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.
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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.
Google Maps mysteries solved
FROM dead bodies to strange planes in weird places, these are the mysterious Google Maps images we weren’t meant to see.
Simple solutions to world’s big problem
IT’S perhaps the world’s largest and most complex problem, but just five simple design ideas will be chosen from 640 submissions to help solve the crisis.
Hidden meaning in world flags
CLEVER but often not so obvious meanings are hidden among the colour and symbols of the world’s flags. Can you spot them?
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