What websites looked like in the 90s

THE internet has come a long way in a few decades. It’s easy to forget how quickly things change. So here’s what your favourite sites looked like in the 90s.

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Never pay for electricity again

AUSSIES worry most about paying bills. So, how does never having to worry about paying another electricity bill, while saving the planet, sound?

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A tooth that doubles as a bottle opener

Some people carry around bottle openers on their key ring, what about a tooth that doubles as a bottle opener? You’re in luck.

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Dressing better makes you think differently

DON’T just reserve your best clothes for special occasions. Turns out, the simple act of wearing nicer stuff can change the way you think.

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What is a QR code?

YOU might have seen these barcode squares on product packaging, in print media or on a movie poster But what exactly is its purpose?

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Weather to worsen for the weekend

RESCUE crews are being mobilised and warnings issued as another east coast low threatens to batter Queensland and NSW and ruin everyone’s weekend.

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OnePlus, Cyanogen call it quits, go their separate ways

Upstart phone manufacturer OnePlus (makers of the OnePlus One) and Cyanogen Inc are calling their partnership off. Future OnePlus devices will ship with its own operating system.

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Age-guessing app sparks meltdown

KISS productivity goodbye this morning with Microsoft’s new How-Old.net age-guessing trick sending the online world into meltdown.

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Fisherman’s terrifying sea lion attack

WHEN Dan Carlin posed for this photo with a giant fish, the last thing he expected was to be dragged overboard by a vicious sea lion.

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NASA’s MESSENGER probe is crashing into Mercury today

Crashing is an ugly word, but you can also call it "lithobraking." Either way, NASA's successful MESSENGER mission to Mercury is about to come to an abrupt end.

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AMD’s upcoming Fiji GPU will feature new memory interface

We now have confirmation that AMD's upcoming Fiji GPU will use a new memory interface -- courtesy of the Hot Chips program guide.

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Lock screen ads on Windows 10 bring us closer to a nightmarish capitalist dystopia

At its Build conference earlier this week, Microsoft revealed a brand new lock screen for Windows 10 -- opening up PCs to the hellscape of ads that is the Xbox user interface in the process.

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ET deals: Lenovo K450e quad-core desktop PC for $649.99

Today, Lenovo is offering a quad-core K450e desktop PC for just $649.99. Simply use the coupon code “USPK403430” in your shopping cart, and you’ll instantly save 350 bucks off the sticker price. For an asking price that low, the internals of this sleek tower are nothing to sneeze at. It sports a fourth generation quad-core…

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Australia’s big RAAF investment

AUSTRALIA wants to buy almost $2 billion worth of support equipment and upgrades to keep RAAF Super Hornets and Growler aircraft flying.

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Nuclear fears after Chernobyl bushfires

AUTHORITIES insist a massive blaze around the site of the former Chernobyl nuclear disaster has not increased radiation levels in nearby countries above ‘the norm’.

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Diagnosing sleep apnea with smartphone apps

New diagnostic apps developed by researchers at the University of Washington and Oxford University can detect sleep apnea with almost the same accuracy as traditional and expensive lab tests.

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The iPad app that stopped flights

AN APP glitch on pilot’s iPads has seen more than 50 American Airlines flights delayed in the past two days due to a failure in navigation-map software.

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The best free games on the Xbox One

Consoles were once exclusively home to big-budget full-price games, but the world is very different now. The Xbox One is home to a number of excellent free-to-play titles; here are the best we've seen.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10074 hits the fast and slow rings

Microsoft has renamed its Technical Preview builds to Insider Previews. And with that comes Build 10074, the latest preview ahead of the operating system's release in late July.

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Earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

AN EARTHQUAKE has struck the small nation of Papua New Guinea prompting fears of widespread damages and casualties.

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Mayweather and Pacquiao fight pirates

IF you had plans to illegally stream the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, we have some bad news.

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Verizon’s false promises: 75Mbit required for Netflix, “unlimited” FiOS subject to data limits

Verizon has been hit by a pair of bad practices and false claims regarding its FiOS service. Net neutrality or not, old anti-consumer habits die hard.

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Over 40s also hooked on smartphones

TODAY’S teens might have earned a reputation for being the iPhone generation, but research suggests their parents are just as reliant on social media.

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The dark trade in revenge porn

A TECH journalist who researched the sickening trend has revealed the ways in which malware, blackmail and treacherous ex-partners can ruin lives.

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Russia spacecraft plunging to Earth

RUSSIA has lost control of an unmanned spacecraft taking supplies to the International Space Station and it’s plunging back to Earth.

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Silk Road trial: Ross Ulbricht sentencing postponed

THE sentencing of the accused mastermind been Silk Road has been postponed in the wake of new allegations.

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Apple Watch orders delayed by faulty Chinese components

The Apple Watch apparently has a problem, and it explains why preorders have been shoved back to June. Faulty components have forced the company to rely on Japanese suppliers.

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Apple Watch tattoo fail

IF you are tattooed with sleeves and are considering purchasing an Apple Watch, you may want to tread carefully.

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Cyclone-like storm set to hit

LOOK out. Just a week after an east coast low delivered the worst storm in NSW history, the same type of system is threatening again.

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Apple Watch `slowed by faulty parts’

Apple was reportedly forced to throw out finished Apple Watches when a Chinese factory produced a batch of faulty parts.

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No more Secrets as app shuts down

The Secret app was once the place to leak hot news or unload personal baggage. Now the secret is out — and it’s over.

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Affordable Star Trek-like transparent aluminum could protect phones, windows, and lenses

Researchers have improved transparent aluminum manufacturing to where it could be used for larger design. Could this Star Trek-inspired technology become real?

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AMD’s desktop, mobile roadmaps for 2016 may have just leaked

AMD's desktop and mobile roadmaps may have leaked ahead of its May 6 Analyst Day. Oops.

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Android antivirus apps are useless — here’s what to do instead

It's still on you to be aware of threats to stay safe, but Android is by its very nature more secure than a desktop computer. Still, you've probably already got what you need.

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IBM gets closer to real quantum computing

The new discoveries could lead to the first successful quantum computer design -- which could blow away all existing TOP500 supercomputers in raw performance.

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Plastic surgeon SnapChats ops in real-time

A PLASTIC surgeon has developed a cult following after broadcasting every detail of his operations on SnapChat. Warning: Graphic content.

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Porsche patents a variable-compression-ratio engine to boost power and fuel efficiency

The Porsche-Hilite technology is comparatively simple, and could be offered to every automaker if and when VCR comes to market.

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ET deals: Lenovo Y50-70 quad-core 15-inch 1080p laptop for $849

PC gaming setups can be pricey — doubly so when we’re talking about gaming laptops. Top of the line gear costs thousands of dollars, and that scares off a lot of people. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend that much for a nice gaming experience — not even on a laptop. The Y50-70 from Lenovo…

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How Light plans to put a DSLR in your pocket

If you lug a camera bag, imagine having its contents fit in your pocket. If you dont, but have always envied the photos from your friend's expensive cameras, imagine being able to get those images with your smartphone. That's the promise of Light. We dive into its tech to see how they think it is possible.

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Spacecraft ‘out of control’

AN UNMANNED Russian cargo spacecraft is ‘hurtling out of control towards Earth’ — and Moscow probably won’t be able to stop it.

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New leak hints at AMD Zen’s architecture, organization

More rumors and official-looking slides are leaking around AMD's upcoming Zen CPU. If accurate, the new core could have real promise. We dive into the details.

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What’s the best phone for you?

Battery dying at the end of the day? We break down which phone is best for you based on screen, battery, camera and design.

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Man uses Instagram to recall life before stroke

A NEBRASKAN man has proved Instagram has more uses than showcasing the food at your favourite restaurant.

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The porn all men have permission to watch

GUYS, go nuts! Because buried inside the adult movie ‘Game of Balls’ is a message that is definitely worth spreading.

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Severe winds blow train off tracks

DASHCAM footage has captured a train being blown off the tracks during a severe storm in New Orleans.

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Is this funky new phone the world’s best?

IT LOOKS pretty funky compared to other phones, and has a camera that’s unparalleled. This new device might just be the best on the planet.

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Former Kickstarter darling Ouya is up for sale: Report

Fortune is reporting that a "confidential" memo from Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman has leaked explaining how dire the situation really is for the company that Kickstarter built.

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TV makers back new screen technology

Televisions are tipped to take a ‘quantum’ leap forward in 2015, with plenty of screens using nanotechnology to deliver brighter, whiter pictures.

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Five top Mother’s Day gadget gifts

FORGET flowers and chocolate. Some mums prefer tech-savvy gifts for Mother’s Day, from high-definition e-book readers to splash-proof phone cases.

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Poor memory management dogs Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge

Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have been well-received, but multiple users are reporting unusual RAM usage. The devices aggressively kill applications -- even with enough RAM to avoid doing so.

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Tesla’s Model 3 may miss 2017 debut date

Fans of Tesla's technology that can't afford a Model S have been waiting for the Model 3, but it looks like we'll be waiting a while longer

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DARPA dreams: cortical modems and neural RAMplants for restoring active memory

DARPA intends to do build cognitive implants that are active at the level of the mind, and that can not only replay what we see or think, but create what we see, think, and perhaps most importantly, remember.

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The LG G4 is a leather-clad smartphone with a curved frame and a focus on photography

The LG G4 is curvier and more focused on taking pictures than last year's LG flagship, but can it stand up to the competition?

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808: The SoC inside LG’s new G4

LG's G4 debuts today, alongside the Snapdragon 808 SoC from Qualcomm. Does this new chip avoid the thermal issues that have ensnared its bigger brother?

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MyIdol: Chinese app lets you watch Barack Obama pole-dance - video

If you use Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or the internet, you may have noticed some striking images and videos over the past few days. Little cartoon presidents pole-dancing. Cartoon celebrities performing karaoke. Your friends creating avatars of themselves pole-dancing and performing karaoke.

All these things, for better or worse, are down to MyIdol, a new Chinese app that's sweeping social media. We got Adam Gabbatt to check it out (with the help of Guardian office dog Mr Binkles). Continue reading...

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Did TSMC’s 20nm process harm Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810?

There's a rumor going around that troubles at TSMC are to blame for Qualcomm's thermal woes. Is there any truth to them? We investigate.

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ET deals: Lenovo Yoga 3 11.6-inch 1080p Ultrabook for $699

Need a lightweight laptop? Check out this Yoga 3 convertible Ultrabook from Lenovo. If you're a habitual traveler, this tiny laptop is the perfect solution. With plenty of battery life, loads of RAM, and a respectable flash drive, you don't have to sacrifice your computing experience for portability.

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Sweden to hear Assange arrest appeal

THE Swedish Supreme Court says it will hear an appeal from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to lift an arrest warrant issued in 2010.

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Exoplanet’s visible light spectrum measured for the first time

The spectrum measurement was courtesy of the HARPS planet-hunting machine and ESO's La Silla Observatory 3.6-meter telescope in Chile.

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Color-switching nano-laser brings real optical nanotech much closer

A breakthrough makes it possible to tune the color of a nano-scale laser in real time -- and that could be the key to making useful, real-world nano-optical devices.

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Windows 10’s PlayReady 3.0 mandates hardware DRM for 4K playback

If you're planning to watch 4K video on a Windows 10 PC, you may need to re-evaluate your own hardware, thanks to a new hardware DRM requirement.

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What are the Avengers afraid of?

ON SCREEN they play a gang of fearless super heroes, but in real life the cast of the Marvel movies reveal concerns about the way technology is going.

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An act of kindness goes a long way

It was a simple act of kindness by a young man that has the world applauding and fostered an unlikely friendship.

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Phallic art spreading at viral pace

A PHALLIC art movement seems to be taking hold of Britain with an artist bringing attention to an important cause using penis drawings.

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The popular technique harming UFC fighters

FORMER mixed martial artist has opened up about the serious health risk fighters are facing. And it has nothing do with head trauma.

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Consumers turn off from tablets

The Apple iPad is still the tablet Australians love the most but love is not all you need as the tablet market continues to slump.

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Hi-tech idea to stop poachers

IN the hope of stemming a growing trend of illegal poaching in South Africa, one conservation authority has taken to the skies.

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What to expect from mobile’s next big thing

THE next big flagship to take it to Apple gets revealed on Wednesday. Here’s what you should expect and why it might give your iPhone a run for its money.

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Ultimate spin on Apple Watch tests

Reviewers have put the Apple Watch through its paces but now comes a video of the ultimate test: Will it blend?

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What is 802.11ax WiFi, and will it really deliver 10Gbps? (updated)

With 802.11ac fully certified and out the door, the Wi-Fi Alliance has begun looking at its successor, 802.11ax. How does 2Gbps from the router to your laptop sound?

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Next-level gene games: Editing mitochondria and beyond

Critical mass, escape velocity -- however you want to say it, gene editing technology is now reaching it.

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DisARMed: Imagination Technologies fights for mindshare with academic MIPSfpga program

Imagination Technologies has just announced a new MIPS FPGA designed for academic use. The MIPSfpga will give students and researchers access to the underlying RTL, not just a core license.

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Grooveshark could be hit with up to $736 million in copyright infringement damages

This might be the end of the line for Grooveshark as it faces potential damages in the hundreds of millions.

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It’s still possible we all live inside a hologram

Is our universe actually just a hologram? This isn't some trippy 3am idea, but an actual physical property of the universe everything exists in.

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Acer’s $200 15-inch Chromebook confirms it: The price of computing is falling to zero

Now that Moore's Law is 50 years old, we've come to the point where the price of computing itself -- at least for casual users -- is falling to zero.

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ET deals: Lenovo Z50 15-inch 1080p laptop for $549

If you're in search of an affordable laptop built for both work and play, you need to look at the Z50 from Lenovo. With a spacious hard drive, a 1080p display, and memory to spare, this superb laptop can handle all of your everyday needs without breaking a sweat. And better yet, it's on sale for 46% off the sticker price.

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Researchers create smallest gaps ever in nanostructures using graphene

Structures with these atomic-sized gaps could be used to detect single molecules associated with certain diseases, and could be key to developing smaller and faster electronics than ever before.

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Michael Bay’s tweet excites TMNT fans

THE past week has seen some big announcements in regards to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franschise. Now, Michael Bay has taken things next level.

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Stephen Hawking gives hope to 1D fans

IN a different universe Zayn is still in One Direction, humans may not survive another 1000 years on Earth, and there is no God, according to Stephen Hawking.

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Stephen Hawkings gives hope to 1D fans

IN a different universe Zayn is still in One Direction, humans may not survive another 1000 years on Earth, and there is no God according to Stephen Hawkings.

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Finally! Instagram to allow pics like this

MUMS, rejoice! Instagram has finally moved into 2015 and will no longer ban accounts of people who post photos of breastfeeding, stretch marks or post mastectomy scarring.

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Obama’s emails read by Russian hackers

RUSSIAN hackers have breached into White House computers and read emails to and from US President Obama.

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Inventor creates Iron Man glove, shoots real lasers

A MAN has created a replica of Iron Man’s laser glove, releasing a video of it in action. The results have to be seen to be believed.

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‘It is like Facebook for your health’

AN Australian start-up has been recognised overseas for using gaming to help improve health as part of a personalised website that millions could soon be using.

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Streaming music ‘war’ looming

MUSIC-INDUSTRY sources say Apple is attempting to crush Jay Z’s music-streaming service Tidal ahead of the relaunch of their Beats Music, set for June.

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‘Why I want to go to Mars and never come back’

AUSSIE comedian Josh Richards is one of 98 people selected from 202,000 applicants to leave Earth forever and colonise Mars in 2026. He explains why he’s never wanted anything more.

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Mysterious ‘god’ cloud appears over volcano

A MYSTERIOUS ‘god’ figure has appeared over a volcano in Chile after it erupted for the first time in over 40 years.

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The mysteries we’ve learned from space

IT’S been 25 years since the Hubble telescope was launched into space. And while a replacement is set to be launched in 2018, what we’ve learned about space since Hubble’s launch will surprise you.

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Hawking’s double beams into Australia

HOLOGRAPHIC technology has debuted in Australia, delivering renowned physicist Stephen Hawking to the Sydney Opera House.

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DNA Day 2015: Understanding ourselves from the inside out

Sixty-two years ago today, the DNA double-helix was first released to the public. And roughly 50 years after that paper was published, the first complete sequencing of the human genome was completed.

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Freak hailstorm batters Sydney

TWO factories have collapsed due to a freak hailstorms that swept through parts of Sydney.

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Android literally pees all over Apple

THE Android and iPhone fanboy war just got taken to the next level. An image of an Android robot peeing on an Apple logo has appeared on Google Maps.

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Animals don’t have to be dead for photos

WHY pose with dead animals when you can be in a photo with a real-life massive bear? That’s what these anti-hunting Russian models did.

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New Australian bill could outlaw VPNs in bid to stamp out Hulu, Netflix ‘piracy’

The Australian copyright industry is backing a bill that could be used to shut down VPNs and other services, all in the name of protecting copyright.

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Microsoft’s Xbox revenues fall, shipments still lag Sony

While flat sales in a seasonally off-peak quarter aren't bad by any means, they still put the Xbox division well behind Sony, which sold 1.7 million consoles in just January and February.

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ARM details its upcoming Cortex-A72 microarchitecture

ARM has published the details of its upcoming Cortex-A72 processor and the numerous improvements over the Cortex-A57. The chip should be smaller, draw less power, and hit higher performance figures, all by the end of 2015.

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ET deals: Dell Optiplex 7020 miniature quad-core desktop for $824

Today, we have a top-notch desktop deal for you. The Dell OptiPlex 7020 small form factor PC delivers superb quad-core performance in a tiny little box, and if you take advantage of this bargain now, you'll save over $400 off the sticker price.

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When metals become insulators and back again, it’s math to the rescue

A recent paper by Carnegie's Russell Hemley and Ivan Naumov provides a new mathematical foundation that successfully predicts not only when external forces drive metals to become insulators, but also the reverse transition -- to make insulators conduct like metals.

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‘Courage, bravery and stupidity’

TODAY, war is about elite soldiers using hi-tech gear to equalise the enemy. So what can today’s soldiers really learn from a century-old battle?

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Be a supermodel: Social media vital

HAVING the face of Scarlett Johansson and the body of Gisele Bündchen is no longer enough to get you work in the cut throat fashion industry.

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Skip the Apple Watch, but keep its features

The Apple Watch is now officially on sale, and while there's a lot to like about it, there's even more to dislike -- so get the same benefits with these tips.

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More advanced car tech is here, and buyers are demanding it

Recent buyers want more self-driving technologies. Everyone wants simple wireless connections (Bluetooth). Not so much air guitar-like controls.

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The people who think they’re invisible

FORGET picturing the audience in their underwear, research has found a new way to reduce people’s anxiety in front of crowds — by making them think they’re invisible.

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7 things you can now do on your wrist

THE Apple Watch launches today in Australia. Here are 7 things you never thought you could do on your wrist, and all thanks to Aussie developers.

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Scientology making doco about Louis Theroux

LOUIS Theroux has forged a career exposing underground subcultures in his highly popular documentaries. Now the tables have turned.

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Scotland fights to have Nessie recognised

SCOTLAND has launched a campaign to have the Loch Ness monster recognised as its national animal. Does this mean it’s real?

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From Bond to the Apple Watch: a history of gadgetry on your wrist – video

The Apple Watch isn't the first timepiece to be packed full of gadgetry and gizmos. From TV remote controls to classic calculators, and even James Bond's intrepid use of magnetics and flying wires, our most wearable devices have always been packed full of features and done more than tell the time. Ollie Peart investigates

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This will happen again, and soon

IT was supposed to be a one-in-one hundred year event, but an expert says Sydney’s three-day mega storm may be a taste of things to come.

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Why Seth Rogen is angry with Apple

SETH Rogen recently played Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. So, why is he so angry at the company?

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Watch out — a disappointing time for Apple fans

SOME Apple fans were left cold, wet and disappointed after they were unable to buy the Apple Watch today in stores across Adelaide.

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Aussies are still pirating Game of Thrones

DESPITE Game of Thrones airing here at the same time as the US and being more affordable than ever, Australians are still the show’s biggest pirates.

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Secret language of homeless people

A VAGRANT, known as Huck, has revealed the codes and monikers that homeless people use, as well as maps, survival tips and emergency contacts.

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‘I had never seen anything like that’

THINK Jaws crossed with a kangaroo, with maybe a touch of cute kitten, and you’ve got the pocket shark — the newest and rarest species found.

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The most mind-blowing photos from space

THE Hubble Space Telescope has been taking unforgettable pictures of the most far flung corners of the universe for 25 years. Here are 25 of the best.

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Apple Watch: Talk to the hand

Siri might not have won you over with her iPhone debut but now she lives in your Apple Watch she is going to be your new best mate.

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Report: Comcast to walk away from Time Warner acquisition

Time warner and Comcast are expected to call off their merger after failing to reach a deal with government regulators and the Department of Justice. The formal announcement could come as early as tomorrow.

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Independent testing confirms the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 has a heat problem

The Snapdragon 810 has been rumored to run hot and tests have demonstrated it's no lie. The problem, however, isn't just with Qualcomm's chip -- it's the entire design philosophy behind thinner, lighter devices.

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The Hubble Space Telescope, our window to the universe, turns 25 today

Happy Birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope. As the venerable observatory turns 25, we examine its past and future.

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Apple insider calls new Mac ‘insane’

One of the key proponents of Apple’s Macintosh computer has slammed its latest computer, saying he would have “fought” the decision to release it.

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Apple Watch: hidden tips and tricks

The Apple Watch goes on sale today. Here are 25 hidden tricks and tips to using the gadget of the year.

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The high-tech solution to combat airport terrorism

THE federal government has a high-tech solution to shut down the the “imminent threat” of terrorism at Australian airports.

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48,000 PCs at Fukushima plant operator TEPCO still run Windows XP

TEPCO is in hot water over the 2011 Fukushima meltdown, and now an audit has uncovered the company still relies heavily on Windows XP over a year after update support ended.

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The Intel Compute Stick is the right idea, but not the right execution

Now that the first round of reviews are out, it's clear Intel's got the right idea with the Compute Stick, but it's certainly not for everyone.

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