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Republican wants to haul eSafety Commissioner in front of US Congress
A prominent Republican politician has called on Australia's eSafety commissioner to front the US Congress for questioning, accusing her of being a "zealot" who is "threatening American free speech".
US POLITICSOnline age verification possible but no 'one-size-fits-all' solution
A huge report has identified risks to privacy, potential bias and issues with accuracy, depending on the method used.
PoliticsNew Call of Duty game revealed
Activision has officially lifted the lid on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the next entry in the blockbuster FPS franchise.
TechnologyAussie internet speeds to shoot through the roof next month
But if you don't have the right equipment at home, you could miss out, telcos have warned.
InternetAussie AI system could be about to change how you order takeaway
Artificial intelligence is about to make the move into restaurants in Adelaide, with locally created technology to allow customers to order takeaway by calling an AI-powered robot.
nationalAt least 280,000 Aussies exposed in major cyberattack
The company confirmed today that an "unknown third party" had access to its order management system.
cyber attackApp on almost everyone's phone earns Google $55 million fine
Google will pay a $55 million fine for getting Australia's two biggest telcos to pre-install its own search engine on Android phones.
nationalFortnite creators handed Australian court win over Apple and Google
The case was brought by US billionaire chief executive Tim Sweeney, who claimed that Google and Apple engaged in anti-competitive conduct in running their app stores.
nationalNew study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders, according to new research from a watchdog group.
Technology'Biggest ever' Devs speak to new Battlefield game
Iconic first person shooter Battlefield is getting its next big installment, focusing heavily on multiplayer gameplay and fast-paced action.
TechnologyVideo game sequel shaping up to be 'expansive samurai epic'
Sucker Punch Productions' Jason Connell and Nate Fox sit down with 9news.com.au to discuss their highly anticipated title, Ghost of Yotei.
Technology'Head in the sand': How Australia needs to 'rethink' AI and work
Several industries are well in front of the rest when it comes to the growing impact of AI.
Artificial IntelligenceThe next contender in the handheld gaming boom
Handheld gaming has been around for decades, from the Game Boy to the PlayStation Portable, but it's never been more competitive — or more in demand — than it is right now.
Technology'Magic' new breakthrough could help support life on the moon
Scientists say the new technology allowed them to extract water from samples of lunar soil.
scienceDonkey Kong's newest adventure: 'An imperfect masterpiece'
Donkey Kong Bananza is an imperfect masterpiece. Its ambition pushes Nintendo's new console — the Nintendo Switch 2 — up to and beyond its limit; serving as both a technical showcase and a reality check.
entertainmentThe three-second Instagram video that saw a business owner's account suspended
An innocent video of three dogs looking out a window has landed an Australian business owner in trouble and resulted in a 75 per cent revenue drop.
nationalQantas cyberhack worse than 1.1 million customers were first told
Some customers have today received a second email from the airline, informing them more data had been stolen than first thought.
nationalUkraine drone hits defence plant 1300km inside Russia
The attack follows a record drone onslaught from Moscow against Ukraine in June.
Russia UkraineHands-on with Nintendo’s new Donkey Kong game
Donkey Kong Bananza is arguably Nintendo's most important game of 2025.
NintendoThe question that needs to be answered before the social media ban
The Australian government's looming ban on kids under 16 on some forms of social media cannot happen if those very kids can't be identified by the apps in question.
TechnologyGlobal data breach exposes 16 billion login credentials
A staggering 16 billion login credentials have been uncovered in what researchers are calling the largest compilation of stolen data ever discovered - raising fresh concerns over online security for everyday Australians.
nationalAustralia to feature in major new gaming release
Iconic video game creator Hideo Kojima graced Australians with his presence last week, marking the beginning of his Death Stranding 2: On The Beach world tour. 9news.com.au met with Kojima ahead of the event.
Technology'It's Elder Scrolls first, MMO second'
The journey of The Elder Scrolls Online has been a long one. Now, there's some big updates coming for players. 9news.com.au caught up with the game's director.
TechnologyAmazon says it will reduce its workforce as AI replaces human employees
Amazon is warning its employees that artificial intelligence will help the company have a smaller workforce in the future.
WorldApple's AI strategy isn't about catching up - it's about doing it differently
Apple has taken a quieter, more measured path into artificial intelligence, according to the tech giant's global marketing executive.
TechnologyNintendo Switch 2 becomes the fastest-selling game console ever
We've had the new system in our hot little hands for a full week now. Question is, does it live up to the hype?
NintendoApple executive admits Siri revamp was pulled for falling short
This week, the company fronted up with their next round of software updates, but missing from any list was a core update to Siri announced in 2024.
AppleHuge changes just made to the way millions of Aussies shop
Customers who sign up today may not be allowed to borrow as much as those who joined yesterday.
nationalBeing trusting is no longer endearing. It's dangerous
The probably impossible task mankind faces today is taking back control of the internet to confront evil, Neil Mitchell writes.
nationalCall screening, wait mode, and more: Major changes for iPhones
The iPhone's new operating system will begin to roll out this year. Tech expert Trevor Long reveals what's new.
iPhoneXbox set to release new handheld console
Xbox has unveiled it's first ever handheld gaming console, a collaboration years in the making with computer company ASUS.
TechnologyNew games and hardware unveiled by PlayStation
PlayStation has shared their first State of Play since February, offering a fresh look at what's to come from Sony Interactive Entertainment and third-party publishers.
TechnologyThe Nintendo Switch 2 is here. These are our first thoughts
Nintendo's next console evolution is out today. The Switch 2 is premium and powerful, while still maintaining the core hybrid experience that made the original console so special. We've played it — here's our verdict.
TechnologyTech giant sued over risk from sleeping aids
The potential harms from these devices included skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, asthma and impacts on the reproductive system.
nationalGoogle's new AI shocks the internet with its most realistic videos yet
You may have seen them already, without even knowing it's AI.
TechnologyStudent's bright idea helping change how Aussies with disability dine out
EnAccess Maps, a new app developed by student Sabrina Leung, allows users to locate and review venues based on their accessibility features.
nationalTelstra customers can now send an SMS from anywhere in Australia via satellite
For a country like Australia with our large unpopulated landmass, this is a revolutionary change to our communication networks.
TechnologyHow a Sydney tradie built up a multimillion-dollar success story
Tim Lee failed six times in business before he realised one part of the process was a waste of his time.
SydneyGoogle unveils new AI search, personal assistant and automated shopping experiences
It may not be as obvious as the telco wars or smartphone wars, but right now the most competitive space in technology is Artificial Intelligence.
GoogleVodafone makes bombshell Telstra complaint to ACCC
Vodafone has accused their rival of misleading and deceptive conduct over 15 years.
phonesYour phone in SOS mode could be a sign of something far more sinister
The scary part is, there's not that much you can do to stop it from happening in the first place.
ScamsNew app slashing the cost of food launches in Queensland
The app has arrived in Queensland after proving popular interstate, with 600,000 Australian users.
Cost of LivingBook a restaurant with Uber: A world first launches in Sydney
Global rideshare and food delivery service Uber is expanding its product offering with the launch of a new Dine Out option coming to Sydney in a world first.
uberAirbnb expands into 'experiences' as competition in travel sector heats up
Having provided a bed for some 2 billion guests in the 17 years it's been operating, Airbnb wants to offer you more, more than just that place to stay.
TravelWarcraft creators celebrates 30 years
To reflect on the past 30 years of Warcraft, Blizzard's Darren Williams and Ely Cannon sat down with 9News.com.au.
TechnologyNew DOOM video game features medieval twist
As a prequel to 2016's DOOM, The Dark Ages reimagines the franchise's fast-paced chaos with a brutal, medieval twist.
TechnologyNintendo Switch 2 makes early Aussie appearance
Nintendo has hosted an early hands-on experience for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Melbourne, with hundreds of excited gamers getting a first-look at the upcoming console.
TechnologyGrand Theft Auto VI set to smash records
Rockstar Games has shared a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, just days after delaying the game until May 2026. This latest video has been watched online 475 million times across platforms.
TechnologyVatican's radical step to maintain centuries-old tradition
All mobile phone signals will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the next pope, Italian state media reports.
PopeTrump national security adviser Waltz out following Signal chat blunder
Waltz came under searing scrutiny in March after revelations that he added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a private text chain on the encrypted messaging app Signal
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