AI rally lifts Asian stocks as Nvidia nears $6tn
Nvidia climbed toward a $6tn valuation, fuelling an AI rally that lifted Asian futures and chipmakers, as investors eye earnings and the Trump-Xi summit.
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Lumix L10: AUD 2,599 compact revives Panasonic's flagship
AUD 2,599. Panasonic's Lumix L10 pairs a 20.4MP Four Thirds sensor with a Leica 24-75mm F1.7-2.8, Phase Hybrid AF and in-camera Real Time LUTs. Australia release June-July 2026.
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Best AI for Programming 2026: Choose by Workflow, Not Benchmarks
Compare AI for programming in 2026 by workflow, not leaderboards. Shortlist by reasoning, context window and cost, then run quick IDE pilots and measure cost.
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American Airlines limits power banks to two per passenger
American Airlines limits passengers to two portable power banks (100 Wh max each), bans in-seat recharging and overhead-bin stowage. Effective 1 May 2026.
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Googlebook vs Chromebook: 4 factors to decide
Compare Googlebook and Chromebook across app and phone integration, hardware and longevity, AI features and price to decide which laptop fits your needs.
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Xperia 1 VIII swaps vertical strip for square camera island
Xperia 1 VIII lands May 12 with a square camera island, triple rear lenses and likely Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Leaks point to a 48MP main and 3x telephoto
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung, seeks $15m over TV boxes
Dua Lipa sued Samsung for at least $15m, alleging a backstage photo was printed on US TV boxes without permission and falsely implied her endorsement.
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Electric Cars Australia 2026: Models, Incentives & Charging
A 2026 guide to electric cars in Australia covering models for sale, current incentives and tax rules, and practical advice on home and public charging.
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9, Book 9i and Yoga 7 reviewed
Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9, Book 9i and Yoga 7 show that convertibles can offer real creative power, dual-screen workflows and clear price tiers, reviewers say.
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Microsoft rethinks 100% hourly clean power pledge
Microsoft weighing delay to its 100% hourly clean power pledge as it expands AI data centres, balancing renewables with gas projects and investor pressure.
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LinkedIn chief Ryan Roslansky to oversee Microsoft Office as Copilot push expands
Microsoft moved Office apps and Teams under LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to speed Copilot and agent AI across Microsoft 365. Rajesh Jha leaves on June 30.
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Image AI drives 6.5x more app downloads than chat updates
Appfigures found image-capable AI launches drove 6.5x more app downloads than chat-only updates, but larger install spikes did not always mean more spending.
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Datacentres face local opposition as M3 seeks 225MW
Maribyrnong and residents oppose NextDC's M3 datacentre expansion, citing noise, diesel generators and planning conflicts while the state reviews it.
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Ask.com closes after 25 years; Jeeves' spirit endures
Ask.com shut down on May 1 2026 after 25 years. IAC ended its search business, closing the site that began as Ask Jeeves and pioneered conversational search.
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Musk's $134bn suit puts AI's rules on trial
Elon Musk's US$134bn lawsuit against OpenAI seeks to remove Sam Altman and Greg Brockman and challenges how nonprofit promises change as AI firms scale.
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T-Mobile offers free Hulu and Netflix for 5G customers
T-Mobile offers free Hulu and Netflix to qualifying 5G customers. Check your T-Mobile account or app to confirm eligibility, included tiers and promo end.
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YouTube tests 'Ask YouTube' AI search for Premium
YouTube is testing Ask YouTube with Premium users in the US. The AI returns answers with clips and follow-ups but raises accuracy and discovery concerns.
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Strong iPhone demand lifts Apple to $111.2 billion in March-quarter sales
Apple beat estimates with about $111 billion in March-quarter revenue as strong iPhone demand boosted device and services sales amid supply constraints.
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Private credit chiefs defend software bets as AI fears rise
Managers say software exposure in private credit is limited as investors withdrew amid AI fears; analysts warn of higher defaults in some pockets.
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AI markets underprice Middle East pullback risk
Jack Selby says markets underprice the risk that Middle East AI funding could be pulled back, disrupting data centres, chip suppliers and AI firms.
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Taylor Swift files three trademarks after TikTok deepfakes
Taylor Swift filed three trademarks after Copyleaks found TikTok deepfake ads using her likeness, covering a pink-guitar photo and two sound marks.
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Alphabet adds 25M subscriptions, paid base reaches 350M
Alphabet added 25 million subscriptions in Q1, bringing its paid base to 350M as YouTube and Google One led growth while cloud revenue topped $20 billion.
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Zap Energy adds fission, aims revenue in 1 year
Zap Energy is adding fission alongside fusion and expects to book revenue within a year, pursuing nearer-term commercial work to supply power customers.
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Comey indicted on two counts over Instagram seashells photo
DOJ indictment says James Comey's May 15 Instagram shells photo showed 8647 and alleges a threat against Donald Trump; court proceedings will test intent.
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Taylor Swift seeks trademarks for two spoken phrases linked to AI concerns
Taylor Swift trademarks: Team filed to register the spoken lines Hey its Taylor Swift and Hey its Taylor as audio marks amid AI imitation worries.
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