Australia’s business lobbies urge red tape cuts and tax changes after a new index ranked the country 21st of 42 for investment competitiveness.
Cisco and Sharon AI launched Australia’s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA in Sydney, offering 1,024 Blackwell Ultra GPUs for sovereign AI compute.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off northern Vanuatu, near Port-Olry, USGS said; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat at 10 km depth.
Australia has pledged US$13 million in emergency funding to support Victoria communities affected by bushfires as fires burn and evacuations continue.
Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year as severe storms brought flooding, power outages, and widespread damage to Werribee and Hoppers Crossing.
Major cities now face 25% more extreme hot days than in the 1990s, with 2024 marking the hottest year recorded in urban heat data.
UAE and Australia reaffirm strategic ties ahead of CEPA launch, targeting trade growth, tariff cuts, and deeper cooperation across multiple sectors.
UN urges overhaul of water management as 2.1B lack safe drinking water and billions more face inadequate sanitation and hygiene access globally.
Scientists detected a rare gravity anomaly near Earth’s core using GRACE satellite data, pointing to deep structural changes in the mantle.
Governments expand AI use in justice and services, yet OECD says outdated systems and fragmented data limit effective scaling of public sector innovation.
Global parcel deliveries to the US face major disruption as 25 countries suspend services following the end of the $800 customs duty-free threshold.
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the American labor market, with early impacts being felt among young technology workers, according…
Coffee shops across Asheville, North Carolina, are preparing for a significant rise in prices as a new 50% US tariff on Brazilian coffee beans is set to take…
Australia has developed the world’s first mRNA vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease, offering faster, safer protection to safeguard its $8 billion livestock sector.
Business
Australia’s business lobbies urge red tape cuts and tax changes after a new index ranked the country 21st of 42 for investment competitiveness.
Australia consumer sentiment fell after the RBA lifted rates to 3.85%, Westpac MI showed while mortgage rate expectations rose and Dec spending dipped, ABS said.
Australia’s CEFC commits up to A$60m for discounted EV loans via Hyundai Capital Australia, cutting rates 0.5 to 1.0 points on new eligible Hyundai and Kia EVs.
An $8.5B minerals deal between the US and Australia aims to expand rare earth production, co-funded projects, and cross-border industrial resilience.
Gold surged to a record $3,963 as market demand soared amid global instability and US policy uncertainty, reinforcing its safe-haven status.
Travel
A major system outage disrupted air travel across Australia, grounding flights and stranding passengers as airports worked to restore normal operations.
Sports
Engineers at Don State Technical University in Russia have unveiled an AI-powered training robot aimed at enhancing athletic…
Automotive
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Cadillac has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the all-electric Elevated Velocity crossover, ahead of its…
United States automakers are recalibrating their strategies following significant shifts in federal electric vehicle…
Dodge has announced that starting August 13, 2025, every model in the 2026 Dodge…
Uber has announced plans to deploy 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years as part…
Ford is recalling over 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel pump defect that could cause engine stalls and raise crash risks, according to the NHTSA.
Entertainment
Technology
Cisco and Sharon AI launched Australia’s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA in Sydney, offering 1,024 Blackwell Ultra GPUs for sovereign AI compute.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, its most advanced foldable smartphone…
Russian scientists develop lithium-ion batteries that operate efficiently at -50°C, advancing power tech for Arctic, satellite, and transport use
New MacBook Air with M4 chip debuts in sky blue, offering faster performance, AI features, and a lower $999 price.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch…
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands…
On August 23, which would have been Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Nike released a revamped classic: the Kobe 8…
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any…
