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AI

Tinder's AI rebrand scans your camera roll and reads your star chart

The dating app that created swipe culture now wants to fix it with zodiac compatibility, photo analysis, and in-person events.
7 min read 3 months ago
Tinder's AI rebrand scans your camera roll and reads your star chart
News

Russell takes pole as Mercedes lock out front row for 2026 Australian GP

Mercedes dominance confirmed as rookie Antonelli takes P2 and Red Bull's Hadjar claims third on debut.
6 min read 3 months ago
Russell takes pole as Mercedes lock out front row for 2026 Australian GP
AI

OpenAI Ships GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano: The Architecture of Cheap Intelligence

Two new models bring computer use and coding performance at a fraction of the cost. The real story is the system architecture they enable.
7 min read 3 months ago
OpenAI Ships GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano: The Architecture of Cheap Intelligence
Geopolitics

Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999

The budget iPhone gets flagship silicon, MagSafe, and full Apple Intelligence support. Pre-orders opened March 5 with availability from March 11.
6 min read 3 months ago
Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999
Geopolitics

Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China

Federal prosecutors allege a systematic scheme involving dummy servers, falsified documents, and Southeast Asian shell companies to evade US export controls.
6 min read 3 months ago
Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China
News

Police raid Brisbane Catholic charity over pro-Palestine banner

Officers seized a bedsheet banner and digital devices from Dorothy Day House under Queensland's new prohibited expression laws.
7 min read 3 months ago
Police raid Brisbane Catholic charity over pro-Palestine banner
AI & Search

Sydney tech founder uses ChatGPT to design cancer vaccine for his dog

Paul Conyngham's rescue dog had months to live. He spent 18 months teaching himself immunology with AI, then partnered with UNSW researchers to create Australia's first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for a dog.
7 min read 3 months ago
Sydney tech founder uses ChatGPT to design cancer vaccine for his dog
News

One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed

Aoi Baxter removed from ticket after failing to disclose outstanding sexual assault charge in Britain.
7 min read 3 months ago
One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed
Geopolitics

Iran War Day 21: Trump Floats 'Winding Down' as Pentagon Ships 2,500 More Marines

The president's social media post came hours after telling reporters there would be no ceasefire. Three more warships are heading to the Persian Gulf.
9 min read 3 months ago
Iran War Day 21: Trump Floats 'Winding Down' as Pentagon Ships 2,500 More Marines
Geopolitics

Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates

Madrid slashes VAT on fuel and electricity from 21% to 10% while Canberra weighs fuel rationing powers and hopes the supply chain holds.
8 min read 3 months ago
Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates
Geopolitics

Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week

Rideshare giant follows DiDi in passing fuel costs to passengers as petrol prices surge past $2.25 a litre.
5 min read 3 months ago
Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week
Work

Josh Giddey breaks Australian NBA assists record with 19-dime masterclass

Melbourne guard becomes Australia's most prolific single-game playmaker in NBA history, overtaking Ben Simmons.
5 min read 3 months ago
Josh Giddey breaks Australian NBA assists record with 19-dime masterclass