TECHNOLOGY

Fraudsters are impersonating Australian companies and recruiters on LinkedIn and other platforms, using fake interviews and job offers to obtain personal data or upfront payments from applicants.

The SEHMUA four-camera kit offers solar power, 2K video, 360-degree coverage and local storage without a subscription, but buyers should consider brand support, Wi-Fi and placement limits.

Nvidia has increased the Shield TV Pro's price to $299.99, citing higher memory and component costs, despite the seven-year-old streaming box receiving no hardware refresh.

AT&T has warned some iPhone 18 Pro Max customers that calls, texts, data and 911 access may fail, while users say Apple's recommended update has not fixed the issue.

Bill Gates has called for government oversight of artificial intelligence, warning that advances in cybersecurity and biological applications have created risks too serious to leave to voluntary industry safeguards.

Apple has confirmed that the inner display cover on its upcoming iPhone Duo foldable can be replaced, costing US customers with AppleCare+ $19, though standard pricing remains unclear.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered home security camera that would analyse activity and send text descriptions instead of recording video, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Elon Musk's latest claim that Instagram is "for girls" has reignited debate, but global audience data shows men slightly outnumber women on the platform.

Early reviews give Vivo's X Fold 6 strong marks for its 7,000mAh battery, capable cameras and bright displays, but highlight its heavier build, visible crease and thermal limits.

Chess.com users reported problems launching games and maintaining connections on Wednesday, according to Downdetector, although the scale and cause of the disruption remained unclear.

Elon Musk predicted Delta CEO Ed Bastian would lose his job after the airline chose Amazon Leo over Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi, a claim with no evidence offered.

Elon Musk predicted that advanced robots and AI could create universal high incomes and make money less important, while urging young people to build broad knowledge to direct machines effectively.

Users reported trouble with Claude on Downdetector, but Anthropic and several independent monitors showed no matching outage, leaving the scale and cause of the disruption unclear.

Spotify users in the United States reported problems for a second consecutive day, with Downdetector tracking complaints while the company had not confirmed a widespread outage.

Mozilla has begun rolling out Firefox 157, featuring its Nova visual redesign, three interface density settings, hardware-accelerated AV1 video decoding and several playback improvements.

Cox Communications customers across the United States reported internet and Wi-Fi problems early Tuesday, according to Downdetector, while the company had not confirmed a widespread outage.

Jackie Chan remains alive after a viral social media hoax falsely claimed the 72-year-old actor had died, with recent public appearances and official sources contradicting the posts.

Pope Leo XIV urged the United States, China and technology leaders to take warnings about artificial intelligence seriously, contrasting his position with President Donald Trump's scepticism.

CVS customers across the United States reported difficulties using the pharmacy's app, website and accounts, with some also describing problems at store checkouts and prescription services.

Early reviews praise the Xiaomi 18 Fold's wide design, battery, cameras and performance, while noting its visible crease, added thickness, high price and China-only availability.

Bose has announced $99 wired USB-C earbuds with active noise cancellation, lossless audio support and no internal battery, with shipping expected to begin in October.

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley faces online harassment after defending a privacy–public safety compromise, while unverified address claims fuel debate over surveillance, executive privacy and oversight.

Users reported possible Microsoft Outlook problems on Downdetector, but Microsoft had not confirmed a new outage or provided details about affected regions and symptoms.

US stocks opened lower as higher oil prices and Treasury yields intensified inflation concerns, while OpenAI's pause on advanced model training pressured chipmakers and technology shares.

Honor has launched the Magic 9 Pro Max in China, combining dual 200-megapixel cameras, ARRI-tuned imaging, a 2-nanometre chip and an 8,800mAh battery.

Bill Gates says advanced AI could amplify terrorist or hostile-state attacks and urges federal safeguards, monitoring and logging, while Mark Zuckerberg backs company-led safety measures.

Bill Gates said reaching a global agreement on artificial intelligence could be harder than Cold War nuclear arms talks, urging mandatory safeguards and rejecting claims that catastrophic AI risks are a hoax.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales reportedly increased 10% in South Korea after Apple unveiled its foldable iPhone, as price and availability gave Samsung an early advantage.

Meta's Muse AI agent has quickly climbed the US App Store rankings, attracting attention with autonomous tasks while raising questions about privacy, trust, shopping access and long-term demand.