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.
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‘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.
Metro works reveal iconic new view
Commuters leaving one of Sydney’s new underground train stations will be greeted with a fresh view of a city icon.
New Apple headphones to be ‘smartest ever’
Tech giant Apple is rumoured to be working on “AirPods Studio”, set to be the “smartest ever” over-ear headphones, slated for release this year.
Apple working on secret new product
The tech giant is reportedly working on a new product that would put augmented reality into a pair of glasses and may reveal details soon.
Perfect place to escape virus
While many of us are isolating in our homes, for the ultra-rich there’s a luxurious escape hidden in a former Cold War bunker where you can wait out the pandemic in style.
Reason behind strange new mask
A designer has unveiled a new mask that lets you continue using Face ID to unlock your iPhone or other device, but won’t make them yet.
Never search, shop or cook again
An all-in-one system that can select recipes, order the ingredients and then cook it for you was among award-winning products at CES.
Wild reason why product redesigned
A company catering to PC enthusiasts has changed the design of one of its most vital products, but you won’t believe the reason why.
Pub slammed for Dyson bathroom design
A simple modification made to a piece of futuristic Dyson technology by a pub decorator has been criticised harshly on social media.
Controversial toy comes to market
This toy won an innovation award at a major tech show, which was taken away, then given back. Now you can finally buy it.
48-hour test sparks breakthrough
Australia has always been a country of the great outdoors, but until recently some of us haven’t experienced it as much as others.
Racy invention to make you rich
It’s definitely not talked about as much as it’s done, but finding new ways for people to do it could end up bringing you a sizeable windfall.
Google building futuristic ‘smart city’
A rundown and disused suburb is being transformed into a ‘smart city’ with the help of Google, but not everyone is pleased.
Warning after toy car bursts into flames
A Queensland family captured the moment a toy car their young son had been playing in minutes before burst into flames on the footpath.
Council mocked for X-rated park design
An Adelaide council has been left red-faced after unveiling a design for a new skate park only to find a very rude mistake had been made.
Phone design will make your skin crawl
When you can’t tell where you end and your smartphone begins, what better way to show it than a case made out of artificial skin?
Read this before updating your Mac
A new version of MacOS is out today, but the update could cause some fatal problems for beloved apps and games.
What Harbour Bridge could’ve looked like
Incredible new images have revealed what Sydney would look like today had some of the alternative Harbour Bridge designs been given the green light.
Foxtel reveals deal with Netflix
Fierce competitors Foxtel and Netflix are now good friends, and it’s all good news for Australian viewers.
Why death rowers choose electric chair
Why are US killers choosing to die by electric chair? Responsible for ghastly executions, ‘Old Sparky’ is back in fashion for a macabre reason.
Google achieves another freakish feat
A Google super computer has been able to do something that’s never been done before, and it could have serious military applications.
Aussie home product taking on Tesla
Home batteries for solar power is a booming industry tipped to be worth $850 billion, and this Aussie start-up has taken a gamble to get in on the action.
Ridiculous design for Notre Dame
Architects across the world are submitting design proposals for rebuilding Notre Dame, but there is one that is causing a bit of controversy.
The futuristic design of flight
NASA engineers are working to re-imagine the optimal wing design for the future of flight that promises to reduce costs and increase performance.
Change coming to Macca’s drive-through
McDonald’s has acquired a large tech start-up that will change the look of its menu and drive-through experience.
Machine too dangerous for the world
A research organisation backed by Elon Musk has created a software program that could “absolutely devastate” the internet.
The jobs Aussies can’t do
Some of the world’s biggest organisations are looking for thousands of local workers to fill these well-paying jobs … but they can’t find any.
Secret tech that is changing everything
The world’s biggest companies are racing towards a new claim of tech supremacy — and one picture shows how insane the battle has become.
More cracks appear in Opal Tower
Damage at Sydney’s Opal Tower appears to be spreading with two new cracks found on a different floor to the one that sparked the crisis.
Rare US bank note worth $4 million
An extremely rare US currency note from the late 19th century — considered the “unicorn” of the currency — is about to make someone very rich.
From holograms to robots: our other Shark Tank
The Shark Tank has made the startup sector hot property. And Steve Baxter’s incubator isn’t the only one in Brisbane doing cool stuff.
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