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.
Design
‘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.
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