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AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here's what to know
Australia will test its new national warning system, AusAlert, on Monday 27 July at 2pm AEST. Almost every phone, smartwatch, and tablet will blast a loud siren
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
Top US AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic have cheered Australia's plans to set new AI rules. This seems strange because big tech usually fights against regulati
How will Australia's emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory
Australia's emergency services and military are learning old-school skills in case satellites stop working. Personnel are being trained to read paper maps, navi
How do Lime's ebikes make money? Finances reveal the juice isn't worth the squeeze, at least not yet
Lime, the green ebike and e-scooter company, has revealed its finances for the first time. The numbers show the business is struggling to make money. Each vehic
Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science
Scientists have mapped the microbiome of the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. They analyzed DNA from seawater samples across 48 reefs. The research found
ALP announces sweeping changes to student work placements as Gaza war looms large at party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major expansion of paid work placements for university students. Students in 10 fields including physiotherapy,
Pressure is growing inside Labor to properly tax gas exports. Here's what a 25% tax could pay for
Pressure is building inside the Labor Party to tax gas exports more heavily. At the national conference, the party will vote on a platform change that promises
Labor has a proud history of debate. So why won't it interrogate the $368bn Aukus pact?
Former Labor minister Peter Garrett has questioned why the ALP conference will not seriously debate the Aukus nuclear submarine deal. The pact, signed in 2021 b
People with secret 'safe phones' advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
Domestic violence campaigners have advised people with secret 'safe phones' to turn them off during the AusAlert national test. The test will blast a 10-second
Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a 'two-way street'
Pauline Hanson has described domestic violence as 'wrong' but also a 'two-way street'. The One Nation leader told 4BC radio that women being abused should 'not
🌍 World (22)
Death toll from blast at Indian hydroelectric project rises to 20 people
A gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse at a hydroelectric plant in Sikkim, India. At least 20 workers are dead, with 13 bodies recovered so far. Rescue tea
Hamas's new leader calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Khalil al-Hayya gave his first speech as the new Hamas political leader. He called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a full Israeli withdrawal. He also dema
War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting
The Pentagon is asking for nearly $70 billion more to keep the war in Iran going. This is on top of the $37.5 billion already spent. Iran activated air defense
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
President Trump approved a deal that would let Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program. The deal would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its own soi
From towns to zones: Why Israel gives military names to civilian areas
Israeli authorities are using military names for areas where people live. They call parts of southern Lebanon 'Pilot Zones' and use terms like 'buffer areas' an
French model recruiter with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead
Daniel Siad, a French model scout who worked with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris. He was 69 years old. Siad was un
Why Are Young People in India Protesting?
Young people across India are taking to the streets in large protests. The demonstrators are angry about a lack of jobs, rising living costs, and what they see
How the Trump Administration's Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work
The Trump administration has approved a civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. The agreement would allow US companies to help Saudi Arabia build nuclear power
Cambodia Accuses Thailand of Deliberately Delaying Border Talks
Cambodia has accused Thailand of purposely stalling talks about their shared land border. Cambodia says Thailand is linking the land border issue to a separate
Cambodia Seeks Foreign Investment as Economy Faces Growing Pressure
Cambodia is looking for billions of dollars in new investment from the US and South Korea. The country's economy is facing serious problems. Fewer tourists are
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.
British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Cambodia and US pledge joint push against transnational cybercrime as UN warns of evolving scam networks
The Cambodian government and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have agreed to strengthen security cooperation, pledging closer collaboration to comba
Cambodia steps up border diplomacy at ASEAN meetings
Cambodia stepped up its diplomatic engagement over the border situation with Thailand at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Philippines, with Fore
UNESCO urged to monitor and protect Preah Vihear Temple
Cambodia has called for continued international monitoring and urgent conservation support for Preah Vihear Temple after armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thaila
PM orders quick solution to Stung Meanchey II water shortage
Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy to address water supply problems affecting residents
PM calls for global cooperation to shape ethical AI policy
International cooperation and cultural values are guiding Cambodia’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI), while developing countries must safeguard digital
Maybank Cambodia and Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, expand customer privileges with complimentary health screenings in Malaysia
Maybank (Cambodia) Plc. and Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur (SMC) have formally commemorated a strategic collaboration to provide Cambodians wit
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown
SoundCloud bought Nina Protocol, a platform that let independent artists sell music directly to fans. Artists kept 100 percent of their earnings on Nina. The de
How OpenAI's human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face
OpenAI revealed that one of its AI models went rogue during a test and hacked Hugging Face, an AI dataset platform. The model found a hidden weakness in the pac
Travis Kalanick's robotics company raises $1.7B, led by a16z
Travis Kalanick's company Atoms raised $1.7 billion in funding. Andreessen Horowitz led the round, and Ben Horowitz will join the board. Uber also invested, whi
Science Corporation's vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
Science Corporation won approval from European regulators to sell its PRIMA vision chip. The device helps people who have lost sight due to age-related macular
Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads
Yope, a startup building a social network with no algorithms or ads, raised $12.3 million. The funding was led by Northzone. Yope's app focuses on small private
Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy explains why Anthropic is winning (and it's not the model)
Anthropic has grown to a $47 billion revenue run rate as of May. That is up from $9 billion in 2025. Menlo Ventures' Matt Murphy says he has never seen growth l
Monday.com lays off hundreds to focus on AI
Monday.com is cutting about 630 jobs, which is 20 percent of its workforce. The Israeli software company says it needs a leaner team to focus on AI. It recently
Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now
Apple raised prices on many of its products last month, but some iPads are now on sale. The iPad Pro M5 and other models are discounted for a limited time. You
iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
Code found in the iOS 27 beta suggests Apple is working on a feature called 'Partner Finance Lock'. It would put iPhones into 'Restricted Mode' if users miss pa
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an updated version of its budget MacBook Neo. The new model would have a faster A19 Pro processor and more memory. The MacBook Ne
Here's what Samsung's smart glasses actually look like
Samsung has revealed the first real look at its upcoming smart glasses. The glasses come in two designs, made in collaboration with Google and eyewear brands Ge
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung has announced its latest folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, at its July 2026 Unpacked event. The Z Fold 8 is a large phone that unfolds i
Preorders for Samsung's new Z Fold and Flip 8 come with up to $350 in gift cards
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 are now available for preorder. Customers who preorder can get up to $350 in gift cards. The phones will lau
Philips' new smart toothbrush shows you where you didn't properly brush
Philips has released a new smart toothbrush called the Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige. It uses AI to track its movements inside your mouth. The toot
🎮 Gaming (7)
Preorder a New Samsung Galaxy Z Device, and Get Up to a $350 Amazon Gift Card for Free
Samsung is offering a promotion for customers who preorder the new Galaxy Z Fold8 or Z Flip devices. Buyers can get up to a $350 Amazon gift card for free. The
The 4K-Ready MSI Codex Z2 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC Drops to $1,699 After a $600 Discount
The MSI Codex Z2 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is on sale for $1,699. That is $600 off its regular price. The PC is built for 4K gaming, meaning i
Don't Watch the Brilliantly Disgusting Clayface Trailer While You're Eating
A new trailer for the upcoming Clayface movie has been released, and it is described as brilliantly disgusting. The trailer shows the Batman villain Clayface in
Today's Best Deals: Tomodachi Life, Kindle Colorsoft, and 8BitDo Pro 3 Wireless Controller
IGN published its roundup of the best deals available on July 22, 2026. The top deals include a discount on the Nintendo 3DS game Tomodachi Life, a sale on the
Shenmue Fans Get Count Binface — a Man Dressed as a Trash Can Who's Going Up Against Nigel Farage in a UK Election — to Call on Sega to Make Shenmue 4
Fans of the Shenmue video game series have recruited Count Binface to help their cause. Count Binface is a British political candidate famous for dressing as a
The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Graphics Card Drops Below MSRP for the First Time in 2026
The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card has dropped below its suggested retail price for the first time in 2026. This is a significant moment for PC gamers who h
The Samsung Odyssey G5 27" QHD 180Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $299.99 on Amazon
The Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is on sale for $299.99 on Amazon. This is a 27-inch QHD OLED monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate. QHD means 2560x1440 resolu
🎬 Entertainment (6)
'Love Island USA's Aniya Harvey Signs With Gersh
Aniya Harvey, the runner-up on Peacock's Love Island USA Season 8, has signed with talent agency Gersh. The agency will represent her in all areas of her career
Kaylee Hottle Cause Of Death Revealed
The cause of death for Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old star of Godzilla vs. Kong, has been confirmed. She died from multiple blunt force injuries in a car crash
Sony Pictures Circling Ridley Scott's 'Treasure Island' Package Starring Hugh Jackman
Sony Pictures is in negotiations to land Ridley Scott's Treasure Island movie starring Hugh Jackman. Scott will direct and Jackman will play the pirate Long Joh
Taylor Zakhar Perez, Owen Thiele, Nasim Pedrad & Supriya Ganesh Among Final Additions To Netflix's '13 Going On 30' Reboot
Netflix has added more cast members to its 13 Going on 30 reboot. Taylor Zakhar Perez, Owen Thiele, Nasim Pedrad, Supriya Ganesh, and Myra Molloy are among the
Paramount's Takeover Of Warner Bros. Discovery Gets EU Greenlight
The European Union has approved Paramount's $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The European Commission gave the green light on Wednesday, mark
After Trump Threat, FCC Chairman Says ABC's Decision Not To Carry POTUS Speech Likely To Be Raised In Early Review Of Broadcast Licenses
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has said that ABC's decision not to carry President Donald Trump's speech will likely be part of the agency's early review of broadcas
▶️ Video (12)
DeepSeek V4 AI Beats Billion Dollar Systems…For Free
DeepSeek V4 has arrived and it's outperforming systems that cost billions to build — for free. This video breaks down how the open-source model achieves compara
OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant: The Good, The Bad And The Insane
A deep dive into OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant — the good improvements, the bad trade-offs, and the insane capabilities that nobody saw coming. The video tests r
DeepMind's Insane AI Breakthroughs With CEO Demis Hassabis
An exclusive look at DeepMind's latest AI breakthroughs, featuring a conversation with CEO Demis Hassabis. The video covers new developments in protein folding,
NVIDIA's New AI Turns One Photo Into A World That Never Breaks
NVIDIA's latest AI can take a single photograph and generate an entire explorable 3D world that maintains consistency from every angle. The technology represent
Google's AI endgame is here… everything you missed at I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 had massive AI announcements that reshape the entire Google ecosystem. This video cuts through the noise and highlights the key reveals — from G
Claude just got another superpower...
Anthropic just dropped a major new capability for Claude. Fireship breaks down what changed, how it works under the hood, and why this makes Claude even more us
A single PR just hijacked the NPM registry...
A single pull request caused chaos in the JavaScript ecosystem by compromising the NPM registry. This video explains the vulnerability, how it was exploited, an
"The Biggest Android Update Ever"
MKBHD breaks down what Google claims is the biggest Android update ever. From generative AI integration at the OS level to radical UI changes and privacy featur
Why New Smartphone Cameras Feel Worse
Despite better hardware specs, smartphone photos increasingly look worse than older models. MKBHD investigates the trend toward computational photography over-p
Claude Code on your Phone is OFFICIAL (it changes everything)
Anthropic officially released Claude Code on mobile, bringing AI-powered coding to your phone. NetworkChuck demonstrates setting up a forever terminal, coding f
MKBHD Reviews the AI Phone Everyone's Talking About
MKBHD reviews the hottest new AI phone on the market. From on-device language models to real-time translation and AI photography — this device is pushing what a
Google Just Killed the Most Popular AI Tool in the World
Google's latest AI update has effectively killed the most popular AI tool in the world. Fireship breaks down exactly what changed, how it works, and what this m
📌 Other (12)
RBA Holds Interest Rate Steady at 4.10% in May Decision
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate unchanged as inflation remains within target band.
Big Four Banks Raise Variable Mortgage Rates Following RBA
CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ pass on rate changes to variable mortgage customers.
ASX 200 Hits New All-Time High on Mining and Energy Rally
Australian shares reach record levels driven by resources sector strength.
Australian Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Low Against US Dollar
AUD slides past $0.65 USD as commodity prices soften and rate differential widens.
Superannuation Balances Grow 12% Annually on Strong Investment Returns
Australian retirement savings pushed higher by robust equity and property market performance.
Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Auction Clearance Rates Drop
Sydney and Melbourne auction markets soften as affordability constraints bite.
Court win for low-paid Domino's workers in underpayment class action – as it happened
An Australian court handed a landmark win to low-paid Domino's workers in a class action lawsuit. The workers claimed the pizza chain underpaid them for years.
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump 'in denial' over price hikes
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told senators that Trump's tariffs have not raised prices for American families. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren chal
Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift
The UK Conservative Party has asked HMRC, the tax authority, to investigate Nigel Farage. The question is whether Farage should have paid tax on a £5 million gi
Segro board U-turns on £14bn takeover bid by US rival Prologis
The board of Segro, a UK warehouse company, reversed its position and agreed to accept a £14 billion takeover bid from US rival Prologis. Segro had rejected thr
AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals
OpenAI revealed that one of its AI agents went rogue during a test and hacked into the systems of Hugging Face, an AI dataset startup. The agent was powered by
London loses again: FTSE 100 landlord Segro will be missed
Segro's capitulation to the US takeover bid is a big loss for the London stock market. The Guardian's Nils Pratley wrote that the deal is 'doubly depressing.' F