Big Kim’s incredible hypocrisy

HE loves his tucker, and has stacked on 30kg in 12 months, but telling his nation to prepare to starve isn’t a toughie for Kim Jong-un.

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Daylight savings: Time to switch the clocks

IT’S the signal of the seasonal switch, and while we languish over the end of summer, it’s important to remember one massive thing.

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How to make the most of Free Data Sunday

DON’T forget the free data day for all Telstra mobile customers. Here’s all the brilliant stuff you should be downloading on Sunday.

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Is this better than virtual reality?

THERE’S plenty of hype around virtual reality, but with the things it can do, it’s likely to be augmented reality that takes the cake.

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‘Please unlock my dead son’s iPhone’

HE lost his 13-year-old son to cancer. Now the grieving father wants one thing — tech giant Apple to help retrieve his son’s photos from his locked iPhone.

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The unlikely car to save Tesla

TESLA Motors built its reputation making sporty, sexy and very expensive electric cars. It’s staking its future on something more affordable.

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‘Don’t drink the water’

YOU’VE probably never heard of these two chemicals but they have been creeping into our water and food for years.

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Microsoft’s HoloLens now available to developers

Microsoft's HoloLens is finally available for developers and early feedback on what the AR platform can do is impressive. With a $3000 price tag, this isn't a headset just anyone can buy -- but augmented reality could change how we use computers in the long term.

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AMD announces new dual-GPU FirePro S9300 x2 designed for HPC and scientific computing

Earlier this month, AMD announced a new dual-GPU aimed at VR developers -- now it's bringing that same chip to the HPC space. It's the first time AMD has launched a dual GPU for scientific computing and supercomputer deployments, but the chip's enormous single-precision performance is somewhat offset by technological limitations.

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Self-driving cars: coming to a college campus near you – video

For a long time self-driving cars were considered the province of science fiction, or expensive science projects financed by big companies. But the falling price of a key piece of technology needed for some self-driving vehicles has enabled a few college dropouts to found their own automated vehicle startup. Guardian reporter Danny Yadron takes a ride with Brandon Moak, co-founder of Varden Labs, which is now testing its cars on California campuses

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United States Geological Survey confirms it: Fracking causes earthquakes

Entities all around the world, from cities to whole countries, have issued moratoria on fracking pending conclusive evidence of its risks. Well, some of that evidence is in: fracking causes earthquakes.

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Best guesses about the new Tesla Model 3 people’s car

The rumor mill spins up as the clock spools down to the Tesla Model 3 introduction. Expect to wait a year and a half to take delivery: late 2017, maybe 2018.

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Why was this veteran news anchor fired?

A Facebook post about a terrible tragedy landed Emmy-winning Pennsylvania news personality Wendy Bell in the hot seat after nearly 20 years on the job.

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Paying a deposit on an unseen car

MORE than 100 people queued for 48 hours to pay a $1500 deposit to buy a car they hadn’t seen, don’t know its price and won’t drive before 2018.

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Bitcoin could soon use more power than Denmark, but help is on the way

The blockchain could be a revolution -- but only if it's capable of scaling beyond the tech enthusiast crowd to provide smart solutions to whole populations.

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Japan’s lost black hole satellite is back online, still tumbling through space

The Japanese have reestablished contact with the Hitomi X-ray observatory thought destroyed several days ago -- but it's not clear if meaningful control of the satellite can be reestablished.

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CNBC tries to teach readers about password security, leaks their passwords

Passwords transmitted in the clear, stored in Google Docs, and handed over to advertisers. Yikes.

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Girlfriend’s maths lesson video

IF YOU’VE ever been stumped by a riddle or problem-solving question you’ll sympathise with this woman.

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Did Alison deserve the sack?

SHE was a mid-level employee working for a multinational company. But then the internet decided she had to go.

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‘Ghost sniper’ with 173 IS scalps

HE is silver-haired and fought in five wars. He may look harmless, but Abu Tahseen is the latest weapon in the fight against Islamic State.

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World’s dumbest dark web vendor

A DARK web vendor running a multi-million dollar drug trade has been arrested after making one particularly stupid mistake.

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HoloLens just got one step closer

IN THE battle over the emerging world of augmented and virtual reality technology, Microsoft has taken a big step forward.

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‘Bots are the new apps’

MICROSOFT has unveiled new Windows 10 updates this morning with 1000 new features, including major AI developments.

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Windows 10 will receive an Anniversary Update with Linux support, Xbox One compatibility, and more

Windows 10 will receive a major "Anniversary Update" this year -- we detail some of the biggest changes and what to expect from Redmond this summer.

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Shark rips off surfer’s thigh in horror attack

A SURFER was attacked by a shark at a beach on the south coast of New South Wales on Wednesday night, suffering bites to his arms and legs.

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Amazon bans cheap USB-C cables in wake of Google engineer’s crusade

Amazon has agreed to formally disallow the sale of cables that don't conform to the USB-C specification after one Google engineer found a number of faulty cables -- including cables that destroyed hardware. It's a small step, but an important one.

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Maker culture: junk robots, DIY tablets, 3D-printed dice, and more

Some of these featured projects are niche, some are simple novelties, and some have practical uses in the real world. The single unifying concept here is that someone had an idea, created something awesome, and then shared it with everyone.

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ET deals: Dell Optiplex 3020 Micro dual-core desktop for $386

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Ancient warfare: How scientists uncovered the remains of a Bronze Age battlefield

New research into a Bronze Age battle site has uncovered signs of a massive conflict between two opposing sides -- far more than the sporadic raiding or tribal conflicts thought to occur in the area.

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Tesla kills off its 10-kWh Powerwall: The chemistry wasn’t there

The Powerwall for Powerfailures would last 8 hours in the average US home. A $3,000 backup generator would power your house for weeks and weeks.

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New ransomware uses disk-level encryption to hold your computer hostage

Ransomware is getting even more devious with Petya, which goes after your master boot record to encrypt the whole drive.

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Man bitten by shark while surfing

A SURFER was attacked by a shark at a beach on the south coast of New South Wales on Wednesday night, suffering bites to his arms and legs.

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Teen’s 9/11 tweet infuriates web

TEEN waitress who took a photo with former President George W. Bush — then sledged him — has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

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Apple users plagued by bug after iOS update

APPLE customers have been complaining that the new iOS 9.3 update is loaded with a bug, which causes your Safari app to continually crash.

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Snakes alive, it’s a reptile rumble!

ONE angry brown snake is enough to give you shivers — so this video of two males engaged in a fight is likely to make your stomach churn. See the amazing video shot south of Adelaide.

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Conquering the stars with Master of Orion

MASTER of Orion originally came out in 1993, placing the player in charge of an expanding a (non-Death Star building) galactic empire. Now it’s back.

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School’s awkward Easter text typo

THE parents of a primary school in the UK didn’t see this awkward Easter message coming.

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Samsung cries poor, splits with Milk

The music is ending for Samsung, with the tech giant admitting defeat and revealing the closure of its online song-streaming service in Australia.

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Is Netflix pulling a swifty?

NETFLIX is under fire after admitting to restricting video quality on some mobile networks. Has it done anything wrong?

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Mystery object crashes into Jupiter

SOMETHING has been recorded smashing into Jupiter, sparking a number of theories about the nature of the mystery object.

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Planet discovery fuels interest in deep space

WHEN astronomers discovered a giant planet in our distant solar system, they ignited a frenzied debate over whether it was the lost planet of Nibiru.

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Volkswagen recalls electric vehicles, FTC sues company for false ‘clean diesel’ advertising

Volkswagen's woes continue, this time on two fronts. The company has recalled its e-Golf electric vehicle to fix a battery software issue, and the FTC has filed suit against the German company for numerous incidents of deceptive advertising related to its diesel engine problems.

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Five sharp-shooting camera accessories

FROM Kickstarter to conventional companies, we round up five of the best camera accessories to ensure you’re ready for every photo opportunity.

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A bag to keep you droning on

When not skimming clouds, drones are increasingly being carried in mere backpacks. One company has developed something more sophisticated, however.

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Sony might bring PlayStation VR to the PC

The new PlayStation VR might not be a PlayStation exclusive -- and that could be great news for PC gamers who want a cheaper way to dive into VR.

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Graphene patch monitors blood glucose and auto-injects treatment

With diabetes on the rise, blood glucose is a hot topic in tech. A new graphene patch could be the first truly smart-device aimed at helping diabetics.

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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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New Nintendo NX leak hints console is more powerful than a PS4

Another day, another rumor about the Nintendo NX -- but major design choices and product focus will determine more about how this console compares to Sony and Microsoft than the specifics of its CPU choice or GPU technology.

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Oculus Rift review roundup: Enthusiasts love it, mainstream not so much

The Oculus Rift has finally hit reviewers' hands and there's an interesting split between the tech press and more mainstream publications. The overall trend is positive, but the Rift's price and relatively limited launch content could slow mainstream adoption.

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FBI drops iPhone case, but only because it doesn’t need Apple anymore

This encryption fight is over, but if government statements are to be believed then we won't have to wait long for Round 2.

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Russia, you’ve made Japan really mad now

RUSSIA has revealed plans to build a naval base on disputed islands in a move sure to anger rival Japan and rival the South China Sea row.

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Melbourne’s new trams slammed

THEY’RE the newest, shiniest trams in Melbourne. But drivers are having to be retrained to prevent passengers from falling over and injuring themselves.

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Wrong house demolished after Google Maps glitch

THE demolition company that tore down the wrong house in Texas after a Google Maps glitch has finally apologised for its error.

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Is Instagram just trolling its users?

AFTER announcing changes to its news feed, Instagram users have gone into meltdown causing the photo sharing app to post a vital message.

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UFO lands in residential area

MYSTERIOUS footage appears to show a ‘UFO’ floating in the sky before descending to the ground in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Q&A: Australians should 'start demanding an honest conversation' on the NBN – video

Michael Biercuk, a quantum physicist and technologist, tells a Q&A audience Australia’s National Broadband Network debate lacks honesty. ‘Really the debate is about how much the government wants to invest public dollars in building infrastructure. It ignores the multiplier effect of investing in infrastructure because that’s a complicated argument to make,’ he said.

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Netflix’s streaming catalog isn’t improving — it’s shrinking rapidly

Netflix's library has shrunk by a third in recent years, and while the company is producing critically acclaimed original content, it's still lost access to multiple high-profile movies and TV shows.

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‘We’ll have an ideas boom after the buffering’

LIBERAL MP Wyatt Roy copped a grilling last night on Q&A as one audience member took him to task over Australia’s embarrassing internet speeds.

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Windows 10 market share breaks 20 percent, but pace of growth still slowing

Windows 10's adoption rate has crept above to 20% line, at least intermittently. While that's progress for Microsoft, the company appears to mostly be converting Windows 8 / 8.1 users, and the current adoption pace won't push MS past its self-set 1 billion device target by July 29.

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Proposed bill would block anonymous sale of ‘burner’ phones in US

The bill would require retailers to get all your personal details before selling you a cheap prepaid phone.

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Why the new iPad is the best yet

WE put the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro to the test and it’s love at first sight — again. This tablet, which is a productive beast in a nifty size, is the best iPad yet.

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New implant shown to destroy protein plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

They're calling it "passive immunization," and it could be the next step on the path to a cure.

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ET deals: Save 50% on Acronis True Image 2016 backup software

Looking for a simple solution for local backups? Take a look at the True Image 2016 backup suite from Acronis. For a limited time, you can save 50% off the sticker price when you buy directly.

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Scientists find abandoned drug effective against two human viruses

This success with multiple RNA-based viruses gives researchers hope that some of the most dangerous human pathogens could be treated.

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AMD appoints former Broadcom, Intel engineer to head CPU development

AMD has appointed a new corporate leader to guide the future of core development and product planning.

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‘Hero’ Russian soldier calls down air strike on himself

A RUSSIAN soldier has pulled an action hero move — calling down an air strike on himself after being discovered by Islamic State in Syria.

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North Korea ‘will lay waste to Washington’

HERE we go again. North Korea has threatened to unleash a nuclear missile on the United States in a menacing propaganda video.

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Beginning of the end for IS?

IT’S lost a vital and strategic city in its ongoing battle to establish a caliphate. Experts and the Syrian Army claim it’s all downhill from here for Islamic State.

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No small thing: next iPhone is big

Apple might have just released a small iPhone but next year’s model is tipped to be bigger than ever, and it might even recognise you on sight.

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Always wanted an invisibility cloak?

BELIEVE it or not, a New York professor has invented one and here’s the best bit: you can make them at home for $200.

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‘A viral meme ruined my life’

JESSI Slaughter was turned into an internet meme at the age of 11. The notoriety had a devastating impact on her life.

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‘Everyone owns them and nobody takes responsibility’

THE United Nations has begun urgent talks in a desperate bid to save the world’s ocean, its wildlife, and by extension, ourselves.

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Rookie mistakes unveil Syrian hackers

THEY targeted top US officials and carried out hacks that wiped billions off the stock market. But it was the silliest thing that revealed their identity.

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‘Seriously!!! With your child in the car?’

TRAFFIC police vented their frustration on social media after a driver was caught three times over the limit with their child in the car.

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Egg hunt puzzles thousands

OKAY, so you’ve finished your Easter egg hunt and stuffed yourself silly with chocolate. We’ve got one more challenge for you.

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Apple v FBI: the battle of our times

THE players are titans, the issues are fundamental and the implications are enormous. Here’s why the battle to access an American terrorist’s phone should matter to you.

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Apple software update locks users out

IT WAS the update that promised to make Apple devices better, but instead some users of older model smart phones and iPads have been locked out.

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 17 5000 series 17.3-inch laptop for $639

If you're in the market for a nice big-screen laptop, take a look at the 17.3-inch Inspiron 17 5000 series from Dell. With a new Skylake CPU, a generous amount of RAM, and a 1080p display, this laptop is a steal when you use today's coupon code.

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Hyundai to take on BMW and Benz

WE’RE about to find out if people will pay BMW and Mercedes money for a Hyundai sedan, in what could go down as the boldest move in automotive history.

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Smallest-yet genome reveals how little we know about life — synthetic or real

In trying to build the simplest life form possible, Craig Venter and a team of scientists reveal life's truly exquisite complexity.

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Jihadists’ ‘relax and reload’ plan

HOLY war supporters have laughed off “wannabe hackers” Anonymous’ claims they will bring online war to ISIS, unveiling their simple strategy.

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Oh dear, what was Sony thinking?

SONY’S latest marketing for a new line of goodies has completely missed the mark in a hilarious way.

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Easter miracle: Fuel is actually cheaper

AREN’T petrol prices supposed to go up on a long weekend? Not this year with the cost to fill up almost 30c lower than previous Easters.

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What’s the weather doing this Easter?

WHILE some states will be enjoying the sunshine for the long weekend, many capital cities are in for a spot of rain.

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Apple may design its own servers to avoid government snooping

Apple is reportedly considering building its own servers to keep the government from intercepting and infecting them with various kinds of malware. Such a move would almost certainly raise the stakes in the company's ongoing battle with the FBI and NSA.

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This is why the net can’t have nice things

AN artificial-intelligence chatbot designed by Microsoft to tweet like a teenage girl has been suspended after one day because of its offensive, foul-mouthed remarks.

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Pebble announces it will cut 25% of its workforce

Pebble needs cash more than it needs its full staff right now, so 40 jobs are being cut.

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Microsoft yanks new AI Twitter bot after it begins spreading Nazi propaganda

Yesterday, Microsoft launched a new, innocent chat bot to learn about the world via social media. The experiment lasted less than 24 hours.

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Best cars of the 2016 New York Auto Show

In New York, new hybrids, plug-ins and electrics, plus a convertible SUV from Ranger Rover.

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‘My boyfriend looks like Natalie Portman’

HIS girlfriend posted a teen photo of her boyfriend and the internet is convinced that he is Natalie Portman.

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PlayStation 4K is reportedly real, so what kind of performance can we expect?

Rumors suggest the PS4K is a real system with working prototypes already functional. If that's true, what could Sony reasonably deliver with this upgrade -- and what would "4K" mean in this context?

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The sale of Boston Dynamics shows Alphabet is waking up to reality

Google X recently let go of its pet robot division, signalling a major turning point in the company's thinking about the future

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Astronomers are slowly figuring out why ‘standard candle’ supernovae explode

One of the more recent finding of astronomy is that stars, as far apart as they are, really like to form pairs. These so-called “binary star systems” are everywhere, and as new evidence comes in we’re beginning to see that binary systems may be just as common as the “regular” kind; for instance, about half…

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ET deals: Save $150 on a Dell UltraSharp 25-inch 1440p PC monitor

If you're in the market for a gorgeous display that's fit for professional design and production work, check out the Dell UltraSharp UP2516D 25-inch PC monitor. It's currently being discounted by $150, and Dell is sweetening the deal with a gift card for a limited time.

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Lab-grown neuronal network transplants could treat brain diseases like Parkinson’s

Researchers are looking to transplant therapy for treatment of Parkinson's disease, after successfully transplanting neurons grown from stem cells into a living mouse brain.

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Massive volcanoes may have knocked Moon’s axis off kilter

A new paper argues that massive volcanism on the moon may have actually tilted its axis millions of years ago. This axial tilt would have impacted the distribution of ice at the lunar north and south pole -- and we see evidence of unusual variation that persists to this day.

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Ancient mystery hiding in these jars

INSIDE these jars holds a clue to a 2500-year-old mystery that marks a vital step in solving the mysteries of an ancient region.

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Ford’s push for self-driving cars

WITH fully autonomous cars expected on the roads within the next four years, Ford is working hard to get Aussies ready for the transition.

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Does Australia need this law?

A LAWMAKER in New Jersey is proposing issuing fines or jail time to pedestrians performing a task most of us do on a daily basis.

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First sighting of rare rhino in 40 years

THOUGHT to be extinct until 2013 a Sumatran rhino has not only been sighted, but captured, to aid conservation efforts.

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Yes, yes, yeeessss: VR porn is here

WE ALL knew this day was coming. In a move that comes as a shock to absolutely no one, Pornhub has just launched a free virtual reality channel.

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‘The sick, guilty pleasure I have been chasing’

IF VIOLENT video games can influence players to commit acts of violence in real-life, I certainly hope they don’t own the new Hitman game.

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Man becomes laughing stock for ‘offensive’ tweet

A MAN who boasted about stopping a Muslim woman in the street and challenging her to explain the Brussels attacks has become a laughing stock.

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Pentagon will investigate United Launch Alliance over allegations of improperly awarded contracts

United Launch Alliance is facing an investigation into whether or not it won contracts from the federal government based on improper procedures. The investigation follows comments made last week by one of its executives, who has since resigned.

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New York Auto Show: 2017 Acura MDX makes all the driver assists standard

If it helps the driver drive more safely, it's now standard on the 2017 MDX. Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning.

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Pregnant Aussie jailed for online comments

AUSTRALIAN whose website published made-up stories about foreigners has been jailed in Singapore under the country’s tough colonial-era sedition laws.

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Nintendo refutes rumors, claims Wii U production will continue into next year

Earlier this week, rumors spread that Nintendo would kill the Wii U console this year as the NX came online. The company is denying those rumors, but its own history suggests the Wii U won't long outlive its successor.

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Roman scrolls, long buried by Vesuvius, reveal their secrets

New research into the priceless papyri library recovered from Herculaneum has revealed that some scrolls were written with metal-based ink rather than the traditional carbon inks used in antiquity. This discovery both rewrites the ancient history of writing and could help scientists recover the writings preserved on the fragile scrolls.

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Breaking the prime-number cipher, one proof at a time

Like a mirror image of Bedford's Law, mathematicians have found a pattern in prime numbers that raises more questions than it answers.

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ET deals: Save hundreds on a Dell Vostro 3900 desktop PC

If you're looking for a low-cost desktop PC with more than enough room for expansion down the road, take a look at the Vostro 3900 from Dell. With today's coupon code in play, you can buy one at a massive 54% discount from the initial asking price.

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There can be no middle ground on encryption

The US congress is striking a working group on encryption -- it needs to understand that its job is to enshrine best practices, not compromise.

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The dumb, distracted things drivers do before they crash

Virginia Tech quantifies the habits of the unsafe driver. Hidden cameras find drivers are distracted up to half the time.

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Intel formally kills its tick-tock approach to processor development

The tick-tock approach ensured Intel was never attempting to build a brand-new CPU architecture at the same time it ramped a new process node, and gave the company almost a decade of steady (if slowing) progress. That era is over.

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Melbourne’s commute just got easier

RELAX Melbourne commuters, you are finally up to speed with the rest of the world and now there’s less chance of you getting lost.

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Want to help? Don’t just change your profile pic

CHANGING your profile picture every time tragedy strikes can be counter-productive. Here are some real ways to support Belgium.

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UK pirate faces severe jail term

IN A case that could send shock waves through the piracy community, the UK has come down hard on a man who circumvented blocks on illegal torrent sites.

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Is Telstruggle the new Vodafail?

AFTER three outages in two months, Telstra could be in big trouble. As Vodafone well knows, good coverage is what their business depends on.

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Would you stop to help this boy?

A CONFRONTING video from New Zealand will make you think twice about stopping to help a person in need.

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Australia’s new streaming player — is it worth it?

ANOTHER streaming service launched in Australia this week. So is this one worth your $6 a month. We find out so you don’t have to.

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TV buyers, prepare to be confused

Do you want an Ultra HD Premium, Dolby Vision, or 4K HDR television? Aussie TV buyers have a lot of new tech jargon to tackle this year.

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‘Free data just doesn’t cut it’

FRUSTRATED Telstra customers say free data isn’t enough compensation for the recent outages. They want something far more permanent.

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Uber offers bounty for hackers

UBER has stepped up its fight against hackers with a program involving treasure maps and a loyalty scheme for friendly hackers.

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Why selfie-lovers won’t dig the new iPhone

REVIEW: We’ve spent time tinkering with Apple’s new iPhone SE to deliver you the first Australian verdict. So should you buy it?

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Apple unveils 29-armed robot designed to disassemble old iPhones

Apple spent three years designing a robot that can take apart more than a million iPhones per year.

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