‘Irresponsible’: Big warning about Tesla cars
A leading car expert has warned Tesla’s autopilot technology should not be used in certain settings. Here’s why.
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Australia’s major vaccine deal finalised
A major vaccine deal for Australia has now been finalised in a first for the Southern Hemisphere.
Annoying trolley problem to go
Retailers could save hundreds of thousands of dollars after a Sydney-based company developed its world-first trolley tracking technology.
Fears over killer AI drone found in Ukraine
A hi-tech drone that has the capabilities of pulling the switch on its own attacks has warfare experts concerned about the rise in AI technology.
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Cyclist cops whopping $915 in fines
A cyclist has copped three fines totalling an incredible $915 for not stopping at a red light, not wearing a helmet and riding on a footpath.
Staggering sum paid for toy car
A British Matchbox enthusiast has cashed in big time, putting his entire store of toy cars up for auction, with one model selling for an insane amount.
Samsung’s mind-bending 2030 vision
Find an elusive parking space before even entering a carpark, have a robotic chef prepare tailored meals, hike the Himalayas from your lounge room, workout with a personalized virtual trainer and live in a building that detects water leaks before you even notice. Welcome to Samsung’s world in 2030.
‘Congestion tax’ should pay for driverless car infrastructure
Motorists could be slapped with ‘congestion taxes’ in a bid to ramp up the stalling driverless car and ‘smart city’ networks which have been dubbed the answer to our gridlock hell.
First look at Uber’s flying taxi coming to Melbourne
UBER has released details of the Jetsons-style flying car that will put Melbourne commuters in the air by 2023.
Tesla rival makes a comeback with new SUV
Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber drove one. Leonardo DiCaprio even invested in the brand before it went under. Now it’s back with an affordable electric SUV.
NYC welcomes new year with famous ball drop
The world’s major cities have partied the night away as they brought in 2020 after Australia’s controversial fireworks display went ahead.
Samsung unveils ‘infinity’, rotating vertical TVs
TV giant Samsung has revealed its most mind-blowing TVs yet with vertical rotating TVs, an ‘infinity’ screen and mega 7.4m display all set to hit the market this year.
Australia’s most popular cars revealed
It was a horror year for new car sales in Australia with nearly every brand going backwards and some former family favourites departing. Is your car among the nation’s favourites?
Tested: The new breed of SUVs
SUVs are big business, they are some of the most popular vehicles in Australia and a new type of high-rider is becoming more and more popular in showrooms. But should you buy one?
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