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Faster, cheaper NBN plans launch early

But how do these plans compare to one other and others with similar speeds? And what can you expect to get if you sign up for one?

Christie Graham

By Christie Graham

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Uber and Uber Eats to offer new ‘flexible’ payment option

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Uber and Uber Eats are partnering with Afterpay to offer ‘flexible’ BNPL payment options.

AI turbocharging child abuse as image-creation made easy

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There has been a huge rise in reports involving AI-generated child sexual abuse material in a year. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Microsoft claims its AI is better than human doctors at diagnosing complex cases

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Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman.

World-leading procedure using DNA of three people produces healthy babies

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The new IVF procedure prevents the transfer of mutated genes from inside the mother’s mitochondria.

‘Pretty but deadly’: popular pot plant sparks urgent warning

Bunnings calls it ‘easy-to-care-for’, but experts say it’s causing significant damage to our environment.

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From a tiny sprout to a sprawling threat the arrowhead vine is invading native bushland.

Urgent power bank warning as number of product recalls surge

Australia’s consumer watchdog is speaking out amid fears for people’s safety that thousands of dangerous chargers are still in use.

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Power bank recalls are continuing as Air Busan issues a ban on wireless chargers on flights.

Grok generated anti-Semitic hate speech and praised Hitler

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Save up to $800 on Samsung’s latest phones

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Samsung just debuted its 2025 lineup of folding phones, and you can already save big money on them.

Posts by Musk’s chatbot removed after it praises Hitler

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Elon Musk in June promised to upgrade Grok because it had been fed "far too much garbage".

AI boyfriends? Welcome to the death of real intimacy

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Creating an AI boyfriend who never says no.

Science

Microsoft claims its AI is better than human doctors at diagnosing complex cases

Experts are cautious about the advanced technology, saying it still needs work.

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Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman.

World-leading procedure using DNA of three people produces healthy babies

The UK children have been spared from devastating genetic diseases using the IVF technique.

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The new IVF procedure prevents the transfer of mutated genes from inside the mother’s mitochondria.

‘Pretty but deadly’: popular pot plant sparks urgent warning

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From a tiny sprout to a sprawling threat the arrowhead vine is invading native bushland.

‘Super rare’ sight as surprised whale watchers bear witness to humpback birth

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Surprised whale watchers see history in the making as whale gives birth off The Spit seaway.

Do we ingest plastic when we use plastic cutting boards?

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New research has found that plastic cutting boards release tiny pieces of plastic when you chop on them, which can end up in your food.

Smartphones

Pay just $109 a year for your phone plan with this hack

These prepaid plans offer unlimited calls and texts, with data costs varying by plan, similar to bulk-buying groceries.

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These prepaid plans offer unlimited calls and texts, with data costs varying by plan, similar to bulk-buying groceries. Stock image

The 7NEWS app is here. The news you want, when you need it

7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

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7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

Pixel 8A: A budget friendly delight among an AI frenzy

A new Pixel device has landed, slightly pricier than the last model. But is the increase justified?

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The Pixel 8A excels by mastering the basics, making it both affordable and accessible.

Google unveils new budget-friendly Pixel 8a

Google focus on camera, productivity, safety and quality with the latest addition to the Pixel lineup.

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Google has unveiled the new Pixel 8a.

Space

Aussie-first rocket finally gets its launch date after months of issues

The technical challenges prompted even the CEO of the company to admit he was ‘kind of almost sick of this rocket’.

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New launch window opens for Gilmour Technologies’ rocket after safety fixes and satellite milestone.

Today is the shortest day of the year — and this is the quirkiest way Aussies celebrate it

It’s the nation’s darkest day and will soon be our longest night but hundreds shrugged off the cold to mark the solstice.

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Thousands came to swim in the nude in Hobart’s freezing waters to celebrate the winter solitice.

Musk speaks out after disastrous launch explosion

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SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded into a dramatic fireball during testing in Texas, the latest in a series of setbacks for billionaire Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes sending fireball soaring

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SpaceX rocket erupts in fireball during test

Cockatoo may have ruffled Gilmour’s rocket launch plans

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A curious cockatoo was caught nibbling on wires at the Gilmour Space launch site.

Reviews

Faster, cheaper NBN plans launch early

But how do these plans compare to one other and others with similar speeds? And what can you expect to get if you sign up for one?

3 min read

Save up to $800 on Samsung’s latest phones

Samsung just debuted its 2025 lineup of folding phones, and you can already save big money on them.

3 min read

Samsung just debuted its 2025 lineup of folding phones, and you can already save big money on them.

How to score Telstra-like coverage without the premium price tag

Telstra is well known across Australia for two things — its wide coverage and its high prices.

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How to score Telstra-like coverage without the premium price tag.

Here are the top five phone plans ideal for travelling

Save yourself the hassle and make the switch to a telco that includes international allowances so you don’t have to fuss around purchasing a SIM when you land.

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We’ve outlined which Aussie prepaid and postpaid phone providers offer generous international perks that won’t blow your budget.

Gaming

Horror fans embrace obscure 2003 children’s game

Piglet’s Big Game is the latest obsession of gamers, who have been searching for copies on eBay.

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There has been an online resurgence for 2003’s Piglet’s Big Game, after some gamers shared clips of it being played

Why the ‘King of Kong’ is taking an Aussie YouTube star to court

The eyes of the gaming world are fixed on the Brisbane trial.

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Karl Jobst (left) is being sued for defamation by Billy Mitchell.

Daniel was speaking to a new friend online. Then the threats began

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Daniel became the victim of a sextortion scam after accepting a friend request on a gaming app.

GAMING NEWS: Everything you must know about Black Myth: Wukong

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Here is everything you must know about Black Myth: Wukong

GAME REVIEW: ‘This is the funniest game of the year’

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Thank Goodness You’re Here: ‘This is a love letter to British comedy, with a perfect mix of dry humour and absurdity.’

Gadgets

A cold brew in five minutes: We tested De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro. Here’s our verdict

If you enjoy a cold brew, a cafe-style hot coffee at home, or even having all the options to change your mind each day, De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro might be for you.

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So is De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro worth the $1,999 price tag? We put the machine to the test for a month, here’s our verdict.

Are pizza ovens worth your dough? We tested the Ooni Koda 12. Here’s our verdict

The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

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The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

Apple takes on Samsung with new iPhone

The high-tech phone is expected to sell out within days.

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Logos: Apple announces new iPhone 14 series.

The best pre-order offers on Samsung’s newest foldables

Want to upgrade to a foldable phone? Now might be the perfect time to do that with Samsung’s fourth generation foldables.

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Galaxy Z Fold4.