Seamus Byrne

With the US midterm elections looming and our own state elections on the horizon, how is technology shaping the way we vote? And how might it impact democracy? We hear from fact-checkers, internet researchers and cybersecurity experts about AI-generated political deepfakes, election disinformation, social media algorithms, and the hazards of online voting technology. GUESTS: Cory Alpert, former White House staffer, and researcher at Monash University. Lorenn Ruster, researcher, advisor and con

AI is making it easier than ever to take software apart and build a copy. We look at what reverse engineering involves, and whether it is a good idea to use reverse engineered software? Ukraine's drone are striking Russian data centres. What role do data centres and bots play in spreading disinformation, and what would taking their data centres offline achieve? Finally, Theranos is back in the spotlight with the new documentary You Can See Everything. So has the tech world has learned anything

If the pricetag doesn't make you choke, the tactile and customisable experience will make you glad you brought a real camera with you.

Google takes its smartphone hardware to another level. It's now just waiting for the promises of the software to catch up.

The AW3425DW is fast, vibrant and hits the right notes for PC gaming gorgeousness at an impressive price.

One cool trick to stop the word slop? Demand transparency when AI errors appear in documents that were meant to be written for people.

As tech becomes a pure subscription play, why do users seem to become the biggest losers? And is there room for nuanced debate at the big events?

So many panels it's hard to know where to start? Here's 15 to put on your schedule!

Our direct compare with 5th Edition to help you get an easy look at what exactly has changed and whether the new set is for you.

Google Pixel 10 gets the Qi2 I said you should wait for, plus Magic Cue AI that adds contextual insights whenever you might need them.

Plus: Join me TOMORROW at UNSW for a live conversation with Ariel Bogle and Cam Wilson on their new book, Conspiracy Nation!

It's not really a budget phone, but it has a nice sweet spot on the overall two year budget-to-flagship curve of Google Pixel options

Do you think you can tell the difference between what's real and what's made by AI? What about writing? Or even music? More AI-generated content is making its way into what we hear, read, and write and it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. And when we can't tell who's making the things we consume, we can't tell their intentions behind it either. This is true when AI is causing more Australian job losses, and when the UN decides to use an AI avatar in place of real refugees. GU

It can be hard work, but what's at stake is a lot harder.

Anyone can turn up in a costume. But competitors need to apply soon!

There's porn on government websites, millions of extra dollars in STEM, and a debatably effective AI summit this week on Download This Show.

Smart Trolleys, Smart Homes, and new ethical quandaries over the Sarco 'Suicide Pod' technology.

I've tried a few times over the years to run some educational content for parents on how to manage technology in the home. How to safely introduce tablets and phones. How to encourage positive engagement with online platforms. I've stopped trying.…

For many users of a popular artifical intelligence tool, interactions with the software just got a little more human-like, with voice language updates making the technology able to conduct basic conversations. More Information Featured: Jacob…

New reports reveal that Melbourne hospitals are being affected by trains in the city's new underground metro line - but how? Also, why is Google helping to build Australia’s cyber infrastructure and are e-scooters set to be banned in on Australian…