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Iran's new stealth fighter jet under fire from critics

Fresh from controversy over a suspicious space-faring monkey, Iran is now under fire over a new stealth fighter jet that one Australian defence analyst said "looks like it might make a noise and vibrate if you put 20 cents in", writes Asher Moses.

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Java block backfires on Apple

BEN GRUBB 11:20am | Apple's decision to block Java on its Mac operating system over security concerns has caused havoc for many users and businesses.

Anti-virus update cuts web access

ASHER MOSES 10:54am | Thousands of people were left without internet access after a faulty anti-virus update was pushed out by Kaspersky Lab.

Celebrity backer turns on Assange

1:37pm | A celebrity backer of Julian Assange who put up bail money for him says he demands "blinkered, cultish devotion" and should face justice in Sweden.

Vine app age-restricted due to porn

8:47am | Twitter's Vine app now warns users that it "contains age-restricted material" and that no one under 17 is allowed to access the app - but it's easy to get around.

Microsoft and Symantec disrupt global cybercrime ring

9:41am | Software makers Microsoft and Symantec said they disrupted a global cybercrime operation, run partly from Australia.

Hands-on playthrough: Dead Space 3

Calum Wilson Austin 6:39pm | All the elements that make Dead Space so endearing are back and better than ever.

Phone battery burns in man's pocket

7:50am | South Korean fire officials say a man has been burned by a Samsung smartphone battery that caught fire in his trouser pocket.

App takes secrecy to a new level

8:03am | For the past few months, the world's leading cryptographers have been keeping a closely guarded secret. Now they've decided it's time to tell all.

North Korean propaganda video removed from YouTube

8:29am | A propaganda video uploaded to YouTube by North Korean authorities has been removed after a copyright complaint from game publisher Activision.

Surface Pro gets tough early reviews

1:45pm | Tech writers have given Microsoft's new Surface Pro tablet-laptop hybrid largely negative reviews.

Apple sells 25 billion songs at iTunes

11:18am | Apple has announced that the number of digital songs downloaded from its iTunes Music Store has topped 25 billion.

Internet users seek more anonymity

9:09am | Consumer efforts to protect personal data and remain "invisible" online is leading to a "data black hole" that could impact advertisers, according to a study.

Here comes Instagram.com

10:10am | Now mums and dads can use Instragram too after the Facebook-owned company announced it will offer access to your photo feed via the website as well.

Tablets gain more ground on PCs

8:53am | One-third of computers sold worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2012 were tablets, according to a new survey.

Building a society for the future

11:48am | The ACS is in for the long haul and despite its critics, replies Dr Nick Tate.

Western Sydney our data nerve?

Western Sydney is fast becoming the state's technology centre.

Mahesh Sharma 10:49am | Millions are being invested in data centre construction in Sydney's West. Could it be the birth of suburban technology industry providing local jobs?

Tablet to treat what ails you

iPads are helping to swipe away the fear of flying.

MACMAN | Health practitioners are using iPads to monitor patient care.

Stream come true for fans

CDs are being left behind in favour of online subscription services that cater to every musical taste.<br>Illustration: John Shakespeare.

Adam Turner | For a flat monthly fee, online services open a world of music options.

Dear photo, wish you were clear

Digital data is easily corrupted, leaving pictures barely recognisable.<br>Illustration: Jo Gay.

IMAGING | Always back-up those precious holiday snaps to avoid the agony of loss or corruption.

Review: Nikon D5200 DSLR and Nikkor 18mm-300mm lens

Terry Lane | This is an impressive combination for 'advanced beginners'.

Sonorous sound invades Subiaco

SIGHT AND SOUND | One-brand stores worked for Bose and B&O. Now a Perth store is dedicated to US-made Sonos.

Hot dates for a new year

Harrison Ford, as Indiana Jones, was always rattled by snakes, so perhaps this isn't his year.

ASTRONOMY | What's going on with the Chinese calendar and why is it so different to ours?

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