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Review: The new PlayStation Plus and helping you pick a tier
PlayStation Plus is not another Xbox GamePass. Big games are missing but if you're new to PS5, there's a lot to love.
TechnologyFan-powered controller cools your phone as you play
GameSir's X3 controller uses an in-built fan to cool your phone while you play - but poses a big portability problem.
TechnologySamsung builds console-free Xbox gaming into some TVs
Xbox's Cloud Gaming app launches on 2022 Samsung models, more smart TV to follow.
XboxThe clickbait that works on Facebook isn't what you think
When you're scrolling through your Facebook feed, you'll often see news stories which are trying hard to get you to click.
FacebookSony unveils new INZONE gaming line-up
Sony has unveiled a new gaming line-up, with new gear for PlayStation and PC gamers releasing next month.
games'Sensitive content': Instagram hiding posts that mention one word
The fallout of the Roe v Wade decision continues, with Instagram now hiding scores of posts.
abortionHow personal data could be used to enforce anti-abortion laws
Among the wide-ranging potential implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade are concerns about the potential use of personal data.
abortionThe next best thing to Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls Online's latest expansion, High Isle, is the "next best thing to Skyrim". Featuring a new land, fresh gameplay, stunning landscapes and Hollywood actors.
gamesNetflix lays off 300 employees as bad year continues to hit company
The streaming giant's woes continue as subscribers and investors ditch the platform.
NetflixGiant jellybean guessing competition to celebrate video game
Popular multiplayer game Fall Guys has been given a big update and is now free to download and play on all consoles and PC. To mark the occasion, a giant jellybean competition has been installed in Melbourne.
gamesDark web hawking valuable Aussie IDs for handful of dollars
Criminals are trading copies of prized Australian passports on one of the dark web's largest marketplaces for less than the price of two schooners of beer.
dark webRobot vacuum and mop doubles as home security
The latest in robot vacuum from Ecovacs not only vacuums and mops, but also double as home security with an inbuilt camera.
ReviewReview: The best looking medical smart watch
Withings steps up its game with the $699 ScanWatch Horizon which can detect irregular heartbeats.
TechnologyHow air purifiers work to fight against the flu
When used correctly, air purifiers can help reduce airborne bacteria and viruses, like COVID-19 and influenza, in a home - but they aren't guaranteed protection. Here's how to best protect yourself using a home air purifier.
healthWhy Bill Gates thinks crypto and NFTs are a sham
Gates jokes that "expensive digital images of monkeys" will "improve the world immensely".
cryptocurrencyParents can see who is following their children under Instagram overhaul
Parents and guardians will have the power to see who is following their children under an overhaul of Instagram's parental controls.
AustraliaKmart and Bunnings are capturing customers' 'faceprint'
Australia's leading consumer advocacy group has said the use of the technology is "completely inappropriate and unnecessary".
securityThe end of Internet Explorer
Microsoft is officially retiring Internet Explorer this week after 26 years.
Microsoft'A real nightmare': Call to make electric vehicles louder
Chris Edwards is campaigning for Australia to finally make cars and other vehicle such as bikes and scooters "noisier".
AustraliaBitcoin plunges below $34,000 as crypto meltdown claims another casualty
One of the world's biggest lenders of cryptocurrency has paused all withdrawals amid "extreme market conditions".
cryptocurrency'I am aware': Software engineer claims Google chatbot sentient
A Google software engineer who claimed a program he was working on had developed self-awareness has been placed on paid leave by the tech giant.
scienceDozens of new games announced at Summer Games Fest
It's officially gamer Christmas! Video game studios and publishers across the globe have been celebrating, announcing and showing off all their hard work this week - and its not over yet.
gamesGamers get first-look at new Call of Duty game Modern Warfare II
Gamers have had their first proper look at the next game in the Call of Duty franchise, with an extended gameplay clip shown at Summer Games Fest on Friday.
gamesIs this the new iPhone 14?
9News has obtained what are known as "dummy" versions of what are believed to be the next iPhone.
AppleScientists develop 'living' robotic skin that can self-heal
In what might be considered a mixed blessing at best, scientists are one step closer to making a Terminator.
scienceNASA launches study of UFOs despite 'reputational risk'
The study will be entirely open, with no classified military data used.
NASAXbox brings hotly anticipated new options to Australian gamers
Xbox Design Lab has finally launched in Australia and New Zealand — but how much does a custom controller cost?
XboxAussie actor Evan Evagora stars in hotly anticipated new video game
Melbourne actor Evan Evagora opens up about his new role in teen horror videogame The Quarry.
gamesCamera attached to tiger shark shows how apex predators hunt
A world-first study has given researchers the chance to hunt through a tiger shark's eyes.
sharksAussies scoop two awards at Apple's annual design awards for Apps
The suitcases of two Australian developers are a little bit heavier after they were awarded a prestigious prize.
AppleUS tech firm halts plans for controversial Taser-equipped drone
Axon, the company best known for developing the Taser, said it was halting plans to develop a Taser-equipped drone after a majority of its ethics board resigned over the controversial project.
WorldHow your iPhone will change in 2022
Edit sent messages and use your iPhone as a webcam - the changes coming to every iPhone in 2022.
AppleMusk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
If he walks away, he could be on the hook for a colossal breakup fee.
elon muskThe crafty machine launching side-hustles and careers
It's the side-hustle generation, thousands of Aussies are searching for the key to extra income.
ReviewSame, same but different | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review
Sennheiser's new Momentum True Wireless 3 (MTW3) earbuds cut through that noise with decent sound quality and voice call clarity, albeit at pricey $399.95.
TechnologyHolograms are real and they work | Cisco Hologram
"It felt like we were sitting one meter apart despite being 12,000 kilometers away."
TechnologyMario Strikers: Battle League hands-on preview
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football can be summed up in two words: customisable chaos.
TechnologyNew data shows Aussies spent billions on video games in 2021
Next to $4 billion dollars was spent on video games and consoles last year, according to a new report.
gamesIf you like story-focused horror mystery video games, this is for you
9News.com.au went hands-on with The Quarry, experiencing about an hour of the game ahead of its launch on June 10.
gamesNew high-tech manufacturing facility to be built in western Sydney
The Perrottet government has announced a new advanced manufacturing facility will be built in the under construction western Sydney airport city of Bradfield.
SydneyRadio announcers caught up in fake Facebook profile scam
Facebook users are being warned to watch out for scammers who are cloning the profiles of celebrities and ordinary Australians.
FacebookFacebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica scandal
The tech boss is being sued for his role in breaching the privacy of 87 million Facebook users' personal data.
MetaIs this comfy and light smartwatch with days-long battery worth buying?
If you're looking for something to keep you active and accountable, the Suunto Peak 5 is a great start.
ReviewHow to level-up Xbox Cloud Gaming | Backbone One Review
Transform your phone into portable Xbox and harness the power of the cloud.
TechnologyHow to delete your social media accounts
Spending too much time on social media? There's plenty of good reasons to remove your social media presence. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok are all prominent in our lives, but they don't have to be. 9News.com.au has created a guide to starting your social media detox.
ExplainerReddit partners with AFL for world-first
Reddit has partnered with the AFL to offer a new experience for fans of the game, a world-first for a the platform.
AFLThe most anticipated video games of 2022 and beyond
With a new generation of consoles comes a new generation of video games. 9news.com.au looked ahead at some of the most anticipated video games, from God of War to Hogwarts Legacy.
gamesApple improves accessibility for people with disability
Apple has announced even more features that will make their products among the most accessible in the world.
AppleUS Congress holds first hearing on UFOs in decades
The US Congress held its first hearing in half a century overnight on unidentified flying objects - and no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.
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