Genius Aussies plan to slash power bills
Energy prices are a big part of the cost-of-living crisis crushing Australians, but some Sydney university students and tech visionaries are working on a new fuel that would eliminate power bills.
Inventions
General orders safety review after Osprey crash
Fallout from the tragic Osprey crash in the Northern Territory continues with the Acting Marine Corps Commandant ordering a full service-wide safety review for the Marine Corps.
The device Kim K couldn’t do without
A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
‘Shouting’ e-scooters to hit the streets
E-scooters that will literally “shout” at riders breaking the law are coming to one Aussie city in a major tech revamp.
‘It’s smarter’: ‘AI Godfather’s’ chilling warning
An artificial intelligence pioneer is urging the world’s leaders to be wary about the damage powerful robotic systems could have on society.
Deepest recovery mission in history
Search crews working tirelessly to find the missing submersible bound for the Titanic wreck, could make history if they manage to pull off a rescue.
Chilling new warning of human ‘extinction’
Dozens of experts warn tackling AI should be a “global priority” alongside other major risks such as the threat of nuclear war.
Aussies given new power over scammers
Aussies can soon “dob in” dangerous and pesky scam texts by forwarding the dangerous messages to a new national text line.
Bizarre photo of Musk kiss baffles internet
A set of viral images confronted social media users with a weird scenario involving Elon Musk. The photos weren’t as they seemed.
‘Big problem with best product I’ve tested’
Elly Awesome tests tech for a living and she’s been left in shock by how much she loves this product. There’s just one, not inconsiderable downside.
Elon Musk reveals what will kill us all
Billionaire Elon Musk revealed what will end human civilisation on Earth and it’s not what most people may think.
AI robot speaks in creepy video
A creepy video has gone online showcasing “world’s most advanced humanoid” robot speaking. There’s a reason it’s making waves.
Cancer, heart disease breakthrough coming
A pharmaceutical firm behind a major Covid jab claims it can make vaccines for cancer and heart conditions by the end of the decade.
How 22yo made $100k in just six weeks
A simple idea sparked by bad end to a night out led saw one young Aussie rake in more than $100,000 in a matter of weeks.
‘What’s left?’: Elon Musk spooked by GPT-4
A new, more powerful version of Chat GPT has been developed that can ace exams — and the world’s richest man Elon Musk is concerned.
The jobs AI is about to take over forever
Job analysts say the “wolf is at the door” as companies prepare to replace everyday workers with artificial intelligence.
100k people divided by Elon Musk invention
In Las Vegas, 100,000 people queued up to try out Elon Musk’s latest futuristic invention. It left many of them scratching their heads.
Eerie 2023 predictions made 100 years ago
Newspapers in 1923 made a habit of making wild 100-year predictions – but some actually got close.
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.
‘Implanting’: Elon’s wild claim about his kids
Elon Musk shocked attendees at a recent Q&A event when he made a stunning comment about implanting a chip into his kid’s brains.
‘Breathtaking’: Impressive new EV lands
Electric vehicles are evolving – and this new model from Polestar is the ultimate in style, design and performance while still being more sustainable.
Elon Musk’s stunning promise live on stream
Elon Musk pledged to put a computer chip in his skull as he announced that Neuralink is “ready for use in humans”.
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.
Nation’s genius hack to eliminate bin day
One city has come up with a genius way of eliminating bin day, removing the need to drag your household bins out onto the street once a week for collection.
Incredible way couple unlock mansion door
A couple has gone viral for the innovative ‘biohack’ modifications they have made to their house – and themselves.
Musk’s ‘Teslabot’ reveal savagely mocked
The long-awaited reveal of Elon Musk’s “Optimus” humanoid robot has been ruthlessly mocked after a less-than-impressive performance.
Stunning claim about Musk’s eerie project
The world’s richest man has painted an eerily vivid picture of what households will look like in the near future – if you’re keen on welcoming a creepy new family member.
City testing $30,000 street bin
New rubbish bins that cost almost $30,000 for one prototype will be tested in a major US city as it tries to tackle a smelly problem.
Covid patch more effective than needles
Aussie researchers are claiming a breakthrough in the way Covid vaccines are delivered, with good news for needle-phobes.
‘Tidal wave’ posing threat to Australia
The CSIRO has released a troubling report 10 years in the making on the health, security and economic threats facing Australia.
Google engineer claims AI became ‘sentient’
A Google engineer has been stood down after advocating for the employee rights of a company artificial intelligence chatbot.
‘Mind-blowing’ feature of vacuum robot
Although it comes with an expensive price tag, tech reviewer Elly Awesome says this robot is worth every cent.
Awe as ‘mini star’ created in lab
It was over in a flash but scientists have created the equivalent of a star, ten times hotter than the sun, leading to hopes of limitless, pollution free energy.
Aussies to test for Covid at home
At-home testing for Covid-19 will be available from November 1, but it may not be available in some states.
What Apple’s electric car could look like
Apple is reportedly fast-tracking plans for its electric, self-driving car with hopes it can be on the road by 2025 – just four years away.
More toilet issues for Musk’s SpaceX crew
Malfunctioning toilets have been a recurring problem for Space X’s Crew Dragon capsules and it means astronauts coming back to Earth will need to wear nappies.
‘Huge step’: Massive change to buses
A new bus fleet will hit Sydney streets next month, but the vehicles will be very different from what Australians are used to.
Game-changer cancer treatment discovery
Aussie scientists have made a game-changing discovery about a potential way to treat cancer that could be a low-cost and non-toxic alternative to chemo.
Australia’s plan to stockpile vaccines
Australia is making ‘excellent progress’ on a game-changing approach to Covid-19 vaccines.
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.
Car-theft deterrent creates new criminal
In 2001 an anti-theft security device was made mandatory in new cars that led to a decrease in vehicle theft, but it has created another problem.
New app gauges homes’ bushfire risk
Experts warn that even if your house itself is not highly flammable, it is likely structures or objects under or around it are.
Dragan Vasiljkovic arrives in Croatia
ALLEGED war criminal Dragan Vasiljkovic has arrived in Croatia after being deported from Australia — the first accused war criminal Australia has ever extradited.
China hits back with wild lab leak theory
As the US investigates whether covid leaked from a Wuhan lab, China claims that they need to look much closer to home.
Elon Musk’s rare ‘flop’ admission
The tech billionaire is never shy about spruiking his latest product but this time even though he “loves” it, others may be less impressed.
Invention could help one in four Aussies
A medical device deemed a “bandaid on steroids” could be the key to helping one in four Australians overcome one of the world’s most common phobias.
Bold plan to get rubbish trucks off road
A revolutionary network of hi-tech bins is just months from being ready for use, which could spell the end for noisy garbage trucks.
How a computer could improve your commute
A supercomputer could hold the key to solving Sydney’s painful transport problems, including overcrowding and scheduling.
Elon Musk’s brain chip works on monkey
Elon Musk’s brain chip has successfully seen a monkey play a video game using his mind.
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Three letters everyone’s talking about
Another obscure abbreviation is taking the world by storm as speculators race to cash in, but not everyone is crazy about the new idea.
Elon Musk’s ‘flamethrower’ seized in bust
Police executing search warrants last week found the drugs they were looking for and a few other things too, including a flamethrower-like device.
Unexpected phenomenon to launch in Aus
Some people thought it was destined for failure, but an idea that surged in the pandemic is expanding globally – and has Australia in its sights.
Eerie website brings dead back to life
The power of artificial intelligence is now turning its attention to reviving the dead, with a new “deepfake” tool that can animate photos into videos.
‘That is creepy’: Cops deploy robot dog
Footage has emerged of a “creepy” new robot being used by police, but its manufacturer doesn’t want it weaponised.
‘Sewage submarine’ to help COVID fight
The small and revolutionary sub can detect how many people in an area are shedding COVID-19 fragments in a major development for tracing the deadly virus.
Elon stuns with monkey brain chip claim
Elon Musk has made a stunning claim about his company’s brain implant, saying it has allowed a monkey to control video games with its mind.
New ‘alarm’ to enforce social distancing
Asking someone to give you more space in public can be a little awkward. Luckily there’s a new piece of tech that can loudly do it for you.
Smart tracker firm taking on Samsung
You might be a little miffed to see a massive multinational copying one of your products, but the CEO of Tile reckons it will be good for business.
Mask with built-in phone and headphones
With a global pandemic and billions suddenly having to wear masks, tech companies have jumped on board with mixed results.
There are no kitchen chores in the future
It’s the hub of the home where your family meets — but the actual work you do in the kitchen is being automated at a rapid pace.
Aussie invention ‘recipe for disaster’
Our inventions have changed the world but the latest innovation Australia has cooked up might not catch on.
Clever tech could boost our farms
Australian farmers have done it tough recently: years-long drought, bushfires, and floods. While tech can’t change the weather, it can help us manage it better.
Teslas take part in ‘tunnel rave’
A plan that could revolutionise public transportation is one step closer to reality ahead of its first real-world test next month.
‘Captain Dragan’ faces justice for war crimes
THE first person to be extradited from Australia on war crime charges is accused of training a Balkan death squad. But to some, he’s a hero, celebrity and ‘renaissance man’.
Problem facing the ‘future of food’
The government is funding it and it’s already in restaurants and cafes, but manufacturers still need to convince people to eat it.
Helping businesses with COVID relief
Accessing government support can be tricky, but these Sydney students have created a tool they hope will revolutionise everyday interactions.
Human steak ‘not technically’ cannibalism
The brains behind a new meal kit that would allow you to make yourself into a steak then eat it have some reassuring advice for those who baulk at the idea.
‘Unimaginable sadness’ as Jetman dies
The French daredevil who wowed audiences around the world with his stunts has died in a training accident in Dubai.
Paint kills ‘99.9 per cent’ of virus
One microbiologist calls it the “next step in infection control” and a company claims it has got one that works against the deadly virus.
How a watch is saving women’s lives
New technology developed to help women experiencing domestic violence is giving victims an added layer of security, and their abusers more scrutiny.
NSW eyes big change to business virus rules
Ordering a cappuccino? You could soon be forced to download a government app to be allowed into the coffee shop.
Push to stop dangerous driving habit
A survey has found big support for installing more roadside cameras to catch drivers performing this dangerous habit.
‘Insanity’: Blood fraudster’s new plan
A woman accused of running a massive alleged fraud for her blood testing startup has a new plan to try and beat the case.
Drone tech firm woos major military power
Shares in a Sydney-based drone security company soared after it inked a deal with one of most demanding defence customers globally.
Stunned pilot: ‘Just passed guy in a jet pack’
The American Airlines pilot was coming in to land at one of the world’s busiest airports when he radioed the tower with astonishing news.
Musk dared to put ‘chip in his own brain’
Elon Musk has attracted criticism after “exploiting smart, sensitive pigs” to demonstrate a potentially life-changing new technology.
Musk puts computer implant in pig’s brain
Billionaire Elon Musk has used a pig to demonstrate new technology that could allow people control computers with their minds.
Musk teases secretive new device
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has promised a “working demo” of his less talked about brain tech company’s first device.
Man’s ‘mask gun’ to hunt ‘Karens’
A YouTuber has invented an “American solution” to the anti-mask movement in the US, where tens of thousands of people are contracting COVID-19 daily.
Musk’s mysterious brain control device
The Tesla co-founder’s other, other company remains shrouded in mystery but hopefully all will be revealed later this month.
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