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Cheaper but smarter: smartphones target budget buyers

Cheaper but smarter: smartphones target budget buyers

Three smartphone makers are launching cut-price versions of their flagship devices but experts say their biggest battle might be over AI features.

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

Australians were bombarded with millions of spam texts from a major telco that didn't allow them to unsubscribe without providing personal information.

New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

Hybrids are among few vehicles to withstand a continuing slowdown in new vehicles sales, with one model racing into the top ten.

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Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

A huge number of complaints over common transactions has Australia's consumer watchdog warning businesses big and small to bide by the laws or risk a fine.

'More gaps, more drop-outs': rise in complaints post-3G

'More gaps, more drop-outs': rise in complaints post-3G

Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.

More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off

Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.

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Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Origin bets on gas and batteries to keep the lights on

Leading energy retailer Origin Energy says it is "well-placed" to benefit from the energy transition as it bets on big batteries to help keep the lights on.

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Big changes needed to connect cars to the power grid

Most Australians want to turn their electric vehicle into a battery on wheels in future but there are still speed bumps to making the technology work.

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

AGL slams nuclear option, doubles down on big batteries

Australia's biggest emitter AGL Energy will build "a whole range of assets", but not nuclear reactors, to support the closure of 50-year-old coal power plants.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Kerbside charging boost to curb electric car concerns

Hundreds of electric vehicle chargers will be installed on power poles across three states in a bid to remove concerns about swapping to next-gen transport.

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Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar.

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

Households and manufacturers have been left worse off by the east coast gas bonanza, and exporters face new competition from cheaper sources, a report warns.

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

Toyota's allegedly misleading statements about engine defect repairs may financially impact vehicle owners who are part of a class action against the auto firm.

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Curtain call: basic energy upgrades may save households

Hanging heavy curtains and swapping gas for electric hot water could save Australians a motza and solar systems could cut household energy bills even further.

Draft anti-scam laws need better victim compo measures

Consumer advocates have called for proposed scam prevention laws to be strengthened to better protect the public, while industry groups want more clarity.

Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions

Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

Why more AI agents are coming for your pocket in 2025

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence features, paving the way for fierce competition.

'Mum guilt': parents battle growing school costs

As Australian parents deal with the ballooning cost of school supplies amid other cost-of-living pressures, a minor party is promising relief.

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