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Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
Lauren Wilson Social Affairs Writer DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
Twitter’s next target? Television
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson National technology editor TWITTER’S CEO has paid a visit down under to talk about the company’s future, taking on TV, predicting elections, and changing that 140-character limit.
KFC’s NSFW social media fail
Staff writers KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
Australia Post set to deliver with drones
Aaron Langmaid PARCELS are set to be delivered by drone across Melbourne in a giant leap for the postie, as Australia Post moves to trial new technology.
App solves your nutrition questions
Caitlin Chander TIRED of trying to work out what supplements or vitamins you should be taking? There’s now technology to help you.
The car of Generation Z’s future
Staff writer TOYOTA has developed a new vehicle concept car it believes will be used by the children of Generation Z and it’s pretty decent.
New world record for fastest car
Staff Writer TO celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT coupe has broken the world record for land speed.
Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
Matthew Dunn and Wires A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
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This is the future of sustainable tech
ESPON has developed a solid reputation when it comes to printing products and its latest offering is no exception.
Brash architect Zaha Hadid dies
LEAVING a legacy of bold, often beautiful and sometimes controversial buildings around the world, Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid has died at age 65.
Exciting updates to Windows
MICROSOFT announced new Windows 10 updates this morning with 1000 new features, including major AI developments.
‘A world of heightened titillation’
WE ALL knew this day was coming. In a move that comes as a shock to absolutely no one, Pornhub has revolutionised the way we consume adult material.
Da Vinci’s being eaten alive
LEONARDO da Vinci’s being eaten alive — and science is in a scramble to save him. So what’s the cause of his mysterious — but deadly — red spots?
The future of creative technology
VIRTUAL reality, motion capture sensors, brain wave technology and more — a Sydney art exhibition aims to seriously change the way we interact with emerging technologies.
Marijuana’s new tech hub
AN UNLIKELY country has emerged as the epicentre of cannabis innovation as the government looks to cash in globally on medicinal marijuana.
Today is a horrible day for mankind
ONE day they’re beating us in an ancient Chinese board game. The next they’re taking over the world. Get ready to bow to your robot overlords.
Incredible ‘cobra’ skyscraper concept
Could we one day see a skyscraper that looks like a snake? We most definitely will if one Russian businessman has his way.
‘I thought my head would explode’
DRIVING a really, really fast car may be every blokes dream come true. Hang on, driving one of a first, all-new Audi R8 for this girl was a good dream too.
The MacBook Selfie Stick is a thing
THE evolution of the selfie has been ridiculous enough, but now the phenomenon has reached new heights.
What the world will look like in 2116
IF YOU never take sick days, fancy taking your house on holiday or want to live underwater and print your food, the year 2116 could be for you.
Inside Aussie Twitter’s swanky HQ
EVER wondered what it looks like inside Twitter HQ?News.com.au just got a tour of the new Australian offices, and they’re pretty impressive.
Aussie first for Tesla product
ELON Musk’s latest technology has been installed in Australia and it is set to change the way we power our homes.
Is this the most Aussie product ever?
STAYING true to your fair dinkum Aussie persona, while also meeting the style demands of modern society is a gruelling task. At least, it used to be.
The eye that captures everything
AS A kid, Rob Spence played with a Six Million Dollar Man action figure. At 43, he’s turned himself into a real-life version of the bionic hero.
Men made millions from misery
WHILE regulars at the pub quietly sipped their pints, this American sat jabbering on his phone and tapping away on a laptop.
Bizarre truth behind your maps
EVER wondered why the directory led you to the middle of nowhere? There’s some serious funny business going on.
The ridiculous future of your fridge
THE future is here. Samsung’s new fridge makes your current one seem like an outdated piece of junk. This one has so many functions it’s scary.
No one knows why Lexus did this
IT MIGHT not be the first time they have come up with an extravagant promotional stunt, but Lexus’ latest idea is just ridiculous.
This could be our nuclear future
GERMAN scientists have announced a breakthrough that could make our energy a whole lot cheaper in future — if they can make it stable.
Mona Lisa contains hidden portrait
The art world is a buzz over a claims that there is a portrait of another woman lurking beneath the top layer of the world’s most famous painting.
Aussie beats world Xmas record
AUSTRALIA’S answer to National Lampoon’s Clark Griswold has just set a whole new benchmark for Christmas tree trimming everywhere.
East Coast taken for super-fast ride?
HIGH-SPEED rail from Brisbane to Melbourne is back on the agenda but is it still just a pipe dream?
Genius idea saving cyclists’ lives
CYCLING without bike paths is a scary task, but it is a harsh reality many face. But, thanks to this genius product, riding just got safer.
Rise of the mega-metropolis
SOME are as big as 17 Sydneys, home to hundreds of millions of people. This is why these massive megacities will become the norm in the 21st century and why they’re good for humanity.
Inside the biggest UFC broadcast ever
WITH 70,000 fight fans expected to watch Ronda Rousey defend the women’s Bantamweight title, the UFC has faced its biggest production yet.
Wearable tech lifeline for mothers
AN Australian-made wearable gadget promising to change the way pregnant women get healthcare has just claimed a national award.
‘Robots are not going away’
A LEADING futurist believes we better get used to a world with robots and humans living side-by-side. However, the outlook is not as grim as you would think.
The West’s $2.6 billion white elephant?
IT has been dubbed the WA Premier’s “vanity project”, a waterside oasis for city residents. But after delays, will Elizabeth Quay shape up to be the urban paradise Perth was promised?
Your train ride will change dramatically
WHERE are the stairs? Commuters won’t recognise these new Sydney trains after a dramatic overhaul that includes one deck and no driver.
What is Samsung hiding in this building?
ON the northern outskirts of Los Angeles, in the industrial city of Santa Clarita, there is a small building with a big focus on innovation.
9/11 VR game traps you inside tower
YOU wouldn’t wish it upon your worst enemy, and you certainly wouldn’t want to experience it first hand. But now you can.
There won’t be Love and Sex with Robots
IF you were hoping to gain some expert knowledge on the ethics and practicality of intimate human/robot relationships, you’re out of luck.
The world’s most unnecessary gadget
THIS looks like a normal light bulb. It makes the room bright. But it’s got a second hidden feature not usually seen on a light. What were they thinking?
This foldable keyboard is pure genius
THIS foldable keyboard developed by Microsoft promises to offer a solution to many gripes of smart device users.
The most gruesome series ever created
THE sixth season of The Walking Dead has started and the special effects make-up designer has warned there will be record amounts of blood and guts.
Australia’s huge high speed fail
HOP aboard a train from Sydney to Melbourne and you’re in for a gruelling 11-hour ride. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
The next step in hypersonic aviation
DUBBED the ‘Concorde 2’, this futuristic craft could transport passengers close to 6000 kilometres in just over an hour - but don’t expect a ticket to come cheap.
How to make your own man cave or she shed
EVERYBODY needs a sanctuary. Ladies and gentlemen, here’s how to create the ultimate home-escape yourself.
‘Apple is the Tesla Graveyard’
IT appears Elon Musk is not Apple’s biggest fan. During a recent interview, the Tesla CEO took some very public pot shots at his competitor.
‘Iron Man suit’ only two years away
SEEING Iron Man fighting on the front line is more than just a script idea, with the military only two years away from debuting a suit similar to the superhero.
You wish you could work here
LOCATED in one of San Francisco’s roughest areas, this tech giant’s office is a dreamland of free food and fun zones. We took a look inside.
Richard Dawkins slams teenage ‘fraud’
THE world can’t stop talking about this teenager, who was arrested for taking a clock to school. He’s been accused of being a phony.
‘That’s a clock, and I’m the Queen’
SARAH Palin has spoken out against the teenage whiz-kid who was arrested after bringing a clock to school, suggesting he deserved what he got.
From cop shop to White House
HIS innocent invention was so controversial that he was arrested. Now, the world’s most powerful men have weighed into his extraordinary ordeal.
Starfish, meet your terminator
A KILLER robot is about to be let loose in Australia. It’s mission: To hunt down and destroy the crown-of-thorns starfish that are murdering the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Australia to Europe in just 90 minutes’
A GERMAN aerospace agency is working hard to develop a futuristic rocket-propelled jet that promises to fly passengers from Australia to Europe in just 90 minutes.
Finally, we can see a hoverboard in action
AFTER a month of teasing the public with is hoverboard, luxury car maker Lexus has released a video showing it in action. It’s pretty sick.
Outrageous plan for ‘rollercoaster-plane’
AIRBUS has patented a hypersonic jet that could take you from London to New York in an hour. But it’s not for the faint-hearted.
hitchBOT’s comes to grief in US
A HITCHHIKING robot that thumbed its way into the hearts of fans worldwide has met a brutal demise while crossing the United States.
Is this the world’s quirkiest office?
IT’S the vibe: we take a look behind the scenes of the world’s most divisive hospitality company, in an office to rival the most opulent of Airbnb listings.
Why are Creationists building Noah’s Ark?
IT’S been called “sickening” by scientists but an Aussie creationist is leading the charge to build a giant Noah’s Ark. And the reason for it is bizarre.
Billionaire’s 37 projects to save us
THE most powerful people in the world have issued dire warnings of a ‘Terminator scenario’. Now SpaceX founder Elon Musk is doing something about it.
‘From New York to London in three hours’
FORGET everything you know about air travel because a new supersonic jet is about to change the game forever.
Man arrested after flying balloon-rigged chair
IS IT a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Canadian man soaring through the skies on a chair rigged with helium balloons. His reason why is incredible.
It’s on: giant robots to wage war
IT’S the fight the world has been waiting for. Japan and the US will take their historic rivalry to the giant robot-fighting arena in an epic battle next year.
Meet Fukushima’s latest robot hero
IT’S been four years since a 15-metre high tsunami shattered the Fukushima power plant. Only now do we have a hope of finding out what’s going on inside — via a robotic scorpion.
Aussie developers receive Apple award
TWO of our most successful mobile game makers are joining forces. The guys behind Crossy Road are lending a hand to the creators of Fruit Ninja. What’s in store?
Aussie app beats billion-dollar rival
A FOUR-PERSON Australian app company, based in Adelaide, claimed one of just six Google design awards — and you won’t believe who they beat.
And you thought Ferrari couldn’t get any cooler
ONE of the world’s most prestigious supercar manufacturers could be interested in branching out into a whole new world of design.
Aussie trains ‘kind of embarrassing’
IF a Japanese passenger train can reach 603km/h why are ours still limping along at 80km/h? Up until now, governments have had a good reason — but things have changed.
The best movie robots of all time
MOVIES have always predicted the path of artificial intelligence. As the big screen is responsible for some of the most dynamic robotic characters of all time, here are our absolute favourites.
Never lose your keys again
A KICKSTARTER campaign has led to this simple creation that will change your life for the better.
The tech you’ll be wanting this year
THE world’s biggest mobile phone show — so big they call it a “Congress” — is set to reveal the consumer tech that will be pressing your buttons in the future.
How a student became a superhero
CHILDREN dream of growing up to become a superhero. Now, a university student has taken the first steps to fulfilling his dreams.
Smartwatch already breaking records
SILICON Valley company Pebbleset a $US500,000 fundraising target on Kickstarter for its new watch. Less than an hour later, it had raised twice that much.
