Technology

A new generation of AI models deemed "too dangerous" for public release is driving Australia's efforts to lure top AI companies to establish a major presence in the country.

A legal showdown between two of the tech world's most powerful men has reached its end. Here's what we learned throughout the trial.

Thousands of police officers have been advised to disable the bluetooth on their Axon body-worn cameras during raids and undercover jobs to avoid being detected and tracked, after Four Corners exposed a security flaw with the devices.

Some entrepreneurs argue any changes to reduce the capital gains tax discount should carve out the startup sector. However, tax experts warn this would create too much complexity in an already complicated tax system.

A security flaw means the location of devices used by police, potentially including undercover officers and those travelling home, is visible to anyone with a phone or laptop.

Remote health technology is saving regional patients time and money, despite many Victorian hospitals still running on paper records.

While the newest home technology aims to make life easier, when it prioritises aesthetics over usability, some lives are actually made much harder, writes Nas Campanella.

Tim Cook helped usher in a communications revolution and his departure from Apple marks a turning point for the company. It also serves as a reminder of how AI is changing the tech landscape.

Local banks, power providers and infrastructure firms do not have access to test their systems against a powerful new AI cybersecurity risk, Anthropic's Mythos, which has not been made public.

Wearable fitness technologies like smartwatches are worn by millions of people daily. But they're not as accurate as you might think.

Thousands of students are using AI to transform the way they learn, but many remain concerned about what the technology means for the environment, jobs and creativity.

While modern laptops are good at saving battery life and keeping cool, extended periods in sleep mode could still be putting a strain on them over time. 

The Artemis II mission used space technology developed in Australia, but experts fear the axing of a multimillion-dollar telescope partnership may stifle innovation and astronomy.

A television show that uses generative artificial intelligence to animate Indonesian folktales is creating a stir.

Rural GPs say privacy barriers and fragmented systems mean vital patient information can take over a month to access, putting patients at risk.

Gen Z is embracing retro technology like iPods, vinyl and Polaroid cameras and craves in-person connection more than any other generation, according to a Live Nation study.

Brooke Watts from Molong, in Central West NSW, using a drone on her family farm.

Experts say sharing where you are with a partner using technology should be mutual and enhance a feeling of safety.  

One-way attack drones described as "cruise missiles" were listed on the popular online retail platform Alibaba for less than $50,000, the ABC has found.

Copper production in outback Queensland is facing a ticking clock, but researchers say a new refining process developed at the University of Queensland could slash production costs.