Nick Whigham
news.com.au
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Aussie start-up is banking on something different to take on the home battery market
Melbourne-based company Zenaji believes it has developed a world best battery product for residential solar installations that promises homeowners a much longer lasting and safer energy storage solution compared to many alternatives on the market. → Read More
Huawei losing friends by the day as Trump’s ban on Chinese telco giant bites
Controversial Chinese telecom giant Huawei must be feeling very lonely right now. → Read More
Illegal ozone-depleting gases traced to rogue factories in eastern China
Industries in northeastern China have spewed large quantities of an ozone-depleting gas into the atmosphere in violation of an international treaty, global scientists say. → Read More
Tech trade war could force Huawei toward ‘plan B’ for its smartphones
Chinese tech giant Huawei, and the millions who use their popular smartphones, could soon be relying on a second rate “plan B”. → Read More
Apple iPhone: People reveal they get ghosted for not having blue text bubble
As humans we’re imbued with an instinct for tribalism that can manifest itself in some strange ways — but this has to take the cake. → Read More
Al Gore weighs in on Australian election, urges Australia to ‘choose the right path’
Former US presidential candidate turned activist Al Gore has weighed in on Australia’s federal election campaign, saying the Coalition would take the country “in the wrong direction” on climate change. → Read More
Sydney-led research aims ‘to bring back portion of life’ for people with epilepsy
When I was at university I supported myself by working and managing a cafe in the Canberra CBD. One weekend a man came in with three young boys all under the age of five. → Read More
Trump denies Middle East troop deployment plan as tensions rise
With memories of the Iraq War fresh in their mind, US politicians and commentators are warning that the Trump administration is taking the country precariously close to the precipice of another war in the Middle East. → Read More
ACCC rejects TPG and Vodafone merger proposal
The competition and consumer watchdog has made the surprise decision to knock back a proposed merger between Vodafone’s Australian operation and TPG. → Read More
Australian Geographic conservationist wants laws protecting threatened species
The environment is emerging as an election issue as conservationists call for reform to better protect Australia’s threatened species and improve our poor record on biodiversity loss. → Read More
Google unveils affordable Pixel smartphone aimed at the middle of the market
In a direct shot at competitors like Apple, Google has bucked the trend of soaring smartphone prices and unveiled a high-performance Pixel device that won’t break the bank. → Read More
Internet providers improving on speed but the NBN remains a disappointment for many
Australia’s massive broadband network continues to disappoint and isn’t living up to expectations, the country’s consumer watchdog says. → Read More
‘Our last chance’: Warning one million species at risk of ‘annihilation’
Up to one million species are facing the threat of being wiped off the face of the planet due to human activity, a global report has warned. → Read More
Peak of Eta Aquarids meteor shower to light up skies
If you fancy catching a sparkling meteor shower this week set your alarm for an early morning. → Read More
Pentagon highlights Chinese naval might, predicts readiness of new domestically built aircraft carrier
China’s quest to flex its military might around the world is set to achieve a new milestone with the deployment of its first domestically built aircraft carrier in 2019, US defence officials warn. → Read More
Industry best camera and long lasting battery put Huawei’s P30 Pro at the top of the pile
When it comes to smartphones, Aussie customers really want two things: Good battery life and a great camera. → Read More
Three-eyed snake found in Northern Territory
A snake found in the Northern Territory brings new meaning to the concept of a third eye. → Read More
Changes to Instagram and Secret Crush feature for new dating app amid Facebook redesign
Facebook is overhauling its apps in a bid to head off more privacy scandals and make it easier for users, and businesses to find and connect with other users. → Read More
How to get the best out of your TV during those dark Game of Thrones episodes
The latest episode of Game of Thrones was so dark it left many viewers struggling to see what was going on. → Read More
‘These events are not rare’: NASA exercise highlights existential threat of asteroid impacting Earth
It’s the doomsday scenario fit for a Hollywood blockbuster — and NASA scientists are about to see it go down. → Read More