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Earth's richest men fight over space

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are fighting over satellite space for their company's respective space internet programs.

Earth's richest men fight over space
Politics

What's up? Millions flee WhatsApp amid updated terms

A poorly communicated update from secure messaging service WhatsApp sees millions abandon the service in favour of competitors.

What's up? Millions flee WhatsApp amid updated terms
Business

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight

Big media, big tech, and big politics. Everyone is trying to look like the biggest tool in the name of winning a fight about the wrong thing.

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight
Technology

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review: amazing audio, poor 'hybrids'

These wireless earbuds designed for gaming feature amazing audio quality but lack seamless features worthy of 'hybrid' status.

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review: amazing audio, poor 'hybrids'
Politics

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up

Australia's developing media laws continue to get spicy, with US officials the latest detractors alongside Facebook and Google.

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up
Networks

Compete to convince this AI you are the best artist

What better way to feel good about your artistry than be judged by an AI asking for wildly specific drawings?

Compete to convince this AI you are the best artist
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The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020

In 2020 we bought some dodgy ass products from social media advertising. From pure glory to PayPal disputes, here's how it all turned out.

The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020
Media

Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool

This AI website lets you make characters, including from games like Persona 4 and TF2, say whatever you want with scary accuracy.

Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool
Technology

Signal becomes top free app after world's richest man's tweet

Messaging app Signal became one of the most downloaded apps in the world last week, in part thanks to a simple two-word tweet.

Signal becomes top free app after world's richest man's tweet
Computers

Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition makes me wish it existed before my brain calcified

I really tried. But a lifetime of forced right-handedness made it too hard to flip. But this very nice mouse still taught me a lesson.

Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition makes me wish it existed before my brain calcified
Byteside Podcast

Virtually from CES 2021

CES 2021 is an online affair but still as weird as ever. We round up some of our faves, from TVs to phones, toilets to house robots.

Virtually from CES 2021
Technology

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter

It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
Technology

Apple AirPods Max: first impressions

After more than a week I am in love with the AirPods Max audio, but there are some niggling issues that detract from the experience.

Apple AirPods Max: first impressions
Gear

Gaming headset review roundup: Alienware, Razer, Turtle Beach, HyperX and more

There are a lot of gaming headsets on the market. Here's a big round-up looking at headsets from some of the biggest brands available.

Gaming headset review roundup: Alienware, Razer, Turtle Beach, HyperX and more
Technology

BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Party Speaker review: simply the best

We put the BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Party Speakers to the test and were genuinely impressed with the sound and functionality.

BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth Party Speaker review: simply the best
Games

ASRock makes legacy graphics card that fits M.2 slots

Built for old school graphics support, there's a graphics card on the way for VGA 2D graphics that can fit into any PC's M.2 slot.

ASRock makes legacy graphics card that fits M.2 slots
Technology

BuildBee and the future of easier 3D printing for everyone

We talk to BuildBee co-founders about their company and its place in the 3D printing ecosystem as they prepare to go global.

BuildBee and the future of easier 3D printing for everyone
Big Ideas

Someone is planning an RC car race on the moon

In October 2021, some high schoolers are going to get to face off with their own designed racecars on the surface of the moon.

Someone is planning an RC car race on the moon
Technology

EPOS|SENNHEISER GSP 670 wireless headset: a gaming and productivity powerhouse

We tried out the GSP 670 EPOS wireless headset and found the convenience and quality to make these a big win for gaming and work.

EPOS|SENNHEISER GSP 670 wireless headset: a gaming and productivity powerhouse
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Nanoleaf Canvas is a beautiful ever changing work of art

We reviewed the Nanoleaf Canvas and found it to be a surprisingly beautiful artpiece rather than just another piece of RGB Gamer kit.

Nanoleaf Canvas is a beautiful ever changing work of art