‘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.
Inventions
‘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.
Scientists invent Shazam for spiders
Scientists have invented a new app that can identify all Australian species of spiders and snakes from photos.
Tiny pod office you can buy for $50k
This portable pod is ideal for at-home workers looking for some peace and quiet. But you’ll need to stump up the cash, with prices starting from $50,000.
Crazy KFC plan for lab chicken
KFC is famous for its chicken, but a bold new plan could mean it doesn’t sell the bird in its thousands of restaurants around the world.
National icon’s ritzy new digs
CSIRO will move 450 employees to a futuristic new office at the Aerotropolis in western Sydney.
Only one option for virus: Premier
Suppression of coronavirus is “the only option” for NSW, with the population too large to effectively eliminate the virus, Premier Gladys Berejiklian says.
New record for ‘magic’ solar battery
An all-in-one device capable of capturing, storing and using energy from the sun is getting closer to viability, according to scientists.
Photo app now under investigation
A secretive facial recognition tech company is now being probed by Australia’s privacy watchdog after scraping billions of our photos.
Outback town to be home of the flying car
A small town in rural NSW is set to become the birthplace of the flying car in Australia, with testing to begin just months from now.
Painless new virus test fast-tracked
Melbourne will today launch a new weapon in the fight against coronavirus as fears of a second wave in Victoria increase.
‘Performative’: Police ban slammed
A company’s response to the protests in the US has been blasted as a marketing gesture, as a rival is dragged into the debate.
Dangerous threat of US ‘war’ with China
Australia risks getting caught in the middle of a war between the US and China in an area where we depend on them both.
Amazon blocks tech from cops
Amazon has announced a one-year ban on police using one of its most controversial products.
Scary moment ‘hoverbike’ goes wrong
A company seeking to create a futuristic flying bike has shared footage of one falling from the sky in a failed test.
Ikea’s plan to save Aussies money
The iconic furniture retailer Ikea has a new plan to help Australians save money on power bills. But not every state is included just yet.
Australia records world’s fastest internet
Australian researchers shattered the record for the fastest internet speed achieved, hitting 44.2Tbps — or 1000 HD movies a second.
Internet a million times faster than NBN
Australian researchers shattered a previous record for the fastest internet speed achieved, and it could fix some of the NBN’s biggest problems.
Why $114b plan won’t ’cure’ Australia
It’s a project that’s been touted as a possible “cure” for the economic impacts of the virus, but not everyone believes it will help.
The $114b plan Australia needs now
It’s a vision that has been part of the Australian dream for decades. But now is the time to finally get it started.
Apple working on secret new product
The tech giant is reportedly working on a new product that would put augmented reality into a pair of glasses and may reveal details soon.
Bezos backs Aussie police tech overhaul
One of the country’s biggest police departments will soon be relying on technology from a company backed by the world’s richest man.
New mega puzzle has 50,000 pieces
This jigsaw puzzle is so big that when completed it’s over 8 metres wide and almost 2 metres high. And the price will have you gasping.
Dyson to provide 10,000 ventilators
The latest device from vacuum cleaner maker Dyson after an urgent governmental request reveals the scale of the coronavirus outbreak.
Bizarre thing missing in this song
On the surface it sounds like another formulaic song from a known hit maker, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the ear.
How to be there when you can’t be
As cases continue to spread the chance of catching coronavirus gets larger – here’s how you can stop a quarantine disrupting your life.
How the test for coronavirus works
As coronavirus spreads throughout the Australian community, more people may have to be tested for the virus. This is how it works.
China’s human-like monkeys spark concerns
Chinese scientists successfully created human-like monkeys to observe their brains, however their experiments have been slammed as unethical.
New way kids are buying alcohol
The alcohol industry has taken aim at a “vastly inaccurate” new study claiming children could be buying booze on the internet.
Strange invention that changed the world
This bizarre invention has almost definitely had a massive impact on your life – and you likely don’t even know what it is.
Daredevil ‘Jetman’ soars over city
A French daredevil has sped across the sky with a jet pack as the dream of personalised flight comes closer (for those game enough to try).
Bizarre ‘sleep pod’ invention for homeless
A multi-millionaire has received backlash for creating a budget “sleep pod” he claims will help homeless people around the world.
Big change to how you watch sport
An Australian company is working to completely change the way you watch sport and put you right at the centre of the action.
Big myth about 5G technology busted
The next generation of mobile network has already started to roll out across Australia but there are still a lot of myths about how 5G actually works.
Sons’ desperate hunt for clues in family photo
Families are sharing pictures in the hope it will help piece together stories from one of the darkest periods of our history.
Google boss calls for tech ban
A surprising voice has emerged calling for a ban on facial recognition technology that potentially poses serious threats to privacy.
Crazy contact turns eye to screen
An ambitious new company wants to take the most cumbersome part of augmented reality technology and put it directly on your eyeball.
‘New class’ of ‘living’ robots created
The little bots can’t eat, reproduce or indeed live very long, but they could be cleaning out our oceans and arteries pretty soon.
Ingenious way locals are saving animals
Animal lovers are solving the water crisis for local wildlife using an innovative method that costs less than $30.
Glimpse into the home of the future
Home appliances are ready to serve us in entirely new ways and at a technology event in Las Vegas, we saw exactly how that will work.
Weird new future baffles tech world
A new technology firm wants to create realistic but entirely fake digital human beings. The question is: Should they?
Third 5G network coming in 2020
Australia is going to get a third 5G mobile network after all, and we now know the first place you’ll be able to connect to it.
Banned China tech’s secret billions
The company has denied it has anything to do with the Chinese Government, but a new report alleges it’s received billions in assistance.
Reprieve for the big four banks
You now have to wait another six months for a change that will give you more control over your data and make it easier to switch banks.
US to UK in under three hours
NASA’s supersonic plane capable of flying from New York to London in under three hours has been given assembly approval.
Reason to skip smart home tech
There’s a new reason to avoid buying smart home devices this Christmas, and privacy concerns have nothing to do with it.
Net game changer you need to know about
There’s a new generation of mobile communications coming to Australia and it’s promising much more than just faster speeds.
Map shows where power prices will fall
High power prices are sending fear through Aussie families, but there’s good news on the horizon, and one state looks set to win big.
Annoying phone problem solved
They’re the two words you don’t want to see on your phone when you’re standing in a huge crowd. And it will soon be a thing of the past.
Never do household chores again
Vacuuming, mopping and mowing can sometimes feel like gruelling tasks, but at least you may not ever have to do them again.
Billionaires back solar projects
Two of Australia’s richest men have backed an ambitious renewable energy project to create the world’s biggest solar farm.
Massive task ahead for Airbnb
Days after announcing it would ban “party houses”, Airbnb has now been forced to commit to verifying listings after a scam was exposed.
‘Quantum supremacy’: Google’s bombshell
Google believes it’s achieved “quantum supremacy” by creating the world’s most powerful supercomputer, but not everyone agrees.
New breathalyser can detect marijuana
A new device that could tell in seconds whether a driver is impaired by marijuana has been labelled a “game changer” by researchers.
Drone shows moment boy found
A heat-vision drone has done what a 600-person strong volunteer search party couldn’t and tracked down a missing boy and his dog.
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