News.com.au -Technology Sleeping whales caught on camera 2017-07-20T12:08:42.259000000+00:00 AN underwater photographer has captured the moment a large pod of sperm whales quietly slept at around 65ft under water for 10 minutes. How to live forever, kind of 2017-07-20T03:48:47.044000000+00:00 IF your heart stops beating, you’ll keep tweeting. Aussie discovery excites world 2017-07-20T02:42:40.727000000+00:00 THE discovery of globally significant artefacts in Australia has ignited the world’s imagination about what life was like 65,000 years ago. UberEats driver’s sassy response 2017-07-20T02:09:37.772000000+00:00 THE sassy response an UberEats courier gave to his customer divided the internet after it went earlier this week viral. King Tut’s wife in newly discovered tomb 2017-07-20T00:52:40.013000000+00:00 MUCH is known about the boy king Tut, but the life of his wife — and perhaps his half-sister — Ankesenamun largely remains a mystery. America’s new $16 billion warship 2017-07-20T00:52:40.009000000+00:00 THE USS Gerald R. Ford is set to go into active duty on July 22, after concerns about its technology and costs have caused politicians to criticise the aircraft carrier. Mercedes unveil 2018 X-Class ute 2017-07-20T00:52:40.006000000+00:00 Mercedes has unveiled the world’s most hi-tech compact pick-up, the new X-Class. Fried chicken’s lusty secret revealed 2017-07-20T00:41:36.544000000+00:00 WARM. Battered. Deep-fried. It’s probably the most evil food ever. But it’s also a contender for the most delicious. So exactly what makes the perfect piece of fried chicken? Science found out. We’re becoming planet plastic 2017-07-19T22:02:50.546000000+00:00 INDUSTRY has made more than 9.1 billion tons of plastic since 1950 and there’s enough left over to bury Manhattan under more than two miles of trash, according to a new cradle-to-grave global study. Discovery rewrites Australian history 2017-07-19T21:19:49.014000000+00:00 NEW proof has been found showing Aboriginal people lived in Australia up to 18,000 years earlier than once thought, at the same time now-extinct species of giant animals roamed the land.
Gizmodo Australia Check Out The TIE Silencer, Kylo Ren's Deadly New Ship In The Last Jedi 2017-07-20T12:00:00.000000000+10:00 Star Wars. The Last Jedi is giving us a ton of vehicles, new and familiar, from returning classics such as the A-Wings, to the First Order's hulking new assault Walkers. But one new vehicle just revealed is already turning heads. Kylo Ren's sleek new personal starfighter. More » A Melted Duck Has Driven Japanese Twitter Users Completely Bonkers 2017-07-20T11:00:00.000000000+10:00 It's hot in Japan. Hot enough to melt a dashboard rubber duck into a forlorn pool of gooey plastic. And hot enough to make thousands of people intent on proving or disproving the authenticity of a now-viral tweet. More » Stop Reading Into Tropical Storms Don And Hilary 2017-07-20T10:00:00.000000000+10:00 Meteorologists are currently tracking a pair of weather systems, a tropical storm named Don that appears to be on its way out, and an emerging system that will be dubbed Hilary should it continue to gain strength. While the names given to these storms might seem deliberate, they're actually the p... The Marvel Universe Live Show Is A Goofy, Kid-Friendly Preview Of Infinity War 2017-07-20T09:00:00.000000000+10:00 Over a dozen Marvel heroes are teaming up to battle the forces of evil. There's Thor, Iron Man and Black Panther, as well as Iron Fist, Wasp, Hulk, the Guardians of the Galaxy and many others. However, this isn't unfolding on a movie screen, it's happening for real in a massive arena. This is Mar... Scientists Just Observed An Effect Of Gravity On Tiny Particles For The First Time 2017-07-20T08:30:00.000000000+10:00 Bad news. Humans will probably never explore the area around a black hole, at least while you're alive. That's mostly because most black holes are too far away, and even if we could travel to them, it's unlikely we'd survive their gravitational pull. That means that if we want to study the wacky ... New Model Could Solve A Huge Problem With Tornado Forecasting 2017-07-20T08:00:00.000000000+10:00 Tornadoes aren't hurricanes. Hurricanes are long-lasting, low-pressure swirls that follow somewhat predictable paths. But tornadoes can pop up and disappear in just a few minutes. It hasn't been easy to give people fair warning about tornadoes, especially those folks caught in the crosshairs of v... This Giant, Breathtaking Game Of Thrones Tapestry Weaves Through The Entire Series 2017-07-20T07:30:00.000000000+10:00 A campaign to promote Northern Ireland to Game of Thrones fans isn't settling for guided tours and tacky souvenirs. Tourism Ireland has debuted its latest Game of Thrones tribute. A giant woven tapestry that highlights every episode in the series in meticulous detail. And with every new episode, ... Report: Uber And Airbnb Want To Tap Into India's Massive And Controversial Biometric Database 2017-07-20T07:00:00.000000000+10:00 The Indian government spent seven years compiling a national database that includes citizens' iris scans, fingerprints, addresses and phone numbers -- and now Airbnb, Uber and India ride-hailing service Ola are all interested in incorporating the system into their services, according to a report ... Baltimore Cop Plays Himself By Seemingly Planting Drugs In Front Of Body Cam 2017-07-20T06:30:00.000000000+10:00 Yesterday, Baltimore news outlets shared footage from a January drug bust where an officer appeared to record himself planting drugs he would later say belonged to a suspect. The video, posted by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, is staggering. More » How Dungeons & Dragons' New App Will Make Role-Playing Easier Than Ever 2017-07-20T06:00:00.000000000+10:00 Dungeons & Dragons is, intrinsically, a very physical experience. You're surrounded by pens, stacks of paper and rulebooks; rolling dice; talking to your friends. But Wizards of the Coast is planning to help modernise the way fans play the game with the introduction of Beyond, a new app that ...
PC & Tech Authority - Latest Articles Facebook plans to put its news behind a paywall with paid news subscriptions 2017-07-20T12:16:00.000000000+10:00 Facebook’s paywall would kick in after readers have opened ten articles within the app or site. Hex’s DeLorean case will take your iPhone back to the future 2017-07-20T11:57:00.000000000+10:00 Where we're going, you're still going to need a phone case. Review: Review: Garmin Vivosmart 3 fitness band 2017-07-20T11:37:00.000000000+10:00 If you don't need GPS, this is one of the best all-round fitness bands out there. Apparently there are games on Netflix now 2017-07-20T11:15:00.000000000+10:00 Tired of mindlessly binge-watching Netflix shows? Well, maybe you should try its new interactive episodes. Intel outs Core i9 7920X's price and clock speed 2017-07-20T11:03:00.000000000+10:00 And it's both more expensive than the Ryzen opposition, and - on paper - slower. 'Unverified app' warning adds anti-phishing protection to G Suite 2017-07-20T10:53:00.000000000+10:00 Google claims new 'unverified app' warning will cut down on phishing attacks from within G Suite by giving users information on potentially dodgy apps and scripts. Astronomers spot mysterious signal coming from a nearby star 2017-07-20T10:32:00.000000000+10:00 The signal seen from Ross 128, 11 light-years from Earth, contained radio pulses across different frequencies Telltale confirms new Batman, Walking Dead, and Wolf Among Us 2017-07-20T10:30:00.000000000+10:00 And suddenly yesterday's Humble Bundle seems like a cunning marketing ploy (that you should still consider buying). Google announces partnership with Raspberry Pi Foundation 2017-07-20T08:47:00.000000000+10:00 Raspberry Pi fans can now take advantage of Google's AI technology. Google Glass Enterprise Edition targets key business verticals 2017-07-20T08:43:00.000000000+10:00 Google brings wearable back from the dead with business-focused successor.
CNET Australia Snapchat is more pressure than my ego can handle - CNET 2017-07-20T11:13:27.000000000+00:00 Commentary: I've had a realization about Snapchat -- and myself -- and it’s too real for social media. Samsung Notebook 9 (15-inch, 2017) review - CNET 2017-07-20T11:00:07.000000000+00:00 The 15-inch ultraportable is less than 2.7 pounds and can run for more than 12 hours. That and its combo of features and special apps help it stand out. Words With Friends to be turned into a TV game show - CNET 2017-07-20T10:49:29.000000000+00:00 The mobile word game has been consistently popular since its launch and publisher Zynga is hoping a TV show will be just as addictive. Christoper Nolan slams Netflix's 'mindless' movie policy - CNET 2017-07-20T10:48:44.000000000+00:00 Nolan is no fan of Netflix's policy of releasing films in theatres at the same time as they're available to stream online. iPhone manufacturers join hands with Apple in Qualcomm spat - CNET 2017-07-20T10:47:21.000000000+00:00 The manufacturers stopped paying Qualcomm's royalty fees earlier this year, when Apple stopped covering the cost. Indian e-commerce site axes 85,000 sellers to fight counterfeits - CNET 2017-07-20T10:10:48.000000000+00:00 The country's e-commerce industry is expected to be worth $100 billion by 2020, and Paytm doesn't want a counterfeit problem like Alibaba has. Trump cabinet member: Actually, I like Amazon - CNET 2017-07-20T04:57:36.000000000+00:00 An administrator for the US Small Business Administration offers her support for the e-commerce giant, despite Trump's disdain. Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer review - CNET 2017-07-20T04:05:18.000000000+00:00 Check out this switch by Leviton that connects with Apple's HomeKit. Destiny 2 beta is a blast, says CNET's Destiny addict - CNET 2017-07-20T03:14:45.000000000+00:00 You can play Destiny 2's public beta now... if you preordered or have an early access code. Here are one player's first impressions of what Bungie's next game has to offer. Amazon launches Spark, a social network for its shoppers - CNET 2017-07-20T00:35:05.000000000+00:00 Spark encourages users to tag images, stories and ideas about products they like -- with links, of course.
SBS - Science & Technology Are you my surreal dad? Dali to be exhumed in paternity case 2017-07-20T22:22:47.000000000+00:00 Salvador Dali's remains are to be exhumed on Thursday from his Spanish hometown in an effort to test a fortune teller's claims the renowned surrealist is her father. India gets new president from bottom of Hindu caste system 2017-07-20T22:01:13.000000000+00:00 Ram Nath Kovind was elected India's new president Thursday, the second time since independence a head of state has been chosen from the bottom of the Hindu caste system. ECB leaves key stimulus policies unchanged 2017-07-20T21:55:44.000000000+00:00 The European Central Bank has left its interest rate benchmarks unchanged. Brilliant Broncos end Dogs' finals hopes 2017-07-20T21:51:23.000000000+00:00 Brisbane destroyed Canterbury 42-12 on Thursday night to deliver a fatal blow to the Bulldogs' NRL finals hopes. Van Vleuten takes Izoard stage on La Course by Le Tour 2017-07-20T21:40:06.000000000+00:00 COL D'IZOARD, France (Reuters) - Annemiek van Vleuten of the Netherlands attacked four kilometres (2.5 miles) from the finish on Thursday to win the first stage of La Course by Le Tour, the women's race run by Tour de France organisers ASO. Juventus sign Italy full back De Sciglio from AC Milan 2017-07-20T21:31:01.000000000+00:00 The 24-year-old, capped 31 times, signed a five-year contract after undergoing a medical on Wednesday. Japan stadium worker's suicide was 'death by overwork' say parents 2017-07-20T21:27:45.000000000+00:00 TOKYO (Reuters) - The parents of a worker on Japan's Olympic stadium who committed suicide have petitioned the government to recognise it as "death by overwork", an official said on Thursday, with media saying he worked 200 hours of overtime a month before his death. AFL star Deledio finally back playing 2017-07-20T20:52:19.000000000+00:00 Key GWS recruit Brett Deledio will play his first game of season on the weekend in the NEAFL after overcoming persistent calf muscle injuries. Van Vleuten dominates La Course race 2017-07-20T20:44:38.000000000+00:00 Dutch cycling star Annamiek van Vleuten has scored a solo win in the tough first day at La Course. Scales tip in AIDS fight as death rates fall and treatments rise 2017-07-20T20:17:00.000000000+00:00 The scales have tipped in thefight against AIDS according to the United Nations, with more than half of people infected with HIV now getting treatment and AIDS-related deaths almost halving since 2005.
Sydney Morning Herald - Technology If Aboriginal culture were 24 hours old, white people have been in Australia five minutes 2017-07-20T10:04:54.000000000+00:00 Just how long ago is 65,000 years? Scroll down to go back in time ACCC cracks down on 'misleading' NBN speed claims 2017-07-20T08:25:12.000000000+00:00 Telecommunications companies are misleading customers over broadband internet speeds and the worst offenders will likely face prosecution over dodgy advertising by the end of the year, the consumer watchdog says. The extraordinary science behind an Aboriginal history discovery 65,000 years in the making 2017-07-20T07:10:04.000000000+00:00 We now know Aboriginals have lived in Australia for at least 65,000 years. But how did researchers make the discovery? Robot sculpture, coming to a gallery near you 2017-07-20T06:55:16.000000000+00:00 Artists have already done a lot with robots, but it’s safe to say that there’s more to come. Aboriginal archaeological discovery in Kakadu rewrites the history of Australia 2017-07-20T05:30:08.000000000+00:00 Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for a minimum of 65,000 years - 18,000 years longer than had been proved previously. Micro Machines World Tour review: tiny disappointment 2017-07-20T04:18:00.000000000+00:00 At its core the racing in World Series feels similar to the Micro Machines of old, but weak online play and flawed application of Overwatch-style competitive modes sucks out most the fun. Elon Musk says first passengers on SpaceX rockets must be 'brave' 2017-07-20T01:30:14.000000000+00:00 Billionaire Elon Musk says there is a lot of risk associated with Falcon Heavy, his company's rocket designed to carry private citizens into space. Foxtel Now is playing into the hands of pirates 2017-07-20T01:09:57.000000000+00:00 Foxtel Now was supposed to be the solution to all of Foxtel's problems, a new streaming service with a new identity, for all Australians. And, for a while, it was great. Then along came season seven of Game of Thrones. One thing is certain, Apple predictions are going to be very wrong 2017-07-20T00:36:44.000000000+00:00 There are many reasons we shouldn't place too much faith in those trying to forecast Apple's results. Microsoft Surface Laptop review: quality and focus 2017-07-19T22:42:30.000000000+00:00 Microsoft's new Surface Laptop is out to challenge Apple's best, but is it up to the task?
TheAge - Technology If Aboriginal culture were 24 hours old, white people have been in Australia five minutes 2017-07-20T10:04:54.000000000+00:00 Just how long ago is 65,000 years? Scroll down to go back in time ACCC cracks down on 'misleading' NBN speed claims 2017-07-20T08:25:12.000000000+00:00 Telecommunications companies are misleading customers over broadband internet speeds and the worst offenders will likely face prosecution over dodgy advertising by the end of the year, the consumer watchdog says. The extraordinary science behind an Aboriginal history discovery 65,000 years in the making 2017-07-20T07:10:04.000000000+00:00 We now know Aboriginals have lived in Australia for at least 65,000 years. But how did researchers make the discovery? Robot sculpture, coming to a gallery near you 2017-07-20T06:55:16.000000000+00:00 Artists have already done a lot with robots, but it’s safe to say that there’s more to come. Aboriginal archaeological discovery in Kakadu rewrites the history of Australia 2017-07-20T05:30:08.000000000+00:00 Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for a minimum of 65,000 years - 18,000 years longer than had been proved previously. Micro Machines World Tour review: tiny disappointment 2017-07-20T04:18:00.000000000+00:00 At its core the racing in World Series feels similar to the Micro Machines of old, but weak online play and flawed application of Overwatch-style competitive modes sucks out most the fun. Elon Musk says first passengers on SpaceX rockets must be 'brave' 2017-07-20T01:30:14.000000000+00:00 Billionaire Elon Musk says there is a lot of risk associated with Falcon Heavy, his company's rocket designed to carry private citizens into space. Foxtel Now is playing into the hands of pirates 2017-07-20T01:09:57.000000000+00:00 Foxtel Now was supposed to be the solution to all of Foxtel's problems, a new streaming service with a new identity, for all Australians. And, for a while, it was great. Then along came season seven of Game of Thrones. One thing is certain, Apple predictions are going to be very wrong 2017-07-20T00:36:44.000000000+00:00 There are many reasons we shouldn't place too much faith in those trying to forecast Apple's results. Microsoft Surface Laptop review: quality and focus 2017-07-19T22:42:30.000000000+00:00 Microsoft's new Surface Laptop is out to challenge Apple's best, but is it up to the task?
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