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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.

Upright Go S review: a nudge toward better posture
Media

"It's not me, it's the algorithm!"

Executives say they can't stop the trends they're seeing on their platforms. Oh, really?

"It's not me, it's the algorithm!"
Android

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.

Google Pixel 6A review: delicious Google flavour with minimal compromise
Sport

Google and AFL update skills app to make footy more accessible

An unlikely duo, AFL and Google's partnership continues to promote diversity and inclusion in sport through an accessible web app.

Google and AFL update skills app to make footy more accessible
Android

SteelSeries Stratus+: a decent Android and PC controller with a quirky design

A strong controller for Android and PC use with good build quality and extraordinary battery life. But there are quirks that could be a dealbreaker.

SteelSeries Stratus+:  a decent Android and PC controller with a quirky design
Sponsored

Trust and the future of digital business

We’re still working to find the right hybrid world for the future. But one of the hallmarks of success from the last three years feeds into adjusting to the future: trust.

Trust and the future of digital business
Technology

The best headphones for all purposes in 2022

Wrap your ears around the best headphones available now from some of the biggest brands including Sony, Jabra, and Sennheiser.

The best headphones for all purposes in 2022
Sponsored

Why transformation itself is the new normal

Now more than ever, transformation is critical to success. Our ability to adapt and use new technologies will help shape the future.

Why transformation itself is the new normal
New Realities

The Visual Turing Test: a unified VR vision for the future

Showing your working helps us all grasp what we're aiming for.

The Visual Turing Test: a unified VR vision for the future
Media

E3 who?

Reports of E3's death have been greatly exaggerated.

E3 who?
Games

Assassin's Creed goes roguelike for its 15th anniversary, Origins gets a free weekend

Assassin's Creed turns 15, and Ubisoft has plenty in store to celebrate the popular franchise, including new modes, content, and updates.

Assassin's Creed goes roguelike for its 15th anniversary, Origins gets a free weekend
Technology

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.

Anyone notice Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition in stores?
Technology

Seeing humanity in all the bot places

The LaMBDA situation is a reminder we're just too good at personification.

Seeing humanity in all the bot places
Technology

Gone in 600 seconds: new Enovix EV battery charges in 10 minutes

While not quite as fast as a Nic Cage movie, the new electric vehicle battery technology from Enovix is still damn quick.

Gone in 600 seconds: new Enovix EV battery charges in 10 minutes
Art & Culture

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?

Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world
Art & Culture

Acclaimed Fire Emblem and Persona voice actor Billy Kametz passes away

Voice actor Billy Kametz, known for roles in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Demon Slayer, and Fire Emblem, has passed away after a battle with colon cancer.

Acclaimed Fire Emblem and Persona voice actor Billy Kametz passes away
Media

'Glass Onion' is the next 'Knives Out' mystery from Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig return for Glass Onion, the next Knives Out mystery featuring enigmatic investigator Benoit Blanc.

'Glass Onion' is the next 'Knives Out' mystery from Rian Johnson
Art & Culture

Six videogame soundtracks make Classic Top 100 in latest radio poll

In a vote on the all-time greatest 'Music for the Screen', which videogame soundtracks break the glass ceiling?

Six videogame soundtracks make Classic Top 100 in latest radio poll
Media

The power to know

Things 'everyone knows' usually need to be shared and shared again more often.

The power to know
Games

Bigger isn't always better

Rolling around at the speed of a brisk walk

Bigger isn't always better