‘Knock it on the head’: Major tech crackdown
The tech giants that dominate our app use could face large new fines and bans on anti-competitive dominance.
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Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry
Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.
Beijing beats Sydney with crazy building
An underdog Sydney entry has been beaten by a “spectacular” Chinese building for a prestigious international award.
‘Malevolent:’ Barnaby’s call on Chinese EVs
The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for “malevolent purposes,” pointing towards Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
Sydney instantly falls in love with Metro
As Sydney’s beloved new Metro enters its first weekend, ridership numbers have just passed an epic milestone.
$21m Aussie company goes bust
A $21m healthcare company that specialises in a hi-tech wireless earbud has gone bust in a fallout with a key supplier.
‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
The rise of AI is opening new pathways for hackers to exploit Aussies – and its rapid evolution is leaving a shortage of experts to stop it.
Tech giant’s cringe-worthy rap video
A cringe-worthy corporate rap video from Australian tech company Canva has gone viral after a performance at their LA conference.
Grim discovery in ute after bridge collapse
Specialist divers combing the ice-cold waters of the Baltimore harbour have made a grim discovery inside a red pick-up truck after the bridge disaster.
‘Silence is the enemy’: Inside bridge hell
The 22 crew of the container ship MV Dali had just 251 seconds to avert disaster before the 100,000-tonne vessel slammed into the US city of Baltimore’s main bridge.
Reason for urgent recall of 2k luxury cars
Transportation safety officers have issued an urgent warning for this legendary luxury brand, warning of a manufacturing defect.
Big reason not to buy an EV now
When is the right time to buy an electric car? The Osborne Effect phenomenon would argue it’s definitely not now.
Utes, SUVs risk price hikes, industry warns
New vehicle emissions caps, designed to force car makers to offer more low emissions models to Australia, could crimp the supply and affordability of utes and SUVs, the automotive industry has warned.
Aussie program US cops’ new secret weapon
From the legendary Los Angeles Police Department to a school district in Las Vegas, one Aussie tech company is soaring in the budding virtual reality market.
New tallest building in US rises in odd city
Plans are underway to build a skyscraper taller than anything in New York City – and it’s going to stick out like a sore thumb in this small town.
$2.3bn project held to ransom over pay demand
Striking workers have put a $2.3bn green energy build at risk over demands of a 17 per cent uplift in pay.
Shocking way 1247 killed in one year
The year proved to be a deadly one for the roads, with tragic spikes in more than one state.
Major update after deadly shark attack
A shark-proof enclosure is almost ready to go, just in time for summer, near the site of a fatal shark attack.
$2.3bn energy project under investigation
A major energy project is under investigation after workers flagged safety failures, including unhygienic worksites that lack toilets, soap and sanitiser.
Marles touts AUKUS AI as China threat looms
Australian, UK and US defence ministers are touting a brave new world of AI-backed surveillance technology just days after the Chinese navy injured Australian military personnel in the East China Sea.
Sydney start-up targets $44bn industry
An ambitious local start-up is taking on a major global industry responsible for shocking amounts of pollution with its eco-friendly solution.
Aussie secret weapon for Paris 2024 revealed
Speedo has revealed groundbreaking suits incorporating space technology to elevate Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Aussies kids’ math fail threatens nation’s dreams
Young Australians are struggling to maintain math standards and one expert has warned it threatens the nation’s infrastructure dreams.
Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’
Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.
First look at AusPost’s $75m mega facility
eCommerce is booming and Australia Post is moving to keep itself fit for the future WITH a new $75m state-of-the-art parcel facility.
Mining giant looks to AI to solve EV crisis
The world needs a lot more copper to transition to an electric vehicle age and one mining giant is using AI to help solve the supply crisis.
Trump’s alleged spill to Aus billionaire
The former US president has been accused of spilling sensitive secrets on America’s nuclear submarine fleet to an Australian billionaire at Mar-a-Lago.
‘Buckle up’: Creepy new video of Elon’s bot
Tesla has released another teaser of its humanoid robot project showcasing its latest capabilities in a spine-tingling video.
The device Kim K couldn’t do without
A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
Insane price of bag smaller than salt grain
How much would you pay for a tiny bag that can only be seen under a microscope? Probably no where near as much as this person did.
Bridge under construction collapses again
Dramatic footage has shown the moment an incomplete bridge collapsed for the second time in a year, once again raising questions about its safety.
‘Absurd’: Rage as Vivid charges families $128
Cash-strapped Sydneysiders attending this year’s Vivid event have slammed organisers for monetising a previously free spectacle.
Leak reveals major change to next iPhone
The next iteration of the iPhone is set to feature at least one major change to its design, early leaked models have revealed.
Bizarre new Sydney feature divides
The design for Sydney’s next giant exhaust stack has been revealed. And the reaction has been fierce.
How to avoid sneaky energy bill charges
An energy expert shares his hacks for cutting your energy bill as prices climb through the roof.
New Aussie city tackling global warming
It might look like just another city, but this new development in Sydney’s west could hold the key to taking on future emergencies.
Luxe new offering for six-figure workers
Luxury resort-style accommodation projects are being built for FIFO workers earning a six-figure salary.
Why this picture is a major win for humans
After an artificial intelligence scare, an Australian artist has settled the score in the man vs machine debate – for now.
I live inside a bin because it’s cheaper rent
A man has built a home in a skip to beat rising rental costs and crippling cost of living pressures. See inside.
Plan for invisible 3D-printed yacht unveiled
A jaw-dropping 88m vessel dubbed the ‘Pegasus’ will become the world’s first 3D-printed invisible superyacht.
Big problem with Aussie bullet train
A bullet train from Sydney to Melbourne would change how Aussies travel. But experts have revealed why they are concerned.
$10 million ‘penis’ statue is insulting
An incredibly-expensive tribute to Martin Luther King has been unveiled in Boston and his family has compared it to a “big old dong”.
China creates Harry Potter ‘invisibility cloak’
A team of Chinese students have created an ‘invisibility cloak’ that conceals individuals from security cameras and even trick AI programs.
Massive cash boost for one group
Funding available for start ups in one state will be boosted by up to eight times its current amount, with $40 million added to the pool.
Aussie dad’s $240,000 Tesla nightmare
An Adelaide dad is considering legal action against Elon Musk’s Tesla after an 18-month nightmare.
Radical plan for $12 billion floating city
Billed as double the size of the Roman Colosseum, plans have been made of a uber luxurious terayacht complete with beach clubs, parks and shopping centres.
New tech could prevent crash tragedies
Technology which can prevent drivers from speeding is already being fitted into all new European vehicles, amid a push for Australia to follow suit.
‘Monster’: World’s largest OLED TV
LG has released a new TV that dwarfs the ordinary human, along with a fridge that changes colours and a shoe rack that will blow your mind.
Surprising benefit of $5000 bike
Mercedes has upped the electric bike game with a luxury version that’s twice the cost of regular models.
Details emerge about grandstand collapse
Fans have suffered broken bones and concussions after a safety rail gave way during a match, sending many plummeting to the ground.
Saudi Arabia’s plan for enormous mirror
Plans for a futuristic megacity in the shape of a 170km skyscraper wall are being likened to something out of a dystopian sci-fi movie.
Aussie cities at ‘major risk’ of crumble
Nearly half of all infrastructure in Australia’s most earthquake-prone cities is at risk of collapse in the event of a tremor, experts warn.
New development in stalled Bridge project
A design for a controversial Sydney Harbour Bridge project has been unveiled after years of contention stalled its approval.
Leader’s wild $45b plan for new mega-capital
Looking on from his tent, a world leader has announced the construction of a bold new capital city, with initial estimates already hitting 11 figures.
New vacuum solves annoying Dyson issue
A swanky new vacuum has found a genius solution to a dirty and annoying problem that every stick vac owner has faced.
How security guard ruined $1.4m artwork
A bored security guard ruined an artwork worth $1.4 million on his first day of work. Can you spot what he did?
New Sydney ‘icon’ made from oyster shells
Sydney’s most famous white waterfront icon may have some competition after the next big thing for the harbour was unveiled.
PlayStation shocks with new release
The world’s biggest tech show is on and there are already heaps of cool new products to check out including a new Sony device.
Futuristic ‘10-minute city’ with zero cars
An incredible cutting-edge residential project focusing on wellbeing and convenience has been green-lit.
Sydney tram nightmare goes global
Another city has now had to shut down its light rail system, just like Sydney, when cracks appeared on the trams whose “poor design” has been slammed.
Apple mocked over $19 ‘innovation’
Apple has launched new AirPods and revamped MacBook Pro laptops, but it’s a $19 “innovation” that got tongues wagging.
US to build $400 billion city from scratch
Plans have been unveiled for a $400 billion city for five million people that will be built from scratch and completed by 2030.
Elon Musk unveils creepy ‘Tesla bot’
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk says a prototype for a robot that handles household chores could be ready as soon as next year.
Friends’ idea raking in $1m a month
Two Adelaide mates started a business based on their love of dogs. Now, it is pulling in more than $1m a month, while solving a major issue for pooches.
‘Too steep’: Huge downside of nifty lights
They’re a new, unique way to add light and interest to a room but tech expert Elly Awesome was “taken aback” by the price.
‘Dizzy’: Sydney Harbour bike plans mocked
Several proposals have been drawn up for an addition to the Harbour Bridge, but one of the plans has been slammed on social media.
Tiny new Apple gadget changes everything
Apple has dropped several massive products in an overnight launch, including an exciting new device that’s a game changer.
‘Magic’ slow cooker’s insane feature
A new hi-tech slow cooker enables you to cook for eight people in 30 minutes – all without gas or electricity to heat your food.
Why otherworldly mountains popped up
Deep in the sprawling plains of South Dakota, otherworldly structures that look like giant molehills are emerging from the ground.
The one vehicle all Aussies want
The sales of some cars have plummented in Australia during the pandemic. But there is one type that we can’t get enough of.
Monolith mystery gets even weirder
Shortly after an unexplained “monolith” was discovered and then mysteriously removed from a remote desert, another one has cropped up.
Mystery monolith suddenly disappears
As if its original appearance wasn’t bizarre enough, the “alien” monolith found in a remote desert is now gone.
Train ploughed through gates at 93km/h
A Victorian passenger train ploughed through closed crossing gates less than a minute after three pedestrians passed through, investigators say.
Kmart trick to change a whole room
The retailer has a new tool that lets you see how furniture and homewares will look at your place – without leaving the house.
Sex toys, empty trains in COVID exhibition
Sex toys, designer scrubs and health messages written on junk car bonnets will be displayed in an exhibition showing how COVID-19 has impacted Australia.
Study reveals big problem with face masks
Protective masks do not fit healthcare workers properly, particularly women and those of Asian descent, a new Australian study has found.
Apple fans react to iPhone omission
Normally a big Apple event at this time of year would announce a new iPhone. Today the company didn’t, but customers think that’s great.
Mercedes mocked over car design
The German car marker is famous for its sleek and often very expensive vehicles but its latest design concept has confused some fans.
Chance to name new Australian city
Punters have been called on to help name Australia’s newest city, which is set to pop up around a new airport.
Face mask of the future revealed
Researchers have created a reusable face mask they believe could be as effective at stopping viral particles as the highly sought-after N95.
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