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.
Inventions
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.
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