UK MPs reject Aussie-style kids’ social media ban
British MPs have rejected a proposed Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s that was being pursued by campaigners, including Hugh Grant.
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Electric vehicles have broken sales records in Australia even as the larger automotive market stalled, with sales of petrol and hybrid models falling.
Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
A nation-wide test of a new emergency warning system has been locked in, promising faster, more accurate alerts for natural disasters.
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Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas
If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.
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Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints
Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.
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Electric car sales may stall if tax policy changes gear
Australia's biggest electric vehicle incentive is under review and both traditional car makers and the EV industry warns change could lead to a crash.
Criminals are feeding Australians' social media information into AI to create targeted romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day.
Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.
Most workers in fields such as finance, technology and law are using artificial intelligence at home but want changes to make it safer to use on the job.
The safest new vehicles in Australia are almost all electric, with the top performers delivering consistently across the various areas of testing.
Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.
A study analysing Aussie teens has found kids using social media in a particular way had better wellbeing than peers who had no online interaction at all.
Social media giant Meta has criticised the federal government's world-first social media ban as it releases data into how many accounts it wiped in one week.
The discovery that some solar panels may last for only half their anticipated lifetimes suggests manufacturing and quality control issues need ironing out.
From Forthing to Farizon, consumers can expect plenty of fresh brand names in the local automotive market, with growth expected to almost double in a decade.
Twists and turns are coming to Australia's electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.
