Incredible long shot that worked
TWENTY horse racing punters were asked to pool their knowledge and pick the winners. What they did could change the world.
Design
What Melbourne almost looked like
MELBOURNE could have looked completely different to what it does now, with past plans for the city’s development revealed.
Your devices are about to get smarter
MOVE over Siri, a new virtual assistant technology is set to be unveiled next week. Soon we’ll be talking to our devices just like any other friend.
Drone ballet anyone?
A JAPANESE tech company has used drones to create a truly mesmerising performance in an advert for the ages.
True cost of subs contract
IT’S the biggest defence project in our country’s history but at a cost of $2000 per Aussie, there are some serious issues to be considered.
Is this the end of the skyscraper?
A TOUGH new clampdown on high-rise means the tallest skyscrapers in the future might not be that tall at all.
Historic journey of ‘human endurance’
THE pilots flying around the world without a drop of fuel have been using yoga, meditation and self hypnosis to stay alert during the historic journey.
Our skyscrapers are all wrong
THE skylines of our capital cities have been blasted as “crappy”, “bland” and so badly designed they are “criminal”.
Rose stars with emojis in new video
AUSSIE singer Elizabeth Rose invites you to tap, swipe and tilt her latest music video — an interactive clip created with internet giant, Google.
This is the future of sustainable tech
ESPON has developed a solid reputation when it comes to printing products and its latest offering is no exception.
Brash architect Zaha Hadid dies
LEAVING a legacy of bold, often beautiful and sometimes controversial buildings around the world, Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has died at age 65.
Exciting updates to Windows
MICROSOFT announced new Windows 10 updates this morning with 1000 new features, including major AI developments.
‘A world of heightened titillation’
WE ALL knew this day was coming. In a move that comes as a shock to absolutely no one, Pornhub has revolutionised the way we consume adult material.
Da Vinci’s being eaten alive
LEONARDO da Vinci’s being eaten alive — and science is in a scramble to save him. So what’s the cause of his mysterious — but deadly — red spots?
The future of creative technology
VIRTUAL reality, motion capture sensors, brain wave technology and more — a Sydney art exhibition aims to seriously change the way we interact with emerging technologies.
Marijuana’s new tech hub
AN UNLIKELY country has emerged as the epicentre of cannabis innovation as the government looks to cash in globally on medicinal marijuana.
Today is a horrible day for mankind
ONE day they’re beating us in an ancient Chinese board game. The next they’re taking over the world. Get ready to bow to your robot overlords.
Incredible ‘cobra’ skyscraper concept
Could we one day see a skyscraper that looks like a snake? We most definitely will if one Russian businessman has his way.
‘I thought my head would explode’
DRIVING a really, really fast car may be every blokes dream come true. Hang on, driving one of a first, all-new Audi R8 for this girl was a good dream too.
The MacBook Selfie Stick is a thing
THE evolution of the selfie has been ridiculous enough, but now the phenomenon has reached new heights.
What the world will look like in 2116
IF YOU never take sick days, fancy taking your house on holiday or want to live underwater and print your food, the year 2116 could be for you.
Inside Aussie Twitter’s swanky HQ
EVER wondered what it looks like inside Twitter HQ?News.com.au just got a tour of the new Australian offices, and they’re pretty impressive.
Aussie first for Tesla product
ELON Musk’s latest technology has been installed in Australia and it is set to change the way we power our homes.
Is this the most Aussie product ever?
STAYING true to your fair dinkum Aussie persona, while also meeting the style demands of modern society is a gruelling task. At least, it used to be.
Bizarre truth behind your maps
EVER wondered why the directory led you to the middle of nowhere? There’s some serious funny business going on.
The eye that captures everything
AS A kid, Rob Spence played with a Six Million Dollar Man action figure. At 43, he’s turned himself into a real-life version of the bionic hero.
Men made millions from misery
WHILE regulars at the pub quietly sipped their pints, this American sat jabbering on his phone and tapping away on a laptop.
The ridiculous future of your fridge
THE future is here. Samsung’s new fridge makes your current one seem like an outdated piece of junk. This one has so many functions it’s scary.
No one knows why Lexus did this
IT MIGHT not be the first time they have come up with an extravagant promotional stunt, but Lexus’ latest idea is just ridiculous.
This could be our nuclear future
GERMAN scientists have announced a breakthrough that could make our energy a whole lot cheaper in future — if they can make it stable.
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