Europe is ticked about ‘free’ games

THESE games may seem free to begin with, but soon you find yourself spending endless dollars without realising, and Europe isn’t okay with it.



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How to pick the perfect video game

CAN’T decide between a shooter, racer, puzzler, RPG, FPS, old school or new school? Let this map guide you to your destined game of choice.



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The evolution of Apple and Samsung smartphones

MOBILE heavyweights Apple and Samsung have been slugging it out for years and here are how five generations of its flagship phones have changed.



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Tokyo Bitcoin files for bankruptcy

THE troubled MtGox bitcoin exchange has filed for bankruptcy protection after claims its digital vaults had been robbed.



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Tech rage now at the dinner table

YOU’VE got a problem Australia. You just can’t stop looking at your phones, tablets or laptops — even when you’re having dinner.



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Could a giant solar flare unplug Earth?

WHAT would happen if the sun suddenly erupted a gigantic solar burst aimed right at our planet? It’s the silent natural disaster looming above our heads.



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We're watching you: millions of webcam users spied on

MILLIONS of Yahoo users have had their private webcam activity watched by UK spies according to leaked documents..



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Boeing develops self-destruct phone

BOEING is launching a secretive new smartphone capable of erasing all its data at the slightest sign of tampering.



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Apple may help access Pistorius phone

SOUTH African prosecutors will meet with Apple officials in an attempt to access potentially crucial evidence on Oscar Pistorius’ locked iPhone.



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Five of the internet’s weirdest communities

DO you have a fascination for airport carpets or birds with human arms? The good news is there’s a place for you to go on the weird wide web.



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The seven strangest objects seen in space

BLUEBERRIES on Mars and Mickey Mouse on Mercury have been spotted in space. But they’re not alone. What other oddities have been found?



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Aussie gamers can now become real life racing heroes

FROM virtual to reality. Sony and Nissan finally bring its GT Academy to Australia, giving gamers the chance to become real life racing drivers.



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The moment shark flies to kill a seal

IN A strangely beautiful moment, the ferocious great white shark flies into the air, killing a seal for its dinner. The action has been captured on video.



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Seven ways to keep your laptop safe on your travels

KEEPING your laptop safe and secure while away is easier than you think. Avoid falling victim to a smashed screen or stolen data with these simple tricks.



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It’s the contagious airborne Wi-Fi virus

THEY call it the “Chameleon” virus. Scientists didn’t think what it is capable of was possible. But they were wrong.



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Are you a pro at Gran Turismo?

CALLING all gamers: are you an ace at Gran Turismo? Could you give Vettel and Whincup a touch up? GT Academy is looking for you.



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NASA discovers 715 new planets

NASA has announced a torrent of new planet discoveries, hailing a “bonanza’’ of 715 worlds now known outside the solar system.



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Wind farms can tame cyclones

HUGE offshore wind farms can protect vulnerable coastal cities against devastating cyclones by tempering winds before they reach land.



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Roman gladiator school unearthed

A TEAM of archaeologists have discovered the almost complete remains of a Roman school of gladiators and virtually recreated the site.



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MKR perfects a recipe for success

MILLIONS tuned in to see the Captain cop his just desserts, proving that My Kitchen Rules has the recipe just right this season, but is it really about the food?



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You’ve been doing it all wrong. The app reinventing the way we read

BOOK lovers who read at a worm’s pace are in for a treat as a new technology is set to rewrite our ability to consume text and let us finish a novel in half the time.



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Five things you need to get a job at Google

HAVE you got what it takes to work at Google? Well if you’re a successful genius, you can think again. Here are the surprising traits you will need.



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Zuckerberg cartoon ‘anti-semitic’

A CARTOON meant to be depicting Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s acquisition of an app business has been lambasted as anti-semitic.



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Zuckerberg cartoon ‘anti-semitic’

A CARTOON meant to be depicting Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s acquisition of an app business has been lambasted as anti-semitic.



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Phone app sends cyclist on freeway

A CYCLIST looking for a shorter route to get home on his smartphone app was stopped by police cycling along a busy freeway.



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Own an Apple? Read this now

IF you own an Apple computer, you need to read this now — it’ll save you from being hacked.



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BroApp sends loving texts for you

DISCOVER the Aussie-made app that lets your smartphone chat to your sweetheart so you can get on with your life.



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Goldman lift tweeter unmasked

THE mastermind behind an online persona that mocked Wall Street with an often razor tone and an insider’s touch has finally been exposed.



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Most unfortunate photo ever

WELL that’s awkward. It was supposed to be a friendly diplomatic chat, but a photo of German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.



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Electric condom to spark things up in bed

CALLED the “Electric Eel”, it might just be the worst or best invention you’ve heard of depending on how heated you like things in the sack.



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Rulers who use the social media they ban

NO Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. They lay down the laws that forbid citizens from using social media but the same doesn’t apply for these Tweeting hypocrites.



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Phone war: Galaxy S5 v iPhone 5s

MOBILE heavyweights slug it out again as Samsung announces its new handset. But what are its big features and how does it compare to the iPhone?



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How did Facebook just freak this girl out?

WHEN this couple posed for a picture, Facebook’s camera app detected not two, but three faces. Did it just reveal something they didn’t know?



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You can power science by charging your mobile

SCIENTISTS are hoping to use your charging mobile phone to create a supercomputer and help accelerate research projects by years.



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Aussie student inspired WhatsApp

THE brainchild of WhatsApp has revealed how an Australian student inspired him to set up the popular app, which will now offer voice calls.



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Security woes plague Apple

IF you use an Apple computer, your computer has a serious security flaw and Apple isn’t saying when it will be fixed.



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Your phone could help cure illness

THE smartphone has just got smarter with a plan by HTC to let everyone use their phone to solve complex research challenges.



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Hands on with Samsung’s sexy new Gear Fit smartwatch

Smartwatches are hardly the most stylish gadget. Until now. We get hands on with Samsung’s new Gear Fit at Mobile World Congress.



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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 revealed

SAMSUNG has finally taken the sheet off its latest Galaxy S5 and landed a punch in its continuing war against Apple for smartphone domination.



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WhatsApp to add free voice calls

WHATSAPP, the popular messaging service for smartphones just bought by Facebook, will soon be offering a free voice service.



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WhatsApp to add voice calls

WHATSAPP, the popular messaging service for smartphones just bought by Facebook, will soon be offering a voice service.



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Sony’s game changing phone

SONY has unveiled its new waterproof Xperia Z2 flagship smartphone, bringing with it game changing media consumption.



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Video shows asteroid smashing into moon

A SPANISH astronomer has released video of what he says is a fridge-sized asteroid smashing into the Moon, the biggest lunar impact ever recorded.



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Nokia and Microsoft’s new trojan horse

NOKIA has released its first Android devices, named the Nokia X, X+ and XL in an attempt to gain more traction in the lower end of the market.



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New plan to build $25 smartphone

THE people behind the Firefox internet browser have fired the latest salvo in the telco war, with plans to make smartphones cheap enough for everyone.



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Taking on Game Of Thrones pirates

FOXTEL has announced a new cut-price plan which is aimed at those who have helped make Game of Thrones the most-pirated show on the internet.



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Samsung launches new smart watch

SAMSUNG has launched a new smart watch, the Gear 2, ditching Google’s Android in favour of its own operating system.



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Microsoft plans Windows spring clean

MICROSOFT will update its Windows system this spring after complaints from users without touch capabilities.



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Website turns smartphone into Game Boy

FANS of Nintendo’s legendary Game Boy have been given a boost thanks to a new website that lets users recreate the classic console on smartphones.



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Facebook opens dead users’ profiles

THERE will be no privacy in the afterlife, as Facebook makes it easier for more people to view deceased users’ profiles.



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Renzi all atwitter on first day

ITALY’S youngest-ever prime minister Matteo Renzi spent his first full day in office fielding questions on Twitter.



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Samsung puts your phone on your wrist ... again

SMARTPHONE giant Samsung has unveiled its latest smartwatches this morning in Barcelona.



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WhatsApp outage upsets fans

WHATSAPP suffered a global outage today, and users hit social media saying they “couldn’t cope” just days after Facebook bought it for $19b.



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WhatsApp down after Facebook buyout

WHATSAPP is suffering from a global outage and users have hit social media to complain just days after Facebook bought it for $19m.



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Branson: I will fly to space this year

BUSINESS tycoon Sir Richard Branson has repeated his claim that the first Virgin Galactic flight into space will take place later this year.



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What happens to your Facebook when you die?

UPDATING privacy settings on Facebook has never been more important. The social media giant has made surprising changes to what happens to your profile when you die.



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Internet a protest battleground

THE battle for Venezuela is being fought as vigorously online as in the streets, with authorities cutting off the internet and a “walkie-talkie’’ service widely used by protesters.



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Why Aussies are creative geniuses

EXCLUSIVE: We’re a creative bunch, us Aussies. And one app is paving the way for creative types Down Under to extend their reach near and far, according to its co-founder.



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The lessons others should learn from WhatsApp

FACEBOOK opened its wallet to fork out $19 billion dollars for this app. It’s made the developers rich indeed as they played all the right moves. Here’s what others can learn.



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Aussie technology to reinvent MMA

CONTROVERSIAL sporting category, Mixed Martial Arts, will get a new outlook if a competition based on Australian technology takes off.



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Cara Delevingne reveals her favourite apps

THE model loves her apps. Almost as much as her shoe collection. But did you know she also loves a bit of Call of Duty?



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The 15 things to know about iTunes Radio

NEW music streaming service from Apple hopes to step to Spotify, Pandora and Beats. Here’s what you should know about it.



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Plans to stop Twitter untruths

EVER fibbed on Facebook or twisted the truth on Twitter? Scientists are working to make sure honesty is the best policy.



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Your next smartphone lies here

EACH February all the big guns in the mobile world get together in Barcelona to show their new phones they want you to buy. Here’s what to expect.



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Lost in space: satellite of doom

A STRAY satellite orbiting Earth poses a serious collision threat that could spark a chain reaction of catastrophic space events. George Clooney, where are you?



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Meet the world’s smartest teddy bear

DON’T you wish Siri was just a bit more cuddly? This clever teddy will answer all your questions, have a conversation and even tell a joke or two. And it’s not even creepy.



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What’s to love and hate about new Google Maps

GOOGLE has just deployed a brand new Maps. It’s more powerful, smarter and packed with new features. But will it make you a commuting ninja?



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Your mobile phone’s features explained

WITH all these hi-tech new phones about to be announced you may be confused with what all the new features mean. We’re here to help.



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Facebook’s WhatsApp buy sends message

FACEBOOK’S $US19 billion ($21 million) purchase of WhatsApp is set to boost valuations for other mobile messaging apps.



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The iPhone nobody wants to buy

PLASTIC is not fantastic according to a former Apple advertising executive who claims the company got it all wrong with the “cheap” iPhone 5c.



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New deal for the phone fanatics

TECH fanatics who simply must have the latest products are set to benefit from a new contract that lets users upgrade their phones every year.



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Google: ‘Don’t be a Glasshole’

GLASS, the funny looking but still ridiculously cool set of glasses with a computer inside now has an official Google guide for users on how not to be a “Glasshole”.



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Seven secret Gmail features you didn’t know existed

THE hidden tricks and tips inside Gmail that will help you organise your life, save you time and have you emailing like a pro.



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What else Facebook could get for $16 billion

FACEBOOK has just dropped an insane amount of cash on a messaging app. What could it have bought instead?



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Facebook spends $16 billion on popular app

FACEBOOK has just dropped an insane amount of cash on a messaging app. Is it worth the price and what is it?



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Massive security flaw in popular hook-up app

USERS on popular hook-up app Tinder may have been exposed to a dangerous and creepy security flaw for months.



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Tinder makes first Antarctica match

POPULAR dating app Tinder has proved it can find you a hookup anywhere – even Antarctica.



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LinkedIn opens up for wisdom, rants

LINKEDIN is hoping to unleash more wisdom on its service by lifting restrictions on the length of posts.



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The lake disappearing before our eyes

ONE of the biggest saltwater lakes in the world has shrunk more than 80 per cent in the past decade.



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Discover an extra dimension

THE science fiction dream of using 3D printers to create whatever we want with the push of a button is a bit closer to becoming a reality with 3D technology becoming more readily available



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This hi-tech jet replaces windows with giant screens

YOU’LL find no windows on this futuristic luxury jet. Instead passengers are given a hi-tech alternative as they fly through the air at supersonic speeds.



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Can this app give you superhuman sight?

WANT to unlock your potential and train your brain to give you superhuman vision? Take a look at this app to see if it’s really possible.



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HTC One 2’s release date revealed

TAIWANESE smartphone maker, HTC has just announced the release date for its upcoming follow-up to last year’s flagship phone, the HTC One.



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Apple plans health-check headphones

APPLE has filed a patent for health-monitoring headphones that will do much more than let you feel the pulse of the music.



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Samsung to copy Apple’s fingerprints

SAMSUNG is reportedly set to copy Apple in featuring a fingerprint scanner in its upcoming Galaxy S5.A - but with a twist.



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Ankle band to track your every step

THE new FlyFit ankle band activity tracker will monitor your every move whether you are running, swimming or cycling.



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Truth behind heartbreaking photo

IT WAS a picture that broke hearts around the world. A little boy, carrying a plastic bag, lost in a dessert while escaping Syria. But all is not as it seems.



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Hash potatoes: Social media snacks for kids a step too far?

BIRDS EYE is targeting the next generation of social savvy diners with potato treats for tiny Tweeters. But should the hashtag-shaped snack stay off the menu?



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Some futurists aren’t worried about global warming or overpopulation

WHILE New York City may be partially underwater by 2100, many futurists believe they’ll have the technology to walk on water. In fact, many think that before the end of this century, they will become cyborgs.



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Fresh Gear: best new gadgets

CHECK out these ripe technology finds you must own, including a turntable made of whiskey casks.



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The Viking apocalypse is coming! Is it the end?

WE’VE survived the asteroid hurtling towards us but we’re not through the woods yet because the Earth is now about to split open this weekend.



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Assange: UK spied on WikiLeaks

THE UK’s intelligence-gathering agency “spied” on people who contacted WikiLeaks, Julian Assange has claimed.



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Candy Crush to play on sharemarket

THE maker of the mobile game Candy Crush Saga will attempt to raise as much as $US500 million ($553 million) in an initial public offering.



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New app can keep kids safe: ALP

CHILDREN in danger could send a “help” message to their parents and broadcast their location using a smartphone app promised by the ALP.



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Samsung wants to take Dyson to the cleaners

KOREAN electronics company is prepping its lawyers once more, this time Dyson is in its sights for an “intolerable” sucker punch on the brand’s reputation.



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WORLD SAFE: Asteroid passes earth

JUST days after the anniversary of the Chelyabinsk meteor that injured 1,000 when the spectacular fireball burst over Russia, a massive asteroid has flashed past Earth.



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70,000 people are simultaneously playing the same Pokemon game

OVER 50,000 people are simultaneously playing the same Pokemon game at once, resulting in some extremely frustrating fun.



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Why are these birds burning up in the sky?

THERE have been reports that birds flying over the world’s largest solar plant in the United States have been singed and killed.



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Killer heatwaves to be hotter, longer and more often

HOT weather in three Australian capital cities have already reached levels predicted for 2030 according to the Climate Council.



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Is this a ghost? Creepy figure haunts pub

THERE are too many spirits in this pub. At least, that’s what staff members are saying after catching what they believe to be a ghost on CCTV.



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Apple and Tesla to join forces to make an iCar?

ELECTRIC car manufacturer Tesla has reportedly met with Apple in talks to join forces. Could this be the first steps to an Apple iCar?



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Has Google just killed the password?

NEW time-saving technology will let you login to all your accounts with an ultra-sonic sound only your mobile can hear. Sounds good.



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Revealed: What your earwax says about you

YOU heard that correctly. The gunk between your ears can hold personal information including where we come from and what we eat.



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Is LG’s futuristic self-healing phone ahead of the curve?

LG’S latest phone has a curved screen and a back that is meant to be able to heal itself if scratched. We go hands-on to see if this latest technology is any good.



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Back to the Future power laces a reality

GREAT Scott! Marty McFly’s futuristic Nike trainers have been confirmed and will be arriving in the not too distant future. Tying? Where we’re going we don’t need tying.



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We Now Respond to Emoticons As If They Were Faces :-(

A NEW study has found that after only 32 years of us using them, we react to emoticons as if they were real human faces.



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Meet the RoboCop car of tomorrow

MEET the police car of the future, which will click into active surveillance mode every time an officer draws a gun.



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Finally, proof Americans are not very bright?

OH DEAR. There’s finally proof of what so many of us have suspected for so long. Find out which really basic fact alludes 25% of Americans.



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Nuclear bombs could save civilisation

TOTAL nuclear disarmament may actually put humanity in danger. Scientists have said nuclear bombs may be our only way of surviving disaster.



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Science backs castaway’s tale

A STUDY of wind and current conditions supports Jose Salvador Alvarenga’s remarkable tale of having drifted 12,500 kilometres across the Pacific.



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Satellite to crash back on Earth

SPACE experts have warned a Russian satellite is expected to come crashing back down to Earth. But where will its parts fall?



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The nine worst Tinder profile photos

OPINION: From men with monkeys to lads posing with big fish or their wives. You’ll be surprised what some guys think is an acceptable dating profile picture, laments Jo Thornely.



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Dog poisoned in ‘retaliation’

A DOG owned by a wildlife researcher has been poisoned to death, raising suspicion illegal marijuana growers may be involved.



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‘Science giving rise to neoracism’

ADVANCES in genetic sequencing are giving rise to a new era of scientific racism, despite decades of efforts to reverse such attitudes.



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Norway killer wants better video games in jail

The Norway killer, who used Call of Duty to practice his aiming and World of Warcraft to hide his plans, is complaining about not having the latest video games in jail.



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Sochi fan takes funniest selfie ever

HOW does this blinking camera work?! Sochi fan shows off her terrible photography skills as she takes a snap the wrong way round.



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Martian rover rock mystery solved

REMEMBER the mystery of the “jelly doughnut” rock on Mars that appeared to come out of nowhere? Scientists say they’ve solved it. Can you guess what it was?



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Turning gamers into real racing drivers

IT SOUNDS too good to be true, but Nissan is turning virtual racers into real racing car drivers for their international racing team.



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Facebook lets you choose from 56 genders

DID you know there are over 50 genders to choose from? Facebook is now offering array of genders for user to identify as, from male to ‘two-spirit’.



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11 ways technology can destroy Valentine’s Day

SOME of us might be fluttering at the thought of Valentine’s Day. But romance could be shattered with one glimpse of a mobile or poorly executed LOL. Here are the mistakes not to make.



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NSA says Snowden did steal passwords

FORMER NSA analyst Edward Snowden gained access to at least some classified documents he later disclosed by copying a password from a co-worker.



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Facebook offers new gender options

FACEBOOK is adding a customisable option with about 50 different terms people can use to identify their gender.



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Are these girls identical twins?

THEY were born on the same city, share the same birth date and look eerily similar. But are the girls — raised in separate continents — really sisters?



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Rupert Murdoch takes Buzzfeed tycoon quiz

BILLIONAIRE tycoon Rupert Murdoch has taken a quiz to find out which billionaire tycoon he is. The result, posted on Twitter, may shock you.



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Is this the new, bigger and better iPhone?

REVEALED: A series of new photos have surfaced that show what looks to be the iPhone 6 with a much bigger screen and thinner design.



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Rising dragon, falling eagle

AIRCRAFT carriers. Submarines. Fighter jets. An arms race is underway in our neighbourhood. In this contest between the goodies and baddies of Asia, is Australia even a contender?



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Mystery of the S-shaped ‘monster’ off the coast

NOBODY knows what caused the S-shape to form off the coast of Western Australia. But there are compelling theories.



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The staggering money behind free apps

YOU will be kicking yourself you didn’t jump on the app wagon after finding out how much these apps make. Hint: you could buy a small island every week with the money.



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Sesame Street launches ‘Flappy Bert’

SINCE Flappy Bird flew away earlier this week, the market has been flooded with similar games. But none are as good as this.



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Do we have a fighting chance?

AIRCRAFT carriers. Submarines. Fighter jets. An arms race is underway in our neighbourhood. In this contest between the goodies and baddies of Asia, is Australia even a contender?



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Lunar rover declared dead

THE troubled Jade Rabbit lunar rover has died on the moon, in a major setback for China’s ambitious space program.



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Mum finds 1m mates for lonely son

ONE mum was heartbroken when her son, 10, said he didn’t want a birthday party because he had no friends. Now she has found him almost a million.



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High-tech glasses let surgeons ‘see’ cancer

BREAKTHROUGH super specs technology is so new it doesn’t even have a name yet but it’s giving doctors and patients new hope in the fight against cancer.



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iBeacon’s on the shopping list

IBEACON technology that lets stores push information straight to your smartphone is set to change the way we communicate with our surroundings.



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History — it’s a Game of Thrones

DRAGONS. Brutal betrayals. Horrible families. Believe it or not, historic reality makes Game of Thrones seem like a sideshow. Here are just a few examples.



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Incredible eco-house a design feat

IT’S the house that has everything - eco design, wow-factor and livable spaces. Take inspiration from this amazing home and try not to drool over the pictures as you do.



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Speakers’ corner: the ace of bass

WHETHER you’re after small and handy or big and loud, there is something for everyone with these wireless speakers.



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The most addictive mobile games

YOU’VE all been there - trying hard to beat your friends on stupidly addictive games and playing into the night when we should be sleeping. These apps are the worst offenders.



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Kylie reveals what’s on her iPod for Valentine’s

ESPECIALLY for you: the songs the schooner-sized popstar just can’t get out of her head to help her get lucky in love this Valentine’s Day.



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An iPhone would cost how much in 1991?

THERE is no doubt that technology has evolved, but this latest analysis on the cost of an iPhone in 1991 really makes you think.



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Mechanics turn toy car into real car

You know the one. The red plastic, yellow-roofed model that’s been awkwardly piloted across suburban sidewalks by toddlers everywhere since 1979 — is now street legal.



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How to use Google Plus to get your next job

YOUR online social status could make or break your next career move. Google Plus is a mighty useful tool to help so here are top tips to make the most from it.



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Five Valentine’s Day scams to avoid

CUPID has some competition this Valentine’s Day: Scammers are taking aim at your heart and wallet with ploys that can lead to identity theft and more.



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The eight most ridiculous conspiracy theories

THE government are a bunch of lizards, sharks are spies and the moon doesn’t actually exist. FACT. Well, according to these absurd conspiracy theories anyway.



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Driving Nemo: The car a fish can drive

THIS is not a tale. A technology company has developed a fintastic new ride that a goldfish can drive. It’s got us hooked.



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7 mistakes you’re making online

THE internet. Grumpy cats, hilarious memes and Karl Stefanovic. But it’s also full of hidden traps. Here’s how to stay one step ahead of the game.



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Why we should all care about Toyota

A HUGE part of our country officially died yesterday. Think no one cares? Well, 19-year-old Bathurst boy Harry Tucker had this to say.



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How to secure your iPhone with Siri

THERE’S one thing you need to tell Siri in order to keep your mobile safe. Stop asking if it loves you and instead just let it know who you are.



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Is a new Apple TV box coming soon?

CODE in the new version of Apple’s mobile operating system could be the best hint yet of revamped set top box.



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Man dies posting sunset photos

A MAN was electrocuted when he accidentally touched a powerline while trying to post pictures of a sunset to Facebook.



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The shameful new trend on Instagram

THE creator of the cringeworthy “Selfies At Funerals” Tumblr has launched a new blog devoted to another social media trend that’s just as shameful.



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Aussies tune in to iTunes Radio

APPLE launches its streaming music service iTunes Radio in Australia today, making it easier to listen to music for free.



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Google now second most valuable in US

GOOGLE has passed Exxon to become the second most valuable US company by market capitalisation.



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Getting social in the bathroom

A SURVEY has found 40 per cent of adults between the ages of 18 and 24 uses social media in the bathroom.



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Wireless sensor to signal wet nappy

A DISPOSABLE organic sensor that can wirelessly let a carer know if a nappy needs changing has been unveiled by researchers.



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Snow runner shows how to snow stack

THERE are two ways you can act when footage of an embarrassing fall goes viral — you can either hide in shame, or you can own it like this runner did.



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Cutting edge car tech debuted at Bathurst 12 Hour

ABARTH Motorsport debuted some cutting edge technology as it took it’s little hot hatches racing at Mount Panorama on the weekend.



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Giant rats to take over earth

NOT apes, but rats are expected to take over the planet as they evolve from small rodents to giant beasts in the future.



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Inspector gadget: NYPD using Google Glass to fight crime

KEEPING an eye on the law. NYPD looking to use powers of futuristic Google Glass as a potential crime fighting tool.



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Six reasons why Flappy Bird was killed

FAME, success and a fortune. It’s what every app developer dreams of. Except the creator of Flappy Bird who controversially killed his high-flying creation. Why did he really delete the app?



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Police find James Bond gun in Sydney

NSW police have seized a Walther PPK gun, used by Germany police and military officers in the 1930s and 1940s, and made famous by James Bond.



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Didn’t download Flappy Bird? You’ve missed out

IF you were not one of the 50 million people who downloaded Flappy Bird, it’s too late. The man behind it has flipped out and pulled the viral hit from the app store.



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Investor set for $640m Candy Crush win

AN ENTREPRENEUR who provided early funding for the company behind Candy Crush is set to pocket about $640 million from the hit mobile phone game.



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The hilariously bizarre website of Sochi 2014

HAMSTER bowls, hip flasks, weird-looking bikes and the strangest collection of online questions. This has to be the oddest Olympic website ever.



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Likes and life in the fast lane

WHETHER Instagram or Twitter, the ‘like’ button can give you a false sense of importance. Enjoy them while you can but as Melissa Hoyer says, don’t let them decide your true worth.



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Popular Flappy Bird gets the axe

IT is the most popular free game on iTunes, but the creator of Flappy Bird has shocked fans, saying he is shutting it down.



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The best photos in the world

FROM a dog caught mid-bath to lions stretched out on the Serengetti, these pics were selected from nearly 140,000 entries from 166 countries.



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Govts demanding more Twitter info

THERE has been a huge rise in government requests for Twitter users' information.



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800,000yo footprints found in UK

SCIENTISTS have discovered human footprints in



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Filipinos thank you for Haiyan help

THREE months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, locals are running a global campaign with social media to thank those who've helped them.



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This car comes with its own drone to help you own the road

FLIGHT of the navigator. Renault sees a future where cars have built-in drones to seek out traffic problems and scout parking spaces for you.



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Giant ship searching for Atlantis and monsters

THE bizarre non-stop, solar powered, super ship that will scan the world's oceans to find new life forms and sunken civilisations.



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Nine things you're doing wrong with your iPhone

STOP! You could be damaging your phone and not even know it. Here are some of the worst offences and how to avoid them.



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Secret project tested Down Under

AN AWESOME new piece of military technology has been tested secretly in the Australian desert. You won't believe what it can do.



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Best reactions to world's most frustrating game

IT'S the most annoying game on the planet, driving people to let out their frustration in hilarious ways. Thankfully, social media has captured the best reactions to Flappy Birds. Enjoy!



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Twitter shares tumble on growth fears

TWITTER shares went into a tailspin after the company's first earnings report shook up investors expecting strong growth at the messaging platform.



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Girl snaps selfie with dead body

A STUDENT has sparked outrage after posting a smiling selfie of herself with a cadaver to Instagram.



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It's in his kiss: Robber caught via DNA

A MAN who allegedly robbed a jewellery store in Paris was tracked down through his DNA after he kissed a hostage out of compassion.



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X-box sensor guards Korea border

THE X-box's movement-recognition software Kinect is being used to detect movement in the DMZ.



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Five ways Asia is saving American tech

WITH its Silicon Valley shiny technology companies it might seem like America is doing alright. But in actual fact Asia is key to keeping these companies alive.



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Forget the selfie. Now it's all about the couplie

OH NO, it's happening again. Is the couplie taking over as this year's selfie? Looks like we're all gonna need longer arms (and more friends).



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Woman jailed for trolling herself

SHE was sent vile, sexually abusive messages from members of her own family. Turns out she was the one sending them. Why?



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Father begs: 'I wanna see my son one more time'

JOHN Berlin's son Jesse passed away two years ago. Mr Berlin is desperate to see Jesse's "Look Back" video, but Facebook is refusing to let him.



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This app is the next big thing

NEW mobile game has taken the world by storm, and made its Vietnamese developer very rich from just a few nights of work.



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Kid celebrates his one 'like' on YouTube

ALL this boy wanted was 3-5 'likes' on his YouTube page. Then the internet got involved. Needless to say, he did not expect what was about to happen.



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Say hello to Tabby Abbott

A GROUP of software developers and app designers have found a way to replace online photos of Prime Minister Tony Abbott with cute kittens.



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iPhone voice to get Aussie accent

STREWTH! Siri, the voice of the Apple iPhone, is reportedly set to develop an Aussie accent.



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Visitors to Sochi will be hacked 'almost immediately'

A US reporter in Sochi has said that his computers and phone were hackde 'almost immediately' when he set up in Russia to cover the Olympics.



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Man takes worlds most extreme selfie

THERE has been some pretty great selfies taken before, but this Houston man definitely takes the crown for the most extreme.



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North Korea copies Apple's OS X

TO SHOW that they're one for the people, North Korea has gone ahead and blatantly copied Apple's OS X for its own official operating system.



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Top 10 creepiest artificial intelligence in movies

THERE'S something just not right...They're almost human but artificial intelligence in movies just makes us feel all uneasy. Here are the most disturbing...



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'Mini-sub suicide mission possible'

EXPERTS have warned of a nuclear suicide mission by a North Korean mini-sub, but say we're unlikely to let drones make life-and-death decisions.



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400 dolphins wash up on beaches

THE bodies of around 400 dolphins that washed up on beaches in Peru last month have left experts baffled.



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Why is a giant penis strapped to this car?

THE banana up the exhaust pipe is amateur. This BMW owner woke to find a giant wooden member strapped to her roof. But why?



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Twitter names things Schapelle missed

AS talk of Schapelle Corby's parole continues, the Twitterverse has started to name what she has missed out on since she went into prison in 2005.



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Is Tony Abbott killing our environment?

A BRITISH publisher has catalogued Tony Abbott's failings on the Australian environment and taken aim at the PM for not preserving our precious resources. Now, it's time to have your say.



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The worlds best hypercars

THEY make you giddy just thinking about them, they send excitement just from their sound and they're guaranteed to make you smile. These are those cars.



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Samsung Galaxy S5 reveal date

SAMSUNG's highly anticipated follow up to last year's Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S5 has finally got what looks to be a release date.



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Gadget review: cracking the case

IPAD cases can do so much more than simply protect your iPad. From adding a keyboard to your device to fun features and extra tough models, what design elements should you be looking out for?



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Health gadgets we wish we had

AS Google gets set to release contact lenses that monitor your health by studying your tears we take a look at gadgets we wish we had.



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The best #Neknomination video we've seen

DAYS after two young men were killed by the Neknomination craze, a South African man has turned the deadly drinking game on its head.



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How The Beatles Rocked Technology

Throughout their career, The Beatles were responsible for inspiring and instigating new music technology to the world.



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Gates exits chair as new CEO named

BILL Gates is stepping down as Microsoft chairman as the company announces Satya Nadella as its new chief executive.



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Five ways Facebook has changed our lives

SINCE the social network arrived in 2004 it's delivered far more than just a way to show off your holiday snaps or kill a few minutes at work. It's changed us for good and for worse.



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Smartphone game helps fight cancer

'Citizen scientists' smartphone users will be able to help scientists beat cancer using the world's first app designed to unravel genetic data.



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Secret to creating the ultimate online dating profile

WANT the ultimate dating profile? Analysts have found the answer to creating the most attractive online persona. Hint: Don't mention your mum and keep your top on.



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Raunchy Aussies taking to sexting

SEXTING is on the rise in Australia with nearly 50 per cent of adults having received a sexting message or photo on their mobile phone.



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Facebook: What do you want?

WHILE Facebook marks its 10th birthday as the one social network to rule them all, we ask what YOU want to see it do (or stop doing) next.



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Paper is what Facebook should have always been

PAPER by Facebook is the company's first dip at being a news reader. It's also the best thing that has ever happened to Facebook.



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Awesome things you didn't know about Google

Google isn't just a search-engine, it's also a calculator, music player and dictionary. Here are all the awesome things that you didn't know about Google.



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And the happiest Aussies live in ...

A STUDY of 100 million Instagram photos has found the cities that are home to the happiest and grumpiest Australians. Can you guess where they are?



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Your racist family may just be feeling left out

YOU know that grandmother you have that seems to just be racist for no reason? Well, a new study has revealed it's most likely because she feels left out.



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Google offers glimpse at US spying

GOOGLE has for the first time provided a glimpse into secret requests for user data being made by the US in the name of fighting terrorism.



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Facebook rejects 'Neknominate' ban

FACEBOOK has rejected calls to ban pages linked to the "Neknomination" drinking craze, despite two deaths in Ireland being linked to the online game.



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