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Digimon X brings the battling virtual pets back to Australia
Virtual pets are back! Digimon X is coming to Australia later this year, along with several new features including a new quest mode.
The little helicopter that could
The ACCC lets rural presses work together against the tech giants, AFP tackles local scammers, the Martian helicopter rules, and loads more.
Doing (B)it(s) daily
The Bits daily tech news bulletin has been a fun evolution for what we’ve been doing at Byteside and I’ve realised the work of putting it together has put me into a place where taking the newsletter daily is also a more viable idea than ever before. Starting
Splice animals in 'Let's Build A Zoo', a zoo tycoon with a dark underbelly
Let's Build a Zoo offers the chance to care for animals and create an idyllic sanctuary. Or splice species and sell them on the black market.
Laser Karaoke machines are hit and miss
Keen to do some karaoke but aren't emotionally ready to go to a karaoke bar? One of these budget karaoke machines has you covered.
New Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart trailer reveals female Lombax's name
A new trailer for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is out which shows off more stunning gameplay and reveals the new Lombax's name.
Zega cookware: trying too hard to be 'smart', but still a smart one pot cooker
Zega's app-enabled "Intelligent Cookware" is a good single pot solution for many cooking needs. The Analogue edition is probably the winner.
'Colette' documentary Oscars win an historic moment for videogames
The Best Short Documentary film at the Academy Awards is actually a segment from Respawn's VR game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.
Arizer Extreme Q Vaporizer review: best budget desktop
The Arizer Extreme Q is one of the cheapest desktop cannabis vaporizers you can buy in Aus and the results it delivers it may surprise you.
EPOS H3 review: classic, comfortable, confident gaming headset
Bells and whistles be damned. The EPOS H3 is light and simple by design. But many will hesitate at the price given the simplicity.
Queer Divine Dissatisfaction
It’s on the walls of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, and even cleverly encoded in the parachute the Perseverance rover used to land on the surface of Mars. Dare Mighty Things Again and again, NASA JPL has been crushing it by doing the maths, science and engineering to do
New Ultra-White paint isn't just bright, it may also help fight climate change
Scientists in the US have developed a new white paint that reflects 10-20% more sunlight. Turns out, that's a much bigger deal than it seems.
It's-a me, Lego Luigi!
Mario's favourite brother Luigi is about to get the full Lego experience. Here's what you need to know about the new set.
Why I love Wynonna Earp (and why you might, too)
It's been a week since the final episode of Wynonna Earp, and I still can't get over how important this show was for LGBT fans.
NFT digital horse racing? Nah, play Pocket Card Jockey instead
Apparently blockchain horse racing is a thing now. Consider: playing Pocket Card Jockey is cheaper, better for the environment, and more fun.
Kmart stores in ANZ are getting a new robot worker named TORY
A new robot is being rolled out in Aus and NZ Kmart stores to help improve inventory tracking and we're hoping they're not evil.
Apple Spring Loaded: iMac, iPad, AirTags and new Apple TV 4K
Here's the key details, Australian pricing and launch dates for Apple's new batch of tech toys – M1 iMacs, M1 iPad Pro and the rest.
Chiefs take out Stage 1 of Rainbow Six Siege Oceanic Nationals
After dropping the first point, the Chiefs dominated the Knights 3-1 to claim the $7,000 prize and Stage 1 of the Ubisoft-hosted tournament.
Official Pokemon and Space Jam stamps coming to Australia Post
Gotta post 'em all! Australia Post's latest range of themed postage stamps includes collections based on Pokemon and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
This gormless government
The denial of science and a constant refusal to even make a little more room for the future has become Australia's norm. WTF is going on?
