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'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Consumers warned to brace for AI smartphone revolution

Samsung has revealed its first smartphone with generative AI features but experts warn the photos and text it produces need to come with warnings.

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case

A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.

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Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.

Hundreds of millions of scam texts blocked by telcos

Hundreds of millions of scam texts blocked by telcos

Telcos have blocked a wave of 336.7 million scam texts since July 2022, according to new figures, but many are still managing to get through.

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

Telcos, social media, banks targeted in war on scams

The federal government will examine sectors on the scam frontline as it hopes to stop Australians falling victim to financial crimes.

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

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Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Research on distracted motorists behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle shows road regulators should impose strict limits to avoid accidents, academics say.

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

Qantas rejects lawsuit over COVID-19 travel credits

A class action lawsuit filed against the national carrier, Qantas, alleges it misled customers and failed to issue refunds for flights cancelled in 2020.

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