Apple 'didn't help NSA hack iPhone'

APPLE says it played no role in the NSA's alleged efforts to hack the iPhone and turn it into a listening device.



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The most annoying words of 2013

A UNIVERSITY has issued its annual list of annoying words, and those flexible enough to take selfies of themselves twerking should take note.



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Eye reflections could help solve crime

IT SOUNDS like a story from a TV crime show, but scientists say reflections in the eyes of people in photos could be used in police investigations.



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Samsung sells ultra-HD TV for $170,000

FORGET to buy someone a Christmas present? A 110-inch TV with four times the resolution of a standard high-definition set is now on sale for $170,000.



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Robots are taking over the internet

PEOPLE blame bots for everything annoying that happens online. But they may have a point. There are more robots than humans browsing the internet right now.



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This guy is officially the world's biggest gamer

IT STARTED with Cosmic Avenger 20 years ago. Now Michael Thomasson has about 11,000 video games. That's more than you or anyone else on the planet.



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This is how to survive New Year's Eve

NEW Year's Eve is always going to be nuts, and that's the fun of it. Here, the top apps to make it a weensy bit more organised.



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NSA 'intercepts computer deliveries'

A NEW report says American spooks intercept computer deliveries and even hijack Microsoft's internal reporting system to spy on their targets.



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Dolphins 'getting high' on puffer fish

Dolphins' well-known smarts appear to have led them to drugs, with the mammals caught chewing on toxic puffer fish to enjoy the narcotic-like effects.



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10 things we didn't know about Apple

WHY are Apple products white and what is a Macintosh? Find out interesting facts about the world's biggest and most secret company.



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Meteor 'fireball' lights up night sky

A GIANT 'fireball' which shot across the night sky in Iowa in the US midwest has been captured in incredible security footage.



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Desperate attempt to save 74 trapped in ice

STRANDED passengers onboard a ship wedged in Antarctic sea ice are hours away from knowing if a second rescue attempt will fail like the first one.



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Mother tries to sell baby on Gumtree

A WOMAN who tried to sell her baby on Gumtree ends in the mother of all backfires as her own children are taken away.



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NASA's most amazing photos of 2013

FROM fires in Darwin to the discovery of tiny new islands, NASA's cameras have views that captured some truly out of this world photos.



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The selfie to end all selfies

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkin's selfie during a space walk to fix the International Space Station is so good it's out of this world. SEE PICTURE



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Judge rules NSA spying is lawful

A US judge has ruled that controversial surveillance by the National Security Agency was lawful and a vital component of the war on terror.



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Love Snapchat? Here's a reason to stop

IF YOU'RE an avid Snapchat user, you may be in for a shock. A new security report has revealed that the app's users could have their personal details, including names and numbers, hacked.



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The new worlds we discovered this year

SCIENCE made some incredible discoveries this year. Among them, the fact that there are some 40 billion habitable planets in the universe. Still reckon we're alone?



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Exposed: The Soviet Union's mind-control program

DURING the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States were in an arms race of a bizarre, unconventional kind - that has been exposed in a new report.



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Has Android killed the iPad?

TABLETS have soared in popularity this Christmas, but Apple's iPad may no longer be leading the gift list. Take a bow, Android.



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Fans argue over the Dr Who finale

LOYAL Dr Who fans were divided after Matt Smith's final episode as the Doctor. Here are five points to take away from the show's most important episode in years.



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Websites try to kick out the trolls

THE comment section has long been a venue for bigots to spew hatred incognito. To curb this many top sites are asking users to identify themselves.



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Blogger could be executed for views

A JUDGE has demanded a liberal Saudi blogger be given the death penalty for insulting Islam, the activist's wife says.



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Naked biker shocks shoppers

POLICE in Germany are on the hunt for a cheeky motorcyclist who rode naked through a crowded marketplace.



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Funding for dog-to-English translator

A NEW dog-to-English translator for those who want to talk to the animals and have them talk back has now been fully funded for development.



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UK develops cyber strike capability

AS new front lines emerge online, the United Kingdom has announced it has developed a cyber strike capability - and Australia is set to benefit.



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Dodgy 'Digger' in car sales scam

A DODGY "Digger" is duping dozens of people of tens and thousands of dollars in an elaborate online car sales scam nationwide.



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Boxing Day sales go high tech

CUSTOMER rewards, notifications on your mobile phone and significant discounts ... the Boxing Day sales are set to make a great leap forward in 2013.



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Snowden: My mission is accomplished

NSA leaker Edward Snowden said his "mission's already accomplished" after revealing secrets that have caused a reassessment of US policies.



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Astronauts take a Christmas spacewalk

TWO NASA astronauts have stepped out on a rare Christmas Eve spacewalk to complete repairs at the International Space Station.



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Pollie tweets Festivus rant of grievances

ONE US politician, and obvious Seinfled fan, has taken to Twitter to air his grievances for Festivus.



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Pirate: 'US stole my bitcoins'

THE Internet "pirate" accused of running the notorious illegal-drug-peddling Web site Silk Road claims that the feds are the real buccaneers.



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Man jailed for making fun of Dubai

AN AMERICAN has been jailed for a year for making a satirical video that pokes fun at the "gangsta" youth culture in Dubai.



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Are you an iZombie?

APPLE's latest Christmas ad shows a teen becoming more connected with his family through technology. But is this message true? Or are we turning into a bunch of disconnected loners?



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Girlfriend clicks 'yes!' in video game proposal

A WEB developer knew the only way he could propose to his girlfriend was by a video game that he created and which she had to click "yes" or "no".



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China's dating scene is about to heat up

CHINA'S dating scene may undergo a drastic change if Tinder is introduced within a year.



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PR exec apologises for racist tweet

A PR expert who was fired over an appalling AIDS joke has issued an apology saying she is ashamed by her behaviour.



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Artificial heart offers real hope

A 75-YEAR-OLD man has received an artificial heart and is doing well, giving hope of a long-term solution for those needing heart transplants.



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They said what? Twitter's biggest blunders

Whether it's attempting to capitalise from tragedy or mistaking humour for cultural insensitivity, these users have famously found themselves in hot water for posting tweets they probably wish they could take back.



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Astronauts begin urgent station fix

TWO astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station for the first of three spacewalks to fix a broken equipment cooling system.



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PR exec's epic Twitter fail

SHE'S supposed to be a PR expert, but instead Justine Sacco posted a tweet that sparked outrage around the world.



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PR exec's epic Twitter fail

SHE'S supposed to be a PR expert, but instead this woman posted a tweet that sparked outrage around the world.



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Impostor to get $40k a year to go to Harvard

IT'S a pretty good offer, albeit with a slight catch. A man is offering to pay someone $40,000 to pose as him and complete his university degree at Harvard.



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Why China really hates this popular video game

CHINESE media outlets have attacked the popular video game Battlefield 4. It's not because the game is bad, per se. No, China has a special reason in mind.



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Ant hill devoured by scorching-hot metal

WHEN this man poured molten aluminium onto an ant hill, he probably had no idea he was about to create something that looked this amazing.



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French don't 'sext'. It's textopornographie

France, a nation with a centuries-old reputation for seduction, now has a word for sexting.



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Impostor to get $40k a year to go to Harvard

IT'S a pretty good offer, albeit with a slight catch. A man is offering to pay someone $40,000 to pose as him and complete his university degree at Harvard.



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PR exec's epic twitter fail

SHE'S supposed to be a PR expert, but instead this woman posted a tweet that sparked outrage around the world.



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Ant hill devoured by scorching-hot metal

WHEN this man poured molten aluminium onto an ant hill, he probably had no idea he was about to create something that looked this amazing.



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French don't 'sext'. It's textopornographie

France, a nation with a centuries-old reputation for seduction, now has a word for sexting.



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Forget FOMO, 2014's all about JOMO

FORGET the fear of missing out. In 2014, trend watcher JWT thinks JOMO - the joy of missing out - will take deeper root in the mainstream.



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BlackBerry posts $5b quarterly loss

BLACKBERRY is reporting a massive $US4.4 billion ($5 billion) loss in the third quarter and 56 per cent drop in revenue.



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Why China really hates this popular video game

CHINESE media outlets have attacked the popular video game Battlefield 4. It's not because the game is bad, per se. No, China has a special reason in mind.



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How The Bible predicted digital journalism

THINK the way we consume information is getting dumber? Then you clearly haven't read The Good Book lately. Read on and all will be explained ...



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Star Wars uses the force of Tumblr

WORTH a Luke? Star Wars has just launched its official Tumblr page giving fans the chance to see movie goodies and lots of LOLs from R2-D2.



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What happens when antibiotics stop working?

GERMS and superbugs are getting stronger and more resistant to antibiotics. What happens when they eventually outwit medical science?



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The biggest, curviest TVs taking over your home

DO NOT adjust your eyes, Samsung and LG have announced new super-sized televisions that will be the world's largest and curviest Ultra HD screens.



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Woman fights the internet, wins

CARLY Findlay suffers from a rare skin condition. When the internet saw he photo she became a victim of cruel taunts - until she fought back. iu



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US bill requires smart phone 'kill switch'

LEGISLATION requiring smart phones to have a "kill switch" has been proposed in the United States.



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Mum, daughter in topless pic scandal

A US mother who posed topless in a hot tub with her equally topless daughter, 14, has been charged after the photos circulated around local schools.



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Message in bottle shows glacial melt

A 54-year old message in a bottle found near a melting glacier is helping scientists studying the effects of climate change.



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My Secret Santa was Bill Gates

ONE Reddit user got a shock when she found out the "Bill" that was assigned to her via the website's Secret Santa was actually Bill Gates.



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Telescope to map a billion stars

A NEW telescope has been launched that can detect a billion stars and will provide the most detailed map yet of our place in the Milky Way.



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Naked motorist in sex act at 110kmh

A MOTORIST who was indulging in a sex act while driving naked on a 110kmh freeway claimed he had got carried away by an SMS chat.



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We settle the world's biggest arguments

EMMA Watson or Kim Kardashian? AFL or NRL? Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad? We've found a tech-savvy way to settle the world's biggest arguments.



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New Apple Mac Pro goes on sale

THE most beautiful computer ever made? Apple's brand new Mac Pro has gone on sale and it's a sight to behold. If only we could afford one.



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World's first driveable Lego car

FORGET the Millennium Falcon, this Melbourne man has built the coolest Lego construction, ever. It's a full-size hot rod you can actually drive.



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'You need to walk me more often'

EVER wondered what your dog's thinking? A new device translates an animal's thoughts into human language. Barking mad or what?



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Facebook finally adds dislike button ... kind of

FACEBOOK users have been demanding a "dislike" button on the social media site for years, and they finally have their wish. Kind of. There's a catch.



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Obama to release NSA review on spying

THE White House will release a review panel's report today calling for reforms in National Security Agency spying sweeps.



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Bitcoin crash after China bank measures

VIRTUAL currency Bitcoin has crashed in China, falling 50 per cent after the country's biggest trading platform BTC China banned deposits in yuan.



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'Love drone' lifting Christmas spirits

DRONES aren't usually associated with romance but two artists are encouraging couples to show their love for each other with some high flying antics.



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E-motor gives cyclists a boost

A NEW hubcap motor for bicycles that connects to your smartphone can help cyclists zip along at Tour de France speeds for their daily commute.



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15 break-up texts to finish it for good

BREAK ups suck. There's the crying and obsessive phone calls. The 5000 follow-up drunk texts. The AVOs. Need to end it quickly and for good? Try these out.



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The whole of 2013 in one image

CAN'T remember the major events this past year? Don't worry, here's a drawing that captures everything that happened in 2013 in one scene.



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Apple forced to extend warranties

TIME to return that broken iPhone or iPad. Apple Inc is forced to extend its Australian product warranties after an investigation by the ACCC.



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Wink and snap with Google Glass

GOOGLE Glass has updated software in its internet-linked eyewear to allow users to snap pictures by winking.



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10 ways to make a slow computer run faster

SLOW computer making you want to cry? We feel your pain. Follow these 10 really simple tricks and tips to make your machine run faster.



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Banana-geddon: World's best snack under threat

ONE country has already declared it a national emergency and alarm bells are ringing for the world's scientists and banana lovers. Banana-geddon is very real and very scary. Here's why.



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Turn your mobile into a karaoke machine

NO NEED to hit the pub to give your vocal cords a workout this Christmas. If you have a smartphone you can turn it into a karaoke machine with this hidden Google trick.



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Apple picks its top apps of 2013

WHAT is the best iPhone app this year? We know the world went crazy for Candy Crush but what apps have been rocking Apple's fingertips in 2013?



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Sony's PS4 sells out before Christmas

SONY confirms it has sold out of its PlayStation 4 stock, leaving Australian buyers little chance of seeing the next-generation console on shelves until February.



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Urgent mission to save space station

ASTRONAUTS have a dangerous new mission to save the International Space Station. NASA today ordered the urgent fix after a critical system failed last week.



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Twitter launches emergency alerts

SOCIAL network Twitter launches an emergency alert service for Australian users today with bushfires and floods top of its agenda.



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Facebook tests video ads in news feed

FACEBOOK is testing video advertisements that show up in its users' news feeds, creating another potential source of advertising revenue.



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Mistress accused of online extortion

A MAN allegedly paid his lover $100,000 after she blackmailed him by posting photos of his wife on social media.



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We search for answers on death, stars

THREE of the world's four fastest-rising search requests on Google this year were triggered by the deaths of famous men.



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What do we search for on the net?

SEARCH engine Google has revealed the top search queries of Australians in 2013. We list top 10 trending, most searched, how to and what is lists.



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World's cheapest tablet goes on sale

PUT it on the slate. The world's cheapest tablet has gone on sale and it's a mind-boggling bargain. Last minute Christmas present, anyone?



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Snowden offers Brazil asylum deal

NATIONAL Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden claims he would help investigate US spying on Brazil, but only if granted political asylum.



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Why Americans put the date around the wrong way

WRONG, wrong, wrong. We have all encountered the stupid way Americans write their dates, putting the months first. Now we answer the eternal question.



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Unlocking Milky Way secrets in 3D

EUROPE will place a billion-dollar bet on a space telescope designed to provide the biggest and most detailed 3D map of the Milky Way.



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Gadgets: phablets and tablets

THE LATEST phablets and tablets put the world, and a bit more, in the hands of the user, writes Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson



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The world's weirdest headphones

AN artist has created the most ridiculous-looking headphones we've ever seen. Could these cardboard cans step to Beats?



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Best technology of 2014

From virtual reality gaming to smartwatches capable of replacing your phone, 2014 has plenty in store for technology.



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Are wi-fi signals more dangerous than we thought?

COVER your geranium because wi-fi signals could be killing our plants. Does this mean we're also at risk of being exposed to harmful radiation?



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Amazing pics of the world's smallest creatures

EVER seen the scales on a butterfly? Check out these amazing photos that capture the details of nature's smallest animals, insects and plants.



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Why is this the world's most Instagrammed place?

THE world's most popular place to take an Instagram snap isn't a famous landmark or even a top tourist destination. Find out why a Thai mall took the top spot.



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The abandoned places that time forgot

THEY are the spaces and places that time forgot, captured for the world to explore. Rediscover the lost worlds that were once thriving hubs of humanity.



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Twitter may let you edit your tweets

IN good news for the gaffe-prone, Twitter is reportedly working on a feature that would let users edit tweets after publishing them.



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Bindi's 'boyf' has online panic

THE teenager said to be the love interest of Bindi Irwin has deleted the social media account where he declared the blonde beauty was all his.



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Who gets most texts at Christmas

EXCLUSIVE: Who needs traditional Christmas cards with the average Australian to send eight SMS messages at Christmas. Who gets the most?



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Bushfire coming? Check the app for that

A BUSHFIRE warning app and emergency website have been rebuilt to warn Victorians of danger via smartphones, tablets or computers this summer.



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Kate and Wills' $455k bulletproof Bentley

THE car fit for a future King: Kate and Wills add a $455k custom built bulletproof Bentley to their garage. But will it fit the buggy in?



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Lego shows us how to Xmas pressies safe

USE your block! Police in UK release awesome LEGO video showing homeowners how to keep their stuff safe over Christmas.



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Humans could live to 500 years old

YOU'RE gonna need a bigger birthday cake. Why worms hold the key to a new scientific breakthrough that could lead to humans living to 500 years old.



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Humans could live to 500-years-old

YOU'RE gonna need a bigger birthday cake. Why worms hold the key to a new scientific breakthrough that could lead to humans living to 500-years-old.



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Cyber bullies stalking public servants

SCARED bureaucrats are being granted anonymity and silent phone numbers to stop angry Australians abusing them on social media.



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Google robot Wildcat faster than man

GOOGLE'S new robots BigDog and Wildcat are agile on rough terrain and run faster than humans. Watch them in action.



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Facebook turns to AI for help

FACEBOOK has hired an expert in artificial intelligence to head a new research arm aimed at making its user experience more relevant.



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The universe could collapse on us right now

LOOK out. The universe could be about to collapse and squeeze us all into a tiny ball. And it could happen TODAY, according to scientists.



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The most influential website you've never heard of

IT'S the website more shared on Facebook than Buzzfeed, but you've probably never heard of it. What's everyone's been sharing and what's its secret?



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Video gaming is REALLY intense

YOU may want to turn your volume down for this one. Who knew competitive video gaming could be so intense?



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'Katie' tells NZ romeo: 'Call me'

THE mystery woman at the center of Facebook search launched by a lovelorn New Zealand man says she's waiting for the online romeo to get in touch.



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Apple kills China anti-censorship app

Apple has removed an anti-censorship application from its Chinese app store on orders from Beijing.



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Violent man on run taunts police

A PRISONER jailed for attempted murder is on the run and is taunting police with Facebook images of himself having a good time.



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Is this a real life version of Gravity?

IF it weren't real, you'd think the problem unfolding at the ISS was straight out of the Hollywood blockbuster - minus George Clooney.



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Australia's volcanic time bomb

AMERICA has the volcano that could destroy the world - but Australia has its own volcanic chain that could rival the Icelandic eruption of 2010. Where is it?



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Unreal: The universe could be a hologram

WHAT if our reality is all just a projection? There is astounding new evidence to back it up, thanks to a crack team of science boffins.



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Scientists crack new, secret DNA code

SCIENTISTS say a newly-discovered second DNA code suggests the body speaks two different languages.



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Scramble to fix space station cooling

NASA is rushing to fix a breakdown in the cooling system at the International Space Station, which risks delaying the Orbital Sciences' first mission.



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Instagram launches private messaging

INSTAGRAM is launching a new feature that lets users share photos and videos with up to 15 people rather than everyone who follows them on the popular photo-sharing app.



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No happy ending for NZ man and 'Katie'

A NEW Zealand man who begged the internet to help him find a mystery woman "Katie" may have found her - but seems she's not impressed.



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Your slower, more expensive NBN

THE new national broadband network (NBN) will deliver slower speeds and cost up to $30 billion extra to deliver, under the government's new scheme.



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Tech CEO slams homeless "hyenas"

ONE tech entrepreneur has taken to Facebook with a hateful rant on the homeless of San Francisco. He calls them "trash" and "hyenas". Why do people agree with him?



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Nude Bruni pictures a 'Trojan horse'

NUDE pictures of former French first lady Carla Bruni were used to break in to the computer systems of dozens of diplomats.



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The abandoned places that time forgot

THEY are the spaces and places that time forgot, captured for the world to explore. Rediscover the lost worlds that were once thriving hubs of humanity.



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Australia's top Twitter trends of 2013

TWITTER has revealed the top Australian trending topics on its social network during 2013 - and the list contains plenty of surprises.



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Man brags on Facebook about killing his lover and her baby

A cannabis-using, jilted lover strangled his ex-partner and her seven-month-old baby son then took to Facebook to brag about what he did.



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Spotify now free on mobiles, tablets

MUSIC streaming is still years away from "saving" the music industry but is the only hope for growth, says Spotify founder Daniel Eck.



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Here's your slower, more expensive NBN

THE new national broadband network will deliver slower speeds and cost up o $30 billion extra to deliver, under the government's new scheme.



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These 10 YouTube videos dominated 2013

THESE videos are bizarre, hilarious and ridiculous. But Australians loved them. Here are the viral videos that we couldn't get enough of on YouTube this year.



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Teen hits Twitter after mowing down grandma

A TEEN driver who mowed down a beloved grandmother on Thanksgiving eve added insult to injury when she callously tweeted a photo of her holiday leftovers as the victim lay dying in the hospital.



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Online games 'a dangerous addiction'

A NEW law says online gaming is an addiction like gambling, drugs and alcohol, and wants the gaming industry to help pay for treatment.



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NASA unveils 'Superhero' robot

NASA has unveiled Valkyrie, an advanced humanoid "superhero" robot that appears female and may one day be used to explore Mars.



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Apple offers 12 days of free gifts over Christmas

APPLE has got into the festive spirit by giving iPhone owners a free download every day for 12 days over Christmas.



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Homeless man turns out to be computer genius

THE inspirational story of a homeless man who chose coding lessons over cash has a happy ending as he releases his own app, but you'll never guess what it does.



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These are Australia's 15 most popular people

THEY'RE rich, famous and powerful. But more importantly, you love them. These are the 15 famous Australians whose every word we hang off.



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The worst childhood toys, ever

DO YOU remember those popular childhood toys we'd beg, cry and stamp our feet to own, only to find out they were absolute rubbish? We hit back at the toys we still HATE.



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Remember 1994? The year of awesome

IT WAS the best year ever. It gave us The Mask, Oasis, Donkey Kong and Netscape. So sit back, put your feet up and enjoy a 13-minute trip down nostalgia lane.



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Did Steve Jobs jump the transplant queue?

FRESH questions about Steve Jobs' liver transplant have been raised after it emerged that the doctor who performed the surgery lived in the house Jobs bought for his recovery.



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Australian homes to get app smart

THIS is to be the Christmas that Australian homes get smarter with a fleet of products that let you control your home from a smartphone.



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New sexting laws for Victoria

ELECTRONICALLY sharing sexually explicit images of another person without their consent - also known as sexting - will become illegal in Victoria.



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Holy sheet! Avalanche of flying ice falls on streets

YOU wouldn't want to be at the receiving end of this. The visually spectacular sight of falling ice sheets crashing onto the streets has been caught on camera.



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Six ways to make yourself appy

Our technology writers explore the latest apps



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Sinister life of a 'sexual cyber terrorist'

HIS name is Karen and he blackmailed as many as 350 women into providing him with naked photos of themselves... and then it got worse.



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Facebook's experimental new button revealed

AND no, it's not that dislike button everyone's been longing for. This potential new feature expresses a much more complicated emotion.



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The best technology of 2013

From wearable technology to 3D printers, 2013 has been a big year for anything that plugs in and changes your world.



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Why the Great Barrier Reef could disappear by 2100

GET your snorkel on quick, the Great Barrier Reef could be killed off by as soon as 2100 according to a new study.



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Samsung damage control backfires spectacularly

A CUSTOMER posted proof his Samsung Galaxy S4 caught fire on YouTube so the company would replace his phone. Samsung told him to take it down. Now things have gotten much worse.



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The most ridiculous hoaxes in 2013

IT WAS the year of the internet hoax. We got fooled. You got fooled. Everyone got fooled. These are the hoaxes that duped the world.



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Man buys $100k car with Bitcoins

TURNS out Bitcoins aren't just some passing internet fad. One man has used the digital currency to buy himself a sweet ride.



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Leonardo DiCaprio launches electric motor racing team

CATCH me if you can. Movie star Leonardo DiCaprio is launching his own all-electric motor racing team to battle Richard Branson.



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New York's crime map shows its most dangerous areas

NEW York might have skyscrapers and pizza but there's also a whole world of crime to watch out for. An interactive map from the NYPD shows the city's most dangerous areas.



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The simplest way to secure your webcam

HACKERS could be watching you through your webcam as you read this. Secure your privacy in this simple, cheap and easy way.



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Napster ex-chief killed by police car

NAPSTER'S former chief operating officer has been killed in a head-on collision with a police patrol car while he was riding his bicycle.



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The moment Kim Jong-un turned on his uncle

NORTH Korea has broadcast images of Kim Jong-un's once-powerful uncle being turned on, in an extremely rare publication of humiliating images involving a senior official.



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Is Apple hijacking your texts?

MOST Apple users love iMessaging... but for some users it can be a giant, hungry black hole that swallows messages from your friends and family.



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Martian lake may have supported life

NASA'S Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars that may have teemed with tiny organisms.



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Spies infiltrate Second Life, online games

AMERICAN and British spies are infiltrating the online worlds of Second Life and World of Warcraft to collect information about users, documents show.



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'Alice Springs has Mordor's climate'

FRODO and Sam's trek across the heat-blasted wastes of Mordor was a lot like being in Alice Springs, climate scientists say.



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Here is every present you've ever wanted

IT'S nearly Christmas. Which means you want something more awesome than you've ever seen before. These are 50 things you'll wish you already had.



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The fake instructions destroying Xbox One consoles

DON'T be fooled. Fake online instructions showing Xbox One owners how to play old games has been causing consoles to brick and become utterly useless.



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Game of Thrones the video game

THE Westeros saga continues as the epic Game of Thrones series is coming to a video game console in 2014.



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Deer's shockingly bold move stuns hunter

THIS hunter only had deer in his sights. But when one clueless (or ballsy) little dude walked right up to him, he had to hold his fire. Then it made a move for the rifle.



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50 things you didn't know your iPhone could do

WANT more from your mobile? See the 50 hidden tricks and features you didn't know your iPhone could do.



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Five amazing facts about FIFA

FIFA is the world's most popular sports video game, but you won't realise how epic it is until you read these amazing facts on how it's played around the globe.



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That's a bloody big space-storm

IS it a blood clot? Is it a rose? No. It's a hurricane the size of Australia - captured in a stunning sequence of images from space.



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Uh oh, North Korea tries to use editing software again

WHENEVER the secretive nation touches Photoshop the whole world mocks them. Just what are Kim Jong-un's minions up to now?



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Student tries to 'rent' family for holidays

ALL Jackie Turner wants for Christmas is a family, and the US university student is advertising online in a heartbreaking attempt to rent one.



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Meet the people behind the Family Guy hoax

THEY are the mysterious people who duped thousands of Family Guy fans. And while their hoaxes are always eventually exposed, it doesn't matter. By then you've already clicked.



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Do your Facebook friends secretly hate you?

NOW you can find out which Facebook friends secretly hate you using a new app. But be warned, things could get awkward. Really, really awkward ...



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Insane cliff fall captured with GoPro

IF YOU want to know what the definition of crazy is, watch this video. A BASE jumper has captured his near-death experience on camera.



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Cliff fall captured in totally insane GoPro video

IF YOU want to know what the definition of crazy is, watch this video. A BASE jumper has captured his near-death experience on camera.



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Apple guides shoppers with iBeacon

WITH iBeacon, Apple hopes to guide you around once you're in a store - from picking up an order to shopping for a pair of headphones.



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Has Moore's Law reached its end?

COMPUTER chips have followed Moore's Law of shrinking technology for 50 years. But are we at the point where smaller is now impossible?



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Apple to shake-up China's smartphone market

APPLE could be set to crack China and rake in a huge reward by lining up a deal to bring the iPhone to its biggest mobile provider. The results could be epic.



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Now you can play your way to data security

IS your personal data at risk? A new online game helps you understand how exposed and how valuable giving away your information can be.



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Video game punishes your dirty language

SWEARY gamers beware. NBA 2K14 will clean up your dirty language by punishing you every time you drop an f-bomb.



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Random things more dangerous than sharks

SHARK attacks are shocking. But statistically speaking, there are many other things more likely to cause a violent death. Like cows.



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The airbag for your mobile phone

HONDA has found the answer to dropping your phone. An airbag. Is this the perfect solution or a load of hot air?



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Why Obama can't have an iPhone

PRESIDENT Obama has all the power he could ask for, but he still can't have an iPhone. Why has Barack been banned and why does he still rock BlackBerry?



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'Whistleblowers are saving society'

WHISTLEBLOWERS like Edward Snowden play an essential role in exposing abuses and should be protected, says Web founder Tim Berners-Lee.



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Banks barred from handling bitcoins

BITCOINS suffered a new setback after China's central bank said its banks and payment systems are barred from handling the virtual currency.



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Astronaut answers amazing questions about space

WHAT would you ask an astronaut? Retired spaceman answers the most fascinating questions to all the things you've always wanted to know about space.



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Hilarious replies to wrong number texts

YOU know when someone texts you by mistake? Don't ignore them. This is your moment to shine. Take some inspiration from these killer responses.



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Woman accidentally live tweets husband's death

CARAN Johnson thought she was just tweeting about another peak-hour traffic jam. Then she realised her husband was missing and the unthinkable happened.



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How much does the iPhone cost around the world?

WANT a bargain iPhone 5S? It might pay to shop around. The cheapest and most expensive places to buy Apple's handset have been revealed.



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Secret tip: How to undo an email

DID you know you can prevent that heart-stopping moment when you've sent an email to the wrong person? Find out the hidden trick to how it's done.



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Millions of passwords stolen in massive hack

MILLIONS of Facebook, Twitter and Google passwords have been stolen in a massive hack over the last month. How is this possible and what does it mean for you?



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Is this the most ridiculous iPhone product ever?

FROM leopard-print G-strings to boxer shorts, you can now buy tiny undies to "protect" your iPhone screen. You'll never look at your home button the same way again ...



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Get in! The next USB will be reversible

HURRAH! A new design of the USB is coming and it'll make you cry with joy by letting us plug cables in anyway we like.



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George and Katy: who's the Twit?

GEORGE Clooney says stars who use Twitter are morons, but Katy Perry says she intends to use her 48 million followers for good. So who's the bigger Twit?



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The most selfish selfie ever taken

AT FIRST glance this just looks like another selfie-obsessed person snapping a photo. Until you see what's happening in the background.



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The most pretentious products ever

IF YOU thought activated almonds were bad, you haven't seen these. Do you own them? Want to own them? We're not judging. Much.



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Gear to make you fitter, smarter, stronger

THESE gadgets can help you run quicker, fix your golf swing, track your kids and even cook an awesome meal. Introducing the best wearable technology you can buy right now.



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Geeks bearing gifts

These are the presents tech experts Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Rod Chester would like to see under the Christmas tree



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Geeks bearing gifts

These are the presents tech experts Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Rod Chester would like to see under the Christmas tree



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The 'smart bra' to stop your overeating

PUT the Ben and Jerry’s down. Microsoft researchers have been developing a mood-sensing 'smart bra' that could prevent overeating when stressed.



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Microsoft working on a 'smart bra'

IT'S a bra designed by the tech-heads at Microsoft - what could possibly go wrong?



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Is PS4 winning the console race?

IT'S the fastest-selling console in UK history and has now shipped over two million units. Is this a sign that the PS4 is winning the console war?



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Tumblr brings twist to year-end lists

TUMBLR is flaunting its hipster credentials with a first-ever breakdown of the year's hottest trends, topics and celebrities.



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Editor forced to defend love of UK

THE editor of Britain's Guardian newspaper has defended his patriotism to a parliamentary committee into counterterrorism.



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News will lead in new Facebook feed

FACEBOOK is boosting efforts to bring more "high quality" articles to your news feed, rather than status updates from friends.



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'Selfie' not only word of the year

LOOK alive, selfie. There's another word of the year that's not all about you.



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Rocket debris crashes into homes

DEBRIS from the rocket carrying China's moon rover plummeted to earth more than a 1000km from the launch site, crashing into two homes.



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Geeks bearing gifts

These are the presents tech experts Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson and Rod Chester would like to see under the Christmas tree



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The watch that could protect your kids

WORLD's first safety smartwatch for kids gives protective parents peace-of-mind by tracking their every move.



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Why men take more selfies than women

MEN take twice as many pics of themselves as women research reveals. But is all this self-snapping creating a culture of 'manity' or making men more manly?



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The coolest future uses for drones

WHILE Amazon has plans to use drones to deliver its wares, what other ways could these flying machines make our lives more awesome? See why pizza and dogs and lost wallets come to mind.



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App turns your likes into a list

A NEW app tells you what to buy your loved ones for Christmas based on what they like on Facebook.



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Miley Cyrus now on Google Maps

EVER wanted to drive over Miley Cyrus? Now you can as Google Maps discovers a road named after her, and it's right next to Wiggles Avenue.



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BlackBerry CEO: "We're still alive"

BLACKBERRY has been crushed by Apple and Android but it tells its customers it is "alive" and "here to stay" in a letter from its CEO.



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Xbox One vs. PS4. Which is better?

THE next battle of the consoles is officially underway. Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 have both arrived to demand your hard-earned cash. So which one should you give it to?



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Facebook posts 'can reveal dark traits'

PSYCHOPATHS beware: Researchers say your Facebook posts can predict whether you have a range of "dark" personality traits.



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Cops don't like Ayatollah on Facebook

IRAN'S police chief is angry that government ministers - and perhaps even the Ayatollah - are using Facebook despite an official ban.



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Skulls reveal ancient female sacrifice

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed the skulls of more than 80 young women who may have been sacrificed more than 4000 years ago.



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Israeli hacking school trains web warriors

IT COMPANIES are flocking to Israel's new state-of-the-art "Cyber Gym", where hooded hackers train workers to defend against cyber attacks.



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Horror over 'online suicide bid'

A YOUNG man has apparently tried to kill himself by setting his room on fire, broadcasting the incident online for others to see. But is it all an elaborate hoax?



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Video gamer stabs neighbour, gets manslaughter

A MAN has been found not guilty of murdering his drunk and noisy neighbour, but guilty of manslaughter.



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Amazon plans to use delivery drones

AMAZON'S CEO says the company plans to use drones to make deliveries, reducing shipping times to just 30 minutes after they click the "buy" button.



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The 15 best websites, voted by you

WHAT are the best websites on the internet? Reddit unveils 15 top destinations according to its users and Google, eBay or YouTube don't even make the list.



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Is this R2-D2's evil twin?

YOUR very own robotic watchman could be coming to protect you in the near future, and it'll work for minimum wage. The only problem is, it's only 5ft tall, is unarmed and looks as intimidating as a rice cooker.



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Flying cars zooming towards reality

SICK of your long, stressful commute? Engineers in China have filed a patent to build a car that will add a whole new dimension to your daily drive.



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Study shows mice offspring inherit fear

LAB mice trained to fear a particular smell can transfer the impulse to their unborn sons and grandsons through a mechanism in their sperm.



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China launches its lunar rover

CHINA has launched its first moon rover mission, the latest step in an ambitious space program seen as a symbol of its rising global stature.



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Govt secrets found on old memory sticks

USED memory sticks being sold on the internet have been found to contain sensitive Australian government data, according to a new study.



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The world's oldest toilet discovered

SCIENTISTS have discovered that a communal latrine containing faeces that dates back 240 million years to the time of "megaherbivore" reptiles.



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Creepy optical illusions: Are they 2D or 3D?

THESE mind-bending photographs will play with your vision. From pop art through to historic imagery, are these real or painted?



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Mugger's Facebook apology 35 years later

MAN who mugged a stranger on the steps of a museum 35 years ago finally got to say sorry after recognising his victim on a random Facebook post.



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China crackdown has 'cleaned' internet

THE Chinese government has declared victory in cleaning up what it considers rumors, negativity and unruliness from online discourse.



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This city's bizarre war on barbecues

ONE of the world's largest cities has declared war! On barbecues. Authorities are destroying them in the hundreds -- and here's why.



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What your phone says about you

LOVE travel? Bet you have an iPhone. Work out loads? Yours is a Samsung, right? New research says you can judge a person by their smartphone.



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Tongue piercing lets paralysed drive wheelchairs

AN EXPERIMENTAL device is letting paralysed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue in the right direction. Amazing huh?



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Waiting game as PS4 sells out

PlayStation 4 has today gone on sale in Australia, but it could take a miracle to get your hands on one before Christmas.



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How your phone will track your every move

MOBILE phones will soon be able to track our every move and know whether we've dodged the gym. So are we heading for a Truman Show future and should we be worried?



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YouTube to rival Spotify with new music service?

IS YouTube set to take on music streaming giants Spotify with a new music streaming service that lets you watch music videos offline? Looks like it.



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Build your own mobile for $200

SICK of Samsung or annoyed with Apple? Then why not build your own mobile for only $200 and stand out from the crowd.



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Swooper trooper: 'Bird' is a drone

THIS Maverick is no goose - but it looks like one. Military top-gun geeks have unveiled a handheld drone with a great line in disguises.



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Is this the worst video game ever?

CAUGHT out! The publisher of Ashes Cricket 2013 has been forced to recall the game after a week on sale after embarrassing errors were revealed.



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Japanese want to build giant solar belt on Moon

THE most insane building project of all time? A Japanese construction company plans to solve Earth's energy problems by building a giant solar ring on the Moon.



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Tech terms you pretend to know, but don't

NO LONGER will you feel like a caveman when it comes to understanding and talking about technology. We've gathered the most baffling tech terms and explained what they actually mean.



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Xbox letter helps you own console

WANT an Xbox One but don't know how to convince your partner? Microsoft has come to the rescue by releasing a pre-written letter on your behalf.



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Meet Sony's high-tech hair piece

HATS off to them. Sony has just patented the strangest gadget we've seen for some time - a vibrating smartwig with GPS and laser pointer.



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Online vigilante facing more jail than rapists

HE'S the hacker who saw the injustice of a young girl's rape being covered up by her town and decided to act. But now he faces more jail time than the rapists he exposed.



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New "selfie stick" named after Zuckerburg

AN Australian retailer has urged Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg to break his selfie duck using his new product - the "selfie stick".



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No porn please, it's Christmas

LEG or breast? A study by the world's biggest adult site reveals how major world events affect the number of people watching porn, even at Christmas.



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Gaming: Not just for slack-jawed, dole-bludgers

A LOT of people say gaming is just something teens waste their time on. The truth is, playing video games can make you awesome - it's science.



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Tongue piercing can move wheelchairs

AN EXPERIMENTAL device is letting paralysed people drive wheelchairs simply by flicking their tongue in the right direction.



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Muslims' online porn habits monitored

DOCUMENTS reveal that the US National Security Agency has been gathering information about the online porn habits of Muslims.



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We're ringing up the Christmas gifts

MANY of us are seasoned online Christmas shoppers, and on December 8 we'll reach another cyber-milestone.



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Mystery of man with white hat in time capsule

IT is a mystery that may never be solved.



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Xbox One turns into 'sex box'

IT'S only been on sale a few days but already some curious users have worked out how to turn their Xbox into a 'sex box' as they find a way to watch pornography on the new console.



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Crime-catching app makes everyone a detective

GOT you! An Australian grandfather has developed an app to help fight crime by snapping criminals in the act and sending the pictures onto "guardians".



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Why you should buy gadgets for Christmas

STUCK for Christmas present ideas? Go grab a gadget as a study reveals why technology is the gift that keeps on giving.



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Microsoft laughs at Google's laptop

THE claws are out as Microsoft continues to sledge Google, this time by using reality TV Pawn Stars to laugh at its "brick" of a laptop.



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The ocean's silent but deadly threat

WHILE shark attacks, bushfires and cyclones always make headlines for their huge death tolls, there's another threat out there that kills more people than all those things combined.



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Hack Tinder and date someone who rejected you

SOME guy without a date decided to see if the dating app Tinder is as foolproof as claimed. So he hacked the system to see if you can contact someone who hasn't accepted you. Here's what happened.



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