The $100K job graduates don’t want

IT WAS once considered the dream job with plenty of benefits. However, since finding out what they would actually be expected to do, many university graduates aren’t so sure.



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You can now download Microsoft’s new browser

MICROSOFT has released ‘preview mode’ of the radically redesigned web browser that will act as internet Explorer’s successor.



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900km without a drop of petrol

HYDROGEN is the new black when it comes to fuel, or so the government thinks. It’s backed a plan for a “hydrogen superhighway” from Sydney to Melbourne.



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How these fans nailed Homer Simpson

IT is not often a nine second YouTube clip can amaze you, but ‘Snacking with Homer Simpson’ should do the trick.



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The Facebook apology gripping the world

A MOTHER found out her two daughters were rude and obnoxious to a stranger in the cinemas. She’s being applauded around the world for how she handled it.



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Is this the best mum in the world?

AN Alabama mother found out that her two daughters were “rude and obnoxious” to a stranger in the cinemas. See how she dealt with it.



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Researchers claim real-life Tatooine-like planets could exist

Scientists predict real life Tatooines could orbit distant binary stars.



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Smart TVs 2015: What should you buy?

FORGET all the talk from your local salesman trying to get a bonus. This is what you need to know when looking to buy a new TV.



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Intel quietly launches 14nm Braswell, Bay Trail’s successor

Intel has quietly launched its 14nm successor to Bay Trail. The new SoCs offer improved power consumption and should boost graphics performance significantly over last-gen hardware.



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Google launches least expensive Chromebooks yet (just $149) and first convertible

Today Google unveiled a slew of new Chromebooks, including two that cost just $149 -- plus the first convertible Chromebook and a new Chromebit computer stick.



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NASA to livestream ‘flying saucer’ Mars lander test today

Watch NASA test its design for future Mars landers live.



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Microsoft unveils $499 Surface 3 tablet running real Windows

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface 3, a new tablet that sits lower than the Surface 3 Pro in the lineup and thankfully ditches Windows RT for real Windows 8.1.



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The bird stopping Australia’s biggest coal mine

THEY say big things come in small packages, and this tiny creature could be the key to derailing the biggest coal mine in Australia.



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Hands on with Hyundai Tucson Hydrogen Fuel Cell: runs just like a normal car (in SoCal)

The fuel-cell Tucson is a study in normalcy. It rides just like a gas-engine Tucscon. For now, it's available only in Southern California, where the refueling stations are.



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ET deals: OptiPlex 3020 mini tower for $579 with free 22-inch monitor

Need an affordable desktop PC for your office? Maybe you'd just like a PC with a small footprint for your living room. Whatever your specific situation is like, this OptiPlex 3020 mini tower from Dell is a good place to start. And for a limited time, this model actually comes with a free 22-inch monitor -- let's take a look.



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Is this finally the iPad killer?

SINCE it was announced in 2011, there hasn’t been anything that has truly challenged Apple’s iPad in the tablet category. Until now.



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Is this the end of petrol cars?

THE future of motoring is a step closer, with Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling point for cars. Now the industry is trying to create a network.



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Surf’s up in the Northern Territory

A TOP End fishing charter group has caught on camera a rare event that sees a single large wave push hundreds of kilometres up a river.



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Federal agents responsible for sacking Silk Road charged with money laundering, fraud, and theft

A new case filed against two federal agents that helped bring down the Dread Pirate Roberts could punch holes in that conviction. It turns out two government agents were making a quick buck on the side and abusing their authority to do it.



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Microsoft’s Project Spartan: Lean and mean, makes its debut in Windows 10

After over twenty years, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is finally ready to be replaced. Microsoft's new browser, codenamed Project Spartan, is designed to be faster, leaner, and more portable to a variety of devices. It's finally out in public as part of the latest Windows 10 technical preview.



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Microsoft throws Apple a curve ball

COMPETITION in tablets is about to step up a gear with Microsoft revealing a new model that is cheaper than the Apple iPad, lighter, and better connected.



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Is this the end of petrol cars?

THE future of motoring is a step closer, with Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling point for cars. Now the industry is trying to create a network.



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Is this finally the iPad killer?

SINCE it was announced in 2011, there hasn’t been anything that has truly challenged Apple’s iPad in the tablet category. Until now.



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'Next year I'm going topless skydiving'

A PORT Pirie woman who has become a local celebrity after baring her breasts on Google Street view says she is just getting started - next year she plans to skydive topless for her 40th birthday.



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Weatherman sends co-hosts into hysterics

STEVE Frazier began his weather segment like any other ... but then he reached into his clothes. This is a stunt worthy of Anchorman legend Brick Tamland.



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Telstra moves to end bill shock

TELSTRA will stop charging 3c for every megabyte its customers download over their monthly limit in a move to match rivals Optus and Vodafone.



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Dark Ages recipe cures modern infection

A REVOLTING, ancient treatment from the 10th Century is being touted as more effective against antibiotic-resistant infections than contemporary medicine.



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Teen’s brownies land dad in ER

A BAKING session has landed a 58-year-old man in hospital, and his teenage daughter in trouble after he mistook pot-laced brownies for the regular kind.



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Lamb born with ‘angry man’s face’

PICTURES of a Russian farmer’s newborn lamb with a face ‘like an angry old man with a big nose’ are spreading like wildfire on social media.



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Researchers create square ice in a graphene sandwich

It's hip for ice to be square, but only when crushed by graphene.



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Tesla CEO teases major new product that’s ‘not a car’ amid SolarCity expansion

Elon Musk has announced a major new Tesla product is coming on April 30. This could be the battery backup solution we've previously heard about.



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NASA confirms Hubble telescope successor is on-time, on-budget for 2018

NASA has confirmed that the James Webb Space Telescope is on-time and on-budget after years of delays and cost overruns. Can the telescope still launch on time and achieve its scientific targets?



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‘Sorry’ for shameless selfie

A GIRL who posted a smiling selfie at the site of a gas explosion has made a grovelling apology for the insensitive post on social media.



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Alien spaceships — when they come — will still be detectable at near-light speed

Aliens coming here at near the speed of light might not be able to get the drop on us.



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Shape-shifting magnetic nanoprobes peer deep inside the body

A joint effort between our National Standards, and National Health organizations (NIST and NIH), has produced something of undeniable consequence -- shape-shifting nanoprobes that will look into your soul, and see what makes it tick.



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Court orders Pirate Bay blockade, users defeat it within minutes

A judge in Spain ordered service providers in that country to block access to the Pirate Bay within 72 hours. Some did so immediately. But it turns out that even from within Spain, it's quite easy to get around the blockade.



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The best laptops for video editing: Which portable powerhouse should you buy?

While dedicated workstations are still the most efficient machines for video production, it's now quite common for editors to use laptops to get work done; here are the best ones to buy.



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Can Samsung’s GS6 win back the fans?

SAMSUNG’S flagship smartphone may look like an Apple iPhone but can the metal and glass handset copy its success? We review the Galaxy S6 Edge.



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Kia family van falls short in safety

THE latest version of Australia’s favourite people-mover, the Kia Carnival, has been slammed by safety experts in the latest round of crash tests.



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'Hold my beer and watch this'

When these Florida fishermen spotted a huge tuna casually swimming right up to them at the dock, they couldn’t believe their eyes.



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Kids playing 18+ games could land parents in trouble

PARENTS will be reported to police by teachers if they allow their kids to play adult video games like Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty in the UK.



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Radical plan to reform violent inmates

UNDER a radical plan, prisoners convicted of heinous crimes are being given powerful psychedelic drugs to expand their ‘moral consciousness’. But will this idea end in disaster?



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Price tag revealed for Samsung’s new smartphone

THE details for Samsung’s Galaxy S6 phone have been announced, including the launch date and price. Will it be enough to draw your interest away from Apple?



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Samsung’s new smartphone salvo

SAMSUNG has opened orders for its new metal and glass smartphones, throwing down the gauntlet to tech rival Apple.



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HIV outbreak hits ’epidemic proportions’

HEALTH professionals are calling for radical changes after Indiana entered a public health emergency following a spike in HIV cases.



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What’s the deal with this cat’s nose?

THIS cat is the talk of the Royal Easter Show this year. Look closer at her nose, and you’ll notice something rather unusual. It’s all in the shape.



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Is Telstra finally good value?

WHAT? Telstra has just updated its plans - and suddenly the telco looks like it could offer some of the best value on the market.



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How an ingenious fraudster escaped prison

A CONVICTED fraudster has proved he was less than rehabilitated when he used an ingenious con to escape a London prison.



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Roadtested: latest Renault and Peugeot

LOOKING for a handy hatch? Craig Duff sorts the would-be sportsters from the tourers.



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‘Bubble Boy’ Seth Lane wins the internet

SETH Lane suffers ‘bubble boy syndrome’, a severe combined immune deficiency, and is about to undergo surgery. So he asked the internet to do one thing for him.



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ISS astronauts to test new eye protection for future Mars missions

Three new technologies will be tested on the ISS over the next year to make sure future Mars pioneers will be able to see where they're going.



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Budget cuts at NASA could kill Opportunity, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

NASA has announced that it may have to cancel both the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the ongoing Opportunity mission due to budget shortfalls. Both projects could be vital to long-term colonization efforts on the Moon or Mars.



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The problem with crowd-funding

CROWD-FUNDING has raised money for the Super Troopers movie sequel and a table-salt firing shotgun but we never hear about the ideas that fail.



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2015 Chevrolet Colorado review: Blending tech with smaller size (for a pickup)

This compact (more like midsize) pickup is perfect for a first truck. The LT trim line has the most technology and driver-assist features.



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Microsoft can’t make up its mind, rebrands Universal applications as Windows apps

Microsoft has decided that new applications developed for its Windows 10 platform will be known as "Windows 10 apps," while old software built for desktops and laptops will be "Windows desktop applications." We pine for Metro branding.



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Making the ultimate carbon nanotube brain electrode

Researchers at Rice University have perfected a technique they call 'wet spinning' to bundle millions of nanometer-sized carbon nanotubes into micron-sized threads.



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Squid protein stickers could be used for custom camouflage

Now you see it, and now you don't, thanks to squid proteins.



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DARPA to re-invent GPS navigation without the use of satellites

DARPA has unveiled its plan for the future, and it includes a brand new global positioning, navigation, and timing system (GPS) that doesn't depend on satellites.



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ET deals: 10,000 online courses for $10 each at Udemy

If you've been itching to learn something new, why not take an online course? Udemy is currently running a sale on thousands of classes, so you can learn everything from brewing your own craft beers to programming in Swift for just 10 bucks a pop. And if you're undecided about exactly which topic you want to invest your time in, here are some recommendations.



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Hands on: PS4 firmware 2.50 with suspend and resume, 60fps Remote Play

Earlier this week, Sony released PS4 firmware 2.50 dubbed "Yukimura," which adds suspend/resume and 60fps Remote Play. Here's what we found.



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When you can see the next ‘blood moon’

IF you want a chance to see the next ‘blood moon’ you will have to be quick, because scientists predict it will only be visible for a short amount of time.



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What could possibly go wrong?

A SPIDER farm next to a nuclear power plant? That wasn’t even the funniest thing Jo Thornely found on the internet this week.



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Mercedes-Benz of utes is coming

AS our workhorses become show ponies, Mercedes-Benz is about to get down and dirty in the ute market.



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The hidden dangers of bodybuilding

THIS bodybuilder may have been a legend in the sport, but his death has reignited the debate over the dangers of bodybuilding.



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Is this better than the iPhone?

IT’S probably one of the best-looking phones ever made. It has a great screen, takes brilliant selfies and is lightning quick. Is it better than an iPhone?



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Why the new Terminator will be a success

HE said he would be back. Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened up about why the fifth instalment in the Terminator franchise will be a hit.



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Close my Facebook accounts? What?!

A CASE before European Court of Justice



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That’s an interesting way to use a Gameboy

SEE what happens when you take a Gameboy, camera, thermal printer, Arduino board and gun. The results are nostalgically awesome.



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Samsung may be mulling an AMD acquisition — here’s what could happen

Samsung is rumored to be considering an AMD buyout -- but would such a deal make sense for either company? What would be the impact on AMD's existing x86 and enthusiast businesses? We investigate.



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Apple `to release three iPhone models’

For fans of Apple’s iPhone, this could be the year good things come in threes with reports the widely dissed iPhone 5C is to be reborn.



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New router DNS attack delivers porn and game ads on mainstream websites

A report from Ara Labs points to a novel form of DNS hijacking that's been found in the wild. Instead of directing users to fake sites, the DNS spoofing attack hijacks Google Analytics to inject fake advertising.



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New morphing wing design lets drones bounce back from impacts

Drones could fly through cluttered environments and survive impacts with this new wing design based on birds and bats.



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How to boost your WiFi speed by choosing the right channel

Some channels in WiFi routers are indeed much faster -- but that doesn't mean you should go ahead and change them. Read on to find out more about interference and the massive difference between 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi.



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Ben Affleck and Bill Gates lend power to Congo cause on Capitol Hill – video

Actor and director Ben Affleck, the founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates, the chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, appeal for continued diplomatic and financial assistance to the Democratic Republic of Congo during a testimony at a Senate appropriations committee hearing on Thursday. Referring to Starbucks' partnership with the ECI to develop Congo as a key source of coffee, Affleck said it shown positive results in the impoverished, war-ravaged country Continue reading...



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Toshiba readies its own 3D NAND to take on Samsung, Micron

Toshiba announced its new 3D NAND is sampling today. Is Samsung finally about to have some competition?



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This is what the earliest humans wore

RESEARCHERS have uncovered the world’s oldest bling, upsetting the notion our ancestors were likely brutes. Were Neanderthals fashion forward?



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Rare earth metals from poop? Not so fast

Claims that rare earth metals, even gold, might be profitably recycled from poop have been circulating around the interwebs. Does this make any sense, or is it just an example of recyclemania running wild?



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NASA announces fresh details for Asteroid Retrieval Mission that Congress hates

NASA released new information on its plan for an asteroid retrieval mission today, but the concept faces stiff resistance from the GOP. NASA argues that this mission is critical to its long-term Mars objective.



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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15-inch laptop for $799 with a Venue 8 tablet

Are you in the market for an affordable and versatile laptop with a brand new Core i7 processor? Well, look no further. This Inspiron 15 5000 from Dell has horsepower to spare, and we found a deal that will absolutely blow the sticker price away.



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Your future Amazon orders could be packaged by robots

Maybe your future Amazon orders will be packaged entirely by robots based on technology demoed at Amazon's upcoming robotics challenge.



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Facebook wants to own the internet

SOON you will be doing everything through Facebook. Everything from booking a cab, a table at a restaurant and send your friend some money.



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Metadata laws pass Parliament

AUSTRALIANS will have two years of their metadata stored by phone providers after the government’s controversial data retention laws passed Parliament.



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The perils of at-home DNA testing

WORRIED you’ll get Alzheimer’s or breast cancer? Want to know how well your body copes with caffeine? Order a genetic testing kit today.



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These apps will change the way we text

THERE are not many feelings that compare to sending a text message you instantly regret. Thankfully, we have found three apps that can help fix this horrid problem.



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This man might be the dumbest criminal ever

CHRISTOPHER Wallace was hiding from police. He thought he’d evaded them. But then he did something very, very stupid.



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Telstra’s gift spreads data love

IF you’re a Telstra customer, you’re about to get the gift of free data. But there is more than good will behind the gesture.



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Adolf Hitler’s secret drug abuse

CRYSTAL meth, tranquillisers, morphine and bull semen are just some of the 70 drugs Hitler abused while in power.



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What makes this gamer so special?

THIS man is dominating the gaming world and has achieved an elite status within the League of Legends community. Find out what makes this feat so special.



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7 easy ways around metadata laws

THINK Malcolm Turnbull’s metadata laws are too tough? Don’t worry, the Communications Minister has helpfully listed at least seven ways you can get dodge them.



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Seven easy ways around metadata laws: Turnbull

THINK Malcolm Turnbull’s metadata laws are too tough? Don’t worry, the Communications Minister has helpfully listed at least seven ways you can get dodge them.



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Why Jeremy Clarkson is so important

FORMER Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson may be getting what he deserves, but he was important to many people’s lives and inspired a generation.



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Congress considers Patriot Act repeal as FCC Commissioner moves to block net neutrality

Congress members in the House of Representatives have proposed a bill that would obviate the Patriot Act and end the NSA's bulk data collection. Meanwhile, FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai has asked the government to refuse to fund the FCC in order to block net neutrality.



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Bacterial spore turned into tiny graphene-coated cyborg

Researchers have created advanced humidity sensors with bacterial spores in a suit made of graphene.



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Nano-sized audio recordings could signal storage breakthrough

A team of researchers may have discovered a new way of storing data optically on a much smaller scale -- by way of recording a "nano piano" onto a plasmonic film substrate for the first time.



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Leak points to new Oculus Rift announcement coming later today

Facebook may have tilted its hand on a major new Oculus Rift feature. The Teleportation Station could be related to a line of VR material that Marriott launched last year -- or maybe something altogether different.



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How USB charging works, or how to avoid blowing up your smartphone

The tech world has finally coalesced around a charging standard, after years of proprietary adapters and ugly wall wart power supplies, but power output is still a question. Here's how USB charging works.



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Europe’s solar power deployments sailed through feared eclipse with flying colors

Europe's solar power grid rode through last week's solar eclipse flawlessly, but not without effort. A great deal of work is needed to modernize global power grids and adapt them to renewable power generation.



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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15 7000 4K touchscreen laptop for $900

4K televisions and monitors are just now starting to gain traction in the market. Prices are dropping on the displays themselves while more and more devices are coming out with 4K capabilities. But what about a 4K laptop? Does that seem like a super expensive pipe dream? As it turns out, Dell's Inspiron 15 7000 laptop ships with a top-notch 4K display, and with our coupon, it'll only cost you 900 bucks.



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Ford Intelligent Speed Limiter reads signs, sets cruise control — but only 5 mph over

Ford windshield camera reads road signs, parses speed limits, sets cruise control speed. But you're not allowed to do more than 5 mph over.



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Now you can create Windows 10 apps for PCs, smartphones, and the Xbox One

Thanks to new Microsoft tools, you can finally make a single app that dynamically changes to work with PCs, smartphones, tablets, and even the Xbox One.



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How Steve Jobs trained his brain

THE Apple founder credits this method of brain training as the key to his great achievements. But plenty of driven people dismiss it as a waste of time.



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3D-printed sedan car unveiled in China - video

China's first 3D-printed sedan car is unveiled in south China's Hainan Province. The 3.6-metre-long, 1.63-metre-wide vehicle was printed with low-cost composite materials in five days and then assembled for a test drive. The vehicle is powered by rechargeable batteries and can travel at a maximum speed of 25mph Continue reading...



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You found a snake where?

ONLY in Australia. The terrifying photos of the bizarre places a professional snake catcher has found the world’s deadliest creatures.



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Labor’s submarine plan dismissed

THE Abbott government believes it is saving Labor from itself in rejecting a call for a competitive tender for Australia’s next submarine fleet.



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How Netflix plans to take over

NETFLIX has officially launched in Australia. This is how the company that started in a garage is going to change our TV market forever.



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That’s one way to shatter your nerves

A DRIVER in southeast Queensland was lucky to escape serious injury or death when this object came crashing through their windscreen.



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Super Troopers 2: The time is meow

IF you have been hanging out for the sequel to the 2001 indie movie called Super Troopers, we have some good news ... kind of.



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‘It should not be used as a weapon’

THANKS to a crowd funding campaign, the American public will soon be able to take care of weeds and bugs with their handy flame thrower. Yes, really.



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Apple Watch app by Adelaide’s MGM Wireless

AN Adelaide SMS alert business has developed a new Apple Watch application to help family members keep track of each other, piggybacking on the potential success of the Apple offering that hits the market on April 24.



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Facebook goes back to the future

FACEBOOK is set to evoke serious nostalgia with a new feature rolling out globally over the next few days.



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‘Help me find this little girl I rescued’

THE hashtag #FindKatrinaGirl is gaining momentum on social media as an Air Force veteran tries to locate a little girl he rescued 10 years ago.



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BitWhisper: Stealing data from non-networked computers using heat

BitWhisper could snatch data from secure computer networks by monitoring heat output with a second, unassuming computer.



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Early adopter: Microsoft’s Windows 10 will support up to 8K displays

Windows 10 will treat 4K as a first class citizen and plans to support 8K, despite that standard being years from common. Is Microsoft hedging its bets, or planning a fast resolution transition?



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The pram that stops babies before tracks

An Australian invention that could save babies’ lives is being rolled out in a new stroller, the latest addition to a growing range of child-focused technology.



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Google discovers new security holes in SSL — is the entire system fundamentally flawed?

Google has discovered a flaw in an intermediate certificate authority and revoked its permissions, but the problem points to root issues with the SSL system. Can they be fixed? Google wants to try.



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Solar energy could soon get a 2-for-1 boost with tandem cells

New research claims adding an inexpensive perovskite solar cell to a traditional silicon cell could finally improve solar power efficiency in a meaningful way.



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The End: Betting on the ultimate fate of our universe

A recent paper simply titled, 'The End', that has been incubating over on the Arxiv preprint server has just been promoted to peer-publication status in Physical Review Letters. In it the authors wager the ultimate prediction: not only will there be an Armageddon, but the collapse of the universe will start to kick in a few tens of billions of years from today.



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ET deals: HP ENVY 700xt quad-core desktop for $585

Desktop PCs have become less popular in recent years, but don't let that discourage you from taking advantage of some major horsepower at a surprisingly affordable price. For example, this ENVY 700xt desktop from HP has a powerful quad-core processor and plenty of storage. So it could easily serve as a media streamer, an office workhorse, or even a gaming PC if you're willing to invest in some upgrades later on. Best of all? We found a coupon for this desktop that will save you some serious cash.



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How to bring back the Start menu and button to Windows 8

If you're running Windows 8.1 today and want the Start menu back, take a look at our list of the best, least expensive, and most authentic Windows 8 Start menu replacements.



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