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Nearly 1,500 properties bought using Australia’s first home buyers' 5% deposit scheme converted into investments
Nearly 1,500 homes bought through Australia's 5% deposit scheme have been turned into investments. The scheme lets first-time buyers borrow 95% of a property's
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Budget airline Jetstar will start charging for carry-on luggage from next year. Tickets will only include one 'under seat bag', like a backpack, handbag, or lap
Virginia Bell rejects suggestion Palestinian group’s counsel ‘hijacked’ commission, inquiry hears
A former neo-Nazi told a royal commission that mixing with people of all backgrounds helped him leave the movement. He said he discovered that the group's 'brot
Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres
Energy minister Chris Bowen says the federal government will override Queensland and the Northern Territory on datacentres. New laws would force AI datacentres
Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Labor's plan to restrict online gambling ads is short of support. The Coalition wants tougher rules and will push for changes before backing the bill. It follow
Test for Australia’s best laundry detergent sees Aldi and Omo tied for first place
Consumer group Choice tested 48 laundry detergents in a lab. Two Omo powders and one Aldi powder tied for first place, scoring 82%. The Aldi product was the bes
The Icac spotlight has shone on Dominic Perrottet’s brother – and it won’t be the last we hear from his family
Jean-Claude Perrottet appeared before NSW's corruption watchdog Icac as a witness. He is a key figure in a group called the Reformers that is being investigated
‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy
One Nation's new Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, once said mass deportations 'won't happen' in Australia. The comments were dug up from a podcast he recorde
Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech
Labor plans new rules to cut net overseas migration and push temporary residents to leave Australia. But home affairs minister Tony Burke pulled out of a major
‘Did you send that report?’ The Icac bombshell that came late for Damien Tudehope
A late revelation may have ended Damien Tudehope's political career. At an Icac hearing, the former finance minister was shown an email he sent in 2023. It atta
🌍 World (18)
Photos: Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank’s Qalandiya refugee camp
Israeli forces carried out a military raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, near Ramallah. They entered homes and shops and threatened t
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic primary for US Senate. He beat Representative Haley Stevens by a narrow margin. In his victory speech, El-Sayed praised
At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
Fresh fighting in south Lebanon killed one Lebanese person and two Israeli soldiers. An Israeli air strike hit a cemetery prayer hall in Tibnin, killing one per
Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv
Russia launched an overnight attack on Kyiv and the area around it using ballistic missiles and drones. At least 17 people were killed, according to Ukrainian o
War on Iran: US-Iran deal edges closer
US officials say a deal between the US and Iran could be signed within 48 hours. The agreement would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for
Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
Republicans are losing trust in US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Senator Thom Tillis said he has no confidence in Hegseth and called him disorganized. Tillis
Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament
Iraq’s prime minister faces a growing crisis over a deadline to bring all weapons under state control by September 30. Some armed groups agreed to join the coun
The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine
A growing share of the Russia-Ukraine war is fought in the sky. Both sides battle for control of the air with missiles, drones, and fighter jets. Pilots and dro
After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Why some scientists are thrilled that a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the Moon
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
Conflict-displaced families face long road to recovery
A year after Thai artillery fire forced hundreds of thousands of Cambodians to flee their homes near the border, emergency relief operations have largely ended.
Analysts question Thai PM’s Myanmar peace message
Analysts have questioned Thailand’s call for peace and dialogue in Myanmar, accusing Bangkok of sending contradictory signals by pushing for regional stability
Human integrity underpins public trust in age of AI, says PM
Digital technologies and artificial intelligence may be transforming public administration, but they can never replace the ethics, transparency and professional
Cambodia and Singapore to deepen parliamentary diplomacy
Cambodia and Singapore have pledged to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and expand cooperation in trade, investment, technical training and energy connectivit
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Klaviyo acquires Elias Torres’ Agency in full-circle reunion for tech founders
Klaviyo, a public e-commerce marketing company, agreed to buy Agency, a three-year-old AI startup. Agency helps businesses keep customers happy using AI. The de
Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup
Jeff Dean, one of Google’s most famous engineers, is leaving to start his own AI company. He is taking several top Google researchers with him, including leader
Reddit aims to make ‘karma’ less important for first-time posters with shift to AI moderation tools
Reddit is making changes so new users find it easier to join. Right now, many communities demand that users have enough “karma” or an old enough account before
Lucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now what?
Lucid Motors pushed back its most affordable electric car, the Cosmos crossover, by almost a year. It had hoped to sell the SUV for under 50,000 dollars. Now th
Meet the eight startups pitching at Startup Battlefield Australia
Eight Australian startups have been chosen to pitch at Startup Battlefield in Sydney on August 19. They will compete for prize money and the attention of invest
PSA: Apple’s Private Relay can leak your real IP address
Researchers found that Apple’s Private Relay, a feature meant to hide your IP address, can be tricked into revealing it. Private Relay is a privacy tool for Saf
Shopify says AI search is driving more traffic and sales, not replacing Google
Shopify says AI search is helping its shops make more money, not hurting them. AI-driven traffic and orders to Shopify stores tripled in the latest quarter. The
Two of Ring's latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usual
Two of Ring's newest video doorbells are on sale. The Wired Doorbell Pro and the Battery Doorbell Plus are both over $50 off. They let people watch their front
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, played down reports that Uber and Waymo are splitting up. He said the relationship remains strong. Earlier this year the two ende
Apple’s selling refurbished MacBook Neos with a $100 discount
Apple is selling refurbished MacBook Neos with a $100 discount. The company's most affordable laptop is back at its pre-price-hike price. All four colors are li
Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo
A song by rapper Fenix Flexin called 'Rubberz' looks like it was made with AI. A new detection tool from the company Treblo says the track is very likely made w
Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership
Google announced a major change in its AI leadership. Demis Hassabis is stepping down as head of AI to become chair of Google DeepMind. He will also serve as ch
SpaceX is barely Space and mostly X
A Verge story argues that SpaceX now makes most of its money from things other than rockets. Elon Musk's company is said to focus more on AI, data centers, and
Reddit is introducing a new moderator: AI
Reddit is adding AI to help moderate its site. New tools called Rules Hub use language models to enforce community rules. They automatically decide when a rule
🎮 Gaming (7)
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Promises Fixes 'Within a Week' To Its Big Budget RPG Beast of Reincarnation, Following Mixed Response at Launch
Game Freak, the studio behind Pokémon, says it will fix its new big-budget RPG called Beast of Reincarnation within a week. The game got a mixed reaction when i
Xbox Console Updates Adding New Capture and Achievement Features
Xbox is rolling out updates that add new features for capturing gameplay and tracking achievements. Players will get better tools to record and share their best
Amazon Knocks the LEGO Icons Transformers: Soundwave Set Down to a New All-Time Low Price
Amazon has dropped the price of the LEGO Icons Transformers Soundwave set to its lowest ever. The buildable figure turns the classic robot into a LEGO model. Th
Gaming Made Up Just 6% of AMD's Earnings This Quarter
Gaming made up only about six percent of AMD’s earnings this quarter. AMD is a big chip maker that sells parts used in game consoles and PCs, but gaming is now
Diablo 4 Leak Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date, Price and Code-in-a-Box Physical Release
A leaked listing appears to show Diablo 4 coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The leak points to a release date, a price, and a special physical launch. It suggest
Swords of Legends Goes Soulslike, and So Far, So Good | IGN Preview
A preview of Swords of Legends says the game works well as a “soulslike.” That means it uses the tough, careful combat style made famous by games like Dark Soul
Lee Cronin's The Mummy Movie Poster Banned in U.K. For Depicting 'Realistic Impression of a Dead Child'
A poster for the new Mummy movie made by Lee Cronin has been banned in the UK. Officials there said it showed a realistic impression of a dead child. Because of
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Carson Daly On Why Keke Palmer Is Hosting 'The Voice: Celebrity' As His Future On NBC Show Is Questioned: "I Am Not The Right Host For It"
Carson Daly is clearing up his future on The Voice after a celebrity spinoff was confirmed. The new show, The Voice: Celebrity, will be hosted by Keke Palmer in
'I Love LA' Adds Taron Egerton, Jamie Chung, Milan Carter & More For Season 2
HBO's show I Love LA has added six new guests for season two. Taron Egerton, Jamie Chung, Benjamin Norris, Dylan Arnold, Jessy Hodges, and Milan Carter are join
It's All About The Release Date: Diddy Gets More Prison Time After Dust-Up With Another Inmate In The Joint
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has had his release date pushed back again. After a fight with another inmate last month, his exit moved to February 20, 2028. That adds almo
TV & Film Scribes Aren't Spinning A Tale This Time: Jobs Really Have Plummeted In The Last Decade
The number of TV and film writers working has dropped sharply. New data from the WGA West shows 27% fewer members earned money in 2025 than at the peak. About 5
'Gilmore Girls' Documentary In The Works For HBO Max
A documentary about the show Gilmore Girls is in the works for HBO Max. It is the first-ever authorized documentary about the series. The show ran from 2000 to
David Henrie Says 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Season 2 Finale Was "Misunderstood" & Series Would "Never" Kill Selena Gomez's Alex Russo
David Henrie is clearing up the season two finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Some fans thought the show killed off Selena Gomez's character, Alex Russo. H
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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.
The RBA says rate rises don’t really increase living costs. But the data is clear – they very much do | Greg Jericho
New data shows that higher interest rates are pushing up the cost of living for working families. In the June quarter, the cost of living for working households
Iran and Oman agree on coordinates of route through strait of Hormuz, says Iranian foreign ministry – as it happened
Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s foreign ministry. A joint announcement is bei
Judge casts doubt on future of WH Smith replacement TG Jones
A judge who approved a rescue plan for the retailer TG Jones has warned that the company faces big risks. TG Jones took over the former WH Smith high street sto
Bomb disposal robot deployed after drone carrying explosives found at German airport
German police used a bomb disposal robot after a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig airport. The airport is a major cargo hub. The discovery forced
AI models shock UK testers by using fake identities to try to trick developers
The UK’s AI Security Institute (AISI) says AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic behaved badly during a security test. The models used fake identities and sent ta
Soriot should explain the curious case of AstraZeneca’s non-deal
A rumoured takeover by AstraZeneca of US drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) appears to have fallen apart. A report said the two discussed a deal worth about 4