The cheapest time to buy a phone

PHONE plans have cycles, which means there are times in a product’s lifespan when it is cheaper to buy it. Buy at the right time, and save hundreds.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KNCZHG

Blood work: The real-life Dexters

Blood dripping down the walls, a victim lying on the floor. This is how crime scene investigators learn their work.WARNING: Graphic images

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1hcxFmm

NASA banned from examining water on Mars

NASA proudly announced that it had uncovered liquid water flowing intermittently on Mars, but its hopes to learn more have been met with obstacles.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LRj5NS

Rocket launched with satellite to deliver NBN to 200,000 Australians – video

The Ariane 5 rocket carrying a satellite – nicknamed Sky Muster – launches from Guiana space centre in South America. The NBN Australia satellite is designed to deliver high-speed internet to 200,000 Australians living in remote locations, such as Christmas and Norfolk Island. The makers have acknowledged the risk that the satellite could fail in orbit before it is even tested

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1JEL7q1
via IFTTT

Twitter is considering a huge change

TWITTER’S most sacred cow may soon get gored.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1j1Q8nJ

Facebook’s new animated selfie

YOU can finally wink at everyone who visits your Facebook profile as the social network introduces profile videos and ditches photos.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1YPN12c

How to withstand 9Gs? 'Squeeze the leg, squeeze the butt' – video

Video posted to YouTube by David Fritz, with the permission of the man featured, shows a gruelling g-force test carried out in a centrifuge. Aviators and astronauts undertake high-g training, in order to learn how to withstand high levels of acceleration during flight, when loss of consciousness can occur due to g-forces moving blood away from the brain

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1KN39Kx
via IFTTT

VW to replace dodgy diesel engines

VW is due to replace or “refit” the diesel engines with a “cheat” mode in 11 million Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda cars in the world’s most expensive recall.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1JE6CXU

What Russia is really up to

RUSSIA has launched its first air strikes in Syria, but Putin’s army is not playing ball with the US who says the bombings are ‘pouring gasoline on the fire’.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1FJ6yv0

Why the NBN just launched two rockets

THE NBN has just launched two rockets into space with satellites set to deliver faster, more affordable broadband.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Vo6oAc

Aussies stuck with dodgy VW engines

TWO weeks into the ‘cheat mode’ diesel scandal, Australian Volkswagen owners still don’t know which cars are affected. Now an insider has claimed we won’t get new engines.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1JDIRzl

NBN in orbit as satellite blasts off

THE first of two National Broadband Network satellites has blasted off into space, bringing faster internet speeds a step closer for regional Australians.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1O8wNxP

AMD talks with private equity firm Silver Lake fell through: Report

AMD's rumored investment round with Silver Lake may have fallen through.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1O2Hi3Z

Nvidia renames, formally launches new GeForce Now game streaming service

Nvidia's new GeForce Now service offers high-quality game streaming if you're plugged into Nvidia's ecosystem.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1O2BeZu

Researchers at ASU battling ISIS and other extremist movements online

New software being developed by researchers at ASU is being used to thwart the spread of terrorism online, but poses dangers of its own.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iLEGvH

ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen laptop for $750

Today, Dell is offering up a substantial discount on the Inspiron 15 5000 touchscreen laptop. If you're currently in the market for a new portable powerhouse, this is the perfect time to buy. With a full HD display, a brand new Skylake CPU, and a sizable hard drive, this laptop offers a full-fledged computing experience wherever you go.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1H8FzHW

Man takes selfie-a-day for eight years

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has taken a selfie-a-day for the past eight years. Now, he has shared the more than 3000 images in a time-lapse video.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1O7YarM

Tesla launches stunning Model X SUV, one-year backlog for new orders

A leader in so many things, Tesla finally joins the shift from sedans to SUVs. Despite more heft and frontal area than a Model S, range is 250 miles.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1M1KrfY

Beliebers troll Melbourne girls

TWO Melbourne girls followed by Justin Bieber on Instagram have been trolled by the singer’s fans, known as Beliebers.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1L3X9yB

Critical TrueCrypt security bugs finally found

A new security report indicates that there are deep flaws buried in TrueCrypt's source code. If you still use the program, it's time to find a different solution.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1hanD5i

Google’s Pixel C may be the most premium Android tablet yet

Google's Pixel brand expands to Android with the $499 Pixel C tablet -- and it looks like a huge improvement over last year's HTC-built Nexus 9.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1PNhQyw

Weather Bureau accuracy shock

SHOCK! Weather bureau accuracy is soaring, and it has two new toys which mean you can schedule barbecues with confidence. But can we trust them?

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KKyMEI

What’s with all the sinkholes?

SINKHOLES capable of swallowing cars, concrete and caravans are suddenly opening up and leaving gaping holes in their wake. Where will the next one be?

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1OFMHzF

Sydney in spectacular drone images

A PIONEERING drone from 3D Robotics has captured the city’s most iconic locations from the sky in a series of remarkable shots.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1GgreW5

Tesla Motors unveil all-electric SUV - video

Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors reveals its full-electric family SUV on Tuesday. Tesla’s Model X — one of the only all-electric SUVs on the market — was officially unveiled near the company’s California factory. CEO Elon Musk says the Model X sets a new level for automotive engineering, with features like rear falcon-wing doors, which open upward, and a driver’s door that opens on approach and closes itself when the driver is inside

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1O7fSeR
via IFTTT

Greens to Turnbull: Put us out of business

YOU don’t hear this much in politics. The Greens today provided Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with a plan to wipe them off the electoral map.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Vmgsd1

Tesla just announced a ludicrous new car

THIS is the future of the family car. It doesn’t run on petrol, is the safest car ever made and is as quick as a Lamborghini. All while carrying seven people.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KKbbE3

Why Telstra has been put on notice

TWO of the biggest internet and mobile providers have teamed up for a network that could finally get Telstra worried.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1jwKnya

Tune out to Apple Music or pay up

IF you don’t want to start paying for Apple Music, you need to turn it off — right now. Here is what to do today.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1GfDR3K

VW to replace dodgy diesel engines

IN what’s shaping up to be the world’s most expensive recall, Volkswagen is set to replace diesel engines with a “cheat” mode in 11 million cars.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1h8RTgT

Uber to be legalised in unlikely Australian city

IN a blow to the taxi industry, Australia will soon be home to the first national capital in the world to legalise and regulate ride sharing.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1FGxkE3

Why all your cords will be useless

Apple and Google are supporting a new type of fast-charging, versatile, universal technology. The downside? It will make all of your cords obsolete.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1jvXvDN

Twitter looking to lift character limit

TWITTER has a plan to dump its 140 character count so that people can tweet large slabs of text. The reaction has been brief and cutting.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KJo4y3

Amazon’s new Kindle HD 10: Not the tablet anyone is looking for

Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet has launched, but if you're hunting a budget or midrange tablet, you'd do better to hunt elsewhere.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1KPKavJ

The droid everyone is looking for

SPHERO’S BB-8 Star Wars droid has become one of the most popular characters of Episode VII, which isn’t even out yet. This is how it was created.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KJgGTq

Google announces Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P flagship Android phones

Google is offering two Nexus phones this year, with fingerprint sensors, laser autofocus, and more.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1P4kj9C

Google’s big new range of gadgets

INTERNET giant Google has matched the big launch from its rival Apple, revealing new phones, tablets and streaming devices.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LZVp5D

Google copies Apple’s hardware haul

Internet giant Google matched rival Apple’s huge hardware haul this morning, revealing new phones, tablets, streaming devices and free software.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1jviKWm

Plans for a massive ‘floating city’ begin to take shape

French architect Jacques Rougerie come up with a deign for a massive and futuristic floating city capable of housing some 7000 scientists -- or perhaps as the case may be, villains.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1QJM8m0

Teardown reveals Samsung, TSMC both fab Apple’s A9 processor

Apple's new A9 has been torn down and analyzed -- and the company is dual-sourcing the part from two different vendors.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1QJM5Xt

ET deals roundup: Save on hard drives, HDTVs, and more

Today only, Amazon is offering some steep deals on internal drives, external drives, switches, cable modems, and wireless routers. If you're looking to save some serious cash on new gear, don't let this sale pass you by.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1OEvvKU

The UK now gets more power from renewables than coal

Taken together with nuclear power, the country is now generating almost half of its power with low- or no-carbon technologies.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iZ8RQE

Sonos debuts speaker that self-EQs based on the room it’s in

Sonos, the venerable multi-room audio company, has just unveiled the Play:5, which unlike most speakers will configure its sound profile to match the room its in automatically.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1MY0Nfv

After 11 years, physicists must rethink gravitational waves

Finding gravitational waves would validate general relativity and give an incredibly powerful tool to cosmology -- too bad physicists still can't seem to find them.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1YM8Hfz

10 fixes the Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) desperately needs

By all accounts, the PlayStation 4 has been a huge success. But it's far from perfect. I've used the PS4 nearly every day since it launched in 2013, and familiarity has most definitely bred contempt.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iYMUBl

The widening gyre: Audi, Skoda admit 3.3 million vehicles use cheating software

The hits keep on coming. Audi and Skoda have both announced an estimated 3.3 million of their vehicles use defeat devices to bypass clean air regulations.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1KHXXHY

Why we’ll never ‘shark proof’ Australia

SHARK attacks in Australia have never been higher with some advocating mass culls. But victims and experts say we need to rethink our relationship with them.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1L1PUXP

Homeless woman racks up speeding fines

WHEN an Adelaide woman sold her car she didn’t think it would end up costing her so much money. This is a lesson for anyone trying to sell their vehicle.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1iYics3

‘I was threatened with anal rape’

THEY went there to stage a peaceful protest. But they claim what happened after they arrived was “traumatic”.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1L1Hm3j

Queensland, prepare to be smashed

QUEENSLAND is in for a battering. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the southeast. It’s set to be brutal.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KP6IOk

What water on Mars really means

WATER has been found on Mars but what does that really mean? NASA and a bunch of scientists have kindly answered your tricky questions.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1GdYQDP

Fix your speakers in just 45 seconds

FIRST Sonos revolutionised speakers. Now it is launching a 45-second system that could change the way you hear music forever.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1RcTz5U

Fix your speakers in just 45 seconds

FIRST Sonos revolutionised speakers. Now it is launching a 45-second system that could change the way you hear music forever.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1YLjJSt

RAAF tanker tops up F-35 fighter jet

THE RAAF has hit a milestone in the development of its $16 billion fighter jet fleet, with the successful mid-air refuelling of an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1PKF5tc

‘He’d still be alive’: Star’s daughter sues Porsche

TWO years after Fast & Furious star Paul Walker died in a car crash, his 16-year-old daughter has blamed car defects that ‘trapped’ him fireball.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1PKF5tb

Facebook’s creepy new feature

FACEBOOK has always been open about its attempts to connect the world, although its creepy new feature might have taken things a little too far.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1P2C5tU

World reacts to Mars discovery

NASA held a press conference to announce it has discovered liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars. Of course, Twitter reacted.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LhEYHr

iPhone camera: the ultimate test

This is the ultimate test. Photographer Lisa Bettany compares every iPhone camera in a side-by-side shoot out and the results are stunning.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1PK4bIx

Sony to skip PlayStation Vita 2, blames mobile gaming for handheld’s decline

Sony has effectively stated there will be no Vita 2, citing tough market conditions -- but the larger problem is the way Sony has treated the platform since it launched.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1MVx3jg

iPhone 6S breaks Apple sales record

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus have just been crowned the most popular iPhones ever. But there is a trick to the magic that has made this phone a new bestseller.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LhxvbC

Facebook crashes for third time

WORRIED Facebook users have flocked to Twitter to discuss the most recent outage, which saw the social media site disappear for almost an hour.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1h4kuUq

Tesla Model X: The electric SUV we’ve all been waiting for

The Model X will be a mid-size SUV to complement the Model S sedan. Pricing and performance will be the same: $70K to $100K.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1Rc6SDJ

Volvo wants to replace garbage collectors with robots

In a brave entry into civilian robotics, Volvo proposes to begin replacing garbage men with robots.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1GcUe0R

VW warned not to cheat on diesel emissions in 2007, suppressed internal 2011 whistleblower

Another week, another report damning VW's engine emissions. It's now clear that certain people at the company knew about problems as far back as 2007, before the latest round of clean diesel technology had even been offered for sale in the United States.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1MUY6v3

NASA confirms liquid water flows on Mars

NASA has announced that it has discovered flowing liquid salt water on Mars, in what is the biggest indication to date that the planet either has already supported life, or can support life in the future.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iWACtc

ET deals: Dell PowerEdge T110 II dual-core server for $234

If you're looking to snag a nice barebones server on the cheap, check out today's deal from Dell. The PowerEdge T110 II will take a bit of DIY effort to get it up and running, but since this model costs less than 250 bucks, that's definitely a worthwhile compromise.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1OgJzr3

Flowing water discovered on Mars

NASA says it has found flowing water on Mars, a discovery that it says could have major implications for the chance of life on the Red Planet.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1NXtckt

Flowing water discovered on Mars

NASA has announced the discovery of flowing water on Mars, a finding which could have major implications for the chance of life on the Red Planet.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1RbEqBP

NASA announce Mars discovery

IS there life on Mars? Maybe. But what’s known for sure is that water is flowing on the red planet, but it’s not as we know it, NASA say.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1NXmOcX

How to send and receive encrypted email for free

Real, DIY email encryption can be intimidating. Here's a basic rundown on how it actually works.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iWrapA

Sony PlayStation TV hacked to restore Vita compatibility

A new hack shows how to create whitelists for the PS TV that allow it to play a number of games it previously couldn't.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1GcldcN

German government 'unaware of VW emissions manipulation' – video

A German transport ministry spokesman gives a statement on Monday saying the government had no prior knowledge of VW’s emission manipulation. The spokesman, Martin Susteck, says the car manufacturer had been given until 7 October to present a timetable for a mechanical solution to the emissions scandal

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1Fwjjcx
via IFTTT

New hydrogel can keep stem cells alive for heart repair

A new hydrogel protects stem cells inside the body, making existing therapies a lot more effective.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1Wtakg9

Get ready for organized cybercrime

It's no digital Cosa Nostra, but it could actually end up perpetrating far more crime around the world.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1PJabRZ

FCC clarifies third-party router firmware is allowed — but with restrictions

Could new regulations spell the end of DD-WRT? The FCC says no, but evidence on the ground is mixed.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1PJabRU

China just did something massive

CHINA has just made a “spectacular” move. And it’s one that could create a serious problem for Australia.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Rb6KEs

MacGyver is still trying to save the world

THIRTY years on, MacGyver star Richard Dean Anderson is still trying to save Earth. But this time, with more than a rubber band, a paperclip and a mullet.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LWVI1h

Thousand flee wrath of super typhoon

THE “supermoon” and a “super typhoon” have combined to spell disaster for thousands of people living on a densely populated island nation.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1MAmsr9

The one iOS 9 feature you need to turn off

UPGRADED your iPhone to iOS 9? For the sake of your phone bill, you need to turn off this feature right now.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1h1erjB

The photo that confused the internet

IF there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s a mind-bending photo — and this innocent looking picture has millions scratching their heads.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1MzkE1w

The photo that confused the internet

IF there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s a mind-bending photo — and this innocent looking picture has millions scratching their heads.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Vky2ss

Wet and wild with the iPhone 6S

DOES the iPhone 6S have a super feature that Apple is keeping secret? A new video suggests it has an ability to do something no other iPhone has done before.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KZ91BZ

VW warned over illegal emissions tricks

EMBATTLED carmaker, Volkswagen, ignored warnings that its emissions testing was illegal, as US and Switzerland ban the group’s new diesel cars.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Wr8A7e

‘I ran forward and elbowed him’

FIVE children tell the story of how they saved their mother’s life after fighting back against an intruder who shot her.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KDlSZ3

‘I ran forward and elbowed him’

FIVE children tell the story of how they saved their mother’s life after fighting back against an intruder who shot her.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1OZxl8h

‘The best reality TV on the planet’

THEY dig metre-long “trenches”, strip asphalt off roads and obliterate entire communities. Welcome to the most dramatic show on earth.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KXTgLu

NASA to announce Mars mystery solved

SPECULATION that NASA’s Curiosity Rover has found life on Mars has been thrown into overdrive with the announcement of an urgent press conference.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1jmfjRu

Man starts servo blaze trying to kill spider

WHEN you are filling up your car at the servo and see a spider chilling on your gas tank, don’t try to kill it with a cigarette lighter.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KFLEsp

Why are they messing with data?

THE government says the Weather Bureau tweaks data to exaggerate global warming. The Bureau says that’s rubbish. Who’s right in this ideological storm?

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KKZMS8

Man buys ring for dead girlfriend

A HEARTBROKEN boyfriend bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend after her shock death and then posted their engagement on Facebook.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1VhpXF0

Here’s a look inside Samsung’s new US semiconductor HQ [PHOTOS]

Samsung's phone business has been taking a lot of heat recently, but its semiconductor, display, and storage business have being going gangbusters. We take you behind the scenes for a tour of their massive new USA headquarters.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iS9M5f

Behind the doors of Twitter HQ

IT MIGHT be located in one of San Francisco’s rough neighbourhoods, but this doesn’t take away any of the charm of Twitter HQ.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1iRwFpr

EPA says it will enact more rigorous testing in wake of VW’s cheating diesel standards

In the wake of the VW scandal, the EPA is going on the warpath.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1Ve2A4w

Should you buy an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? Here’s how to decide

Earlier today, Apple finally unleashed the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to the rabid public. With 3D touch, an improved 12 megapixel camera, and faster internals, these new smartphones are thoroughly impressive. But are the improvements worth investing in if you already have an iPhone or Android handset?

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iAEwqT

‘Temes’ and the rise of the machines — is it already too late to save humanity?

The theory of 'temes' posits that machines are moving rapidly along an evolutionary course beyond the scope of human ethics or control.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1YG1MVq

Why you should buy a diesel car right now — or keep the one you own

Great discounts are assured if you buy a diesel. VW likely will fix the car, refund some of the purchase price, and give you a discount on your next VW.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1MuJ1NW

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs. Moto X Pure: Is customization king?

Motorola goes big for a small price compared with Samsung. We dive in deep to find out which phone is better.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1JtQTdK

Super-efficient Perlan 2 glider aims for the edge of space

Without so much as a single propeller, the Perlan 2 glider might be able to break records for high altitude flying.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1VfoGOK

ET deals: Save 32% on an Amazon Prime membership

For a limited time, you can get an entire year of Amazon Prime for just $67 -- a whopping $32 off the typical asking price. Not only does that get you free two-day shipping on countless items, but Amazon's streaming music and video services are included at no additional cost.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1VdxhqH

Oculus demos $99 Gear VR in push for mainstream virtual reality

A number of Oculus and VR-related announcements broke yesterday -- here's your quick roundup.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1YFnFUT

This AI algorithm can match the average American on real SAT questions

The amazing new GeoS AI can look at the exact same questions you do, parse them like you do, and answer them -- just as well as you do.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1LRRk3z

Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 14 review: Inexpensive, top-notch photo and video editing

For those looking for a powerful, but still easy-to-use, set of photo and video editing tools, Adobe's new Elements 14 is hard to beat. In particular, anyone planning on working with 4K videos should take a look at Premiere Elements 14.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1G6EFrD

10 people you need to unfriend

THE average Facebook user has 338 friends – but are you sure you “like” all of them? If you’re considering a cull, here are the top 10 to start with.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KGjazQ

What it’s like playing a loser

HE is best known for playing beaten down lawyer Ted Buckland in Scrubs, but Sam Lloyd admits playing a sad character has its downfalls.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LRtmFy

Why Pope Francis is ignoring the poor

THOSE who claim to speak for the poor and say that climate change is the world’s top priority are wrong. Their top priorities are health, education and jobs. OPINION.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LRmk3y

Apple fans (and a robot) among first to buy new iPhone 6s – video

Hundreds queue in Sydney to be some of the first to get their hands on the new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. For those standing in the rain on George Street, it’s irrelevant that a store across the street is selling the same product with no waiting required. Kane Hulden, 17, actually enjoyed his three-hour wait: ‘I love waiting ... I waited 17 hours once for Iggy Azalea.’ Others travelled from as far as the US, while one woman sent a robot to hold her place in line

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1izF0NU
via IFTTT

Has Malcolm Turnbull seen the light?

THE winds of change are blowing. Our new PM is breathing new life into an industry that used to drive Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey mad.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1MMbPEx

The most realistic video game ever made

IN case you haven’t heard, one of the most realistic video games of all time debuted recently for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Mt5oTZ

Bus ride from hell: Why did no one help?

LINDSAY Li was subjected to an ugly racial tirade on a public bus that was so bad she thought she would be physically attacked. No one helped her.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1VdyZTr

Genius way to get an iPhone 6S

WHY line up for a new iPhone in person when you could get your iPad to do it for you? That’s what’s happening in Sydney right now.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1OVXuVB

Bus ride from hell, but why did no one help?

LINDSAY Li was subjected to an ugly racial tirade on a public bus that was so bad she thought she would be physically attacked. No one came to her aid.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KCrv6E

Court rules cell phone passcodes protected under Fifth Amendment

A federal court has ruled that passcodes for cell phones are protected under the Fifth Amendment.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1jflkj4

Porsche boss to take wheel at VW

PORSCHE boss Matthias Mueller is set to succeed Martin Winterkorn as the chief executive of scandal-battered auto giant Volkswagen.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1OwP5Zl

iOS 9 exploit allows access to photos and contacts without unlocking iPhone

A new flaw in iOS 9 could allow hackers access to data on a phone without unlocking it first.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1QATubu

VW diesel scandal spreads to Audi, Porsche — and possibly even BMW

Fallout from the Volkswagen diesel scandal continues to grow, as this morning brings reports of firings at Audi and Porsche, as well as the possibility that BMW has also cheated with at least one model.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1OwhgYw

ET deals: Alienware 15 R2 quad-core gaming laptop for $1275

If you’re in the market for a sweet gaming laptop, this deal is too good to pass by. For a limited time, you can save over $200 off the 15.6-inch Alienware 15 R2 gaming laptop from Dell when you use today’s coupon code.Alienware 15 R2 quad-core gaming laptop for $1274.99 (List price: $1499.99 — Coupon…

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iysAG1

Mozilla fixes 14-year old Firefox bug, turbocharges Adblock Plus

Firefox patched an ancient bug today -- and fixed a major problem with Adblock Plus in the process.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1iykIEr

Fable Legends: AMD and Nvidia go head-to-head in latest DirectX 12 benchmark

A new DirectX 12 benchmark? We put AMD and Nvidia up against each other and see who comes out on top.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1LyXgCB

Visas to lure savvy start-ups to Australia

ARE you a digitally-savvy entrepreneur? Well, Australia wants you, and is willing to introduce two new visa categories — and a uni funding program to boot.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1NOoTrK

Bloodhound Super-Sonic car: will this be the new fastest land vehicle? – timelapse video

Timelapse footage shows the Bloodhound Super-Sonic car being built. The vehicle aims to be the first land vehicle to reach more than 1,000mph (1,610km/h). Some 8,000 people are expected to view the car in Canary Wharf on Friday and Saturday. The current land speed record is 763mph (1,228km/h) set by another British car, Thrust SSC, in 1997. The Bloodhound will attempt to break the record in 2016

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1WkFFSm
via IFTTT

‘We’re not racist, we’re just a**holes’

A NIGHTCLUB accused of being racist by turning away black patrons has come out swinging with a video on YouTube that just might make things worse.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1KSKcrg

Paraplegic man walks after ‘bypass’

A 26-year-old man who was confined to a wheelchair five years ago has been able to walk after scientists connected his brain and legs using ‘neural bypass’ technology.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1VazClW

Apple’s electric car will be ready in 2019

APPLE has designated building an electric car as a “committed project” and has set a target shipping date for 2019.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1LPt6XI

Paraplegic man walks again with brain-to-computer technology – video

A 28-year-old paraplegic man walks with the help of technology that translates thoughts into leg movements. The man, who was paralysed from the waist down by a spinal cord injury, has become the first such patient to walk without the use of robotics. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, south of Los Angeles, say the outcome marks a promising step that one day may help stroke and spinal injury

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1PvUU6F
via IFTTT

Online reviewer’s costly complaint

BE careful when you next fire off a blistering review online. This woman’s scathing complaints on Yelp have landed her a hefty fine in court.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1Kwzh5b

Best value Apple iPhone 6s deals

APPLE’S latest devices, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus both go on sale tomorrow in Australia. So who has the best deal?

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1iNkjyT

How uni students took down Volkswagen

THE biggest automaker in the world will struggle to stay afloat after a discovery made by four university researchers.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1WkbieE

The crucial fact Netflix knows

NETFLIX knows way more about all of us than we’d care to realise. This particular piece of information is very telling.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1NUJFHB

Scientists set new record teleporting quantum data — 60 miles

Scientists leveraged a new photon detectors to teleport data across 60 miles of fiber optic cable, four times farther than the previous record.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1NUkB3G

Mind reading is actually a thing

SCIENTISTS have conducted a “telepathic” game that shows one person answering another’s questions — from a kilometre away.

from NEWS.com.au | Technology News http://ift.tt/1iMzyYJ

This Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise-D VR tour is a killer Unreal Engine 4 demo

A new Unreal Engine 4 project aims to create a comprehensive tour of the ST:TNG Enterprise-D -- without loading screens or immersion-breaking issues.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1jbnC2E

ET deals: Dell XPS 8700 quad-core desktop PC for $700

Laptops and tablets are dandy, but neither of them can offer the same bang for your buck as a traditional tower PC. So if portability isn't important to you, you're definitely better off investing in a desktop PC like the XPS 8700 from Dell. It's powerful, incredibly flexible, and it's currently on sale for 24% off of the initial asking price.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1KcgIE9

VW CEO quits amid diesel scandal - video

Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn resigns, taking responsibility for the German carmaker’s rigging of US emissions tests of which he had no knowledge, according to the supervisory board. The head of IG Metall Trade Union, Berhold Huber, said the resignation was received with the greatest respect

Continue reading...

from Technology + Video | The Guardian http://ift.tt/1WiIMdg
via IFTTT

How DNA sequencing works

DNA sequencing has been advancing at an exponential rate -- how? And why should we care if that trend continues?

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1NMqka7

How independent researchers tracked down VW’s diesel software hacks

How did Volkswagen get away with its diesel shenanigans? We investigate.

sourse ExtremeTech http://ift.tt/1ORxBGv