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Strange bright lights in sky during NZ quake
AS RESIDENTS braved a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, some noticed a strange light in the sky. They were witnessing a rare phenomenon.
Pregnant mum burnt by iPhone 7
A PREGNANT mother has suffered burns from her iPhone 7, after she fell asleep with the device plugged into the charger.
Flamboyant ‘70s vehicle restored
A VEHICLE with pink shag reclined seats, square-tufted upholstery, half a dozen faux-fur pillows, a 1970s car phone and a bar is ready for the road.
Where to see tonight’s supermoon in all its glory
ACROSS Australia people will be flocking to skyscrapers and beaches in the hope of getting a glimpse of the supermoon.
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Obama/Biden memes prank Trump
DONALD Trump triumphed but those on social media have hilariously imagined what Barack Obama and Joe Biden are plotting on the President-elect.
This anti-piracy campaign is laughable
VILLAGE Roadshow is known for its measures to stop piracy, but its latest efforts have made an absolute mockery of its harsh stance.
Facebook sorry for killing off users
FACEBOOK frightened many by declaring a number of its users had died and even its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg didn’t escape unscathed.
Ummm, Shia LaBeouf can actually rap
FROM starting fights outside strip clubs to having the world’s worst haircut, Shia LaBeouf has become notorious for his increasingly strange behaviour.
Say goodbye to The Pirate Bay
THOSE who illegally download television shows and movies are about to find it much harder, with leading torrent sites in Google’s scope.
Pregnant mum burnt by iPhone 7
A PREGNANT mother has suffered burns from her iPhone 7, after she fell asleep with the device plugged into the charger.
Why you need to try Google’s VR
IT’S packed with tech, easy to use, and the most stylish way to strap a smartphone to your face. Could Google’s virtual reality headset change the game?
Google’s virtual reality lets you snoop
EVER wondered what your neighbours’ house is like? Virtual reality might let you take a peek, as Google’s new Daydream VR platform introduces real estate tours.
This phone is better than the iPhone 7
BETWEEN Samsung’s exploding battery drama and Apple’s latest release being plagued by delays, the smartphone market was open for a new king.
Does Apple have an ace in the hole?
IT’S been a while since Apple released a revolutionary tech product. So what’s the company got up its sleeve to avoid an innovation crisis?
Google’s virtual reality lets you snoop
EVER wondered what your neighbours’ house is like? Virtual reality might let you take a peek, as Google’s new Daydream VR platform introduces real estate tours.
New PlayStation: time to go Pro?
A NEW PlayStation arrives today promising next-generation graphics, more storage, and faster connections. There’s just one big thing missing.
Sega Mega Drive back in production
FORGET modernised retro gaming consoles, one company is remaking the original Sega Mega Drive in all its glory.
The weird surge in VHS recorder sales
THE final VHS recorders came off the production line this year but one country is desperate to snap them all up.
Strange bright lights in sky during NZ quake
AS RESIDENTS braved a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, some noticed a strange light in the sky. They were witnessing a rare phenomenon.
Supermoon? It’s just lunacy
CAUGHT up by the supermoon hype? You’ve been conned. But make sure you enjoy the sight anyway. It’s certainly going to be magic.
Where to see tonight’s supermoon in all its glory
ACROSS Australia people will be flocking to skyscrapers and beaches in the hope of getting a glimpse of the supermoon.
ISIS ‘bulldozed’ ancient Mosul ziggurat
IRAQ says its forces have captured the ancient ruins of Nimrud alongside the Islamic State stronghold of Mosul. But its famous ziggurat appears to have been bulldozed flat.
Building the Buzz for Mars
RADIATION sickness. Brittle bones. Alzheimers. None of these will deter explorers in their quest to establish a foothold on Mars, says Apollo 11 hero Buzz Aldrin.
Flamboyant ‘70s vehicle restored
A VEHICLE with pink shag reclined seats, square-tufted upholstery, half a dozen faux-fur pillows, a 1970s car phone and a bar is ready for the road.
Australia leading creation of new Ford
DESPITE ending car manufacturing at its Australian operations this year, Ford is rumoured to be working on a new SUV down under.
Test star queries ball-tracking tech
AFTER some shock decisions, Australia has raised some fresh concerns over cricket’s ball tracking technology.
Biggest physics experiment ever
WE CAN build our own stars and harness our own clean energy. And Australia is playing a key role in the new frontier of physics.
Mysterious Aussie company worth $1.9b
AN AUSTRALIAN led Silicon Valley venture has been valued at $1.9 billion, although no one knows exactly what the company does.
Wild weekend storms on the way
PARTS of Australia’s south and eastern seaboard are set for a few days of soaring temperatures, thunderstorms and mad humidity.
Is climate science doomed under Trump?
DONALD Trump once said climate change was a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese government. Will his crazy belief hurt the planet?
Giant sinkhole swallows five-lane road
A GIANT sinkhole has appeared in the middle of a busy Japanese city, swallowing part of a five-lane street and causing a major blackout.
Triple whammy of weather pain
AUSTRALIA is being struck by a weather trifecta of trouble fuelling a fearsome and difficult to control season — but a long hot summer.
Iguana vs snake chase video goes viral
IT IS the stuff of nightmares for every person with even the slightest of snake phobias.