Enjoy spring because summer looks disappointing

SPRING is here and the good news is we’re in for some pretty decent weather Australia. But you better make the most of it.

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‘We’re not hiding any of it’

BRAZIL’S worst ever environmental disaster killed 19 people, but BHP Billiton says it had no idea its Samarco dam collapse that caused it was imminent.

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New Star Wars hit toy for Christmas

THE BB-8 robot was the hit toy last Christmas. This year Star Wars fans will look forward to a wristband that gives them the power of the Force.

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What’s at the centre of the universe?

GAMERS have started to reach the centre of the universe of highly-anticipated game No Man’s Sky and here’s what’s there. WARNING: Spoilers alert.

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The Fermi paradox strikes again

DESPITE excited speculation, it turns out the unusual radio signal detected from an interesting star system wasn’t what it was cracked up to be.

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Change your password immediately

THE data of 68 million Dropbox users has been leaked online. This is why you don’t use the same password for all your accounts.

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‘Exploding batteries’ in Samsung phones

THE WORLD’S biggest smartphone maker has delayed shipments of its latest flagship device following reports of exploding batteries.

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The smartwatch is all grown up

REVIEW: Samsung has unveiled their new wearable technology and the Gear S3 smartwatches barely resemble their 2013 predecessors.

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Samsung unveils two new smartwatches

THE battle for wrist space has intensified as Samsung launched two new high-end smartwatches just a week before rival Apple is tipped to do the same.

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ET deals: ThinkPad T460s 14-inch 1080p laptop for $763

Need a small laptop that you can bring with you on coast-to-coast flights? Looking for something lightweight and durable that still has plenty of horsepower? Check out the 14-inch ThinkPad T460s from Lenovo. With a tiny footprint, a Skylake CPU, and all-day battery life, this laptop is a bargain when you use today's coupon code to save a total of 30%.

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New Skinny Tile tracker fits in your wallet, helps you find everything else

Tile Slim is the same thickness as 2 credit cards. Like Tiles of the last 2 years, it uses Bluetooth and the battery runs for about a year. Cost is $25-$30 per Tile.

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AMD may delay next-gen Vega, confirms Zen on track for Q1 2017

AMD's Vega looks to have slipped backwards into 2017 and a later launch date than originally thought.

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Proposed Anthropocene epoch rustles jimmies of dissenting geologists

Scientists say we've left an indelible mark on the history of our planet. But is it a deep enough footprint to mark the beginning of a new epoch?

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Returning to Azeroth: How does World of Warcraft play after years away?

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Despite early reports, SETI doesn’t think we’ve just found alien life

The recent, widely covered signal that's allegedly got SETI hot and bothered is almost certainly not aliens. But that doesn't mean it's not cool.

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Intel announces new Kaby Lake: Built on 14nm+, with improved video decode and better top-end frequencies

Intel has unveiled its new Kaby Lake silicon, with improved clocks, better multimedia features, and an updated version of its Speed Shift technology

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Gridiron star has lunch with lonely schoolkid

IF THERE’S a trophy for being a downright legend, it should definitely go to this footballer who sat down and had lunch with a lonely schoolkid.

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Prepare for ‘severe’ conditions, Australia

DON’T be fooled into a false sense of security over the cold weather, because as this map shows, we’re in for a dangerous summer.

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The seriously bold act to avoid exams

A TEEN who was annoyed about the timing of his school exams went straight to the top, and embarrassed his president in the process.

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Dotcom’s biting message for US govt

EMBATTLED internet mogul Kim Dotcom had a pointed message for US authorities after a meaningful victory in an NZ court this week.

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Maps don’t get any more Australian

THIS map could be the most vital piece of information any Australian ever looks at. It’s purpose is simple and could change your life for the better.

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Taxpayers to foot high-tech car bill

MILLIONS of taxpayer dollars have been spent on high-tech hydrogen powered cars — but there is only one fuel pump in the entire country.

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Taxpayers to foot hi-tech car bill

MILLIONS of taxpayer dollars have been spent on hi-tech cars — but there is only one fuel pump in the entire country.

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The flip phone is making a comeback

SURE, phones from the early 2000s didn’t have the same capabilities of modern handsets. But the new version will be a proper smartphone.

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Why was it so warm today?

SPRING doesn’t officially start until tomorrow but we were treated to an unusually warm morning today, but things aren’t expected to stay so nice.

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Five alternatives to iPhone 7

NOT everyone is a fan of the Apple iPhone. Here are five other smartphones that might tick the boxes for you.

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‘Oh my God, are we going to get flattened?’

RESIDENTS of Hawaii have been warned to bunker down for an “unprecedented” storm or get out as not one, but two hurricanes draw closer.

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An asteroid just came really close

AN asteroid missed the Earth by less than a quarter of the distance to the moon on Sunday just hours after astronomers discovered it.

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Apple CEO slams tax avoidance claim

TIM Cook has blasted the EU accusing it of trying to up-end the international tax system and rewrite history in a scathing blog post.

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New evidence strengthens the case for ‘Planet 9’ in the outer solar system

There could be a giant planet lurking in the frozen depths of the outer solar system, and more evidence suggests it's out there.

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Turing Learning breakthrough: Computers can now learn from pure observation

Soon, the machines really might be watching your every move -- and, for the first time, independently making sense of what they see.

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ET deals: Dell Latitude 13 7000 13.3-inch two-in-one laptop for $499

If you want the portability of a tablet with the versatility of a laptop, consider investing in the two-in-one Latitude 13 7000 from Dell. Not only will you have a fully functional Windows laptop at your disposal, but you can easily detach the screen at will, and take it wherever you go.

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Found: a “fluffy” galaxy made from 99% dark matter

Scientists working with the Gemini North and Keck II telescopes have discovered a galaxy that's made from 99.99% dark matter. And they noticed it because it was "fluffy."

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Intel reportedly wooing Apple as a customer for its ARM foundry business

Intel reportedly wants to capture some of Apple's custom foundry business and could have chips in production by 2018.

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Do space signals point to alien life?

RADIO signals detected from deep space and kept secret by the Russians are now being investigated by international scientists with great interest.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is marred by long load times on PS4 and Xbox One

It's been 16 years since the original Deus Ex hit store shelves, but the core concept of a cyberpunk RPG that revolves around player choice is still undeniably strong. Sneaking, shooting, and smooth-talking your way out of a dangerous situation still feels great when you pull it off the first time, but the lengthy load times add a heavy penalty for experimentation in Eidos Montreal's latest release.

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The iPhone 6’s ‘touch disease’ is spreading, now the largest problem reported to Apple Stores

Apple's touch disease problem appears to be spreading -- data gathered from Apple Stores suggest it's the largest single problem reported by iPhone 6 and 6 Plus owners, even before the media coverage began.

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Has three million year old mytsery been solved?

THERE is a new theory as to how the most famous human ancestor met her demise, and it has implications for our understanding of evolution.

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‘The world’s most intense boom box’

IT’S a music speaker, karaoke machine, turntable, home entertainment sound bar, light machine and radio all-in-one. But does it really need all of this?

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Free online games luring kids to porn sites

IT LOOKS innocent enough, but one of the most popular free gaming websites has a dark underbelly. This should be a wakeup call for parents.

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iPhone 7: Apple announces launch

APPLE’S invite to its biggest event of the year gives clues into the biggest features expected to be in the iPhone 7.

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Lightning strike decimates 320 reindeer

HUNDREDS of animals have been struck down in what wildlife officials have called a highly unusual massacre by nature.

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Why this pic is worth $792,000

GRUMPY Cat has been responsible for hundreds of memes. But a recent use of this picture has caused some trouble.

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‘A new geological era needs to be declared’

THE rapid industrialisation of Earth over the last century has had such a profound impact that a new geological era needs to be declared.

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Apple rejects bank cartel push

APPLE details blunt opposition to big bank cartel with Apple Pay: it means more profits for banks and less security and privacy for consumers.

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Apple to announce new product range

APPLE has announced a much anticipated event next week in which the company will reveal its latest products. Here’s what to expect.

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Apple hints iPhone 7 release date

TECH giant Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 7 in early September and there’s already a lot of hype surrounding the next-generation smartphone.

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Apple wants you to know that it loves AI more than you realize

Tired of getting sand kicked in its face by high-profile AI efforts from Google and Facebook, Apple opens the kimono to reveal that it is using AI technologies throughout its product line

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Weiner dumped amid new sex scandal

ANTHONY Weiner’s wife is finally leaving the scandal-prone ex-​US ​congressman after he was caught sexting while in bed with their son.

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There’s an Earthlike planet orbiting our nearest neighbor, Proxima Centauri – but how might we actually get there?

Ideas for interstellar travel abound, but the gap between theory and practice stretches from here to Proxima Centauri. Even if Proxima b is habitable, we're a long way from any potential mission.

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Amazon, Sony, Steam refunding players unhappy with No Man’s Sky, former Sony content director calls refund-seekers thieves

Sony, Steam, and Amazon are all offering refunds on No Man's Sky to dissatisfied players, even after their normal policies have expired. Did Hello Games mislead players about the nature of their title?

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Pope Francis meets Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg – video

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday. The Facebook founder and the Pontiff discussed how technology is helping some of the world’s most disadvantaged countries without internet access connect. Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page afterwards adding, ‘It was a meeting we’ll never forget. You can feel his warmth and kindness, and how deeply he cares about helping people.’

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Implantable “memory prosthetic” opens new horizons for cyborg future

Implantable memory prosthetics could be the first in a wave of cyborg devices available for the enhancement of the human brain.

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ET deals: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch Ultrabook for $889

If you're looking for a thin, lightweight laptop with all-day battery life, check out the ThinkPad X1 Carbon from Lenovo. It only weighs about 2.6 pounds, measures less than seven-tenths of an inch thick, and holds nearly 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. Better yet, today's coupon will help you save over 350 bucks off the list price.

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Freak lightning kills 300 reindeer

MORE than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lighting at a nature park in central Norway. WARNING: Distressing pictures.

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Other countries are ‘beating’ the US to fully driverless cars. Let them.

The world's first (limited) self-driving taxi has been announced... in Singapore. Does this represent a loss for American companies?

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HP launches laptops with privacy-guarding displays, limited field of view

HP has a new screen technology it hopes will keep nosy over-shoulder readers from snooping on your hardware -- but will consumers bite?

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Moment diver is ‘confronted’ by great white

THIS incredible image shows a reckless diver confronted by a great white shark — as he rubs the beast’s nose to “sedate” it.

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Schoolgirl porn ring site back online

THE disgusting pornography ring targeting Australian schools and universities has re-emerged online just 10 days after police managed to have it taken down.

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The men behind the global iPhone hack

LAST week private cyberarms dealer NSO Group created malware capable of hacking every iPhone in the world. Here’s everything known about the group.

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The Ford GT’s secret revealed

NOT much is know about Ford’s $400,000-plus high-performance supercar, but now some information has been leaked revealing the GT’s steering secret.

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Police secret weapon arrests 370

HE’S the modern-day Sherlock so effective even criminals respect him. And he isn’t even a fulltime cop. Check out his amazing superpower.

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Biggest headache for motorists solved

DID you have trouble finding a car park at the shops today? This could become a thing of the past thanks to a simple trick that could revolutionise parking.

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NASA probe to dive into Jupiter’s atmosphere

IN WHAT is largely a voyage into the unknown, the Juno spacecraft will get as close as we’ve ever gone to Jupiter Sunday night.

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World’s largest pyramid hidden in plain sight

Brutal Spanish conquistadors failed to notice massive religious monument when they built a little church atop it to celebrate slaughtering thousands of locals.

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‘Sydney can’t call itself a global city’

SYDNEY is considered to be Australia’s largest global city. However, one look at its ridiculously strict bicycle laws suggest a completely different story.

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Facebook to automate news feed

FACEBOOK will automate its “trending” stories feature to scale back human input to prevent personal bias from influencing which stories get highlighted.

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This exoskeleton glove could let you feel the ‘shape’ of virtual reality

You can see VR, but you can't feel VR. Maybe one day, you will with Dexmo.

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Strung out: Google Fiber reportedly slashing staff, may kill future expansions

Google is reportedly slashing its budget for Google Fiber and considering alternate methods of running cable.

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This Week In Space: Lost spacecraft found, Curiosity 360 camera, and a new neighbor orbiting Proxima Centauri

Pan around a 360-degree panorama of Mars, see hydrocarbon lakes on Titan, and smugly congratulate your tax dollars for finding a lost satellite: it's all here, This Week in Space.

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Curiosity offers new 360-degree panoramic views of strangely familiar rock formations on Mars

Curiosity took a full-circle panorama from its exploration site on the Murray Buttes: formations that closely resemble our own backyard, right here on Earth.

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Apple’s iPhone 6, 6 Plus are failing early thanks to ‘touch disease,’ bending problems

Apple's bending issues when the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launched may have returned in a new form thanks to a high pattern of device failures.

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Facebook is building its own gaming platform, hopes to take on Steam, iOS, and Android

Facebook has launched a new initiative to position itself as a game platform across multiple operating systems -- but does it have what it takes to challenge Steam or other titans of the industry?

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Census collector’s job now scary

REJECTION, negativity, and even death threats: if you think filling in the 2016 census form is bad, you should know what it’s like to be a census collector.

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Apple patches critical security flaws used to steal encrypted data

A new critical security flaw led Apple to develop a patch in record time. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you'll want this update.

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Scientists detect rare deep-Earth tremor

SCIENTISTS detected a rare deep-Earth tremor for the first time and traced its location to a distant and powerful storm.

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Your NBN connection slowed again

Your connection to Australia’s National Broadband Network might have slowed again as up to 1.5 million cable upgrades are ditched to save money.

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Changes revelaed in NBN corporate plan

THE NBN has included some telling changes in the company’s latest corporate plan as questions remain over long term funding.

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Octobot is the ‘new era’ of robotics

HARVARD scientists have created something very unique. It’s cute, it’s soft and it’s been heralded as a “new era” of robotics.

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Aussies ready to ditch travel smartcards

OPAL, Myki and Go cards may be everywhere but commuters have said they are now happy to throw their smartcards away in favour of new technology.

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You need to update your iPhone immediately

APPLE has been forced to issue a global update of its mobile operating system to protect against malware that can access everything on your iPhone.

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Twist in Nazi gold train dig

THERE has been great hopes for finding a legendary Nazi “gold train” in Poland this month, but there’s just one problem.

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Kindle ebook readers are crashing Windows 10 PCs post-Anniversary Update

Microsoft's new Anniversary Update has mostly rolled out without problems, but Kindle owners are reporting significant issues with the Paperwhite and Voyage. Plugging these devices into Windows 10 AU systems can BSOD the OS.

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Apple fix for iPhone spyware

Apple has released a security patch to fight spyware that steals all of the information on a phone, intercepts every message and call and even tracks the user’s location.

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Living with Android 7.0 Nougat: The most important changes

Android 7.0 has arrived, but only on Nexus devices right now. Here's what it's like to use.

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Canon 5D Mark IV shoots 4K video, 30.4-megapixel stills, has built-in Wi-Fi and GPS

First announced in 2005, the fourth-gen Canon 5D ($3,500) shoots 4K video and 6720 x 4480 pixel stills. Real-time focusing is better, and post-processing now lets you adjust focus a bit.

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New data from Cassini reveals Titan has canyons filled with liquid methane

Methane rainstorms fill enormous canyons, as winter comes to the south pole of Saturn's eerie hydrocarbon moon.

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Survey: Developers prefer Vive to Oculus, but worry about nausea, high price of VR gear

The results of a new VR survey are in, and show the platforms and projects pulling the most developer attention. There's huge support for VR, but HTC's Vive is the early winner, ahead of the Oculus Rift.

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Big change coming to WhatsApp

MESSAGING service Whatsapp will share your delicate info with Facebook in a major change to everyone using the service.

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ET deals: Dell UltraSharp U3415W 34-inch curved 3440×1440 IPS monitor for $675

Ready to leave your old 1080p monitor in the dust, and upgrade to a 3440x1440 ultra-wide display? Take a look at Dell's 34-inch UltraSharp U3415W. While this massive monitor is still on the pricey side, today's coupon code will save you a whopping 32% off the sticker price, and net you a bonus gift card to boot.

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Kickstarter project offers external graphics for MacBooks — but is this the best option?

A new Kickstarter project aims to bring external graphics to the MacBook and MacBook Pro -- but is this the best way to do it?

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Assange warns of new Clinton leak

A MONTH after WikiLeaks released 20,000 hacked emails undermining Hillary Clinton’s election prospects, Julian Assange warned of another dump.

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The best free games on the PS4

The free-to-play model has expanded well beyond the PC and it's now an important part of the gaming ecosystem; here are our favorites on the PS4.

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How students set a Tinder trap for paedophiles

IMOGEN had dark hair and big eyes — a woman any man would find attractive. But she was a lure for child groomers. WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT

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IBM details next-gen POWER 9, will take the fight to Intel’s data center strongholds

IBM has revealed details of its upcoming Power 9 architecture -- a chip it hopes will let it take the fight back to Intel and contest Chipzilla's ownership of the data center market.

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‘It’s not spying if they’re always watching’

A US city has exploded in anger calling police actions “incomprehensible and unacceptable” after a secret program showed the whole city was being watched.

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Hidden danger of sharing kids’ pics

JUST because everyone is sharing photos of babies and kids, doesn’t mean it should be done — OR that it’s safe.

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Man live blogging own death

A GERMAN man is sharing grim details of his slow death with the internet. And readers can’t get enough of it.

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Ultrasound ‘jump-starts’ coma patient

DOCTORS have successfully woken up a coma patient by jump-starting his brain using a new ultrasound technique—for the first time ever.

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Hallelujah, it’s raining pizza

Drones will drop pizzas on doorsteps next year after a local pizza chain revealed plans to take deliveries to the sky. Australians will have to wait, though.

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YouTube’s plan to take over your living room

STREAMING giant YouTube has just increased its efforts to be the next great competitor to rival Netflix, Stan and Presto with one big change.

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‘Flying Bum‘ crashes on first flight

THE world’s largest aircraft, known as the Flying Bum, has crash-landed after smashing into a telegraph pole just a week after its maiden flight.

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98 things Facebook knows about you

WITH the huge amount of information we volunteer, Facebook knows an alarming amount of facts and secrets about each of us.

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Google’s new plan to stop online piracy

YOUR days of downloading the latest Game of Thrones episodes, among other things, might be short lived if the tech giant has anything to do with it.

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‘She took a bite from its quivering heart’

A PROUD father’s Facebook post revealing his young daughter had killed her first stag has attracted a storm of criticism. WARNING: Graphic.

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China has its sights set of Mars

CHINA has unveiled a spacecraft it plans to send to Mars in a mission the country says faces unprecedented challenges.

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Sydneysiders’ ‘lucky escape’ from deluge

THE SES received more than 100 emergency calls last night and a man was swept away on a washout Wednesday but it could have been even worse.

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China has its sights set of Mars

CHINA has unveiled a spacecraft it plans to send to Mars in a mission the country says faces unprecedented challenges.

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‘Second Earth’ discovered in deep space

ASTRONOMERS have discovered a rocky planet orbiting our closest star just four light years away — and it has the potential for alien life.

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Astronomers discover Earth-like exoplanet in the nearest star system

Proxima b is the closest exoplanet ever discovered, and it may even have the potential to harbor life.

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Microsoft shares details on the secret processor at the heart of HoloLens

Microsoft has pulled back the curtain on HoloLens, exposing one of the more intriguing bits of custom silicon we've heard about of late.

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Why you should ask for a Chevy next time you rent a car: You’ll get the core tech you want

Chevrolet doesn't sell its stripped-down entry trim lines into the rental fleets. The upshot: If the rear badge says Chevrolet, you've got Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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ET deals: Get an online course from Udemy for just $10

If you love to learn, check out the outstanding classes at Udemy. Thousands of online courses are being discounted right now, so you can invest in a new skill -- even if you're on a budget. Whether you want to learn how to design a business logo or how to speak Arabic, there's something here for just about every area of interest. And if you're trying to brush up on your development skills, here are some top-notch recommendations.

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Samsung aims to conquer the memory market with HBM3

Samsung wants to push HBM3 to the high end of the market and adapt the technology to serve lower-cost segments more effectively. Combined, the two approaches could revolutionize memory bandwidth in the next few years.

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Sony bringing PlayStation Now game streaming, wireless Dual Shock 4 controllers to PC

Sony announced that it will bring its PlayStation Now gaming service to the PC -- along with wireless support for Dual Shock 4 controllers.

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A state of Zen: AMD unveils new architectural details on its latest CPU core

AMD has unveiled the majority of the Zen CPU architecture -- can this core finally deliver the performance that the company desperately needs?

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NASA has found the lost STEREO-B spacecraft after two years

After two years lost in space, NASA has spotted the STEREO-B probe. Getting it back online might take some time, though.

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Ancient Egyptian work goes English

WRITINGS from one of the world’s oldest and greatest civilisations will finally be widely accessible to the public.

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‘I always wanted to be a super-human’

IT may sound like sci-fi, but hundreds of Australians are turning themselves into super-humans who can do things with the wave of the hand.

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Tesla releases quickest, safest SUV in Australia

TESLA has released its latest luxury offering to the Australian market with a unique design and features to boot.

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Android Pay signs up more banks

More Australians will be able to ditch their wallets and pay with a tap of their Google Android phone today, but banks are still waiting to talk with Apple.

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Get ready for 60-day heatwaves

THE latest predictions for our future are out — and it’s not looking good. How Australia will suffer as the globe warms up.

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What this graph tells us about Pokemon Go

AFTER being released, Pokemon Go swept the globe with countless people joining the app. Almost two months down the track, how have things changed?

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What’s so hi-tech about this pepper grinder?

TAKE a look at this pepper grinder. Looks pretty snazzy, right? Well, did you know it can do something hi-tech that promises to revolutionise mealtime?

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`Touch disease’ bricking iPhones

With Apple set to release its new iPhones in weeks, today there are reports of the “touch disease” that is turning iPhones into bricks.

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High-end iPhone to have curved screen

APPLE is reportedly working on a curved screen for an upcoming “premium” iPhone. There’s only one small catch.

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Sick of rain? You ain’t seen nothing yet

IF YOU thought the commute to work was horrid, the trip home will be a wash out. It is the start of a soggy three days, with more rain than originally thought.

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NBN raid a ‘shameful attack on Parliament’

THE Australian Federal Police is about to swoop on Parliament House as part of its investigations into leaks over the controversial NBN.

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Incredible photos of sunken WWII ship

AFTER 65 years the world has got its first glimpse at the remnants of a sunken WWII aircraft carrier off the coast of California.

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Tesla P100D Ludicrous: 315-mile range or 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Choose one.

Buy the 100-kWh Model S or Model X at a $10K upcharge from the P90D and do your part to keep the Model 3 affordable.

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Pokemon Go shed 10 million users in the past month; is the game a short-lived fad?

Pokémon Go has been a smash hit for Niantic -- but with 10 million fewer players logging in one month later, has the game already peaked?

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Now you can lease a Tesla Model S for less while waiting for your Model 3

A 24-month lease tides you over 'til your on-order Model 3 arrives; the lease rates are good, but be prepared to put down a $7K upfront fee.

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Your Father’s Day gadget gift guide

From sporty dads to grandfathers who embrace the latest technology, this Father’s Day gadget guide has them covered. And, yes, it is just 12 days away.

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ABS faces Origin-sized challenge

HOW many people still need to do the 2016 Census? Here are the numbers in terms of figures we all understand — State of Origin crowds.

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Habitable alien planets may be less common than previously believed

The requirements for life to get started on an alien planet could be getting more stringent, putting a bit of a damper on the search for potential hosts for alien life.

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Access to self-drive technologies drives Silicon Valley takeovers

Automakers want to control their own destinies, while parts suppliers want to move beyond brakes and exhausts. None are big enough (hardly) to buy Apple or Google.

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The Star Trek hypothesis: Are human-like aliens really that far-fetched?

Aliens could be truly astonishing oddities with no resemblance to humanity -- but many scientists believe they'll have at least a broadly Earth-like look.

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