OpenAI’s GPT-5 debut included the reveal of a new integration that allows ChatGPT Pro users to link their Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts directly to the chatbot ChatGPT can summarize your day, create a schedule, and flag important emails Though an opt-in feature requiring user confirmation, privacy issues are likely to be raised The […]
Lucasfilm and Gina Carano Have Settled Their Lawsuit
The saga of Cara Dune vs. Star Wars has come to an end. Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company have reached an agreement with actress Gina Carano in their legal dispute over her firing from The Mandalorian. “The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Gina […]
Meta Says Its Comically Large VR Headset Prototype Can Almost Mimic Human Sight
There are a lot of lofty goals in the world of VR, but delivering hyperrealism is among the most elusive. That’s because there are tons of constraints with a realistic, world-rendering face computer: there’s resolution, field of view, power, weight, battery—you name it. But just because obstacles abound doesn’t mean the titans of XR and […]
Get ready for NBN speed boosts with a major discount on our favourite mesh Wi-Fi system
As you’ve probably heard, the NBN is getting a major speed upgrade come September, with the NBN 100 plan being boosted to 500Mbps speeds for those with FTTP and HFC connections. Not to mention, even faster speeds being introduced, such as NBN 750 and NBN 2000, plus improvements to minimum speeds for NBN 1000. It’s […]
‘Dan Da Dan’ Just Added Heavy Metal Exorcisms to Its Raucous Anime Medley
Dan Da Dan season 2 has consecutively become the talk of the anime community online, with each passing episode becoming another grand moment in its rise to become the main character of the internet. Its latest anime feat sees the show go full death metal in a raucous exorcism. In Dan Da Dan episode 6, […]
Secretive, Peter Thiel-Founded ‘Tech Bilderberg” Group Is Moving Up in the World
A secretive group founded by Palantir mogul Peter Thiel is planning to expand its influence in Washington, D.C., according to a report from Axios. The group, called Dialog, wants to establish a permanent physical campus in the capital, where it can carry on its invite-only meetings involving major power players. Working off information provided by […]
You don’t need to spend thousands on a fancy new camera – the Canon EOS R100 is the best budget mirrorless for beginners at AU$846
If you’ve been keen to step up your photography from a phone to a ‘real’ camera, or you’re keen to learn new creative skills, you’re spoilt for choice when looking into mirrorless options. Selecting one out of the many, though, can be overwhelming if you don’t already know what you need in a camera that […]
After Mount Vesuvius Demolished Pompeii, People Returned to Live Among the Ruins
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted in what would become one of humanity’s most infamous ancient tragedies. Tens of centuries later, archaeologists eagerly dug through the ash and pumice to rediscover the buried Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in all their preserved glory. In their eagerness, however, they may have missed an important layer […]
Trump Turns 401(k)s Into Crypto Machines
A new executive order could funnel billions from American retirement accounts into Bitcoin and other digital assets, a massive win for the crypto industry and a huge new risk for your savings. President Donald Trump, who has rebranded himself as one of the world’s most powerful crypto advocates, has just signed an executive order that […]
ChatGPT-5 is official – here are 5 things you need to know about OpenAI’s latest model
OpenAI’s much‑anticipated livestream reveal of GPT‑5 crammed a lot into about an hour and a half of announcements and demonstrations. CEO Sam Altman didn’t show any of the fear he claimed to feel about the new AI model, just a lot of pride at what he and his team had accomplished. Much of the presentation […]