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Semi-automatic coffee machine strikes the perfect balance
The Oracle Dual Boiler is an expensive but impressive espresso machine that combines the capabilities of a commercial unit with the smarts to use them on its own.
- by Tim Biggs
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‘Incredibly comforting’: Sarah speaks to ChatGPT more than she does almost anyone
ChatGPT has long served as a poet or coding partner. Now, it’s taking on a more serious role: late-night therapist and confidant. And for some, best friends.
- by David Swan
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AI
Nvidia supercomputer marks ‘new era’ for Australian AI
The world’s most valuable company is building an Australia-first supercomputer that will initially tackle cancer research.
- by David Swan
Opinion
AI
Hey, Scott Farquhar, this is the future. Can I have a word?
Mr Farquhar, we’re interested in your views on fair use of other people’s property, and we’ve found an exciting new use for one of yours.
- by Malcolm Knox
Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling
The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.
- by David Swan
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Science
CSIRO breakthrough shields against sexualised AI deepfakes
Australian state governments are scrambling to criminalise explicit images, and a new technique could block them altogether.
- by David Swan
Computing icon to return as Commodore 64 gets makeover
A new incarnation of the company says it will deliver not only a new Commodore 64, but also the optimistic tech future we were promised.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
NBN
The NBN is getting its biggest upgrade ever. Most people have no idea
Fairly or not, Australia’s NBN has long been the butt of jokes, ranking below Nicaragua and Venezuela for download speeds. That’s about to change.
- by David Swan
Privacy watchdog sues Optus over mass data breach
The telco is facing Federal Court action over a cyberattack that affected some 10 million Australians.
- by David Swan
‘You’ve got the wrong TPG’: ASX shares plummet after embarrassing stuff-ups
The market operator is facing mounting headaches, including furious TPG executives who are considering their options, as well as growing regulatory costs.
- by David Swan
Opinion
AI
The multitrillion-dollar ‘bubble’ that could sink markets
Unimaginable sums of money are being sunk into AI by some of the world’s most valuable companies. Is this a re-run of the 1990s dot-com and tech bubbles?
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz