How AI-generated job offers became your biggest workplace risk
Job scams powered by artificial intelligence are now nearly impossible to spot, even for experienced professionals. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
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The Glass Bottleneck: How a Japanese Textile Maker Became AI's Unlikely Gatekeeper
An obscure glass-fiber cloth made by one Japanese company sits inside every advanced AI chip. Now that demand has outpaced supply, the industry is scrambling for allocation.
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Protect your data before sending your Android phone for repair
A new Android security feature lets you hand over your phone for repairs without wiping your data. Here's what you need to know before your next service appointment.
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US Court Challenge to Pentagon Ban Could Reshape Tech-Defence Relations
AI company Anthropic has sued the Trump administration over a supply chain risk designation that bans military contractors from using its Claude chatbot, arguing the move exceeds presidential authority and violates free speech.
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Lab-Grown Brain Cells Master Doom, Raising Questions About Biological Computing
Human brain cells cultured in a petri dish have learned to play Doom, marking a leap forward in biological computing. The achievement raises questions about the technology's real-world potential.
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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Dallas and Phoenix
Amazon-owned Zoox is expanding its robotaxi testing programme to Dallas and Phoenix, marking its entry into Arizona and advancing operations across a growing network of US cities.
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LibreOffice Finally Opens the Door to Markdown
LibreOffice 26.2 now supports native Markdown import and export, ending years of user requests. The open-source suite can convert between Markdown and Word documents with a click, making the lightweight format accessible to mainstream audiences.
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OpenAI Hardware Chief Resigns Over Pentagon Deal Safeguards
A senior OpenAI robotics leader has quit the company over concerns that its Pentagon deal lacks sufficient safeguards against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons use.
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Microsoft's New Tool Aims to Tame the Autonomous AI Threat
As organisations rush to deploy AI agents, Microsoft's Agent 365 offers IT teams a way to track permissions, detect risks, and prevent autonomous systems from becoming insider threats.
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Pokémon Pokopia's Secret: Players Already Building Minecraft-Style Automation
Pokémon Pokopia players have begun discovering logic gates and automated systems within the game's building mechanics, suggesting the sandbox contains surprising depth beneath its relaxed surface.
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The 16-Month Crunch: How BioWare Butchered Dragon Age 2's Scope
Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider has disclosed that BioWare was forced to slash half of Dragon Age 2's planned quests when publishers revealed the game had just 16 months to completion, exposing a studio that didn't know how to make a small game.
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Qualcomm Pivots to Physical AI with Arduino's New Developer Platform
Qualcomm has announced the Arduino Ventuno Q, a single-board computer designed to run advanced AI models directly on devices like robots and autonomous systems, launching in Q2 2026 at under $300.
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UK Tightens Grip on Work Visas: What It Means for Australian Expats
From January 2026, the UK has implemented significant changes to its Skilled Worker visa system, including higher English language requirements, increased salary thresholds, and extended pathways to permanent residence. Australian workers face a more demanding and costly route to UK employment.
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Why Carlton's Loss Reveals a Problem No Off-Season Fix Can Solve
Carlton's 63-point loss to Sydney in opening round has exposed a familiar weakness: the team struggles when game conditions favour their opponents. The question is whether structural changes can fix it.
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Perth flight breaks through Middle East air crisis
A flight from Dubai has arrived in Perth, offering relief to West Australians stranded by Middle East airspace closures caused by escalating regional conflict.
Oliver Pemberton The 36-Day Problem: Australia's Fuel Crisis Exposed by Middle East Conflict
Australia has just 36 days of petrol reserves as the Strait of Hormuz closes and global oil prices surge. Drivers and farmers brace for price spikes while the government reassures the nation its emergency frameworks are ready.
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The Competitive Edge: Why Left-Handed People Drive Harder in High-Stakes Settings
Italian scientists have found that left-handed people score higher on competitiveness measures and are less likely to avoid competition from anxiety, challenging assumptions about why this minority trait persists.
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NASA's asteroid experiment proves tiny shifts can work as planetary shields
NASA's DART spacecraft did more than nudge a single asteroid. New analysis reveals it altered the trajectory of a whole binary system around the sun, marking a historic moment in planetary defence technology.
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The Private Life of a Public Athlete: Why Alex Albon Deleted Social Media
At 29, Alex Albon is one of elite Formula 1 drivers, but he has chosen a path away from the constant scrutiny of social media, revealing how stepping back from the digital world has liberated him.
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Indie Roguelike Defies Expectations With Record-Breaking Launch
Within days of release, Slay the Spire 2 exceeded half a million concurrent players on Steam, shattering predictions and demonstrating the staying power of indie games built on genuine player engagement rather than marketing budgets.
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