The consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Kmart, over allegations millions of its products posed serious safety risks to shoppers.
Emma Kirk
A tradie faces a long road to recovery after a robotic vacuum explosion nearly killed him three months ago.
A small gadget used to break into people’s cars is becoming more prominent on the streets of one Aussie city.
Jack Nivison
A baby monitor has been urgently recalled over fears a defect could cause the risk of serious injury or even death.
Clareese Packer
Listings for $89 smart glasses on Kmart websites have vanished after a probe into the Chinese software company behind them was launched.
David Hannant
Police fear a man accused of filming a woman in a toilet may have struck other stores.
Almost two dozen world leaders are demanding urgent action to keep artificial intelligence under “human control”.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Tech giant Apple is facing a $1m lawsuit lodged by a shopworkers’ union, over alleged last-minute roster changes ahead of the iPhone 18’s launch.
Labor is exploring a world-first move on controversial smart glasses, as Anthony Albanese heads to the US for talks with tech leaders.
Nathan Schmidt
A big call has been made on the future of smart glasses as new reforms are introduced to tackle growing concerns over the technology.
Andrew Hedgman and Ria Pandey
Australians are racking up the bill for foreign-dominated AI models, with one Labor frontbencher warning that cost could skyrocket without local intervention.
A stark warning has been issued by Labor after unmanned drones breached the airspace of one of Australia’s most critical military bases.
Ria Pandey
A popular tech device becoming more ubiquitous across the country is being used as a “tool to further exploit” one group of Aussies.
A surge in sales of new smart glasses discretely containing cameras has raised concerns Australia might need new privacy laws.
A family home went up in flames after a second-hand e-bike exploded, forcing nine people to flee.
Anthony Albanese warned that Australia must act now on AI or lose the power to set its own terms forever as he unveiled a landmark framework.
Nathan Schmidt and Jack Nivison
An explosion of shared e-bikes has led to “wild west scenes” in one Australian city – the state government has pledged to take action.
Two of the world’s biggest entertainment brands have joined forces to launch a new screen-free interactive toy line.
Andrew Hedgman
Woolworths staff will use VR headsets and tech across 1000 stores from next month to ensure premium offerings of an Australian diet staple.
Blair Jackson
A streaming giant responsible for hosting some of the world’s most beloved film and TV franchises is lifting prices for Aussie subscribers for the second time in just over a year.
A popular kitchenware brand has pulled one product from shelves over concerns children could sustain “serious” injuries.
Bunnings has unveiled one of its biggest projects to date, that will revolutionise how Aussies will shop.
Georgia Palgan
The sweeping new changes will be applied to all Victorian schools in an effort to reduce distraction rates in the classroom.
Alexandra Feiam
An urgent warning has been issued for consumers who may have purchased a steam cleaner that has the potential to cause serious burns and even death.
