CNET Australia FTC approves Amazon's $13.7B purchase of Whole Foods - CNET 2017-08-24T00:29:00.000000000+00:00 Regulators' approval means the e-tailer can go ahead with plans to move further into the $800 billion US grocery market. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event replay (Podcast) - CNET 2017-08-24T00:18:42.000000000+00:00 Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 today with an impressive live show from New York, complete with an incredible interactive stage. Watch the replay of CNET's live coverage from inside the show, and hear Samsung fans react after the announcement. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 event replay video - CNET 2017-08-24T00:14:02.000000000+00:00 Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 today with an impressive live show from New York, complete with an incredible interactive stage. Watch the replay of CNET's live coverage from inside the show, and hear Samsung fans react after the announcement. Uber reports big rise in bookings in second quarter - CNET 2017-08-23T23:27:49.000000000+00:00 Ride-hailing startup's bookings increased 150 percent from a year ago, the company reports. How Apple uses AI to make Siri sound more human - CNET 2017-08-23T23:20:51.000000000+00:00 Research papers published by Apple detail the company's machine-learning technology. Also: Apple auditioned hundreds of candidates for Siri's new voice. This luggage cover rocks a giant photo of your face - CNET 2017-08-23T22:50:44.000000000+00:00 Forget asking, "Is that my bag?" You will know for sure when your luggage is wearing a horrifyingly huge photo of your own mug. 'Last Jedi' reveals two new vehicles from upcoming film - CNET 2017-08-23T22:45:59.000000000+00:00 The skies and the planets of the upcoming Star Wars film are about to get a lot more crowded with these new (and deadly) transport options. How to livestream the Mayweather-McGregor fight - CNET 2017-08-23T22:44:37.000000000+00:00 Cord cutters, worry not -- you aren't left out of the fun. How to buy tickets for the McGregor-Mayweather fight - CNET 2017-08-23T22:30:35.000000000+00:00 Seats are still available for Saturday's big fight in Las Vegas. Galaxy Note 8: CNET editors react video - CNET 2017-08-23T22:13:55.000000000+00:00 Will Samsung's most powerful phone stand up to the next iPhone and more?
Gizmodo Australia Wireless Headphones Explained: What Do You Need To Listen? 2017-08-24T00:45:58.000000000+10:00 Listening to music on headphones is great. You know what's better? Listening to your music without wires. Here's how wireless headphones work, why you might want a pair, and how some are different to others. More » Microsoft Claims To Be 'Talking To Sony' About Playing Nice 2017-08-24T00:30:00.000000000+10:00 With the launch of the Xbox One X only a few months away, Microsoft needs an interim win to keep people interested in the console that is currently in a very distant second place to Sony. Which is why it is no surprise that Xbox Marketing Manager Aaron Greenberg told GameReactor it was "talking t... OnePlus Phones Go On Sale In Australia Next Week 2017-08-24T00:01:33.000000000+10:00 Early this month, we told you the aggressively-priced, high-end phone brand OnePlus was coming to Australia. Well, now we can tell you when you'll be able to buy one and how much it'll cost. More » Google Vs Apple Vs Microsoft: Which Online Office Suite Should You Be Using? 2017-08-24T00:00:00.000000000+10:00 Image. Fabian Irsara/Unsplash/Google/Apple/Microsoft You don't necessarily need to install a desktop application to get your hands on a decent office suite any more, and the biggest names in tech all have free, online productivity tools you can access from any browser -- so which one should you b... Cult Slasher Series Hatchet Returns To The Gore-Soaked Swamp For A Surprise Fourth Film 2017-08-23T23:30:00.000000000+10:00 Since you can't keep a ghastly, swamp-lurking, supernaturally resilient killer down for long, the world of horror has been graced by a new Hatchet movie, named after the series' terrifying villain, Victor Crowley. Writer-director Adam Green recently shared more details -- and a teaser -- for his ... Apple's Self-Driving Car Is Now A Dinky Self-Driving Bus 2017-08-23T23:00:00.000000000+10:00 It shouldn't come as a huge surprise that Apple's once ambitious self-driving car project is no longer ambitious. The New York Times reports that the company has relegated research for autonomous vehicles to a software system that will power a self-driving shuttle in between its new spaceship cam... Help Elon Musk Sell Teslas And He'll Reward You By Letting You Dig A Tunnel For Him 2017-08-23T22:30:00.000000000+10:00 Tesla's referral program has proven to be one of the company's most effective tools for selling cars. By rewarding referrals with event invites, private tours and car upgrades, the company has fuelled the cult of Tesla and turned Tesla drivers into an army of brand ambassadors. More » How To Power 139 Countries With 100% Renewable Energy By 2050 2017-08-23T22:15:02.000000000+10:00 New research shows 139 countries could be entirely powered by wind, water, and the sun by 2050. This would mean around 24 million long-term jobs, a decrease between four and seven million air pollution-related deaths, a stable energy price, and a likely saving of over US$20 trillion in health an... Another Iconic Cosmic Marvel Hero Could Appear In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 2017-08-23T22:00:00.000000000+10:00 A familiar face is confirmed for Avengers 4. David Harbour says the Hellboy reboot isn't an origin story. Could there be an extra, secret hero joining Justice League? Plus, Rian Johnson offers a tiny Last Jedi tease, and a classic Transformers look appears on the Bumblebee set. To me, my spoilers... Elon Musk Unveils SpaceX's Sleek New Space Suit 2017-08-23T21:30:00.000000000+10:00 SpaceX works in mysterious ways, but yesterday, Elon Musk decided to gift fans with the first-ever look at SpaceX's space suits. In just a few hours, fans collectively lost their chill, and it's not entirely unwarranted. The white-and-black aesthetic is sleek and sophisticated, like if Daft Punk ...
PC & Tech Authority - Latest Articles Head2Head: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs iPhone 8 (Plus) 2017-08-24T10:42:00.000000000+10:00 The freshly released Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is garnering critical acclaim, but how will it fare against Apple's imminent iPhone 8 (Plus)? Chrome Enterprise aims to make IT admins' lives easier 2017-08-24T10:34:00.000000000+10:00 Google releases management tool for Chromebook deployments. No strategic change for Canonical, says Mark Shuttleworth 2017-08-24T10:34:00.000000000+10:00 Founder outlines focus on cloud, IoT, and machine learning. Western Digital launches new WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD 2017-08-23T15:47:00.000000000+10:00 One for system builders, one for gamers. Acronis True Image 2018 includes anti-ransomware protection 2017-08-23T12:54:00.000000000+10:00 Backing up your files is essential, especially with the rise of ransomware. The ransomware threat in numbers 2017-08-23T12:39:00.000000000+10:00 Over the last year, ransomware has grown in sophistication and diversity. Terry Campese Foundation gaming marathon 2017-08-23T12:29:00.000000000+10:00 Want to watch some people lose way too much sleep over games and help those in need at the same time? We thought as much. Cooler Master unveils MM520 and MM530 gaming mice 2017-08-23T11:49:00.000000000+10:00 Claw or palm grip - it's your pick! Everything you need to know: Google Android 8.0 Oreo 2017-08-23T11:25:00.000000000+10:00 What the heck is it, what it does, and when you can get it for all your devices. Could PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds be an Xbox exclusive? 2017-08-23T10:56:00.000000000+10:00 Sorry, PlayStation fans...
News.com.au -Technology Bold plan to defuse ‘super volcano’ 2017-08-24T00:57:44.126000000+00:00 NASA believes the Yellowstone super volcano is a greater threat to life on Earth than any asteroid. So it’s come up with a plan to defuse its explosive potential. 74-year-old Aussie inventor takes on China 2017-08-24T00:35:45.680000000+00:00 THE high stakes of entrepreneurship is summed up by the Chinese in one word — Xiahai. Internal documents show climate cover-up 2017-08-24T00:35:45.676000000+00:00 US OIL giant ExxonMobil knowingly misled the public for decades about the danger climate change poses to a warming world and the company’s long-term viability, according to a peer-reviewed Harvard study. Chris Griffith reviews the Samsung Note 8 2017-08-23T23:51:48.397000000+00:00 The Australia's Tech Editor Chris Griffith reviews the brand new Samsung Note 8. North Korea’s terrifying next move 2017-08-23T17:49:40.434000000+00:00 KIM Jong-un has ordered North Korea’s military scientists to boost production of more effective missiles that can be launched faster and hidden more easily, making the country less vulnerable to a pre-emptive strike. Galaxy Note 8: Samsung supersizes its iPhone rival 2017-08-23T15:04:48.284000000+00:00 A year after the launch of the ill-fated Note 7, Samsung reboots its extra-large phone with a 6.3-inch screen, dual-lens camera and safety-first battery design. WSJ’s Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler takes a look prior to its global launch. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street... Samsung lays it on the line with Note 8 2017-08-23T15:04:48.280000000+00:00 DESPITE an unprecedented, multibillion-dollar worldwide recall, Samsung revealed it would stick with the Note brand for its latest flagship smartphone, and make it bigger in almost every way — except battery size. Sad reason these dogs are turning blue 2017-08-23T11:57:39.977000000+00:00 STRAY dogs in a small Indian town have been turning blue — and not in the melancholy sense. Best new features coming to Android 2017-08-23T09:01:43.872000000+00:00 GOOGLE has announced its latest operating system, Android 8.0 Oreo. Another Ford fire recall in Australia 2017-08-23T08:18:35.647000000+00:00 FORD Australia has issued its fourth safety recall in six months — and the second just one week apart — for a fault that could spark a vehicle fire.
SBS - Science & Technology Honesty helped Swans' AFL turnaround 2017-08-24T10:59:37.000000000+00:00 Sydney young gun Callum Mills says the AFL club's dramatic turnaround in form was down to several key factors including some outright honesty. Wallabies drop Kerevi for All Blacks test 2017-08-24T10:54:14.000000000+00:00 WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Centre Samu Kerevi paid the price for a poor performance in Australia's Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand by being dropped for this weekend's return match in Dunedin on Thursday. Childhood brain cancer trial fast-tracked 2017-08-24T10:41:35.000000000+00:00 Researchers hope a fast-tracked clinical trial of childhood brain cancer will lead to improved treatment and survival rates. Bob and Boyd to lift AFL Bulldogs 2017-08-24T10:39:55.000000000+00:00 Against Hawthorn on Friday night, the Western Bulldogs are preparing to bid farewell to veterans and club legends Bob Murphy and Matthew Boyd. Western Sydney airport to be world-class 2017-08-24T10:38:45.000000000+00:00 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says an "aerotropolis" will be built around the new Western Sydney Airport making it a world-class precinct. Low airfares dent Flight Centre's profit 2017-08-24T10:36:15.000000000+00:00 Travel agent Flight Centre says significant falls in airfares is a key reason for a six per cent drop in its annual profit. Organised crime costs $36 billion a year 2017-08-24T10:33:05.000000000+00:00 Drug dealing and trafficking remains the main source of illicit wealth for organised crime groups, a new report shows. Civilians in IS-held Raqqa under fire 'from all sides': Amnesty 2017-08-24T10:33:02.000000000+00:00 Civilians fleeing the battle to oust the Islamic State group from the Syrian city of Raqqa face a "deadly labyrinth", coming under fire from all sides, rights group Amnesty has warned. Tigers admit loss of stars wrought a toll 2017-08-24T10:29:25.000000000+00:00 Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary says the club's failure to retain key stars and the accompanying pressure has contributed to their ordinary NRL season. Revaluations drive Scentre profit 2017-08-24T10:28:15.000000000+00:00 A boost in business and completion of a Queensland redevelopment have triggered a healthy revaluation of Scentre Group's shopping malls.
Sydney Morning Herald - Technology Galaxy Note8: with new phone, Samsung is 'moving on' from the Note7 2017-08-23T23:47:42.000000000+00:00 As Samsung launches its new consumer-focused Galaxy Note8 in New York, the company is in conversation with Australian aviation about updating any remaining warnings about its previous Note7 phones. Galaxy Note8: first impressions of Samsung's latest phone 2017-08-23T23:47:15.000000000+00:00 At first glance, the Note 8 seems to put Samsung firmly on the road to redemption. After the Note7 recall last year, this is the first viable model of its premium phone since 2015. I had a chance to spend some time with the new phone at its unveiling event in New York, and, here are my initial im... Alienware OLED 13 R3 review: a slick laptop for serious gamers 2017-08-23T23:00:24.000000000+00:00 The Alienware OLED 13 R3 laptop takes portable gaming to the next level. Flash, down the pan 2017-08-23T22:59:24.000000000+00:00 Adobe's Flash is on the way out, and not before time. Destroy trust to damage the dark web 2017-08-23T22:49:02.000000000+00:00 It seems odd that a seller of illegal drugs hiding on the Dark Net might be concerned about reputation, but new research suggests that besmirching character is the best way to go about shutting down the dangerous trade. Robot bartenders make their way to the Las Vegas Strip 2017-08-23T22:08:19.000000000+00:00 They will make your drinks, but they won't listen to your problems. Soundbar vs speakers: which is the better value? 2017-08-23T21:52:00.000000000+00:00 Most television speakers sound awful, but what should you buy to fix the problem: a surround-sound system, a soundbar, or stand-alone shelf speakers? CSIRO sacks senior executive over credit card 'breach' 2017-08-23T21:02:09.000000000+00:00 "The individual is no longer employed by CSIRO." As fighters streak towards 'Sydney', scientists in war lab game way to victory 2017-08-23T14:51:25.000000000+00:00 In a beige concrete office block in Melbourne's inner-city, behind locked doors to which only eight people have access, a scientist sits watching two fighter jets marking a path towards their target - Sydney Harbour. Solar eclipse: Millions of Americans turn to the skies for the total eclipse 2017-08-23T03:41:35.000000000+00:00 Viewers outside the US can watch the total eclipse by livestream.
TheAge - Technology Galaxy Note8: with new phone, Samsung is 'moving on' from the Note7 2017-08-23T23:47:42.000000000+00:00 As Samsung launches its new consumer-focused Galaxy Note8 in New York, the company is in conversation with Australian aviation about updating any remaining warnings about its previous Note7 phones. Galaxy Note8: first impressions of Samsung's latest phone 2017-08-23T23:47:15.000000000+00:00 At first glance, the Note 8 seems to put Samsung firmly on the road to redemption. After the Note7 recall last year, this is the first viable model of its premium phone since 2015. I had a chance to spend some time with the new phone at its unveiling event in New York, and, here are my initial im... Alienware OLED 13 R3 review: a slick laptop for serious gamers 2017-08-23T23:00:24.000000000+00:00 The Alienware OLED 13 R3 laptop takes portable gaming to the next level. Flash, down the pan 2017-08-23T22:59:24.000000000+00:00 Adobe's Flash is on the way out, and not before time. Destroy trust to damage the dark web 2017-08-23T22:49:02.000000000+00:00 It seems odd that a seller of illegal drugs hiding on the Dark Net might be concerned about reputation, but new research suggests that besmirching character is the best way to go about shutting down the dangerous trade. Robot bartenders make their way to the Las Vegas Strip 2017-08-23T22:08:19.000000000+00:00 They will make your drinks, but they won't listen to your problems. Soundbar vs speakers: which is the better value? 2017-08-23T21:52:00.000000000+00:00 Most television speakers sound awful, but what should you buy to fix the problem: a surround-sound system, a soundbar, or stand-alone shelf speakers? CSIRO sacks senior executive over credit card 'breach' 2017-08-23T21:02:09.000000000+00:00 "The individual is no longer employed by CSIRO." As fighters streak towards 'Sydney', scientists in war lab game way to victory 2017-08-23T14:51:25.000000000+00:00 In a beige concrete office block in Melbourne's inner-city, behind locked doors to which only eight people have access, a scientist sits watching two fighter jets marking a path towards their target - Sydney Harbour. Solar eclipse: Millions of Americans turn to the skies for the total eclipse 2017-08-23T03:41:35.000000000+00:00 Viewers outside the US can watch the total eclipse by livestream.
Sci/Tech - Google (AU) It Turns out That Only 60% of Final Fantasy XV Players Have Beaten the Game - Twinfinite 2017-08-24T00:30:36.000000000+00:00 TwinfiniteIt Turns out That Only 60% of Final Fantasy XV Players Have Beaten the GameTwinfiniteFans of the Final Fantasy series waited a long time for the eventual release of Final Fantasy XV (10 years to be exact). Square Enix's JRPG is indeed a big one; with tons of sidequests, story content, a... OnePlus Phones Go On Sale In Australia Next Week - Gizmodo Australia 2017-08-24T00:03:35.000000000+00:00 AusdroidOnePlus Phones Go On Sale In Australia Next WeekGizmodo AustraliaEarly this month, we told you the aggressively-priced, high-end phone brand OnePlus was coming to Australia. Well, now we can tell you when you'll be able to buy one and how much it'll cost. Two variants of the OnePlus 5 wil... Samsung Galaxy Note8 hands-on: Apple put on notice - The Australian 2017-08-23T23:34:05.000000000+00:00 The AustralianSamsung Galaxy Note8 hands-on: Apple put on noticeThe AustralianSamsung has today sought to put the Note7 smartphone debacle behind it with the launch of its long awaited successor, Note8. Wireless and fast charging, biometric security and the hallmark S Pen are signature features o... The 2017 Eclipse is History — Three Things To Do Now - HuffPost 2017-08-23T23:16:09.000000000+00:00 HuffPostThe 2017 Eclipse is History — Three Things To Do NowHuffPostI hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017. That eclipse may be history, but the experience can continue. Here's my list of the three most important things you can do in order to keep the ... This new Shenmue 3 trailer shows a very wistful Ryo Hazuki - DeathRattleSports.com 2017-08-23T21:17:44.000000000+00:00 This new Shenmue 3 trailer shows a very wistful Ryo HazukiDeathRattleSports.comAh, Shenmue 3 – the game that was announced two years ago but which we still haven't seen yet. Until now! Above is a very short teaser trailer, which shows what appears to be in-engine footage of Ryo and Shenhua being ... The 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc is cute-ute forbidden fruit - CNET 2017-08-23T20:36:00.000000000+00:00 CNETThe 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc is cute-ute forbidden fruitCNETAs older models grow in size with every new generation, this continual super-sizing creates vacuums in certain segments. Volkswagen's Tiguan, now a big boy, leaves VW without a compact ute for urban commutes. Enter the T-Roc. Surprising... Overwatch short - Blizzard reveal Mei's emotional animated short at Gamescom 2017 - Express.co.uk 2017-08-23T17:46:01.000000000+00:00 Express.co.ukOverwatch short - Blizzard reveal Mei's emotional animated short at Gamescom 2017Express.co.ukOVERWATCH fans have been treated to a brand new animate today which focuses on hero Mei. By Dion Dassanayake Dion Dassanayake. PUBLISHED: 18:15, Wed, Aug 23, 2017 | UPDATED: 20:24, Wed, Aug ... Overwatch: Junkertown Map Hands-On Reaction - Gamescom 2017 - IGN 2017-08-23T15:34:51.000000000+00:00 IGNOverwatch: Junkertown Map Hands-On Reaction - Gamescom 2017IGNTracer and Mei, sorry, Rory and Krupa give us a hands on impression of the new Overwatch map Junkertown. Share Download Video. Subscribe to IGN Prime to access HD video downloads. Get IGN Prime. Already a Prime member? Please sign i... Alienware Area-51 Gaming PCs Now Shipping With Intel Core-X Power - Hot Hardware 2017-08-23T13:40:57.000000000+00:00 The Tech Report, LLCAlienware Area-51 Gaming PCs Now Shipping With Intel Core-X PowerHot HardwareDell has gone and abducted Intel's Core-X series processors for its enthusiast Alienware division, affording gamers the opportunity to spec out a beastly system built around some of the fastest and be... Elon Musk unveils the first image of his futuristic space suit that could be worn by NASA astronauts next year - Daily Mail 2017-08-23T12:28:32.000000000+00:00 Daily MailElon Musk unveils the first image of his futuristic space suit that could be worn by NASA astronauts next yearDaily MailWe now have our first glimpse at what astronauts may be wearing on SpaceX's crewed missions to the ISS next year. Elon Musk today revealed a new space suit design on I...