Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.
If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.
Coles blames inflation for price rises during its "down down" campaign, denying it misled customers in a case brought to court by the consumer watchdog.
Millions of households are risking fires by getting rid of batteries in dangerous ways and the popularity of lithium batteries is raising the stakes.
A supermarket giant is defending claims it misled customers with its "down down" campaign, saying it offered value for money.
A grocery giant accused of false price discounts has told a court that it genuinely cares about customers while boosting its profits.
Some of the most popular car companies in Australia and a selection of luxury brands have failed to meet emissions targets in their first year of operation.
Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.
Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.
A supermarket giant accused of manipulating prices has told a court the regulator is wrongly attributing "sophisticated thought processes" to grocery shoppers.
Australia's consumer watchdog has accused Coles of artificially increasing prices to create discounts, while the supermarket giant blames supplier cost hikes.
More Australians are upgrading their broadband connections, choosing faster plans and setting download records, NBN Co has revealed.
Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.
Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.
Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.
The safest new vehicles in Australia are almost all electric, with the top performers delivering consistently across the various areas of testing.
Australians are buying more used hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars, although sales across all states and territories are slowing down.
A Sydney-based delivery firm that promised to undercut Australia Post has abruptly stopped taking bookings, causing alarm for businesses.
A serious fault has been identified in more than 2800 electric vehicles and, with no immediate fix, drivers are being warned not to fully charge the cars.
The annual Consumer Electronics Show indicates we could be headed into a future with cleaning robots, noisy Lego and bathroom mirrors that assess health.
Australians are hooking up to faster broadband connections by the thousands and the technology is changing the way they consume entertainment.
The competition watchdog has taken meal delivery services HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court for misleading consumers with subscriptions.
Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.
More than half of young Australians are willing to hand over their Christmas shopping to an artificial intelligence tool, but others have concerns.
Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.
Battery-powered cars have been found using more energy than promised in independent tests, just like their petrol and diesel peers.
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.
The world's biggest search provider will face a substantial penalty for breaking Australia's competition laws, a court has ruled, after doing deals with telcos.
More than one million households have been disconnected by weather events this year and the NBN warns more will disproportionately affect copper connections.
Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.
Australian motorists can expect to see more price competition in electric vehicles after one auto maker announced the cheapest model to date.
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