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    Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

    Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

    • New iPhone could help trigger another Australian interest rate hike, warns RBA

      The Reserve Bank of Australia’s chief economist, Sarah Hunter, has said rising oil prices and the cost of consumer electronics, including new iPhones, are adding to inflationary pressures the central bank must weigh ahead of its next interest rate decision. She described the situation as “challenging”, noting that inflation risks are skewed to the upside…

    • How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with the Audio Only feature

      Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses can now be safely used while driving thanks to an Audio Only mode that disables the built-in display entirely, reducing the risk of visual distraction behind the wheel. This matters because smart glasses with screens are increasingly used for everyday tasks like notifications and calls, but that same functionality poses…

    • Microsoft drafts feel-good AI model guidelines and wants your input

      Microsoft has published draft principles for how it will train future AI models, opening a public consultation on its “Humanist AI Code of Conduct” ahead of applying the guidelines to model development next year. The 38-page document commits to keeping humans in meaningful control of AI so it can support health, happiness and productivity, and…

    • Emmys 2026: Live Updates as Mariska Hargitay Officially Hosts TV’s Biggest Night

      The 78th Annual Emmy Awards concluded with its second broadcast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay on NBC as part of the network’s 100th anniversary celebrations. The ceremony recognised standout television of the year, with The Pitt taking Outstanding Drama Series and Widow’s Bay winning Outstanding Comedy Series, while the night also included emotional tributes to industry…

    • iPhone Duo becomes first iPhone to support Apple Pencil

      Apple’s newly announced iPhone Duo will support the Apple Pencil, marking the first time the stylus has worked with an iPhone rather than being restricted to iPads. This is a notable shift for Apple, which originally justified the iPhone’s lack of stylus support by arguing it wasn’t a good input method, and it reflects the…

    • Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?

      Engadget has assessed whether Samsung’s Galaxy S24, launched in January 2024 at $800, remains a sensible purchase now that it is only available second-hand or refurbished. The review concludes that while the phone is still capable, current refurbished pricing puts it in direct competition with newer mid-range handsets that often offer better battery life, updated…

    • Artificial intelligence pacing proposal divides tech executives and Trump

      Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay titled “We Must Pace the Frontier,” arguing that AI development should be deliberately slowed through third-party safety evaluators, coordination among frontier AI firms in democratic countries, and eventual cooperation with authoritarian governments where feasible. The proposal sparked a wave of public reactions from rival tech leaders and US…

    • Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age

      New rules introduced on Tuesday allow pubs and shops in England and Wales to accept digital ID apps as proof of age when buying alcohol, alongside existing physical ID. The government says the voluntary scheme will make age checks quicker and more secure, letting customers share fewer personal details, though businesses will not be required…

    • Western Australian firefighter loses foot in shark attack

      Off-duty Western Australian firefighter Mel Ismail, 56, has lost his foot after being attacked by a shark while surfing alone at Glenfield Beach in Geraldton on Monday morning. He was bitten roughly 40 metres from shore, prompting a rescue effort from a fellow beachgoer and a group of teenagers who improvised a tourniquet from surfboard…

    • Is Big Tech’s AI slowdown a safety pact or a cartel?

      Tech leaders including Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk have loosely agreed to “pace the frontier” of AI development, backing at least part of a proposal involving third-party auditors, domestic lab regulation and a global slowdown pact. The move has divided opinion: critics see it as a way for dominant firms to…