Yeah, nah: Aussie slang hasn"t carked it, but we do want to know more about it
Writer C.R Read cautioned in 1853 "that Englishmen going to the Australian digging should search their souls and ask themselves 'if they can stand a little colonial slang.'".....»»
Apple September Event: iPhone 15, iOS 17, Apple Watch Series 9, more to expect
In about a month, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15 at its famous September event. While the Cupertino firm hasn’t yet revealed the … The post Apple September Event: iPhone 15, iOS 17, Apple Watch Series 9, more to expect appear.....»»
How James Wan reshaped modern horror with Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious
From Saw to Insidious to The Conjuring, the Aussie director James Wan has an uncanny ability to launch hit horror franchises......»»
Talk to Me review: scary party-game horror from A24
The Aussie horror movie Talk to Me has a great premise, but a disappointing second half blunts its scares......»»
Google says a joint Bluetooth tracker misuse standard is waiting on Apple
An interoperable Bluetooth tracker abuse prevention system was expected to roll out by the end of 2023, and a post from Google on Thursday seemingly points the finger at Apple as to why it hasn't arrived yet.AirTagA new "Find My Device Network" was p.....»»
FCC chair: Speed standard of 25Mbps down, 3Mbps up isn’t good enough anymore
Chair proposes 100Mbps national standard and an evaluation of broadband prices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | wigglestick) The Federal Communications Commission hasn't raised its broadband speed standard since early 20.....»»
Q&A: Drying of the Salton Sea has staved off earthquakes, for now
The southern end of the San Andreas Fault that runs directly below the Salton Sea in Southern California currently poses the largest seismic hazard in the state, but the area hasn't experienced a major earthquake in more than 300 years......»»
Glide poles: The great Aussie invention helping flying possums cross the road
Next time you're road-tripping along the east coast, keep an eye out for a little-known Aussie invention piercing the skyline: glide poles. For Australia's gliding possums, or gliders, they're the next best thing since tall trees......»»
Get ready for the rise of Kencore
Ken has always been a fashion icon, but he hasn’t had Barbie’s cultural influence. Until now. Barbie has always been a source of fashion inspiration to girls. But this year, when she’s about to appear in her own live-action movi.....»»
Meta insists it hasn"t killed off its Quest Pro lineup yet
Meta isn't giving up on creating a potential rival to the Apple Vision Pro, with its CTO warning that reports of the Quest Pro 2's demise are greatly exaggerated.Meta Quest ProA July 19 report about the development of displays for a future Meta heads.....»»
Meta insists it hasn"t killed of its Quest Pro lineup yet
Meta isn't giving up on creating a potential rival to the Apple Vision Pro, with its CTO warning that reports of the Quest Pro 2's demise are greatly exaggerated.Meta Quest ProA July 19 report about the development of displays for a future Meta heads.....»»
Beats Studio Pro versus AirPods Max -- compared
Apple has released the Beats Studio Pro headphones with Active Noise Cancellation and other features. Here's how they compare to the AirPods Max, which hasn't been updated since 2020.Beats Studio Pro versus AirPods MaxTaking inspiration from the Beat.....»»
"It almost doubled our workload": AI is supposed to make jobs easier. These workers disagree
A new crop of artificial intelligence tools carries the promise of streamlining tasks, improving efficiency and boosting productivity in the workplace. But that hasn't been Neil Clarke's experience so far......»»
Spotify raising premium plan prices in US to try to stay profitable
After years of on-again off-again profits and losses, Spotify is raising its subscription price for U.S. subscribers by $1 in hopes of staying in the black.Credit: SpotifyWhile the change hasn't been announced yet, the cost of Spotify's ad-free premi.....»»
Sex in space: Why it"s worrying that the space tourism sector hasn"t considered the consequences
Humans have a knack for sharing intimate moments in unlikely places, as membership of the mile-high club demonstrates. So there is a significant chance that the launch of the space tourism sector may be swiftly followed by the first sex in space......»»
If El Niño is expected, why hasn"t it yet been declared in Australia?
The world recorded its hottest ever week two weeks ago. At the same time, the UN's weather agency declared a global El Niño......»»
Twitter loses half its ad revenue, still weighed down by debt
Twitter hasn't become cash flow positive yet, Elon Musk has confirmed, with a "heavy debt load" and advertising revenue dropping to half its usual amount not helping matters for the billionaire.Elon MuskIn March, Musk offered a prediction that Twitte.....»»
Light-based “LiFi” is stunningly fast, notably fragile—and now standardized
224GB/s, killer security, no radio interference—but you can't block the beam. Enlarge / "I can't believe the quality of this 8K video tutorial! It's like you're really… Ted, could you, yeah, just shift over a little there? Yo.....»»
New EVs stagnate, used EV prices have dropped up to 38% this summer
New cars are more expensive than ever, so cheap used EVs sound like a win. Enlarge (credit: avid Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) It probably hasn't escaped your notice that cars have gotten very expensive recentl.....»»
Apple Card entices new cardholders with 10% boost to Daily Cash for a limited time
Apple Card has plenty of perks already, but for anyone who hasn't signed up for the credit card yet, Apple is looking to offer a hefty Daily Cash incentive to try and convince them.Apple CardLike most other credit cards, Apple's card offers a percent.....»»
Metal Gear Solid 6 - everything we know so far
Metal Gear Solid 6 hasn't been officially confirmed but we've gathered all the rumors and news we could get our hands on......»»