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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/technology.xmlSydney Morning Herald - Technologyhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:42 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/technology.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:27:42 +1000Sydney Morning Herald - TechnologyTechnologyDavid SwanThe mammoth bet deepens Rinehart’s ties to Musk - the world’s first trillionaire - and US President Donald Trump.4cd460d8-27f9-41cf-b641-5019785fc857https://www.smh.com.au/technology/gina-rinehart-bets-1-4-billion-on-musk-with-record-spacex-stake-20260615-p606z1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:17:47 +1000Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk with record SpaceX stakeTechnologyTim BiggsSiri AI might not win any awards for personality, but its focus on privacy and cross-app utility may make it a promising practical tool.d75400c0-67a1-446d-b1a2-cf79b9547011https://www.smh.com.au/technology/ai-powered-siri-is-on-the-way-but-is-it-worth-using-20260612-p606ap.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 14 Jun 2026 11:24:53 +1000AI-powered Siri is on the way – but is it worth using?TechnologyTim BiggsFrom The Legend of Zelda to God of War, and from massive blockbusters to Australian-made meditations on renting, these are the games that caught our eye.1c17f54d-368f-4848-896d-1fdd0c522623https://www.smh.com.au/technology/video-games/30-must-try-video-games-from-this-week-s-reveal-events-20260608-p604qi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +100030 must-try video games from this week’s reveal eventsTechnologyDavid Swan, Bronte GosslingNo platform has been fined and the rift between regulator and minister is in the open. How are our world-first social media laws faring?19813e8c-a4b4-466f-9399-f8e1a2d7892bhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/australia-banned-under-16s-from-social-media-the-world-is-split-on-whether-to-follow-20260610-p605el.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Australia banned under-16s from social media. The world is split on whether to followTechnologyData centres are a hot-button issue, but what do they actually do, and why are people worried? Felicity Lewis, Explainer editor, answers all your questions.9e623cd5-9b45-4732-a225-d15c9635f8eahttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/what-goes-on-in-a-data-centre-and-why-are-they-suddenly-on-everyone-s-radar-20260612-p606az.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:45:25 +1000What goes on in a data centre, and why are they suddenly on everyone’s radar?TechnologyDavid SwanApple chief executive Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese the iPhone maker’s new child-safety tools were “in part inspired” by the world-first social media ban.cd79456c-07da-4785-8a16-943958c7d220https://www.smh.com.au/technology/apple-credits-australia-s-teen-social-media-ban-for-its-new-controls-20260609-p6058n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:32:02 +1000Apple credits Australia’s teen social media ban for its new controlsTechnologyAI advancements are key to Apple’s bid to catch up with its Silicon Valley peers.bf5743bd-7a48-4325-bc97-9d56a026954ahttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/apple-unveiled-siri-ai-the-reaction-was-lukewarm-20260609-p60536.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:14 +1000Apple unveiled ‘Siri AI’. The reaction was lukewarmTechnologyTim BiggsUpcoming revamp gives Siri Google-like abilities to search the web and read data from your messages, but with Apple’s privacy-first approach.eb987fe0-a578-42a8-930d-5f6a8bea2b9chttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-new-siri-ai-features-20260609-p604yt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 09 Jun 2026 08:38:41 +1000Siri will be able to read your text messages as Apple ramps up AI pushTechnologyJames TitcombAfter the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the edge of nuclear war, global powers worked together to pull it back from the brink. We need something similar now.78ce39a9-9fdd-4ca5-9b5e-4d30e06cc4abhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/trump-and-xi-alone-may-have-the-chance-to-stop-ai-from-spiralling-out-of-control-20260608-p604om.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 08 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +1000Trump and Xi alone may be the only people who can stop AI from spiralling out of controlTechnologyTim BiggsOver the past few weeks, Google’s omniscient Coach has messaged me constantly about my heart, sleep and exercise. But how capable is it?da1bca84-f7bf-4dfa-b7f3-907fc989a030https://www.smh.com.au/technology/i-tried-google-s-new-health-app-it-can-t-replace-a-real-trainer-20260604-p6040c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 07 Jun 2026 13:46:18 +1000I tried Google’s new health app. It can’t replace a real trainerTechnologyDavid SwanThe tech giant has offered to halt work on more powerful systems on one condition: that its rivals in the US and China agree to stop at the same time.8015332d-0878-48f5-abf1-08888453ef44https://www.smh.com.au/technology/anthropic-urges-global-freeze-on-ai-as-it-warns-of-losing-control-20260605-p6047x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 05 Jun 2026 15:53:41 +1000Anthropic urges global freeze on AI as it warns of losing controlTechnologyDavid SwanMythos is so good at finding software flaws that its maker won’t release it. Now Australia is on the access list.3df06767-831e-4518-a770-934bacd9125ahttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/australia-gets-access-to-ai-model-too-dangerous-to-release-20260603-p603ds.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:13:39 +1000Australia gets access to AI model ‘too dangerous to release’TechnologyDavid Swan, Nick ToscanoAs Victoria and NSW chase billions in data centre capital, a report warns households could foot the bill for a dirtier, costlier grid.e234c678-5698-48c5-a5cf-7062f5e31094https://www.smh.com.au/technology/data-centre-boom-could-send-power-prices-26-per-cent-higher-climate-group-20260602-p6030x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyWed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate groupTechnologyTim BiggsFrom cheap convector panels to cutting-edge far infrared units, what’s the best kind of fan-free portable heater for your home?cc3201ea-889a-4b63-a39b-29a65cb1a291https://www.smh.com.au/technology/feeling-the-chill-these-are-the-best-portable-heaters-to-keep-you-toasty-20260528-p601n6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 31 May 2026 15:24:22 +1000Feeling the chill? These are the best portable heaters to keep you toastyTechnologyDavid SwanWith 8.8 million local fans and a confidential cheque from Victorian taxpayers, American football is taking on the AFL and NRL.9730df68-7b78-4fcc-842a-689be84b7e9bhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/here-to-stay-the-numbers-behind-the-nfl-s-major-australian-gamble-20260529-p601wb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 +1000‘Here to stay’: The numbers behind the NFL’s major Australian gambleTechnologyJames Warrington, James TitcombThe tech giant’s new AI overhaul is set to have damaging ramifications.310b8dd7-5e6a-478c-8b91-076f55bdbad0https://www.smh.com.au/technology/googles-plan-to-run-your-life-could-break-the-internet-20260525-p6007a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 28 May 2026 17:15:00 +1000Google’s plan to run your life could break the internetTechnologyDavid AstleWhere Romeo and Juliet once uttered pledges on the QT, serenading in shadows, the modern Romeo is as likely to slide into Juliet’s DMs.47a9fea8-90be-4f95-99fb-d125e415d39fhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/omg-most-of-today-s-new-slang-goes-unspoken-20260525-p600gy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +1000OMG, most of today’s new slang goes unspokenTechnologyTim BiggsAs Amazon tries to decide a cinematic future for a broken icon, a new video game provides the best 007 experience in decades.55ceb581-b9e5-4416-948a-62e8f8333b46https://www.smh.com.au/technology/video-games/james-bond-s-battle-with-ai-is-his-most-human-story-yet-20260526-p600va.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyWed, 27 May 2026 13:37:55 +1000James Bond’s battle with AI is his most human story yetTechnologyDavid SwanHe’s the face of the viral “co-founder Albo” campaign. He’s also the founder whose $180 million exit handed a payday to a tiny circle while other staff were kept in the dark.45e0a602-f6b5-4016-8762-189a148b8b1fhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/the-180m-payday-that-meme-king-didn-t-share-with-most-staff-20260525-p600ad.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyWed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000The $180m payday that ‘meme king’ didn’t share with most staffTechnologyDavid AstleThese days as consumers, we are often locked into these false amities with chatbots, our to-and-fro reliant on what previous questions and responses have been digested by the software.4e0d76be-590a-4762-8f9f-10d9507be4a5https://www.smh.com.au/technology/are-chatbots-making-things-more-difficult-than-old-fashioned-transactions-20260518-p5zy4n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 25 May 2026 16:00:00 +1000Are chatbots making things more difficult than old-fashioned transactions?