Technology
E3 2018: The Australian gamer's guide
Our one-stop guide to all the major events of next week, what you're likely to see and where you can watch it live.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Software
Experts grade Apple's and Google's new tools to fight smartphone addiction
We asked three experts who examine compulsive device use to grade Apple and Google's latest efforts.
- by Hayley Tsukayama
Science
Mars discoveries boost case for life
Scientists report that NASA's Curiosity rover has found potential building blocks of life in an ancient Martian lakebed. Hints have been found before, but this is the best evidence yet.
Social media
Facebook reveals it publicly shared the private posts of 14 million users
The company said the bug automatically suggested that users make new posts public, even if they had previously restricted to "friends only" or another private setting.
- by Hayley Tsukayama
Innovation
Google's Android Things starter kit is not for app development novices
The kit is a powerful way to tap into Google's cloud-based services without having to build everything from scratch, but previous coding experience is mandatory.
- by Adam Turner
Games
Melbourne-made game Florence wins Apple Design Award at WWDC
Game-maker Ken Wong, who was also lead designer on the much-loved Monument Valley, accepted the award on behalf of small Aussie studio Mountains.
- by Peter Wells
Home tech
Sonos announces Beam, a lounge room speaker it says can do it all
The new soundbar will be compatible with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, can be used on its own or as part of a multi-room or surround setup.
- by Peter Wells
Opinion
Apple
Apple 'solution' to phone addiction keeps alive the goose that lays the golden egg
The public is becoming more aware of the negative effects of phones on society. But it’s hard to see Apple’s answer as much more than an attempt to deflect attention away from the fact they were the very company that essentially gave birth to the entire modern smartphone market.
- by Jonas Lipsius
Phones
Huawei's P20 Pro is an amazing phone, but it's hard to recommend
In a climate where Chinese electronics companies could be banned from doing business in the US or Australia, buying a Huawei phone could be seen as a risk.
- by Peter Wells
Home tech
Nanoleaf's music-sensing room lights are fun, if you can figure them out
Wall-mounted customisable LED panels you control with an app sounds like a fine idea, but some instructions would be nice.
- by Rod Easdown
Software
iOS 12: the best features coming soon to an iPhone near you
From a much more capable Siri to the ability to keep a closer eye on your social media usage, iOS 12 brings many new features to iPhone.
- by Peter Wells