Technology
The glitch that broke Europe’s heart
PEGGED as a shot at redemption for European space exploration, the failure of last month’s Mars lander at least holds an important silver lining.
Pauline Hanson’s PR disaster
PAULINE Hanson has set out to prove climate change “untruths” on the Great Barrier Reef ... but she was about 1300km off.
Want to delete yourself from the net?
DEVELOPERS in Sweden have created a website that can help you delete your online presence with just a few clicks. Here’s how.
Killer storms that are ‘unfightable’
MEGAFIRES will become more intense and frequent as Australia becomes hotter and drier. They will be so big, firecrews will be unable to fight them.
Godzilla hurricanes could strike cities
MAJOR US cities will be under serious threat of Godzilla hurricanes, as wild weather patterns move closer to the northeastern coast.
How to enhance your iPhone 7
IF you recently upgraded to an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus and are looking to get the most out of your new device, here are some cool ways to do so.
iPhone 8 rumoured to have 3D camera
SPECULATION about the iPhone 8 suggests LG and Apple have seriously big plans for the phone’s next generation camera.
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WA blazes Nannup fire flares up to threaten homes
A PRESCRIBED burn about 20km west of Bridgetown in the Shire of Nannup has flared into a bushfire that was threatening homes late on Saturday night.
Suburban blaze Firies battle house fire in Perth's north
UPDATE: MORE than two dozen firefighters battled a house blaze in Perth’s north on Saturday afternoon that caused $220,000 worth of damage.
Car v house Family fright as car ploughs into house
A WOMAN smashed her BMW sedan into the side of a house in Yokine, scaring a family including two children who were in the house at the time.
Beach fatalities Two drown at WA beaches
UPDATE: A double tragedy at WA beaches has marred the pre-summer hot spell as two men died in suspected drownings while a third man is fighting for life following a diving accident.
Beach safety Sonar buoys to detect big sharks
SONAR buoys will be used to detect sharks bigger than 2m at City Beach as part of a trial to keep swimmers and surfers safe this summer.
Jobs crisis Alcock: It was 'almost an obsession'
WA IS in the midst of the worst unemployment crisis in more than two decades because the State Government has had a "sole focus" on mining, according to leading businessman Dale Alcock.
It's bin-ageddon Ex-pats in awe at 'tornado alley'
WHO'D have thought a tornado could hit Perth's northern suburbs? WATCH
#ArcadiaPerth Giant mechanical spider didn't disappoint
ARCADIA'S first show kicked off last night and judging by the pictures floating on social media the mechanical spider did not disappoint.
News
iPhone’s incredible survival story
A FISHERMAN who accidentally dropped his iPhone in a frozen US lake has been reunited with it over a year and a half later.
Science
Comet ‘unequivocally’ home to alien life
THIS ghostly comet is home to lakes of ice, craters and massive boulders. But two leading scientists say that’s not all.
Tablets
Apple’s split-screen iPad ‘on way’
IT’S not here yet but experts believe Apple’s next big thing could be finally is on its way — split screen multi-tasking for the iPad.
Smartphones
How to kill germs on your phone
TAKE your smartphone into the loo? Sneeze on its screen? A tech company has launched a germ-killing phone screen to protect you from yourself.
Gaming
‘Tis the season to go virtual
IT’S shaping up as the top tech trend of Christmas but Australians are divided over the best way to view virtual reality: smartphone, console, or PC.
TechKnow
Five smartphones for every budget
SMARTPHONES are more accessible than ever with internet-savvy, touch-friendly models at all prices. Here’s a guide to five of the best to suit any budget.
