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Zero Latency VR review: think bowling or climbing but with a tech twist
We tried out the arena based VR at Melbourne's Zero Latency. Here are our thoughts on the free roaming VR experience.
What's up? Millions flee WhatsApp amid updated terms
A poorly communicated update from secure messaging service WhatsApp sees millions abandon the service in favour of competitors.
Where the bloody hell are the good mask education campaigns?
We're a year into the pandemic, and masks help reduce the spread when worn properly. So where are the good public health education campaigns?
Mario Kart player conquers Rainbow Road ultra shortcut, beats world record by over 10 seconds
Mario Kart player makes history by being the first to manually land Rainbow Road's ultra shortcut, setting a new world record in the process.
Enjoy your favourite Reddit arguments as Ace Attorney scenes thanks to this excellent bot
This bot takes your favourite Reddit fights and turns them into wonderful Ace Attorney videos for you to enjoy.
Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight
Big media, big tech, and big politics. Everyone is trying to look like the biggest tool in the name of winning a fight about the wrong thing.
Bad bargain, wrong code
This media bargaining code battle has been running for about three years now, and the closer it gets to the finish line, the more everyone involved look like assholes.
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review: amazing audio, poor 'hybrids'
These wireless earbuds designed for gaming feature amazing audio quality but lack seamless features worthy of 'hybrid' status.
US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up
Australia's developing media laws continue to get spicy, with US officials the latest detractors alongside Facebook and Google.
Compete to convince this AI you are the best artist
What better way to feel good about your artistry than be judged by an AI asking for wildly specific drawings?
Mars digger says farewell after clumpy sand kills mission
After two years of unsuccessfully attempting to dig into Mars' surface, one cute little probe tells us its story of failure.
How do you make Hades even cooler? By playing it in an arcade machine
Play Hades as it was always meant to be played: in a custom-built upright arcade machine that looks dope as hell.
A-League clubs become first Aussie sports teams in Fortnite
Melbourne City FC, Sydney FC, and Western Sydney Warriors set to be the first Australian sports teams represented in Fortnite.
Lego Bonsai review: a zen build with lots to offer
The new Lego botanical sets sure look pretty, but what are they like to build? Find out in this detailed bag-by-bag review. Spoiler: frogs.
Hitman 3 review: A brilliant, subversive conclusion to the trilogy
Hitman 3 is a brilliant conclusion to The World of Assassination Trilogy that eschews conventions for the sake of its compelling story.
The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020
In 2020 we bought some dodgy ass products from social media advertising. From pure glory to PayPal disputes, here's how it all turned out.
Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool
This AI website lets you make characters, including from games like Persona 4 and TF2, say whatever you want with scary accuracy.
NPCs may be smart enough to have anxiety in GTA6
A new patent filed by Take-Two talks about a new way to give NPCs more divergent AI for future games like GTA6.
How to access Hitman 1 & 2 content in Hitman 3
Hitman 3 lets you access content from 1 & 2, but it is a bit of a complicated process. Here's everything you need to know to do it smoothly.
Cannabis: how best to ingest
Medical cannabis is an option many Australians are turning to, but what's the best way to ingest and use the product?
