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For all the news, visit https://www.theage.com.au/https://www.theage.com.au/rss/technology.xmlhttps://www.theage.com.au/icons/rss/theage.pngen-AUFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:57 +1100https://www.theage.com.au/rss/technology.xmlFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:57 +1100TechnologyDavid Swan, Emily KowalThe Canadian pornography giant is preparing to block millions of Australians from its websites ahead of new age verification laws taking effect on Monday.98103e28-7643-492a-9084-705bed95ea67https://www.theage.com.au/technology/pornhub-s-owner-to-block-australians-over-age-check-laws-20260306-p5o87v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 06 Mar 2026 15:36:55 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanHalf of the “buy now, pay later” company’s jobs in Australia have been cut, but co-founder Nick Molnar insists the business has never been stronger.952ec4d6-b924-4f22-aa76-67a6f7451d69https://www.theage.com.au/technology/afterpay-s-co-founder-rejects-ai-washing-claim-as-thousands-are-fired-20260304-p5o7ic.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +1100TechnologyTim BiggsApple has made its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.8bb77ca5-8d96-407f-a557-7d8d8b1435e3https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-its-cheapest-laptop-ever-20260305-p5o7mn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:30 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanMining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest argues the tech giant’s advertising systems helped criminals loot Australians’ savings at industrial scale.57a93e1d-210e-4723-a0fa-2e7fe5ae93b9https://www.theage.com.au/technology/meta-destroyed-key-evidence-in-twiggy-forrest-s-scam-ad-fight-20260303-p5o6x9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 03 Mar 2026 17:28:11 +1100TechnologyStephen BartholomeuszEven as Donald Trump directed government agencies to “immediately cease” all use of Anthropic’s Claude AI tools last week, they were being used to launch the assault on Iran.a2aea488-a09c-4c7b-a584-f11023e9ab5ahttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/trump-declares-war-on-one-of-his-weapons-20260302-p5o6k5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 03 Mar 2026 11:59:28 +1100TechnologyTim BiggsApple 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.2875c7d6-ae1d-4048-9882-a5171dc4c7cahttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-new-budget-iphone-20260303-p5o6v3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 03 Mar 2026 07:03:04 +1100TechnologyKishor Napier-Raman, David SwanA $6 billion business co-founded by Oliver Curtis and his cousin Tim Rosenfield has attracted blue-chip backers. But not everybody is convinced.70dcde87-b60f-4c03-b274-2cb730ac8cddhttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/from-jail-to-the-c-suite-the-ai-firm-co-founded-by-a-former-insider-trader-20260223-p5o4qw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +1100TechnologyThe DART was launched by a booster rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.e60e2b6a-3de3-497b-b3fe-486f7d3ca29ehttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/hypersonic-aircraft-completes-first-test-flight-20260228-p5o6b4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySat, 28 Feb 2026 16:10:56 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanThere’s no doubt the new tech will reshape workforces, the question is how the transition will be managed and who bears the cost.df27e60a-1c73-4f26-a0bd-266ea4344f65https://www.theage.com.au/technology/afterpay-s-owner-block-to-slash-nearly-half-its-workforce-citing-ai-20260227-p5o60e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 27 Feb 2026 15:51:47 +1100TechnologySamsung’s flagship smartphone for 2026 will launch with an industry-first privacy feature.ab5ebe43-23e3-4e5f-a832-136906f07b17https://www.theage.com.au/technology/samsung-s-new-phone-feature-blocks-prying-eyes-20260226-p5o5jl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 26 Feb 2026 05:07:58 +1100TechnologyTim BiggsFor its contrasting ninth entry, the zombie-themed video game series returns to where it all began, while also following up recent successes.30186035-4fb8-4a45-a41c-33e311ffcfa1https://www.theage.com.au/technology/video-games/resident-evil-returns-in-bold-bloody-double-feature-20260218-p5o39h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanThe country’s largest locally listed technology firm is cutting about one-third of its workforce amid fears in the financial markets that AI will eat well-paid white-collar jobs.240bb23b-10d5-432d-a66c-6a64423a9b98https://www.theage.com.au/technology/ai-to-blame-as-wisetech-cuts-2000-jobs-20260225-p5o5a2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyWed, 25 Feb 2026 16:17:48 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanAustralia’s second-largest telco is attempting to reset following a catastrophic year, but is cutting jobs when it has already come under fire over outsourcing.5811c233-19e5-4083-aed4-6d10743e0df5https://www.theage.com.au/technology/optus-to-cut-200-jobs-after-horror-year-20260224-p5o556.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 24 Feb 2026 18:17:57 +1100TechnologyChanel ContosThe social media feeds that once connected us are now driving us apart. We must regain control from big tech’s greedy and reckless algorithms.166bf630-2bab-4f54-a5aa-726d576ae457https://www.theage.com.au/technology/if-we-re-serious-about-social-cohesion-these-big-tech-hate-machines-must-be-reined-in-20260223-p5o4iu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 23 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanTwo of Australia’s most valuable start-ups have lost their founders, had their valuations slashed, and still can’t get to the public markets.b83ba2f1-712e-42a5-9a3e-1918f649a5adhttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-door-has-slammed-what-happened-to-australia-s-next-crop-of-ultra-wealthy-tech-founders-20260220-p5o3zl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyMon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1100TechnologyTim BiggsApple’s device is tipped to be a shorter, squarer, notepad-shaped foldable compared to Samsung’s skinny models, and may launch in September.8157a969-53be-49ee-8fa3-ad5852c2eaeahttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/chatter-dials-up-on-apple-s-folding-iphone-as-2026-launch-tipped-20260218-p5o3bz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologySun, 22 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +1100TechnologySaritha RaiSam Altman and Dario Amodei, chief executive officers of rivals OpenAI and Anthropic, were involved in a very awkward photo op.8051e974-1d07-410e-bace-12565304750bhttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/viral-moment-as-ai-leaders-refuse-to-hold-hands-at-india-event-20260220-p5o432.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:59:33 +1100TechnologyOpenAI and Anthropic chiefs decline to hold hands during a photo moment at the India AI Summit, highlighting tensions in the fast-moving AI race.8fb0fc58-6409-49cf-83e9-f84360b1461chttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/openai-and-anthropic-ceos-snub-handshake-at-india-ai-summit-20260220-p5o42s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:55:43 +1100TechnologyDavid SwanThe telco giant is reaping the rewards of aggressive cost-cutting that has shed more than 2300 jobs in six months.77cb10ce-890b-4f4a-aa99-965de18eae47https://www.theage.com.au/technology/telstra-posts-billion-dollar-profit-as-job-cuts-deepen-20260218-p5o3c0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:34:36 +1100TechnologyStephen BartholomeuszThe staggering growth of AI has seen the value of companies surge to eye-watering levels. It also has markets very nervous.dbbfe8b5-a0d4-4df3-bd8d-682c64d98f3ahttps://www.theage.com.au/technology/the-siblings-who-built-a-537-billion-giant-in-five-years-20260217-p5o2w0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_technologyTue, 17 Feb 2026 11:59:51 +1100