Hyperloop completes big first test
A US start-up has pulled off a major test of Elon Musk’s super speed train idea. “We essentially invented our own sky in a tube,” the company said.
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Map fills half-a-billion-year gap in history
A GAP of 500 million years in our understanding of Earth’s history has been solved. This map gives us unparalleled insight into the missing millenia.
Teenage mogul makes a stunning fortune
WHEN she was just 14 Holly Cardew, a schoolgirl from regional Australia, started selling handbags online. Now she’s a stunning success.
Kid won $1m bet with his folks
MEET the high-school dropout who became a millionaire by the age of 18 after winning a bet with his parents to skip out on classes.
Canberra to Melbourne in 10 minutes
THIS ‘super train’ would be able to travel at 6500km/h and take 10 minutes to get from Canberra to Melbourne. But it’s certainly a long way off.
NASA’s insane supersonic X-Plane
NASA is set to test a new supersonic jet and it’s already being hailed as the “the new Concorde”.
Secret codes hidden in everyday items
DID you know your five dollar note has a hidden code that prevents certain tasks? This is only one example of clandestine messages tucked away in plain sight.
How future classrooms will look
ERGO chairs ditched for ones that make you ‘lean in’, floors designed to sit on, and virtual reality masks everywhere. Welcome to the classroom of the future.
Inside America’s secret bunkers
HIDDEN across the US are secret Doomsday bunkers, which are to be used by government and military officials in case of a nuclear war.
Can this machine ace a uni maths exam?
AN ARTIFICAL intelligence machine has taken the maths section of China’s annual university entrance exam, but the results weren’t quite as expected.
Why you should buy this $200 keyboard
USING unique craftsmanship and materials, the keyboard has been handmade from a single piece of wood, with the grain preserved. Sounds fancy, right?
10-year-old Aussie’s big Apple break
THE youngest attendee at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is a 10 year old from Melbourne — and his work has just drawn praise from the very top.
The tech changing how you shop
A NEW technology is set to change how you buy our food and produce — and it will put the power back in your hands.
Google’s ‘groundscraper’ headquarters
TECH giant Google has showcased a gigantic 11 storey building that will feature one million square feet of space and house 7,000 employees.
What if there were Aussie Pokemon
CRIKEY! Have a look at that beautiful Sidnee — one of the 151 native Australian Pokemon created for a Pokedex of the land down under.
Prodigy to take on Google’s AI
GOOGLE shocked the world last year when its AI toppled a grandmaster of an ancient board game. But can a 19-year-old Chinese prodigy do the unexpected?
Soon to be most common language
IT’S not Mandarin or French. There’s one language that will soon be the most understood in the world and Australia is woefully lagging behind.
Foldable helmet attracts famous investor
AN INNOVATIVE foldable helmet design could solve the most annoying thing about cycling, but they don’t exactly come cheap.
Pizza ad that’s not what it seems
YOU may think you’re looking at a pizza advertisement but really, the pizza advert is looking at you.
You can now order Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles
TESLA has announced it is taking worldwide orders for its Solar Roof tiles and they have a very promising price point.
Aussie student ideas taking flight
AUSTRALIAN university student have made the finals of aviation giant Airbus’s prestigious design competition with an idea that could change firefighting forever.
Man with the best job in the world
FOR the past eight and a half years, this man has been working as a Lego master builder, with his latest project set to break a new record.
Why our train stations are so shabby
THE main train stations in Australia’s big cities risk being shabby and second-rate if we don’t change course, an expert has warned.
Crazy cost of doomsday bunkers
THESE ridiculous luxury bunkers don’t seem like such a bad idea now that the prospect of a nuclear war is on the cards.
Smart cot for tired babies, parents
FORGET driving around the block. One car maker has developed a ‘smart cot’ that promises to drive babies to sleep faster without leaving home.
The crazy plans for Donald Trump’s wall
THE first proposals for Donald Trump’s wall separating the US from Mexico have been released. And they are completely outlandish.
The colour Ferrari has banned worldwide
THEY may be one of the sexiest and most flamboyant – not to mention expensive – sports cars in the world, but don’t even think about asking for a pink Ferrari.
The map sending us into a spin
THIS is the world map many of us grew up with. So spare a thought for thousands of kids who’ve literally had their world turned upside down.
The Apple Store idea Steve Jobs hated
IT’S a central feature of Apple’s retail stores today, but originally Steve Jobs thought it was an “idiotic” idea that would never work.
A city with no cash or politicians
IMAGINING a whole new city is one thing; building it is another. But these two visionaries are giving the Venus Project a go.
Steve Jobs’ final vision comes to life
A VISION set out by late founder Steve Jobs is about to become reality as Apple is set to open the doors of its incredible new headquarters.
Last big thing from Steve Jobs is here
IT is the final vision of the future from Apple founder Steve Jobs and it is now ready to launch.
Apple’s ‘UFO’ campus almost complete
THE last work of Apple’s mercurial co-founder, the late Steve Jobs, is about to be unveiled — and it could be his most extraordinary achievement yet.
Was Trump’s bodyguard wearing a false arm?
DONALD Trump’s bodyguard wore a pair of plastic arms while holding a machine gun under his coat during the Presidential inauguration, it has been claimed.
The future of transport is wild
YOU could avoid peak hour traffic congestion and overcrowded public transport by flying to work. Yes, flying. It’s something that could actually happen.
Annoying BBQ problem solved
AUSSIES now have more reason to get outside and use the BBQ because an annoying problem has been solved.
Holographic porn is now a thing
AN ADULT camera site is introducing 3D hologram porn so that punters can get simulated thrills from behind their laptop.
Why Jingle All the Way is worth $20,000
THE 1996 Christmas movie Jingle All the Way, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, has been the subject of a very successful Kickstarter campaign.
Australia’s $50 billion ‘lethal weapon’
THE Australian government is spending $50 billion on 12 submarines in our largest military investment. Here’s a first look.
‘Did you come all this way for a fight?’
THE boss of the company Australia is about to hand $50 billion to was not keen to discuss a massive leak of military secrets that could put lives in danger.
The rising threat of 3D printed guns
POLICE have seized another batch of 3D printed guns as the innovative technology provides an increasing danger of downloadable firearms.
Secret CIA maps that shaped history
FROM tracking terrorist networks to revealing US military strategy, there are the maps you weren’t allowed to see — until now.
From Sydney to LA in six hours
A START-UP is working to bring supersonic speed into the mainstream with a jet that flies at two times the speed of sound.
Can this gadget solve summer?
SUMMER is no joke if you don’t have aircon. But that could be about to change, thanks to a gadget worth less than $200.
Hyperloop underdog’s big plan
NO ONE expected them to get this far but a team of Aussie uni students have taken their new transport vision a step closer to reality.
Is this Australia’s most awesome office?
WITH an indoor patio, private dining room and a well-stocked bar in front of giant TV screens, this workplace is like no other you’ve seen before.
Gadget to track your every breath
AN Australian woman has won international acclaim for her groundbreaking device that could change the life of asthma sufferers forever.
Is Ikea’s flatpack bike worth $799?
IKEA has branched out from furniture and entered the world of flatpack bicycles. We got to test it out to see if it meets the hype.
Microsoft’s ‘first AI supercomputer’
MICROSOFT CEO Satya Nadella told a Sydney audience that AI, smart bots and mixed reality are allowing the company to build the world’s first supercomputer.
‘Female brains don’t work that way’
CAMBRIDGE graduate Kathryn Parsons said she was sick of hearing that phrase on a weekly basis. Now she’s leading a revolution.
Australia set to rejoin space race
AN Australian team could be set to revolutionise interplanetary travel after their new engine prototype got fast-tracked to be tested on the International Space Station.
Technology controversy at Paralympics
THE adoption of innovative technologies by athletes at the Paralympics has sparked concern over the legitimacy of the competition.
Australia’s hidden treasures unveiled
AS museums only display about 10 per cent of their total collections at any one time, a new discovery centre is helping hidden treasures see the light of day.
Life-saving ‘Esky’ wins design award
IT’S cheap to make, easy to store, and could save a life. The Australian James Dyson Award winner looks like an Esky but could do much more.
Maps don’t get any more Australian
THIS map could be the most vital piece of information any Australian ever looks at. It’s purpose is simple and could change your life for the better.
Bonnie and Clyde letter up for auction
BONNIE and Clyde made it quite clear how they felt about a former member of their gang in a letter they sent to him as he sat in the Dallas County Jail.
Mormon tycoon’s outrageous plan
DAVID Hall has lots of money, lots of ambition and perhaps most importantly, lots of dedication to create the perfect Mormon community.
Marree Man makes a comeback
HE’S a national icon who has all but faded from view. But South Australia’s iconic Marree Man is about to be brought back from the brink.
New tattoo allows you to control your devices
WE’VE all seen those gold and silver flash tattoos that went viral as a fashion trend. But what if you could have the same imprint on your body and be able to control your mobile devices?
Introducing the hammock for your head
SAY goodbye to sleepless hours on a plane. Finally an invention promising in-flight sleep. But there is a catch — you will look ridiculous.
Melbourne’s laughable Times Square
COME on, Melbourne. Stop stealing other people’s ideas. A new plan has been hatched to create Melbourne’s own Times Square.
US military’s insane housing plan
IN A bid to harness the power of “engineered biology” DARPA wants to build houses out of living materials that interact with surroundings and replenish themselves.
More exciting changes to Google Maps
GOOGLE Maps has unveiled its latest update for Android and it comes with a couple of massive additions to the popular navigation app.
Tesla Autopilot saves man’s life
AFTER coming under fire following a fatal crash, Tesla’s Autopilot feature has proved it can be beneficial in emergency situations.
The Google Maps of Earth’s sea floor
SCIENTISTS from around the globe are implementing a Google Maps-esque approach to unearthing the secrets hiding in the depths of the world’s oceans.
Is Trump’s border wall doomed already?
HE’S claimed he will build a wall between the US and Mexico if elected. But, the company behind the Gaza wall say it’s not that easy.
The big changes to Google Maps
GOOGLE has introduced some impressive changes to its popular Maps application, which are bound to make motorists very happy.
Why Uber is investing $663m into mapping
AFTER receiving $4.38 billion from Saudi investors, the San Francisco-based transportation company is putting a large investment into mapping.
‘Honestly, it’s like a secret weapon’
OAKLEY wants to revolutionise sport with its lens technology that changes how athletes see their sporting environment.
First solar powered round-the-world flight
TOUCHING down after completing a historic round the world solar powered flight, the two pilots had a special message for the crowd.
Norway’s incredible commuting solution
NORWAY’S beautiful landscape comes at a price. But the country has a pretty fascinating solution to the problem.
The noose around Hyperloop’s neck
A CRAZY and melodramatic legal battle involving sexism, death threats, nepotism and mutiny could derail Elon Musk’s brain child.
Most memorable bits from Robot Wars
IT’S set to make a comeback on British TV, but can the new series replicate these memorable moments and bizarre machines?
The verdict on Dyson’s new hair dryer
IT’S been called the ‘Tesla of hair dryers’ and it cost more than $80 million to make. Is Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer worth your money?
Sony’s awkward 1998 recall
IN 1998 Sony had the biggest product recall in the company’s history after customers discovered its video camera had a creepy feature.
The world’s first 3D-printed house
CHINA has unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed house, with architects claiming its 45-day construction period could revolutionise the industry.
‘I create sex toys for a living’
A FORMER lawyer who launched the world’s highest funded sex toy says “the trend … of masturbation” has made him rich.
The dark ethics of driverless cars
IN a situation where an accident will cause imminent peril to either a crowd of people or the driver, which one will the car choose to protect?
What we know about Project Nebula
A SECRET project from Aston Martin and Red Bull has expectations running high, and details are beginning to emerge.
China’s super computing breakthrough
THE Chinese Communist Party has been funnelling huge sums of money into super computing and the country is now leading the way.
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