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Driving the electric speedboat of the future
We have seen the future, and it is a long distance from the way things look on Australian waterways today.
BMW issues Takata airbag recall for upgraded steering wheels
A fresh recall of more than 60,000 cars requires owners to carefully check their vehicles to make sure they are safe.
Man feared dead after croc attack
A desperate search is underway by emergency services after a man was attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Mass app deletion coming to Android phones imminently
Tech giant Google is about to purge some of the most annoying - and dangerous apps from its popular Play Store.
Albo’s big announcement for mine site
A controversial uranium mine site will be incorporated into the Kakadu National Park after its owners failed to get the mining lease renewed.
Innovative financing options for new car buyers
As new car prices and cost of ownership rises, innovative financing options are making buying a new car more accessible and affordable.
Drivers turn off annoying safety feature
This technology is supposed to help drivers avoid accidents but it is becoming more of a nuisance than a help, prompting some to take drastic action.
‘Screaming Woman’ mystery finally solved
The mystery behind a mummy dubbed The Screaming Woman' has been cracked by scientists who have discovered the reason for her facial expression.
Elon Musk’s ex Grimes backs his daughter in trans fallout
The fallout from Elon Musk's comments that his trans daughter was killed" buy woke has escalated with Grimes now chiming in.
‘Sorry’: Update after blue screen of death
The boss of the company now synonymous with the blue screen of death" fiasco has personally" apologised for the worldwide outage.
Skoda’s Kamiq Monte Carlo could be one of the buys of the year
A lot of more affordable cars show signs of penny-pinching but this former Car of the Year is solidly engineered and packed with goodies.
Nine boss’ five word response over strike
The embattled boss gave an awkward smile as he was asked are you here for work or are you here on a holiday with your family".
‘Scared’: Proof tech is out of control
A piece of technology that was supposed to make driving safer has instead caused a massive problem on our roads, Caleb Bond writes.
This SUV could deliver the best of both worlds
This emerging technology has significant compromises but a growing Chinese brand has developed the most convincing example yet.
Five-day soaking to hit one state
One state is forecast to have unseasonable rainfall over the coming days, as the remainder of the country prepares for frosty mornings.
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will bring the decks' and host an unexpected event after a social media push from a well-known Aussie band.
1200-year-old tomb holds huge surprise
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1200-year-old tomb on a mountain in China - and were left stunned by what they found inside.
Eye-watering cost of EV transition
The transition to electric vehicles that can be charged at home for a million Australians is mind-blowing, experts have warned.
Horror reason couple nearly lost $350k
A Queensland couple thought they were investing their cash safely, but when their bank got involved, they learned how close they'd been to losing a small fortune.
Triple-0 blackout to hit more than 150,000
An approaching signal shutdown could knock out triple-0 calls for a huge number of Aussies, a leading telecommunications giant has warned.
The crazy things you can do with new flagship phone
Samsung's latest phone offering, the Galaxy Z Fold6, has incredible AI. See how it fared during the ultimate road test on a family's European trip.
‘Dark oxygen’ discovery on the Pacific Ocean floor stuns scientists and could rewrite origins of life
Scientists have made a stunning discovery on the ocean floor, 4000 metres below the surface, that could upend our understanding of the origin of life.
Warning as world breaks hottest day record twice
Temperature records have tumbled twice this week and experts have warned the new record could be topped again soon.
eSafety issues massive threat to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
Used car market booms but electric vehicles depreciate
Recent heavy discounting in the electric vehicle market is beginning to take a toll on resale values, a report has found.
Musk’s cruel spray at his own transgender daughter
An extraordinary comment from Elon Musk, referring to one of his own children, says everything about his war against woke".
Suzuki Swift slammed over crrash test
Small cars have become more expensive as manufacturers fit the very latest in crash avoidance technology. But this new model takes a different approach.
Horror reality of deepfakes in Aussie schools
Australia's peak school bodies have told a senate inquiry they are struggling against the rapid rise of AI deepfakes across campuses.
‘Blue screen of death’ company accepts fate
The company responsible for the blue screen of death" that left millions of people stranded says it's absolutely" prepared for compensation claims.
MG Cyberster electric convertible makes Australian debut
This electrifying performance car represents the first of its kind, though Aussies have been slow to adopt a change of perspective.
Ikea urgently recalls popular item
Users of the product, which has been available in Ikea stores across the country as well as online, are warned about the prospect of serious injury.
Dutton’s bold pledge on nuclear power
Peter Dutton has hit the sticks to promote his controversial nuclear energy plan but remains mum on how much the essential" project will cost.
‘Apocalypse’: Disaster exposes chilling truth
An error in a single line of code was all it took to devastate companies across the globe. And it could happen again - with dire consequences.
Mitsubishi reworks in-car driver monitoring
Technology that watches drivers on the road will be toned down by a popular car maker after backlash from critics and customers.
Tech outage effects to linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
Massive change to Aussie supermarkets
A big change coming to an Australian supermarket change could breathe new life in a once iconic local industry.
‘8.5 million’: Staggering truth about Microsoft tech outage
Microsoft has revealed the actual extent of a tech outage that caused chaos around the world - and there is one very concerning detail.
Older vehicles: the unexpected winner
After several years of soaring used car prices, the market is beginning to return to normal. But sadly, not all buyers are reaping the rewards.
Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death" has been revealed.
Drivers turn off annoying safety feature
Frustrated drivers are switching off advanced systems designed to save lives, prompting action from a safety body.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
Albo’s major move amid outage chaos
The Prime Minister has made an announcement as the country grapples with the ongoing effects of a global IT outage.
You need to restart your PC 15 times to fix CrowdStrike outage
The infamous blue screen of death is causing chaos around the world - and Microsoft has suggested a bizarre way to fix it.
What services are still out across Australia
Many people are still struggling after a global IT outage left airlines, banks and businesses scrambling.
Nine CEO ‘disappointed’ as staff walk out
The major media company's CEO has said he is profoundly disappointed' after staff decided to strike amid a dispute over pay.
The best car tech for kids
Car companies are moving mountains to win over children, recognising pester power' as the key to moving metal.
Surprise Aussie link in global outage
A Melbourne man serves as president of the company at the centre of Friday's global IT meltdown that has knocked out airlines, banks and supermarkets.
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will bring the decks' and host a massive party after a TikTok campaign.
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review
This modern hybrid has the ingredients to see off the best-selling SUV in Australia, including a new approach to family driving.
12.9m Aussies hacked in major data breach
MediSecure says the personal data of 12.9 million Australians was stolen by hackers this year making it one of the worst cyber breaches ever.
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