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The Galaxy S26 handsets contain AI features that are designed for a wide audience. (Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsTech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas

If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Delivery apps make life easier, but a growing gap between shelf price and app price means the ease comes with a sting. 

Your MoneyIs cost of convenience quietly blowing your family budget?

Delivery apps make that moment easier, but a growing gap between shelf price and app price means the ease comes with a sting. 

Chris Foster-Ramsay

Federal bureaucrats will undergo training, gain access to a generative AI tools called GovAI Chat. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsPurpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Every federal public servant will be given AI training and unleashed on an in-house chatbot as the government seeks to boost the efficiency of its bureaucrats.

Jacob Shteyman

The federal government has pledged to release a national AI plan before the end of the year. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsNo rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Microsoft is offering refunds as the multinational software company faces action by the watchdog. (Jennifer Dudley Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsMicrosoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

A tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users over what it calls unclear pricing for access to its artificial intelligence tool.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The Tech Council of Australia predicts AI could help to create 200,000 jobs in the country by 2030. (Rounak Amini/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsFrom chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Guestpix founder Carla Groves.

Influencers‘Digital fatigue’: The rise of the micro-social networks

As influencers and advertisers clog up social media feeds and Australians grapple with growing privacy concerns, a shift is taking place as more people seek a private way of connecting.

Rhianna Mitchell

Actors, musicians, crew members and journalists have expressed concerns about  the use of AI. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsMusicians, actors, writers call for protection from AI

More than two in every three creative workers want the federal government to restrict the use of artificial intelligence to protect their jobs.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The new generation of AI smartphones offer a series of breakout features. (Jen Dudley-Nicholson/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsHow to make your phone work smarter using AI features

From screening phone calls to tracking down mystery products, here are five unexpected things artificial intelligence software will do on your smartphone.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

AI is being used to analyse wildlife snapped by camera traps on private land. (HANDOUT/Tasmanian Land Conservancy)

AppsWombat AI: software deployed to track native animals

Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, fallow deer and other wild animals are being tracked using artificial intelligence to free up conservationists' time.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Food Ladder CEO Kelly McJannett says lessons could be crafted around greenhouses in schools. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsAI giant helping grow greenhouses in Australian schools

More schools across Australia will have greenhouses to grow their own fruit and veg thanks to a non-profit group and global technology giant.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Qantas is investigating what could be a massive data breach.

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updated
Cyber security
updated
Qantas hoses down scam fears after app bungle

Qantas probing potentially massive data breach involving the private details of its customers being leaked to strangers.

Neale Prior and David Johns

The Nightly's new app has gone to the top of the most-downloaded free apps in Australia on its first day.

Huge numbersPopular new app hits number one in Australia on first day

A groundbreaking new app has shot to the top of the charts in Australia, ending its first day as the most-downloaded free app in the country.

David Johns

The potential use of AI has been explored at a meeting of leaders of Australia's top companies. (AP PHOTO)

AppsWhy AI will diagnose breast cancer in Australia by 2028

Artificial intelligence will be used in many fields in the coming years, from breast cancer screening to the fight against scammers.

Nyk Carnsew

The West Australian has released a new version of its app for digital subscribers.

What you need to knowThe West’s brand new digital app unveiled

The West Australian has released a new digital app, complete with new features and improvements to the overall user experience. Here’s everything you need to know.

Atlassian's Scott Farquhar has announced the software company will lay off 500 employees. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

AppsTech giant Atlassian to sack one in 20 workers

Australian-based software firm Atlassian has announced it will cut one in 20 jobs in an attempt to reorganise the company amid economic challenges.

Jacob Shteyman

Richard White said Wisetech's result came from a tremendous effort by its teams around the world. (Brendan Esposito/AAP PHOTOS)

Solid resultWiseTech profit soars after deal and acquisition flurry

Logistics software company WiseTech Global announced a solid jump in profits, after a string of acquisitions and new contracts boosted revenue.

Jacob Shteyman

Perth-raised entertainment veteran Lucy Durack.

Happy placePerth darling Lucy Durack reveals world-first new venture

Like most of the world, stage queen Lucy Durack struggled with her mental health during the pandemic. But, as the saying goes, when life gives you lemons...

Jessie Stoelwinder

Archie Battersbee.

TikTok dareBattersbee family calls for law change after Archie’s death

The family of Archie Battersbee are calling for changes to the law after weeks of legal wrangling before his death while taking part in a social media ‘blackout challenge’.

Neil Sears

The consumer watchdog alleges Airbnb mislead Australian customers over its charges.

False pricesACCC sues Airbnb amid accusations it misled customers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing travel company Airbnb for allegedly misleading consumers.

Tara Cosoleto

Social media can have a harmful impact on young girls.

opinion
opinion
Gemma Tognini
opinion
Is social media to blame for girls not exercising?

We as a society know how rubbish social media content is for our young people but we for the most part continue to throw our hands in the air, as if we’re powerless to say no. 

Gemma Tognini

The company will make money by collecting a service fee from the bookings.

Door-to-doorTrains, planes and hotels: Uber prepares ‘super app’ push

Uber customers will soon be able to book long-distance travel on planes, trains and buses, reflecting the company’s ambitions to become a travel “super app”.

Jackie Davalos

As of Wednesday morning, more than 674,000 users had registered with the ServiceWA - less than a third of the eligible total.

‘Don’t bother’ServiceWA app snubbed by 1.5 million West Aussies

Mark McGowan’s teenage son helped him set up the ‘complex’ ServiceWA app, the Premier has admitted, as new figures show that less than a third of eligible West Australians have signed up.

Charlotte Elton

Former FIFO worker and Camp Connect founder and managing director Erin Bell.

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exclusive
‘Really disheartening’
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Mine app aims to boost female safety amid rape claims

A WA FIFO sexual harassment victim has created an app to not only help female workers in an emergency but also feel safe and able to cope with the isolation of mine site life.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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