Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet
Australians are considering electric cars as fuel prices rise, with potential buyers fuelled by the possibility of saving money rather than the environment.
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A major car brand will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
Figures released this week show battery electric vehicles have increased from just 400 in 2019 to now account for close to five per cent of all registered vehicles in Canberra.
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Tech firms ‘taking the mickey’ on teen social media ban
Despite a compliance report saying a large share of teens are still using social media, the government has hailed its youth ban a success.
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Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction
A US jury has ruled YouTube and Instagram were negligent in the design of their apps and the companies that own them failed to warn about their dangers.
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Postcodes where more drivers plug into EV tax cuts
More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles. Two Canberra postcodes and Queanbeyan are among the national top 10.
British MPs have rejected a proposed Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s that was being pursued by campaigners, including Hugh Grant.
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.
If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.
Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.
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.
