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Conspiracy theories about the AusAlert test spreading online

From wrapping your phone in foil to secret phones, ABC NEWS Verify takes a look into some of these false claims and real concerns about AusAlert to try to answer a few questions.

Engadget17h ago

Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games

Gear up for the Atari Cinematic Universe.

The Age17h ago

Soulmate

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

ABC News Victoria17h ago

Queensland-style inquiry needed for Victoria's Big Build, says academic

One of Australia's leading public policy academics says a "Queensland-style" commission of inquiry is needed into Victoria's Big Build.

ABC News NSW17h ago

How a series of urgent texts warned of a major corruption scandal

Nineteen months before making the parliamentary speech that sparked a corruption inquiry into NSW Liberal figures and their relationship with a fugitive property developer, parliamentary secretary Ray Williams sent an…

Ars Technica17h ago

AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems

Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.

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BBC Sport17h ago

'A brutal innings' - Seifert's best strikes of his half-century

Manchester Super Giants' Tim Seifert hits 67 off 45 balls - an innings that included nine boundaries - to help set London Spirit 139 to win in their opening fixture of the 2026 men's Hundred.

ABC News ACT17h ago

AI has changed what criminals can do with your stolen Origin data

The theft of names, addresses and phone numbers may seem less serious than stolen bank details, but cyber experts say AI is changing what criminals can do with that information.

Engadget17h ago

Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses

Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.

The Verge17h ago

Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet

Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic's faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps…

TechCrunch17h ago

Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models

Claude's new voice model will let you reschedule your meeting or draft an email

Engadget17h ago

Claude's voice mode just got smarter

Claude's voice mode hasn't been the most reliable, but this update should help.

ABC News Tasmania17h ago

Interest rates don't just hit households. Small business is feeling the pinch

Small-to-medium sized businesses have had a challenging year, with increased costs and regulatory reforms. Insolvency rates are beginning to rise and more owners are shopping around for credit.

BBC Sport17h ago

Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.

ABC News Victoria17h ago

Gippsland CFA volunteers seek compensation as cancer cluster cases grow

In Nar Nar Goon's fire brigade, 22 volunteers have been diagnosed with cancer. But as members work to obtain their work insurance cover, almost half of the members are not covered by the state's presumptive legislation.

The Age17h ago

Genovese Coffee House

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Flour and Stone

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Flour

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Ellen

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Diggy Doos

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Comeco Foods

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Circa Espresso

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Cherry Moon General Store

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Cafe Cressida

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026

The Age17h ago

Cafe Cre Asion

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Cafe 143

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Bobo Bakery

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

bills

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Banh Mi Phuong 18

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The Age17h ago

Baker Bleu

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The Age17h ago

Ard

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Angus

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

ABC News SA17h ago

How China won the car wars

In June, a bulk carrier made an unprecedented delivery of EVs to Australia, sounding an ominous warning to the world's automakers.

The Age17h ago

Ambi’s Chai Bar

This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

The Age17h ago

Algorithm

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Wired17h ago

Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending

The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”

ABC News Tasmania17h ago

Charli xcx follows Brat with her most reflective album yet

On her new album Music, Fashion, Film, British artist Charli xcx discusses the enduring legacy of art and artists, and how creative figures are remembered long after their moment has passed.

TechCrunch17h ago

AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing

The Series A was led by Battery Ventures, bringing AegisAI total funding to $49 million.

ABC News Tasmania17h ago

Adolescence creator swaps therapy for chains in new movie

Emmy Award-winning Adolescence co-creator Stephen Graham tackles teen delinquency in a very different way in The Good Boy.

ABC News Tasmania17h ago

Friday news quiz: World Cup winners, rock legends and Barnaby Joyce's dog

We have 10 questions to test your knowledge of the week in … SIT DOWN! Sorry, it's the ABC news quiz.