PAX Australia 2022 looked different, but does it hurt the show's future?
The biggest platforms and developers weren't on the show floor in 2022. But does the spirit of PAX protect it against the changing nature of games marketing?
Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro review: because you love Google's brains
The same price in an inflationary market and some solid updates in camera and features makes it a good year to upgrade if you've been waiting for a few years.
14 great articles to close out the week
14 great articles from across the web that capture some of the biggest ideas in tech and digital culture from the first half of October.
💡 Weekly: September 30, 2022
New gear from Amazon, Optus breach still a confusing mess, plus a host of news updates and juicy articles to enjoy.
💡 Byteside Weekly: Optus says 'yes, we were hacked'
No bigger news than the Optus hack this week, but there's still plenty more to explore in this week's round up.
Slack, Canva, and a reset on where we spend our workday
In a year where every business is looking for an excuse to reduce costs, adding a few more 'essential' features to a subscription service can keep you off the cut list.
'In the style of': why AI art needs to address named artists as prompts
If you ask an AI art tool to be inspired by a specific artist, should the artist be compensated?
💡 Byteside Weekly: Ethereum powers down, Canva powers up
From Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake to Canva, Zoom and Figma making big (but very different) moves, it's been quite a week in tech.
💡 Byteside Weekly: Are AI art programs a tool or a cheat?
An AI artwork wins a local art competition. Is that fair? Plus other curated links on digital twins, USB4 Version 2 confusion, the end of SIM cards, and plenty more.
Laptop stands have become a staple in the home office era. You need to get that screen and camera up to eye level and make space for a proper keyboard and mouse. This Bonelk setup comes with 'gamer' RGB lights – we've debated those here plenty. They look bright in the pictures but in real life the USB powered lights are kinda subtle. But when it's dark, RGB can be overpowering if its too bright. So this gives a soft glow that works nicely.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 makes smartphones fun again
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has the finesse we've been waiting for to embrace flip phones in the next phase of the smartphone era.
Upright Go S review: a nudge toward better posture
The Upright Go S wants to help you improve your posture and develop better sitting habits. And it works – as long as you want to actually do the work too.
"It's not me, it's the algorithm!"
Executives say they can't stop the trends they're seeing on their platforms. Oh, really?
Google Pixel 6A review: delicious Google flavour with minimal compromise
The Google Pixel 6A cuts corners in places you'll hardly notice, making this a smart choice for most users who love getting every feature Google has to offer.
Engineering for a clean future
Rosie Barnes from the YouTube channel Engineering With Rosie drops by to share her knowledge on all things clean energy and community building.
Can Slack Huddles kill the 30 minute meeting?
Slack Huddles gave us an audio format for quick work chats. Now it's being extended to really put formal meetings out of business.
The Visual Turing Test: a unified VR vision for the future
Showing your working helps us all grasp what we're aiming for.
Anyone notice Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition in stores?
Consumer champions CHOICE have spotted big retailers doing a very poor job of letting customers know they're running biometric surveillance.
Seeing humanity in all the bot places
The LaMBDA situation is a reminder we're just too good at personification.
Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world
Hellish ink is coming to Sydney and Melbourne in September as part of a Diablo anniversary world tour. Want some?
