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.
Inventions
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.
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