Man takes pet snake for swim on Coast

THIS may be the most Aussie video you will see this week. A man was filmed taking his pet snake for a swim at Tallebudgera Creek. He is seen holding a VB tallie in one hand and throwing his slithering friend in the other.

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Man takes pet snake for swim on Coast

THIS may be the most Aussie video you will see this week. A man was filmed taking his pet snake for a swim at Tallebudgera Creek. He is seen holding a VB tallie in one hand and throwing his slithering friend in the other.

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Man takes pet snake for swim on Coast

THIS may be the most Aussie video you will see this week. A man was filmed taking his pet snake for a swim at Tallebudgera Creek. He is seen holding a VB tallie in one hand and throwing his slithering friend in the other.

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New bike laws a bloody joke

TODAY the NSW government introduced heavy new fines for bike riders. As a cyclist, I can’t help but laugh at the stupid changes.

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The NSW bicycle laws are a joke

TODAY the NSW government introduced heavy new fines for bike riders. As a cyclist, I can’t help but laugh at the stupid changes.

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‘How do you people live like this?!’

A HILARIOUS video aptly named ‘Wi-Fi Swap’ has painted Australia as a telecommunications backwater. The sad thing is it’s not completely off the mark.

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Port Lincoln mum’s heartbreaking note

THE mother who lost her sons and husband in the murder-suicide that shocked Australia in January has posted an emotional message on Facebook.

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FBI ‘can’t force’ Apple to unlock phone

AS Apple faces pressure from the FBI to unlock the iPhone of a dead terrorist, a US federal judge has ruled the tech giant can’t be forced in a Brooklyn drug case.

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Nintendo NX console coming this Christmas with new Zelda game: report

It's shaping up to be a major year for Nintendo if the rumor mill is even partially accurate.

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The MacBook Selfie Stick is a thing

THE evolution of the selfie has been ridiculous enough, but now the phenomenon has reached new heights.

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The Windows Store saddles PC games with significant limitations

Right now, buying games via the Windows Store is a poor choice, due to limitations on the game engines, graphics settings, and user control. Services like Steam and GOG offer far more features and capabilities for identically priced software.

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How an outpouring of reader support freed one Challenger engineer from 30 years of guilt

After decades of guilt, Challenger engineer Bob Ebeling is finally at peace -- thanks to an outpouring of support from people across America.

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How the robotic revolution is reshaping political economics

As robotic automation creeps ever further into the global means of production, embedding itself in both the service and commodities sectors, it is breathing new life into dusty old socialistic concepts like those of a universal basic income.

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Here’s why we don’t have light-based computing just yet

Optical computing could be the future of processing -- so why is it taking so long to replace electricity with light?

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ET deals: Dell XPS 13 1080p laptop for $765

After the rise of the MacBook Air, similar Windows-based laptops have seen widespread success, and it's easy to understand why. With a slim form factor and a focus on flexibility, these highly portable laptops are excellent fits for most consumers. Unfortunately, they tend to be on the pricey side, but we've just found a superb bargain from Dell. With the use of today's coupon code, you can save over $200 on a Dell XPS 13.

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Raspberry Pi 3 launches with faster 64-bit processor and Wi-Fi for the same $35

The Raspberry Pi is arguably the world's most successful and accessible computer platform that anyone can program. Today, the Raspberry Pi foundation has launched the Raspberry Pi 3, an upgraded model that is on sale now for the same $35 price.

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Microsoft HoloLens up for pre-order today, if you can afford it

Rumor has it that Microsoft's HoloLens will go up for pre-orders today, with shipments following March 30. This is Microsoft's largest peripheral launch since Kinect -- here's hoping the company makes better decisions around HoloLens than its motion controller.

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Futuristic Holden car wows Europe

HOLDEN could soon have a budget-priced sports car, dubbed the ‘mini Monaro, in its showrooms for the first time and it has a strong Australian link.

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What to expect from YouTube’s Netflix rival

THE Australian launch of YouTube Red is on track for its rollout later this year and the company is confident it will be a success. Here’s what to expect.

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BHP’s ‘catastrophic failure’

“I ENDED up with nothing but the clothes I had on. I lost everything.” Survivors reveal the truth of the mudslide that killed 19.

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Get your umbrellas ready

IT has been a ridiculously hot summer but we can expect some cooler weather and lots of rain coming up.

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How the NBN became Malcolm’s ‘massive mess’

IT WAS meant to be all so much easier than this. It was meant to be cheaper and we’d have it faster. So how did we get to this mess?

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Is this Queensland teen a terrorist or hero?

OLIVER Bridgeman is in Syria and has had his passport cancelled, but he is pleading his case on Facebook, telling the world he is not who you think he is.

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Pirate faces three years in prison

A MAN faces three years in prison after pleading guilty for illegally uploading a screener of Oscar nominated film The Revenant before its theatrical release.

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‘Rich kids of London’ sneer at ‘peasants’

LONDON’S wealthiest teenagers have set up their own Instagram and Facebook accounts where they refer to their 50,000 followers as peasants.

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Key date for new Apple iPhone launch

Apple has pushed the launch of its new iPhone to March 21, the day before a courtroom showdown with the FBI over an order to unlock a terrorist’s iPhone.

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Shocking footage of baby chicks in poultry industry

A DISTURBING video showing the treatment of baby chicks has prompted outrage on social media, but how does it compare to practices in Australia?

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How you are unwittingly helping cyber criminals

THERE are criminals lurking in cyberspace, analysing your every move and waiting to attack.

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Weird noises are coming Apple complex

STRANGE sounds emanating from a mysterious building in the dead of night. White cars following families as they walk their dogs nearby.

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Elephant rampage caught on camera

AN ELEPHANT has lashed out at a religious festival in India and raised concerns about its welfare after footage of the incident went viral.

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Is the $4 Freedom 251 Android phone a scam?

Is the world's cheapest smartphone too good to be true?

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Hi-tech edge to finetune our Jillaroos

THEY’RE reigning world champions but our best female rugby league players are always looking for an edge to keep them at the top of the sporting pile — with assistance of a watch.

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What colour is this jacket?

REMEMBER The Dress? That hideous blue-black/white-gold contraption that divided the globe? One year on, a similar scandal is tearing the internet apart.

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‘It’s like flying into a violent storm without radar’

FOR decades it was the jewel in Australia’s crown of science and innovation, but the CSIRO is now under threat. Can we really afford the brain drain?

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Clever hack creates the first 128GB 1.44-inch floppy drive

Ever been nostalgic for the majesty of 1.44MB floppy disks, but wished they came with 100x the storage capacity? One capable modder has heard your cry. Behold: The 128GB floppy disk.

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Air force unveils new long range bomber design

The US Air Force has unveiled the first concept image of its futuristic B-21 long range bomber, which will deliver air strikes on any location in the world by the 2020s.

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Nintendo’s 3DS sales are plummeting — the NX console can’t come fast enough

Nintendo slashed sales estimates and expected profits today. The company is expecting a significant decline in 3DS sales.

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Why Mercedes backed down on factory robots: People adapt better (to some tasks)

Not that robots are gone completely. At the least, they'll still handle the risky jobs: paint booth, body panel stamping, and welding.

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Samsung now producing 256GB ultra-fast memory chips for smartphones

Samsung has announced new 256GB NAND flash chips for smartphones. They aren't just bigger -- they also use the new UFS standard and offer substantially better performance than current eMMC NAND.

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ET deals: Dell UltraSharp 1440p IPS PC monitor for $430 with free gift card

Tired of using that old monitor from three PCs ago? Monitors have improved quite a bit in the last couple of years, so it might be time to consider an upgrade. With Dell's UltraSharp U2515H, you can upgrade your screen real estate, increase your viewing angle, and get a functional USB 3.0 hub in one swift purchase.

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How do SSDs work?

Ever wondered how SSDs read and write data, or what determines their performance? Our tech explainer has you covered.

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Google neural network can tell where photos were taken better than humans

This neural network has virtually visited millions of locations to learn what the world looks like.

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Microsoft cancels effort to run Android software on Windows Mobile, focuses on iOS compatibility

Microsoft has canceled its project to run Android software directly within Windows Mobile. Instead, the company will encourage app developers to use its iOS tools to convert their code, or to recompile (and possibly rewrite it) using .NET and C#.

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Zuckerberg’s rant at ‘malicious’ employees

AT THE Facebook headquarters, just about anything goes. But Zuckerberg has delivered a scathing message to employees who crossed the line.

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New push to outlaw revenge porn

PRESSURE is on the federal government to criminalise so-called “revenge porn” following a landmark parliamentary inquiry.

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‘We’re literally cooking the planet’

ENJOYED this week’s heatwaves? Well, you’d better get used to it, experts have warned.

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Instrument error: AMD, FCAT, and Ashes of the Singularity benchmarks

There's a report making the rounds that claims AMD cards perform terribly in Ashes of the Singularity based on results captured using Nvidia's FCAT tools. In this case, it's the tools that are wrong -- not the GPU.

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China cranky over Aussie defence build-up

CHINA has expressed its “dissatisfaction” with Australia’s “negative” remarks on the South China Sea and its military development.

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Subgraph OS: A secure Linux for the non-technical user?

Subgraph OS aims to provide an end point that's "resistant against remote network exploitation," that will run on low-powered notebook computers, and can be used (and presumably installed) by people who are not security experts.

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FBI director: Apple case could be ‘instructive’ in other legal battles – video

The director of the FBI, James Comey, appeared before the House Intelligence Committee on Thursday and addressed the contentious question of whether the demand by his organization that Apple help them break into a gunman’s iPhone could create a legal precedent. Stating that, due to the phone model and operating system, he did not believe the case would be a ‘trailblazer’, Comey nonetheless agreed that it could impact similar cases around the country

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SeaWorld admits it spied on critics

SEAWORLD has finally admitted it allowed employees to spy on animal rights activists — but stopped short of an apology.

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Windows 10 now shows ads on the lock screen — here’s how to kill them

Microsoft has begun using the Windows 10 lock screen to advertise content -- but while the game it chose is excellent, some people won't like the precedent this sets.

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This is where most selfie deaths occur

ONE of the world’s biggest cities has banned personal photos in 16 areas after a spate of bizarre selfie-related deaths and accidents.

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Feds OK Cadillac’s high-res LCD rear view mirror

Cadillac's camera-based inside rear mirror shows up to 4X the viewing angle of a traditional mirror; you press a button to switch between camera and reflective mirror views.

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ET deals: Get a Newegg Premier membership and a gift card for $100

If you make frequent purchases from Newegg, you should definitely check out today's deal from Groupon. For a limited time, you can purchase an entire year of Newegg Premier for a hundred bucks, and get a $100 Newegg gift card for free.

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An exception to Ohm’s Law? Graphene makes electrons act like a viscous liquid with ‘negative resistance’

The hunt for graphene's niche just got a lot weirder -- apparently graphene can make electrons violate Ohm's Law with quantum effects on the nonlocal scale.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook: FBI request would make millions vulnerable – video

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, Apple CEO Tim Cook defended company’s decision to resist FBI demand for help cracking encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. Cook said Apple would do everything it can to protect US against terrorism, but not at the cost of privacy of millions of people

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Fallout 4’s official modding tools will drop in April

Fallout 4's modding tools will ship in April, in between the game's upcoming DLCs. Bethesda modders often create impressive improvements and additions -- we're stoked to see what content creators can build in the Commonwealth.

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Rumours abound over iPhone 7

WITH the next generation of iPhone on the way, the internet is abuzz with rumours of what the new handset has in store.

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Big changes coming to your Netflix

NETFLIX is all about creating the best user experience possible and updates rolling out this year are set to be game changers.

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Disturbing reason Aussie is running 40 marathons

WHEN Mina Guli decided to run 40 marathons over 49 days through seven deserts she had no idea what she was in for.

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Drones are smuggling drugs, phones into prisons

PRISONERS have been coming up with ingenious ways to bring contraband into jails for quite some time and drones are the latest craze.

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Fireball meteor exploded over the Atlantic

NASA has described a fireball meteor that shot across the sky over the Atlantic Ocean as the largest since the Chelyabinsk meteor over Russia in 2013.

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Military to get $195bn boost

THE Federal Government will spend $195 billion over the next decade beefing up the capability of Australia’s armed forces with new ships, aircrafts and missiles.

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Court filing confirms Carnegie Mellon University hacked Tor to unmask users

At least one defendant was arrested thanks to data from CMU's Tor attack, and that might just be the tip of the iceberg.

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It’s going to be a stinker

IT’S going to be another sweltering hot day and relentlessly hot night in two of Australia’s capital cities.

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Twin black holes from gravitational wave discovery may have been born from a single star

The existence of gravitational waves has barely been confirmed, and the theories are already being modified. It turns out GW150914 was even more incredible than previously believed.

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Radio flash traced to faraway galaxy

SCIENTISTS have for the first time traced the source of a ‘fast radio burst’ — a fleeting explosion of radio waves — to a galaxy six billion light years away.

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AMD clobbers Nvidia in updated Ashes of the Singularity DirectX 12 benchmark

An updated version of Ashes of the Singularity's DirectX 12 benchmark, and the results don't favor Nvidia in that API. Are we seeing the start of a new performance trend, or is this an early outlier?

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Facebook unveils Reactions, birthday cam

FACEBOOK has made it easier for users to express themselves by finally rolling out new ‘Reactions’ emoticons and a ‘birthday video cam’.

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Facebook rethinks ‘like’ button to add Reaction emojis – video

Social media giant Facebook has reformed the way its users can react to posts by their friends, adding a range of Reaction buttons to depict a wider range of emotions. The Reactions, which include Love, Haha, Wow and Angry, will appear alongside the traditional ‘like’ on users’ devices from Wednesday, with the rollout set to be complete in a few days

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NASA simulates ‘extreme failure scenario’ to test Orion spacecraft controls

NASA is finding out how its Orion display and control systems work in an emergency situation.

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ET deals: Dell Latitude 15 3000 15.6-inch laptop for $689

Today, Dell is discounting the 15.6-inch Latitude 15 3000 laptop by a total of 38% off the sticker price. This slick machine offers an HD display, a dedicated graphics card, and plenty of RAM at a price that's hard to beat.

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Avast set up rogue hotspots at Mobile World Congress, and the results won’t surprise you

What is one of the first things you do when you get to an airport or roll into a city for a conference or meeting? For many of us, the answer is: Find a free Wi-Fi hotspot.

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Diesel passenger car sales go on life support — just 222 sold in January

January diesel passenger car sales, 222, are a rounding error on the million-plus passenger vehicles sold. If you still love diesels, it's a good time to buy, so long as you don't want an Audi or VW.

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No, mobile GPUs (still) aren’t going to catch dedicated consoles by the end of 2017

Despite periodic claims to the contrary, mobile GPU manufacturers haven't found a way to bypass the laws of physics and cut power consumption by multiple orders of magnitude in 1-2 years.

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Finding the elusive Planet Nine draws closer

WE’RE not even sure if it exists, but researchers just got one step closer to finding the ninth planet in our solar system.

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Atlas shrugged: Boston Dynamics robot endures 'torture' test – video

Boston Dynamics tests its newest version of its Atlas robot design. The latest generation is smaller than its predecessor, and able to run without wires entirely. The footage shows the robot enduring ‘robot torture’, being prodded with a hockey stick before eventually being forcefully shoved over entirely with a tube. But when it’s down, Atlas isn’t out, and the robot manages to quickly get up on two legs

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Was this racist letter a hoax?

READING this vile racist letter Stephanie Hicks allegedly received from her father, you’d think it was the 1950s. Was it real or a hoax that went too far?

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Murdered for ‘adding girls’ on Facebook

DAMON Searson’s only crime was “adding loads of girls” on Facebook. For that, he was stabbed to death inside the caravan he shared with his girlfriend.

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Charge your phone battery in just 15 minutes

A SMARTPHONE company is set to shake up the industry after showcasing a product that finally addresses the needs of consumers.

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The story behind winning Aussie snaps

PATIENCE is a virtue, as the old adage goes. And that’s exactly what these amateur photographers mastered to scoop their Canon Light Awards wins.

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Wireless internet game-changer

IT SOUNDS fanciful but the next generation of wireless internet connection is around the corner, and will allow us to download 23 movies in a second.

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Mum finds snake attacking sleeping son

A HORRIFIED mother who was woken by her young son’s screams found him soaked in blood with a three-metre python biting his head.

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Walking Dead steps up fight against pirates

IF YOU’VE been pirating The Walking Dead, stop. Stop now. The honchos behind it has a tricky new plan to catch out those shifty illegal downloaders.

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When you accidentally start trending on Twitter

A NEW Yorker has found unexpected fame after transport bosses in London named a railway line after her. Even the Queen was photobombing her moment.

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Did drive-by shooting prank go too far?

A TRIO of pranksters who have caused outrage after a young girl was caught up in their drive-by shooting skit say their videos are “what Australia needs.”

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The woman exposing online hoaxers

HOAX-BUSTER Taryn Wright made it her mission to expose people who create fake online personas, but her fight for the truth turned into something much darker.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. S6 vs. S5: How does the new model stack up?

Samsung's Galaxy S7 is an impressive piece of kit with a refined set of features, but should owners of the S6 or older devices upgrade?

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‘He told them I like to be tortured and raped’

FOR years, men turned up at Robyn Night’s door day and night, expecting sex. Why they were sent there, and who sent them, was disturbing.

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Turn old phones into something new

With a swag of new phones coming out, it could be time to upgrade. The trick to getting a new phone on the cheap is to turn your old one into cash.

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It’s all about precedent: Justice Department wants Apple to unlock 12 additional devices

The FBI claims that there's no precedent being set by requesting access to a single Apple iPhone -- but it's already filed similar requests on 12 other devices.

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Far Cry Primal looks great on consoles, but it’s just another Ubisoft sequel

Today, Ubisoft released Far Cry Primal for both the PS4 and Xbox One to decent reviews, but it's abundantly clear that it's little more than Far Cry 4 dressed up in a new suit of clothes.

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‘Leave Britney Alone’ teen’s new look

THE bleached blonde teenager who begged the internet to “leave Britney alone” in a video that went viral has resurfaced ... and he looks a lot different.

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Are cheap phones, tablets worth it

TECHNOLOGY, be it mobile phones, laptops and tablets, can often seem to be exorbitant. Here’s five ridiculously cheap versions. Do they pass muster?

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Nikon’s new DL family of high-end point-and-shoot cameras further raises the performance bar

Nikon has just gotten aggressive in competing with Canon, Sony, and Lumix in the high-end compact camera market with its new DL family of point-and-shoot models.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 sweeps DisplayMate rankings with the best OLED panel ever tested

The new Samsung Galaxy S7 isn't just a powerhouse of a product -- it packs the best OLED display ever shipped as well.

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Mark Zuckerberg: We support Apple in encryption fight with FBI – video

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday he is sympathetic towards Apple in their fight with the FBI. Zuckerberg made his comments during a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Zuckerberg acknowledged the importance of working with government agencies to protect the country against terrorism threats, but said a ‘back door’ into encryption technologies was not the way

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ET deals: Dell Precision 15 7000 quad-core mobile workstation for $999

If you're in need of a portable workstation that won't break the bank, take a look at the 15.6-inch Precision 15 7000 from Dell. For a limited time, you can save over $700 off the sticker price when you use today's coupon code.

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Can optogenetics restore sight to blind people?

Scientists in Texas hope to restore sight to the blind using optogenetics -- a combination of light and gene therapy that could allow the blind to regain some degree of vision.

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Selfies will soon be passwords

FORGET numeric passwords, shoppers will soon be able to make mobile phone payments with selfies and fingerprints.

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Attack of the Drones: Star Wars Episode VIII will deploy hundreds of guards, anti-drone warfare

New reports from Croatia suggest Episode VIII will use anti-drone technology and 600 guards to keep prying eyes away from the film sets. We're this close to seeing full on drone-on-drone warfare -- hopefully with proton torpedoes and wing-mounted laser cannons.

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Bill Gates on the privacy debate between Apple and the FBI – video

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates welcomes the debate over privacy and security following the row between Apple and the FBI. The FBI wants Apple to override its encryption features to access an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists. Photograph: Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

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‘My child was screaming in pain’

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has allegedly suffered second-degree burns following a horrific incident with a malfunctioning mobile phone.

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Zuckerberg bans kid from Facebook

HER photos have been liked by millions and her father owns the world’s largest social network. But little Max Zuckerberg won’t be getting any special treatment.

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How to become an astronaut

NASA has received a record number of applications to its astronaut training program and revealed what it takes to be selected into one of the most exclusive classes on and off the planet.

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Another big win for Aussie pirates

IT WAS designed to be the weapon that would scare straight Australia’s army of illegal downloaders. Now, it’s all fallen apart.

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Emergency fire warnings issued

RESIDENTS of Melbourne’s Mt Bolton, Addington and Somerville have been advised that it’s too late to leave their homes as a fire ravishes some properties.

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‘People are trying to hurt me’

A MISSING backpacker made a haunting final call to her mum before disappearing. Now, her mum has made an desperate plea for answers.

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Netflix gains ally in geo-blocking war

NETFLIX has gained a powerful ally in its fight to stop geo-dodging subscribers of its service. But, is it really going to make a difference?

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China’s scary new secret weapon

CHINA appears to be building military-grade radar on key shipping routes, in a move that is filling other world powers with fear.

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Photo that shows our ‘dystopian’ future

MARK Zuckerberg has some big plans for social media users, but not everyone is excited about how that will look.

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‘Download a HD movie in seconds’

THE 5G network is on track to be delivered to Aussie customers in the foreseeable future and it’s implications will change the way we live our lives.

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Zuckerberg: no Facebook until you’re 13

LITTLE Max Zuckerberg won’t be able to join Facebook until she’s at least 13 years old says her Dad but he has no objection to her liking technology.

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Heatwave sweeping the country

TEMPERATURES are set to reach more than 40C in some parts of Australia this week, so brace yourself for another stinking hot few days.

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Mind reading gadgets predict your future

INTELLIGENT gadgets that predict what you’d like to do next, complete your tasks and even play with your pets have been unveiled at a global tech conference in Spain.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 uses heatpipe cooling, pre-orders will come with free Gear VR

Samsung's new smartphone will use heat pipe technology to keep itself running cool -- and the company is giving a free Gear VR to anyone who pre-orders a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

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DOJ filing: Apple’s refusal to decrypt iPhone is just a ‘marketing strategy’

The fight over encryption continues to heat up as the DOJ files another motion to force Apple's compliance.

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Adobe brings Raw photo workflow to Android with Lightroom 2.0

Adobe continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in smartphone photography with a solid upgrade to its free Lightroom for Android application -- adding an in-app Camera with Raw support, and several new filters and features.

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As smartphones stall, PC and mobile manufacturers slug it out over 2-in-1 PCs

At MWC this year, new companies are jockeying for the 2-in-1 market space -- and that's the only part of the PC industry seeing any positive growth. Could Huawei challenge both Apple and Microsoft for market dominance?

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ET deals: Dell PowerEdge T110 II dual-core server for $259

If you're looking to snag a nice barebones server on the cheap, check out today's deal from Dell. The PowerEdge T110 II will take a bit of DIY effort to get it up and running, but since this model costs less than 230 bucks, that's definitely a worthwhile compromise.

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Hands on with Anonabox Pro: mobile privacy, with quirks

The Anonabox Pro travel router is a big improvement over the company's initial efforts, and may well be the right data-privacy-on-the-road solution for those who don't mind some time and effort getting it configured correctly, but it still has plenty of rough edges.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge: Honing its flagship Android devices

There's plenty to be excited about, along with a few key additions that replace dearly departed features in the last-generation models, so let's step through the changes.

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Apple CEO’s passionate email to staff

APPLE CEO Tim Cook has vowed to keep fighting the US government’s demand to hack into a user’s iPhone, calling for the FBI order to be dropped.

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HTC Vive VR: $800, shipping in April, and another risky bet for gamers

HTC announced the price tag and features of its new Vive, with plans to ship the devices in April. We still recommend planning to wait and see how the upcoming VR solutions compare against each other before pre-ordering any of them, though.

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Smartphone rivals take aim at Apple

APPLE’S biggest rivals are unveiling revolutionary new products with the aim of dethroning the tech powerhouse.

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The lies we’ve been told our whole lives

CAN you really see the Great Wall of China from space? Do bananas grow on trees. Some facts that make you sound smart are dead wrong.

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Foxtel’s new Netflix challeneger

FOXTEL is rumoured to be plotting its next big move to take on Apple and Telstra in the increasingly hostile streaming market.

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Zuckerberg champions virtual reality

MARK Zuckerberg caused a photographer stampede at a mobile congress in Barcelona where he made a surprise appearance to sing the praises of virtual reality.

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Yuck! Here comes the heat

GET set for a run of hot days and sticky nights as extreme heatwave conditions prove summer isn’t going anywhere fast.

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Astronauts heard ‘weird music’ on moon

A CREW of astronauts on Apollo 10, three months before Neil Armstrong’s famous landing, captured “music” while orbiting the backside of the moon.

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Zuckerberg champions virtual reality

MARK Zuckerberg caused a photographer stampede at a mobile congress in Barcelona where he made a surprise appearance to sing the praises of virtual reality.

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‘Sometimes it seems easier to just end it’

THEY’RE hailed as heroes and the defenders of Australian values. But when they return home, that’s when the real battle begins.

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Killer cyclone wipes out villages

DEVASTATING images have emerged showing the destruction caused by Cyclone Winston, which wreaked havoc across Fiji on the weekend.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 review

SPILLING a beer on your phone may no longer spell disaster with the new water-resistant smartphone offering from Samsung.

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New Samsung Galaxy S7 unveiled

TECHNOLOGY giant Samsung has launched its two latest smartphones — the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, which boast a host of new features, including water-resistant bodies, faster cameras and bigger batteries.

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Telstra to launch 5G network tests

WAITING for that video to load on your phone may soon be a thing of the past, with Telstra announcing that it will increase download speeds in the near future.

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Can Aussie nuclear dump be safe?

IT IS the cash cow that could put millions into South Australia’s coffers but can building a nuclear waste dump ever be safe?

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Holden’s plan to ‘de-bogan’ its image

AT a top secret meeting, Holden has laid out a plan to shake up Holden’s iconic ‘meat pies, football and kangaroos’ slogan to appeal to ‘modern Australia’.

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Apple Sauce: The DOJ wants to force Apple to cooperate; Trump calls for Apple boycott

The DOJ wants a court to force Apple to comply immediately with an order to bypass security restrictions on a specific iPhone, regardless of whether the company appeals that decision. Donald Trump, meanwhile, thinks we should boycott Apple devices altogether.

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Donald Trump calls for Apple boycott – video

Donald Trump calls for the boycott of Apple products on Friday, until the company agrees to help the US government and unlock the mobile phone of one of the San Bernardino killers. Trump made the off-the-cuff comment at a campaign event in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, a day before the state’s Republican presidential nominating contest

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New data suggests Charon was fractured by massive, subsurface ocean

Pluto's moon Charon is broken and fractured and now we think we know why. A subsurface ocean that existed when the moon was young may have frozen later, deforming the surface of the planet.

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