Phones
Eight hours a day? Young Australians reveal their screen time
As conversations surrounding social media regulation intensify, Australian students reveal just how long they spend on their phones, and what's keeping them scrolling.
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The bag rule failed, so this school said no to phones, no to watches – and no to exceptions
A hardline ban on mobile devices for students at an outer-suburban independent school is showing remarkable results.
- Noel Towell
Apple unveils new budget iPhone
Apple has debuted the iPhone 17e – the latest version of its lower-end smartphone – and a faster version of the iPad Air, kicking off a wave of new products.
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If we’re serious about social cohesion, these big tech hate machines must be reined in
The social media feeds that once connected us are now driving us apart. We must regain control from big tech’s greedy and reckless algorithms.
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It is one of the most popular tourism spots in Victoria, but locals face a deadly risk
When the power goes, a landline can be the difference between life and death. But NBN Co won’t pay to keep the infrastructure.
- Benjamin Preiss
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Chatter dials up on Apple’s folding iPhone as 2026 launch tipped
Apple’s device is tipped to be a shorter, squarer, notepad-shaped foldable compared to Samsung’s skinny models, and may launch in September.
- Tim Biggs
- Opinion
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The 10 key travel apps you need to have on your phone
Beyond the obvious like booking or ride share apps, here are the key ones I use all the time when travelling.
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
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The ’90s are back: Why see-through tech is in style again
From keyboards to vacuum cleaners, transparency is trust and people want machines they can see into.
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‘I think I’m going to die’: ‘Hand-me-down’ earbuds save teen’s life after 80m fall
The 18-year-old Queenslander was on his first solo hike when disaster struck – he was stranded on a mountain with a fractured spine, broken ribs, and a smashed phone.
- Laine Clark