more battery life. Experts at Android-based phone company OnePlus revealed that the trick is best used in emergencies when you really want to save every last drop of juice. 1 OnePlus is a brand … Read more

[ad_1] At the the Electrify Everything Australia event in Sydney this weekend, there’s dozens of EVs on show, many of them on sale now, while some at the show are yet to be released into the Australian market. One such example is a new entrant, the EV Automotive ET5 is a mid-sized SUV that features … Read more

[ad_1] Machine-made memos Some AI features of the phone are powered by text generation similar to ChatGPT or Google’s Bard, which is to say it’s quite capable of creating sentences that sound like they were written by a human, but it isn’t always great at consistency or accuracy. The smaller S24 and S23 lack some … Read more

[ad_1] IN the world of Counter-Strike and StarCraft 2, few tournaments are as important as IEM Katowice.  This year is the event’s 10th anniversary and expectations are higher than ever.  1 The audience at Katowice is hugeCredit: GLHF The CS2 tournament is already well into the playoffs phase where some of the top tier teams … Read more

[ad_1] Today is the second day of the Electrify Everything Show 2024, held at the Sydney Showgrounds. This morning Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia, Chris Bowen attended the event and took to the stage to deliver an uplifting speech to the audience of the main stage. During the speech, Bowen commented on … Read more

[ad_1] AN undecipherable ancient tablet discovered on Easter Island has been dated to the 15th century. This date suggests it existed before Europeans arrived and that’s led to new questions about the language it’s inscribed with. 1 No one knows what the rare tablet says but the language has been called RongorongoCredit: Getty The wooden … Read more

[ad_1] Peugeot Australia is set to expand its 100% electric vehicle offering in the Australian market, adding the E-308 Hatch and E-Expert Van to it’s range. Both are both slated for launch in the second half of 2024. Both of these add much needed options for inner city dwellers who want a compact car that can … Read more

[ad_1] ITV has announced that the BritBox streaming service app will close down in a matter of weeks. Users have been warned the standalone service will disappear in April. 1 2AAJTWK Britbox streaming service app by the BBC and ITV on a mobile phoneCredit: Alamy BritBox UK was launched in 2019 as a joint venture … Read more

[ad_1] The KettyBot Pro is a delivery robot that can greet customers, display ads, and navigate around obstacles. It can also carry multiple trays of food and drinks. The KettyBot Pro is a versatile robot that can be used in a variety of settings, including restaurants, hotels, and hospitals. It is a great way to … Read more

[ad_1] CHECK out the two bikini images below and be afraid, very afraid, of what scammers have done to a completely innocent holiday selfie. An online post obtained by The Sun shows conmen training fellow cyber-fraudsters in how a social media snap can be hijacked and the woman “stripped” of her costume to appear near-naked. … Read more

[ad_1] Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta software is getting another new version. Today, Tesla is rolling out build 2023.44.30.15 which contains the new FSD Beta V12.2 release. The news has been shared by Teslascope, a site that monitors software releases and allows owners to connect their vehicles to the service and monitor their vehicle data. … Read more

[ad_1] Google, whose work in artificial intelligence helped make A.I.-generated content far easier to create and spread, now wants to ensure that such content is traceable as well. The tech giant said on Thursday that it was joining an effort to develop credentials for digital content, a sort of “nutrition label” that identifies when and … Read more

[ad_1] THERE’S an iPhone pop-up alert that you should never turn off – and certainly don’t ignore. In fact it’s so important for your health that some users are physically unable to turn it off. 2 Watch out for these notifications – they’re extremely importantCredit: Support.Apple Your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch all have a … Read more

[ad_1] Mr. Romero visits Ms. Ochoa in Mexico about once a month. But when they’re apart, the A.I.-powered app transports Ms. Ochoa to Mr. Romero’s kitchen or to a wrestling tournament as he coaches his teenage son. They exchange messages on WhatsApp and video chat as Ms. Ochoa gets ready for work. In addition to … Read more

[ad_1] GOOGLE’S new Gemini app has now popped up on the Google Play store. Gemini is Google’s latest artificial intelligence chatbot, effectively replacing its Bard chatbot. 1 Google’s Gemini app is now available for millions of Android devicesCredit: Rex The tech giant describes the AI software as its “largest and most capable AI model” yet. … Read more

[ad_1] High volumes of malware and other malicious content are being delivered to networks in APAC, Australia, New Zealand and across the globe as a result of a set of large-scale malicious cybercriminal partnerships led by the largely secret yet insidious threat actor, VexTrio. Renée Burton, head of threat intelligence at Infoblox and a former … Read more

[ad_1] Before dawn, Paolo Benanti climbed to the bell tower of his 16th-century monastery, admired the sunrise over the ruins of the Roman forum and reflected on a world in flux. “It was a wonderful meditation on what is going on inside,” he said, stepping onto the street in his friar robe. “And outside too.” … Read more

[ad_1] FORTNITE is about to kick off one of its biggest events to date in an amazing collaboration with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There will be a number of new challenges, events, skins, and items that people can grab alongside a whole new battle pass. 1 The Turtles are here in FortniteCredit: Epic Games … Read more

[ad_1] While the pitch for products like Lovense and WeVibe, another popular brand of remote controlled vibrators and stimulation rings, might seem self-evident — to create pleasure — much of the latest sex tech often has a loftier goal in mind. Make Love Not Porn, a user-generated social sex platform, aims to eradicate the unrealistic … Read more

[ad_1] LONDON, UK and HUDSON, Ohio — Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in automating, digitizing and transforming the way people bank and shop, recently was named Best Banking Technology Solutions Provider Europe 2024 by Global Banking & Finance Review®. Recognizing the company’s leadership and significant contributions to the evolving technology sector, this marks the fourth … Read more

[ad_1] TWO huge games from popular IPs are on the horizon, and we finally know when the hugely anticipated games will finally be released. In June 2023, publisher Ubisoft gave us our first look at Star Wars Outlaws, and fans were eager to get their hands on a new game in the series. 1 We’ve … Read more

[ad_1] A gaggle of students from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh traveled to Florida last month during their winter break. The students, many of them studying to be engineers and scientists, went there to watch a rocket launch that would send a small 4.8-pound robotic rover that they had helped build on its journey to … Read more

[ad_1] ASTRONOMERS have uncovered that one of Saturn’s smallest moons may harbor a liquid ocean. Dubbed Mimas, the Saturnian moon features a heavily cratered surface resembling Star Wars’s Death Star. 1 The presence of liquid water could make Mimas potentially habitableCredit: PA More notable than its look, however, is that it might possess an ocean … Read more

[ad_1] In the heart of Türkiye, Medicana Health Group stands out as a pioneer in patient care, anchored in a profound commitment to understand and fulfill patient needs through the integration of smart technologies. This strategic approach ensures that every patient receives a personalised and well-coordinated care experience. In a world where technological innovation and … Read more

[ad_1] PLAYSTATION is currently holding its Critics’ Choice Sale, with huge discounts on a number of highly-rated games. Most of the games in the sale are selling well below their usual price, and have excellent critics and player ratings. 1 Bloodborne is one of PlayStation’s most popular gamesCredit: FromSoftware Bloodborne is considered one of the … Read more

[ad_1] AMAZON Fire TV Stick users have expressed frustration over a screensaver feature that affects everyone. The problem was shared on a popular Reddit forum called r/fireTV. 1 Amazon Fire TV Stick users have revealed frustration over a screensaver featureCredit: Getty It was revealed after one frustrated user started a Reddit thread complaining that they’re … Read more

[ad_1] THERE are free games available all the time and we’ve scoured the internet to find the best ones. While everyone likes a deal, freebies are even better and we have two excellent games you can pick up right now. 1 Doki Doki Literature Club has been hugely successful Every week on the Epic Games … Read more

[ad_1] CERTAIN iPhone users can get Apple Music for free and the deal is hiding on their device. There is several catches to the deal but it’s worth checking if you’re eligible. 1 Apple users can access Apple Music for free for six months if they meet a certain criteriaCredit: Getty To get Apple Music … Read more

[ad_1] The window to sign up for health insurance through California’s state marketplace, Covered California, ends Friday at midnight. The window for new customers was originally slated to close on Jan. 31, but the state exchange said that it decided to extend the deadline to Feb. 9 given the large volume of demand and a … Read more

[ad_1] One of the great opportunities at this weekend’s Electrify Everything Show in Sydney is the ability to get behind the wheel of EVs, including some that are not yet on the road. Hyundai have a big presence at the show, including as many as 20 drivable EVs. This morning I jumped at the opportunity … Read more

[ad_1] FORTNITE is set to launch an epic £1.2billion collaboration with an iconic film and TV universe – and gamers are hailing it “a family’s dream”. Fans were in awe following the announcement and dubbed the creative partnership with Disney “huge”, “wild” and “impressive” as it offers the possibilities of an entire new gaming world. … Read more

[ad_1] AN ANCIENT “shark graveyard” has been found inside a cave system in the United States. The sharks would’ve lived around 325 million years ago in an “ancient seaway” that has been lost to time. 2 The sharks roamed a lost seaway hundreds of millions of years agoCredit: NPS / Benji Paynose Two shark fossils … Read more

[ad_1] MALICIOUS tech has been uncovered by researchers and it could sent self-driving cars veering off course. It’s called the MadRadar hack and it can bypass self-driving car cybersecurity software and leave the vehicle hallucinating. 1 Modern car with the future technology of self-driving and safety technology.Credit: Getty This is particularly dangerous because a self-driving … Read more

[ad_1] The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed unwanted robocalls generated by artificial intelligence, amid growing concerns over election disinformation and consumer fraud facilitated by the technology. The unanimous decision by the F.C.C. cited a three-decade-old law aimed at curbing junk phone calls, clarifying that A.I.-generated spam calls are also illegal. By doing so, the … Read more

[ad_1] THERE are at least five clever hidden gestures inside your iPhone that let you use it much faster. The simple upgrades are easy to miss – but can make a huge difference once you get into the habit of using them. 1 One trick involves turning your iPhone’s keyboard into a trackpad with a … Read more

[ad_1] Image: Zetaris Australian organisations have tried hard to bring data together in recent decades. They have moved from data marts, which contained information specific to business units, to data warehouses, data lakes and now lakehouses, which contain structured and unstructured data. However, the concept of the federated lakehouse could now be winning the day. … Read more

[ad_1] APPLE is rumoured to be working on a foldable iPhone, which means the Silicon Valley giant can finally square up to Samsung. However, we won’t see the device in the 2024 or 2025 lineup, according to The Information, who citied a person with direct knowledge of the matter. 1 Even for die-hard iPhone fans, … Read more

[ad_1] STEAM is running game sales around the Lunar New Year, offering some great titles at steep discounts. One such sale has the prices of all the games in a long-running franchise slashed by up to 80%. 2 Almost all of the games in the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series are now on sale … Read more

[ad_1] DISNEY+ has announced its password sharing crackdown will hit years this summer. The House of Mouse is following in the footsteps of Netflix who managed to turnaround their fortunes with a similar tactic last year. 1 Disney will charge a fee for any extra usersCredit: Getty Bosses have revealed that users “suspected of improper … Read more

[ad_1] Hyundai is offering attendees of Everything Electric 2024 Australia several exclusive offers on their EV range. In addition the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, new Kona EV & Mighty Electric Truck will be featured at the show, with 20 Hyundai EVs available for test drives. The two offers for show attendees are: Bonus IQ Solar Charger … Read more

[ad_1] LIVE-SERVICE games are one of the most popular types of games at the moment as people are excited to come back to the game every month. A section of these live-service games are called gacha games, where you spend virtual currency in the hopes of getting the characters you want. 1 Himeko is available … Read more

[ad_1] This afternoon I headed off on the latest road trip, this one from Wodonga to Sydney for the Electrify Everything event this weekend. The drive is a decent one at 565km, transiting from Victoria, up past the ACT and finally to NSW. To prepare for the trip, I charged last night to 90%, then … Read more

[ad_1] EPIC Games has been teasing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collab in Fortnite for a while now, and the special event is finally coming. Update 28.20 brought a new countdown in Fortnite featuring an image of Shredder, leading up to the TMNT event’s proper launch on Friday. 2 Epic Games has been teasing a … Read more

[ad_1] This afternoon I headed off on the latest road trip, this one from Wodonga to Sydney for the Electrify Everything event this weekend. The drive is a decent one at 565km, transiting from Victoria, up past the ACT and finally to NSW. To prepare for the trip, I charged last night to 90%, then … Read more

[ad_1] SAMSUNG has axed support for four of its devices, which means they will stop receiving important software and security updates. Customers have been urged to check their Samsung phones and tablets to see whether their model will no longer receive updates. 1 If you are eligible for the next update, make sure you install … Read more

[ad_1] IF your Fire Stick remote keeps dying, you don’t need to continue splashing out on new batteries. Fellow Amazon Fire Stick owners have revealed a home remedy that can save your remote from a whirlwind battery drain. 1 If you’re experiencing a fast-draining with your newly purchased Fire Stick, you may also be eligible … Read more

[ad_1] LONDON (AP) — Iceland’s Meteorological Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, spewing lava from a three kilometer (1.5 mile) fissure north of the town of Grindavik. The eruption of the Sylingarfell volcano began at 6 a.m. local time Thursday, soon after an intense burst of seismic activity. … Read more

[ad_1] PLAYSTATION fans have one of the best games of the year coming out later this month. Better than that, they can grab a taste of it three weeks early, and it’s absolutely free. 1 Cloud and the gang will soon venture into the open world Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was voted the Most Anticipated … Read more

[ad_1] NBN Co booked total revenue of $2.75 billion for the December half, up 5 per cent compared to a year earlier, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were up 10 per cent to $1.99 billion. Average revenue per user, a crucial metric of the NBN’s viability, remained flat at $47 per … Read more

[ad_1] A COMMON Amazon Fire TV Stick issue has been discussed in a popular Reddit Forum. It regards screen mirroring content from another device onto your Fire TV Stick device of Fire TV but there are several catches. 1 Amazon Fire TV Stick users can screencast content from other devicesCredit: Alamy The trick was posted about in … Read more

[ad_1] A 57-year-old Dutch man has broken the world record for the longest-surviving heart transplant patient. Bert Janssen has lived for 39 years with the donor heart, which he received at Harefield Hospital in northwest London in 1984. The achievement has now been recognised by Guinness World Records. Mr Janssen developed flu-like symptoms and was … Read more

[ad_1] RING has unveiled a brand new video doorbell that’s even better at detecting intruders. The firms latest device, the all-new Ring Battery Doorbell Pro, sends motion alerts that are “more accurate” than previous models. 2 Colour images are picked up even if there’s not much light around 2 Greater detection tech should help keep … Read more

[ad_1] An adult who had contracted measles has died in a hospital in Ireland, the country’s health service executive (HSE) has said. It is the first confirmed measles case in Ireland in 2024. There were four measles cases reported in the country in 2023 and two in 2022. While no cases were reported in 2021, … Read more

[ad_1] A KILLER fish that lived hundreds of millions of years ago was capable of breathing air. Fossils belonging to the ancient fanged sea-beast were found in Australia – in one of the oldest rivers in the world. 4 This ancient predator used large fangs to devour its prey – and adapted to survive a … Read more

[ad_1] Erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra could be inadvertently cutting the chances of men developing Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Alzheimer’s Research UK called the findings “encouraging,” saying the chance of repurposing drugs to tackle the condition could help “accelerate progress and open up new avenues to prevent or treat dementia-causing diseases”. However the charity … Read more

[ad_1] Currently, all at once, myriad emerging technologies are bringing about major changes in the world of finance. But, the one that has the most transformative potential, according to experienced investor Daniel Calugar, is quantum computing. For years now, computers have been revolutionizing how we process information, making the entire process simpler, easier and quicker. … Read more

[ad_1] AI brain chips could leave users trapped in a fake reality, a security expert has warned. Erich Kron a security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 told The U.S. Sun that, in a worst-case scenario, AI brain chips could leave us questioning reality. 3 Neuralink has started human trials for its AI brain chipCredit: Neuralink 3 … Read more

[ad_1] Australian organisations are keeping pace with global innovation in generative AI, according to IBM Consulting Global Head of Generative AI Matthew Candy. A local legislative focus on regulating high-risk use cases could also foster AI’s potential in the local market, he said. Candy recently visited Australia and the broader APAC region to meet some … Read more

[ad_1] A HARVARD scientist claims that meteor fragments found on the ocean floor could be from an alien civilization. In 2014, researchers uncovered fragments of a meteor off the coast of Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean. 1 A scientist claims that meteor fragments found on the ocean floor could be from an alien … Read more

[ad_1] A scam website impersonating legitimate phone network Lyca Mobile has found a way to reach the top of Google searches, Which? has warned. Google allows companies to pay for verified adverts, meaning their sites can feature at the top of relevant searches, but they need to pass an advertiser identity verification process beforehand, which … Read more

[ad_1] Ford Australia has today confirmed that a sharpened focus on EVs, commercial and performance vehicles will see changes to its local line-up. The axing of Puma small SUV petrol versions by mid-2024 will make way for growth opportunities in Ford’s Transit and Mustang range, addition of the Tourneo people mover and the fully electric … Read more