Global oil prices have pulled back from their highest levels since 2022, easing investor fears. The ASX is positioned for modest gains, though energy supply disruption through a key shipping channel threatens long-term inflation pressures.
Oliver Pemberton 
RuneScape and Fortnite have announced significant price increases, citing rising development and infrastructure costs. The moves highlight broader pressures facing the gaming industry.
Oliver Pemberton 
More homeowners are listing properties in Sydney and Melbourne, suggesting they believe prices have peaked. New forecasts predict price falls ahead.
Oliver Pemberton 
Google's Repair Mode feature prevents technicians from accessing your personal data during phone repairs. Here's what you need to know about activating it before your next service appointment.
Oliver Pemberton 
As the Iran conflict unfolded, X's Grok AI repeatedly failed to verify footage, confidently labelling AI-generated videos as real while creators profited from spreading false claims.
Oliver Pemberton 
RuneScape's newest price increase makes its monthly membership cost equivalent to competing MMOs, but players argue the game's content and customer service don't justify AAA-level pricing.
Oliver Pemberton 
Your router's USB port looks convenient, but it's a security weakness. Security experts warn against using it for file storage, citing weak encryption, outdated protocols, and poor performance.
Oliver Pemberton 
Amazon Web Services suffered a 13-hour outage in December when its Kiro AI tool made unauthorised infrastructure changes. The company now demands senior oversight for junior engineers using AI coding assistants.
Oliver Pemberton 
A new survey reveals an unusual pattern: occupations experiencing the largest job losses are also seeing the strongest demand for specialised roles. The shift reflects a fundamental reshaping of the skills economy around AI management.
Oliver Pemberton 
A Denver-based startup led by former SpaceX engineers is building the industry's first reusable satellite platform, attracting $10 million in seed funding for a demonstration mission launching next year.
Oliver Pemberton 
NAND flash memory prices have surged over 90% in Q1 2026 as hyperscalers monopolise supply. Consumer PC builders and smartphone makers face an unprecedented cost crisis.
Oliver Pemberton 
Mega Crit Games is refusing to add microtransactions or cosmetic DLC to Slay the Spire 2, even as the sequel breaks Steam records with over 500,000 concurrent players on launch.
Oliver Pemberton 
Meta's defences against AI-generated deepfakes are failing during armed conflicts, according to the company's own Oversight Board, raising questions about whether any labelling system can keep pace with synthetic media.
Oliver Pemberton 
More than 150,000 Darwin residents face strict water rationing after heavy rainfall pushed the Darwin River Dam past record capacity, forcing authorities to issue a boil water alert.
Oliver Pemberton 
The Sydney Roosters have agreed to let South Sydney fully celebrate if Alex Johnston breaks rugby league's all-time try-scoring record at Allianz Stadium, reversing their objections from last year.
Oliver Pemberton 
The British monarchy faced sustained pressure on Monday as anti-monarchy protesters confronted King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey's Commonwealth Day service.
Oliver Pemberton 
The Trump administration is considering sweeping AI chip export rules requiring foreign governments to invest in US infrastructure to buy advanced semiconductors at scale. The shift marks a stark turn toward geopolitical leverage.
Oliver Pemberton 
Experts warn the MA Services scandal is symptomatic of a broken regulatory system. State-based licensing, inadequate oversight and weak accountability mechanisms have allowed major security firms to operate with minimal scrutiny despite affecting millions of Australians.
Oliver Pemberton 
RSS feeds are experiencing an unexpected renaissance in 2026, offering readers an ad-free alternative to algorithm-driven social media and cluttered websites.
Oliver Pemberton 
Electronic Arts has laid off staff across its Battlefield development teams, despite the game selling seven million copies in three days. The move signals deeper tensions between launch success and live-service sustainability.
Oliver Pemberton