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Bruce Perry, 17, demonstrates Character AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot software that allows users to chat with popular characters such as EVE from Disney's 2008 animated film, WALL-E, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Russellville, Ark. (AP Photo/Katie Adkins)

Nation rages at AI trend everyone hates

A furious government has put its foot down and warned companies they should not be leaning on AI so heavily, citing “one of the biggest annoyances” people are facing.

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‘Turbocharged 4WD’ bot takes cleaning to whole new level

Meet the Ferrari of robot vacuums: Ecovacs’ new premium cleaner boasts four-wheel drive, AI smarts and industrial-strength suction power. VIDEO

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Proof China isn’t mucking around

China is dangling a very enticing offer in front of some of the world’s best minds as the superpower aggressively ramps up its historic race against the US.

A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan. Picture: Maxar

Classified report reveals uneasy China truth

A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.

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Xi guts army as Taiwan invasion clock ticks

A huge purge has stripped China of its top military commanders, even as its expansive new fleets of warships and aircraft practice invading Taiwan.

US army tests new missiles in Australia. Picture: Fox News/US Army

US Army tests new missiles in Australia

Incredible footage shows the milestone moment the US Army conducted a live-fire test of its new precision strike missiles in Australia.

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Feature on iPhone killer has world talking

There are some flashy new gadgets on the market, with a flashy smartphone emerging as a major player.

A humanoid robot named DeREK had what you might call a 'moment' this week.

‘Oh my god’: Humanoid robot goes berserk

Developers have rushed to play down a clip of a humanoid robot — designed specifically for fighting — completely losing its marbles on the factory floor.

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The fallen four of Talisman Sabre. Clockwise from Top left: Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Corporal Alex Naggs and Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph Laycock.

Bombshell update after fatal chopper crash

A bombshell update has emerged following a damning report into an army helicopter crash which claimed the lives of four soldiers in 2023.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - MARCH 26 2025;A general view of people in the Sydney CBD spending money during lunch time. Every Australian tax payer earning over $18,200 will get a new tax cut. For a worker earning an average of $79,000 a year the tax cut is $5.15 extra a week, which in some cafes may cover the cost of a coffee and $10.30 in 2027-2028. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

‘Totally gone’: AI boss warns jobs doomed

One of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence bosses made a bold suggestion about the future of one industry.

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The world's first 24-7 self-charging robot worker in China

The world’s first 24-7 self-charging robot worker in China

China has made history after creating a worker that requires no breaks and no sleep.

Teen uses motorised ottoman to pick up groceries

Teen uses motorised ottoman to pick up groceries

He is taking couch surfing to a whole new level

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is lifted onto a ship in Australia, bound for Ukraine. *** Local Caption *** On 7 May 2025, the first tranche of Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks were loaded onto a commercial vessel in Australia, ready to be delivered to Ukraine. Alongside the vehicles, a number of Australian Army Tank crewmen made the journey to facilitate loading and unloading of the cargo.

Australia’s $245m gift to Ukraine

The first tranche of a fleet of Aussie tanks, worth some $245m, have been delivered to Ukraine to help bolster the war-torn nation in its war against Russia.

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CHENGDU, CHINA- NewsWire Photos- JULY 17, 2025. The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to media from Chengdu, China on the final day of his international trip in China. Picture: NewsWire/ Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

‘Changing lives’: PM’s moving moment in China

Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his big visit to China with a heartwarming moment.

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