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.
Design
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.
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