The Editorial Team

Andrew Backhouse is the audience editor at news.com.au. He has worked as a journalist for 11 years. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science at the University of Queensland in 2010. He is currently a Juris Doctor student at the University of Southern Queensland.

@andytwit123

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Gadgets

The Roborock Qrevo Edge. Picture: Supplied

I tested two vacuums: One is clear winner

I pitted two of the newest vacuum cleaners against each other in a review battle — and one of them came out the clear winner.

BreakingEurope

The man accused of the rampage in Germany. Picture: Supplied

Germany market attack suspect identified

The man suspected of a horrific rampage at a Christmas market in Germany has been identified as a refugee from Saudi Arabia.

More Sports

Indian chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju is the new world chess champion. Picture: Supplied

Horrible blunder as new chess king crowned

The world chess championship was evenly poised right up to the 14th game of the match, then one player made a massive blunder.

Innovation

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‘Google broke time itself’: Huge breakthrough

Google has a new quantum chip which can complete a task, in five minutes, that a normal computer would take ten septillion years to do.

Mobile Phones

The new OPPO Find X8 Pro. Picture: Supplied

Photo proves you should sell your iPhone now

On a family trip in the city for the Christmas markets, I tried a little experiment. And it proved that this is the best phone on the market.

Tech

The C2 lite eKickScooter is made for kids. Picture: Supplied

Best feature on new e-scooter for kids

Normally I handle the tech reviews — but this time I had to make way for my daughter, who gave her thoughts on a new toy.

On the Road

First driver fined under new $2500 rule

A driver has been fined for the first time after a new rule was introduced following the tragic death of a teenager.

More Sports

Stuart Bingham potted a black from the break-off. Picture: Supplied

Never-before-seen snooker shot stuns fans

English snooker player Stuart Bingham left commentators in disbelief with a break-off shot at the UK Championship.

More Sports

Chinaâs chess grandmaster Ding Liren (R) and Indiaâs chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju (L) compete during the start of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Singapore on November 25, 2024. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Indian teen stunned in world chess championship

The first game of the world chess championship was an explosive affair as China’s Ding Liren fought it out with India’s Gukesh Dommaraju.

Innovation

New electric scooter is packed full of tech

A new electric scooter with a very distinctive look has arrived in Australia — and it’s hiding lots of hi-tech surprises inside.

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