Google Street View solves gruesome crime
A confronting Google Street View image captured by pure chance has led to the arrest of two people on suspicion of murder.
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Google search after acid bath murder
A man killed his pregnant wife and then attempted to dispose of her body and cover up his shocking crime by dousing her in acid, before making a chilling Google search.
‘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.
‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum
Tech giants will face hefty penalties if they don’t pay Australian media companies for news under a revised media bargaining code – with the Prime Minister saying they “should pay for journalism”.
‘So sad’: Four decades of Aus maps say it all
Four decades of Google Earth imagery reveal the reason why Australia looks drastically different in 2024.
Best hyaluronic acid serums for ‘hydrated, glowing skin’
We’ve rounded up the top-performing hyaluronic acid serums, including a best seller that’s been named a “game changer” for dry and dehydrated skin.
Husband’s ‘sick’ Google search before murder
A husband used his work laptop to allegedly make a horrifying search three months before killing his wife and mother of his only child.
Shock Google Earth find in Aus outback
The discovery was caused by a rare weather event that no one knew about.
‘Extreme’: US plan to tear Google apart
Google has furiously responded to “extreme” calls from the US to shatter its monopoly over the tech world.
Real estate forced to apologise over review
A Sydney real estate agency has been ordered to apologise after it posted personal information in response to a one-star Google Review.
Don’t type these six words in Google
Hackers have dreamed up a new way to target Australians who are typing six very specific words into a search engine.
Google admits big Harris, Trump blunder
Google users noticed a massive discrepancy in information when looking up ways to vote in the election — but the tech giant says there’s a good reason.
Google given insane mega fine by Russia
Russia has ordered Google to pay an eye-watering amount of money after the tech giant blocked YouTube channels.
Devastating truth behind Melb Cup axings
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
Shocking Google find hours before wedding
Serious questions have been raised about a government department meant to protect consumers as complaints climb after Aussies paid thousands.
COMMENT: Why we must back the vet’s call on Cup runners
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
Mum’s sick Google search before killing kids
The eldest child of a woman convicted of murdering her two young kids has labelled his mother a “monster” over her horror crime.
Mysterious ‘door’ discovered in Antarctic ice
A mysterious ‘doorway’ has appeared in Antarctica, sparking wild conspiracy theories online.
‘Gross’ hygiene swap we should make
Making this change to a common everyday item gets a bad rap — but this product has changed the game.
X-rated renaming of Bob Hawke school
A cheeky hacker has combined a school named after former prime minister Bob Hawke and a viral catchphrase with X-rated results.
What’s on: NT talent across industries shines on Aussie stage
In the last three weeks alone there have been some awards won, records broken, and Australia firsts – all good things – and all by people in Darwin and the NT, writes Kate Dinning.
‘Yes, Google has finally done it’
People have been waiting for a foldable phone that they can actually use in every day life — and Google may have finally done it.
Google reviews ‘gone’ after bride backlash
Young Australians are being forced to chase thousands of dollars owed to them as the business takes drastic steps in the face of huge fallout.
How to stop your Gmail account being deleted
Google is in the process of deleting a large number of Gmail accounts. Here’s how to avoid losing yours.
‘Best of the best’: Top Android phones for all budgets
An unexpected competitor has beaten major brands to the punch, offering users a much-wanted feature.
‘Google’s new phone is a sleeper hit’
Google has just launched its new top-tier Pixel 9 phones and I was one of the first people in Australia to test out the new features.
Horror ‘porn’ spike after doctor’s rape, murder
A horrific trend has emerged online in the wake of the brutal rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in India.
Embarrassing problem at big Google event
The whole world was watching as Google announced major new artificial intelligence innovations and its new Pixel 9 range.
Test proves you must think twice driving
A car expert has tested the accuracy of the navigation app Speedos and has been shocked at the results.
Gmail outage hits users around the world
People across the world are reporting the popular email service has gone down, but the true extent of the issue remains unclear.
‘Google is a monopoly’: Bombshell case
A US judge has found that Google has a monopoly on search in a groundbreaking antitrust case that could have huge implications.
Mass deletion for annoying, dangerous apps
Tech giant Google is about to purge some of the most annoying — and dangerous apps from its popular Play Store.
‘One of the most disturbing I’ve ever seen’
Google’s “Dear Sydney” Olympics commercial has been slammed by a professor, who said it “makes me want to scream”.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
Three words passengers shouldn’t Google
An email between a scammer and airline passenger has exposed a huge problem facing Aussie travellers as they’re warned not to search for this on Google.
Harry ‘waiting’ to drop bombshell
The Duke of Sussex could add to his best-selling memoir and take readers inside the most shocking six months in royal history.
Staff quit as $49m company nears collapse
It was supposed to be “bigger than Google” and was one day going to be worth $10 billion but something very different happened to this start-up.
Popular pizza chain quietly shuts down
A popular pizza chain has quietly shut its stores and online delivery service, becoming the latest victim of the nation’s hospitality bloodbath.
‘Broken’: Mum’s ‘worst nightmare’ revealed
A mother whose “brave little girl” died by suicide after being bullied has shared her heartbreak and the damage done by social media.
You should update Google Maps right now
Google is rolling out a big change to Google Maps that will impact millions of Aussies – and you should act soon.
Warning over ‘clever’ Google scam
Google Chrome users are the latest group of people to be targeted in a new scam.
How Australia could force Meta to play ball
Australia will consider hitting tech giants where it hurts in order to force them into paying for news content on their platforms.
‘20pc of Google’: Bizarre new site explodes
Young people are growing “extremely addicted” to a new website that is growing in popularity so quickly its request volume is one fifth that of Google.
Victorian real estate worth more than Google
The eye-watering total value of Victoria’s property market has been revealed, and it has the state’s homeowners worth more than the company that owns internet giant Google.
Tourists lose it over fake Aussie town
Google searches for this Aussie town have skyrocketed with tourists desperate to know where it is, but there is one big problem.
‘Not funny’: Russians anger locals in Bali
There has been an influx of Russians in Bali since the war – with an unofficial change to Google Maps infuriating locals.
Google search that cost mum $500,000
Jo O’Brien was scammed out of $500,0000. This is the email scammers used to deceive her.
‘Crucial’: Google unveils bold plan
Plans for a lengthy fibre optic cable from Kenya to the west coast of Australia have been unveiled.
Google search reveals huge Aussie problem
Just four words entered into the search engine exposes a hidden world of horrors your children have probably already seen.
‘Blood’: Mum’s horrifying Google search
The mother of Charlise Mutten made a grim Google search after having sex with her daughter’s alleged killer, a court has heard.
Major changes to popular maps app
Aussies will be encouraged to take the most fuel-efficient route next time they plug in an address in this maps app.
‘Extremely disruptive’: 28 Google staff fired
Google has fired an “extremely disruptive” group of staff after they took over the tech company’s offices for 10 hours.
Bondi killer ‘couldn’t find a girlfriend’
Joel Cauchi’s father has suggested why the Bondi killer targeted women as police reveal his dangerous mental health spiral.
‘4 star’: Google reviews expose gang boss
Information about a wanted Irish crime boss can fetch up to $7 million – but he’s been leaving a trail of his luxury life online.
‘Game-changer’ Dreame vacs for the ultimate clean
There’s a reason Dreame’s best-selling vacuums come with a premium price tag. Here we’ve rounded up the best ones for every type of lifestyle and space.
‘Woke’ fail costs Google $139 billion
Google’s AI platform Gemini has been rocked by controversy over its bizarre outputs, leading investors to desert the company.
Incredible way pair survived in bush
Two tourists spent days dodging crocodiles, crossing rivers, hiding from thunderstorms and battling the heat, and Google Maps is to blame.
Surprises in Aussies’ Google searches
“Stop snoring” or “stop drinking”? For many Aussies, one option is much more important than the other.
Huge change to Google Australia
The way everyone uses Google is going to change – and the benefits Google claims it will have are remarkable.
‘Profoundly boring’: Employees blast leaders
Employees of a giant global company have taken to LinkedIn to vent their frustrations with its leadership and the way it handled recent job cuts.
‘Brain-eating’ bug warning at swim spot
A popular swimming hole has been tested for a deadly “brain-eating amoeba” as hot weather creates threats at other spots.
Uluru waterfalls, lightshow make Tourism NT’s top post of 2023
Rare waterfalls at Uluru, crystal blue pools and a road train-croc traffic jam are among Tourism NT’s Top Ten posts for 2023. See all the pictures.
YouTube star MrBeast rejects Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s latest attempt to convince the world’s most followed YouTube to join his platform has again been swiftly knocked back.
Top 10 health questions answered by experts
Google is often the first step we take to elevate health scares and the popular search engine has just revealed the most popular medical questions.
Most Googled sex questions of 2023
Google has revealed the top sex questions that were on everyone’s mind in 2023 – and the results may shock you.
‘It’s real’: Outback council’s extreme measure
A local council has gone to extreme measures to fix a common driving problem.
Surprising sex trends for 2024 revealed
2024 is not even here yet, but the biggest sex trends have already been released — and one classic bedroom move hasn’t made the cut.
Google list reveals Australia’s top searches
Google has released its top searches for 2023, revealing exactly what we’ve been looking for over the past year.
Cleary snubbed, top Aussie sport star revealed
New data proves 2023 truly was the year of Sam Kerr and the Matildas, with international stars leaving domestic footy codes behind.
‘Illegal monopoly’: Google loses lawsuit
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, won a major court battle against Google as a jury found the tech giant holds an illegal monopoly through its Android app store.
Australia on brink of financial ‘armageddon’
Australians are flocking to Google with their mortgage woes and one in 50 homeowners are in “severe financial stress” amid back-to-back rate hikes.
New trend showing Aussies keen to use AI
Australians have been furiously researching how to use AI to help get rich, according to Google data.
Google accuses shocked mum of ‘child porn’
An Aussie mum’s life was almost runied when Google banned all her accounts and threatened to report her to authorities after son’s innocent prank backfired.
Google Maps gets a massive AI upgrade
Google Maps is not resting on its laurels. The tech giant recently announced that it is getting a massive AI upgrade with five new features.
Huge $502 off Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
It’s officially Black Friday with huge deals on top phones by Apple, Google and more — including this not to be missed Samsung deal.
Google’s big warning as it deletes accounts
Australians have been warned ahead of a planned Google deleting spree of Gmail accounts.
Sydney Airport’s huge new move first in Aus
Sydney Airport is the country’s biggest and busiest airport and it’s easy to get lost, but it’s now launched a new feature that’s been described as a “game-changer”.
‘Ridiculous’: Google flight hack stuns
You may already know about it – or you may not – but avid travellers have been left blown away by it with the hack going viral on TikTok.
Love scandal rocks New Zealand election
Shortly after NZ elected a new Prime Minister, one small detail in Chris Hipkins’ concession speech set tongues wagging across the nation.
‘A lot of concerns’: Wild feature of new phone
It’s a brand known for its low prices and incredible camera phones but their latest offering breaks the mould.
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