2026-08-07

China declares it is now the leading global chipmaking power — mainly because it just changed the definition of what a semiconductor is

China struck the word "semiconductor" from a 25-year-old chip law to cover photonic and quantum designs, and it is being seen as a potential leadership claim [...]

2026-08-07

The best dual-zone air fryers — convenient, multi-component cooking for a crowd

Cook a whole meal in one appliance — no pot-juggling or awkward timing required. [...]

2026-08-07

Can ChatGPT really replace your apps? I tried using the chatbot for 12 everyday tasks on my phone — here’s what happened

I used ChatGPT instead of 12 everyday phone apps to see what it could replace today — and what still works much better with a dedicated app. [...]

2026-08-07

Meta is ordered to pay $942 million over child safety harms

A judge ordered the creation of a $567 million abatement fund on top of $375 million in civil penalties that a jury had already assessed against the Facebook and Instagram parent [...]

2026-08-07

One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Broken Containment

Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given. [...]

2026-08-07

'Enemy rags do not remain on Ukrainian soil for long': Ukrainian forces destroy Russian flag 30 seconds after it was dropped by a drone

Ukrainian forces released footage showing a Russian flag destroyed shortly after drone deployment, although independent verification remains unavailable. [...]

2026-08-07

The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer

Bret Easton Ellis' semi-autobiographical novel The Shards is in excellent hands with Ryan Murphy. [...]

2026-08-07

‘You should only buy it when it’s on sale’ — the Samsung Galaxy S26 just dropped to an all-time low AU$992

We praised the entry-level Samsung flagship’s display and surprisingly long battery life, though there are some glaring shortcomings — but this deal is a hard one to pass up at this price. [...]

2026-08-07

Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running

Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites. [...]