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AI is coming to your smartphone but not the guardrails

Tech giant Apple is expected to launch its first iPhones with generative AI within days but experts say the technology still lacks safeguards.

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How electric cars could drive renewable energy change

Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.

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Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar

It's not just climate change and bills fuelling demand for solar batteries - the threat of blackouts is prompting more households to invest in energy storage.

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Queensland renters locked out of solar savings

In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.

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‘Let me out’: Aussies need help with subscription traps

Most Australians have struggled to cancel a subscription and some have given up entirely, a report has warned amid calls for legal reforms.

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Building costs in the frame for ongoing housing crisis

The Reserve Bank says it is closely monitoring the housing shortage, but dismisses reports a construction union is to blame for escalating costs.

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Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Electricity and gas giant Origin Energy warns Australia will need to import gas to meet domestic demand and taxpayers may have to pay to burn coal for longer.

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Transition ‘well under way’ as AGL rejects nuclear push

Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.

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A bird? Plane? It’s an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

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Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation

Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.

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Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

Higher rents are weighing heavily on Australians receiving government support payments as all households experience rising living costs.

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Uber to take Leaf out of Japan’s second-hand EV market

Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.

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Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla

Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.

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Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.

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Tesla launches deal to cut electric vehicle speed bumps

Australia's most popular electric vehicle brand has partnered with an insurance firm to reduce another hurdle to investing in low-emission transport.

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Call for ad ban on easy credit for groceries, medicines

A popular form of credit to encourage online shopping has morphed into a crutch for trying to stay a step ahead of financial disaster, an inquiry has been told.

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Big batteries for the ‘heavy lifting’ as cold snap hits

The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.

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Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

More than 1600 high-end electric sports cars have been recalled over a safety issue, in the second electric car recall in a week.

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Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation

Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.

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Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes

Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.

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‘Game changer’, cash-free charging trial for EV drivers

A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.

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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

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Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers

The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.

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Smart meters to keep the lights on, one home at a time

Some $50 million for the latest home energy tech aims to help consumers save money by controlling car charging, solar panels, batteries, hot water and aircon.

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Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up

More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.

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‘Deep flaws’ in ASIC enforcement prompt calls for split

A bloated remit and chronic under-resourcing at Australia's corporate watchdog have been canvassed in a scathing parliamentary report.

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Watchdog warning ends Google deal with Telstra, Optus

Telstra and Optus have agreed to stop accepting payments from Google under deals to pre-install the tech giant's search software as default on their phones.

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Telstra, Optus end Google deals after watchdog warning

Internet behemoth Google paid Australia's top two telcos to be the default search engine on Android phones for seven years, the competition watchdog has found.

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Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again

Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.

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Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC

Aussies are using less power and producing more rooftop solar to cope with energy costs, the consumer watchdog finds, urging retailers to share cost reductions.

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Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.