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While US stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-03 07:12:11

With Anduril’s help, Australia has done what the U.S. Navy has struggled to accomplish: transition an extra-large undersea drone from white board to under contract in just three years. Anduril announced Tuesday that a fleet of its XL uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) “Ghost Shark” will begin operations in Australian waters next year under a massive AUS$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) contract. The five-year award structure is the defense-startup holy grail; it’s a program of record that essential

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While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2025-10-03 17:12:11

With Anduril’s help, Australia has done what the U.S. Navy has struggled to accomplish: transition an extra-large undersea drone from white board to under contract in just three years. Anduril announced Tuesday that a fleet of its XL uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) “Ghost Shark” will begin operations in Australian waters next year under a massive AUS$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) contract. The five-year award structure is the defense-startup holy grail; it’s a program of record that essential

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Australian startup joins race to build local ChatGPT

news.ycombinator.com Tess Bennett 2025-10-08 14:38:30

Two Australian entrepreneurs have joined the race to build a local alternative to the artificial intelligence models created by tech giants like OpenAI and Meta, earmarking $10 million to compensate copyright owners for their work. Sovereign Australia AI was founded by AI strategist Simon Kriss and technology executive Troy Neilson who shared concerns that Australia’s access to the critical technology would be at the mercy of the decisions made in the United States or China. Loading...

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'We can do it for under $100M': Startup joins race to build local ChatGPT

news.ycombinator.com Tess Bennett 2025-10-09 05:38:30

Two Australian entrepreneurs have joined the race to build a local alternative to the artificial intelligence models created by tech giants like OpenAI and Meta, earmarking $10 million to compensate copyright owners for their work. Sovereign Australia AI was founded by AI strategist Simon Kriss and technology executive Troy Neilson who shared concerns that Australia’s access to the critical technology would be at the mercy of the decisions made in the United States or China. Loading...

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Tesla Hit With Another Major Recall

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-10-20 17:53:47

Tesla is recalling 7,301 Model Y SUVs produced in 2025, following identification of a software defect in the driver’s side window’s automatic protection system. The recall, issued by Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, warns that the window may close with excessive force if it fails to detect obstructions, posing a risk of injury. The latest recall is a perfect example of the dual-edge of automotive digitization, becaus

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Regulators Say Binance Must Tighten Money Laundering, Terrorism Rules

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-11-01 04:39:13

Beleaguered crypto company Binance must tighten up its compliance controls covering anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism and add an independent auditor if it wants to keep doing business in Australia, regulators said this week. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is mandating the crypto giant put outside auditors in place within 28 days of its decision. The watchdog said that the new rules are intended to address “serious concerns” it has about its oversight

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CarPlay just arrived as a free OTA update for one of the fastest-growing EVs

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-09 09:56:56

CarPlay has just expanded to one of the fastest-growing EVs on the market, arriving this week through a free over-the-air update. Geely may not be a household name in the United States, but it’s a major global player with ownership ties to Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and Smart. The company’s latest electric SUV, sold in China as the Galaxy E5 and internationally as the EX5, has surged in sales and ranks high among the most popular EVs. The EX5 launched in mid-2024 and reached its 100,000th unit i

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Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Australia after legal win against Apple

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-24 22:00:41

Epic has spent the last five years fighting Apple's in-app purchase policies. Now, after half a decade, the Epic Games Store and Fortnite will once again be available on iOS in Australia. A judge has found Apple's conduct likely diminished competition, in part for not allowing alternative payment methods, the Australian Financial Review reports. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Epic announced, "An Australian court just found that Apple and Google abuse their control over app distribution and

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The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was finally solved

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-03 10:35:40

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved - until now 3 days ago Share Save Tiffanie Turnbull BBC News, Sydney Share Save Australian Museum Before koalas became Australia's animal ambassadors, the country tried platypus diplomacy In 1943, a camouflaged ship set off from Australia to England carrying top secret cargo - a single young platypus. Named after his would-be owner, UK prime minister Winston Churchill, the rare monotreme was an unprecedented gift from a country des

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Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-12-21 22:51:00

In brief: After approving plans to ban those aged under 16 from using social media last year, the Australian government is now considering which of the platforms should be included in the new law. In response, the companies are looking for ways to avoid being added to the ban list, with methods ranging from pleas and security promises to thinly veiled legal threats. Social media platforms have long criticized Australia's ban on under-16s holding accounts. The law comes into effect this December

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How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 2nd Test Rugby Union Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 14:00:00

After a gripping first encounter in Brisbane, Australia will be looking to keep their series hopes alive today as the hosts go in search of a vital win against the Lions in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The Lions claimed a one-sided 27-19 victory last weekend at Suncorp Stadium, in a matc

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How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 2nd Test Rugby Union for Free

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 20:00:04

After a gripping first encounter in Brisbane, Australia will be looking to keep their series hopes alive today as the hosts go in search of a vital win against the Lions in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the game isn't available where you are. The Lions claimed a one-sided 19-27 victory last weekend at Suncorp Stadium, in a matc

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Qantas is being extorted in recent data-theft cyberattack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-02 17:02:02

Qantas has confirmed that it is now being extorted by threat actors following a cyberattack that potentially exposed the data for 6 million customers. "A potential cyber criminal has made contact, and we are currently working to validate this," Qantas shared in an updated statement. "As this is a criminal matter, we have engaged the Australian Federal Police and won't be commenting any further on the details of the contact." Qantas disclosed the attack on July 1st, stating it detected unusual

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Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-12 04:34:59

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles 2 hours ago Share Save Tabby Wilson BBC News, Sydney Share Save Reuters The airline says there will be no impact to Qantas' operations Qantas is contacting customers after a cyber attack targeted their third-party customer service platform. On 30 June, the Australian airline detected "unusual activity" on a platform used by its contact centre to store the data of six million people, including names, email addresses, phone numbers,

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Facing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-20 22:55:34

As rising sea levels gradually swallow the world’s low-lying island nations, many citizens will have no choice but to leave their homes behind. In Tuvalu, one of the world’s most climate-threatened archipelagos, the migration has already begun. Nearly a third of Tuvalu’s roughly 11,000 residents are seeking Australian visas to escape the encroaching waters. In 2023, Australia announced that it would launch these visas as part of a bilateral treaty it signed with Tuvalu—the world’s first to crea

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Ancient termite poo reveals 120M-year-old secrets of Australia's forests

news.ycombinator.com Alistair Evans 2026-02-28 10:25:16

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: CT reconstructions of termite and mite coprolites. Credit: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.palaeo.2025.113059 Imagine a lush forest with tree-ferns, their trunks capped by ribbon-like fronds. Conifers tower overhead, bearing triangular leaves almost sharp enough to pierce ski

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Australian Critical Infrastructure Faces 'Acute' Foreign Threats

darkreading.com Nate Nelson 2025-11-13 12:00:00

Australian intelligence is projecting that foreign nations will increasingly attempt to sabotage its country's critical infrastructure. On Feb. 19, Mike Burgess, director-general of security in charge of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), delivered an annual threat assessment encompassing the many national security threats facing Australia. Among the most important, he noted, are the ways in which foreign threat actors are weaponizing artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled

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Latest Tech News

While US stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

While U.S. stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service

Australian startup joins race to build local ChatGPT

'We can do it for under $100M': Startup joins race to build local ChatGPT

Tesla Hit With Another Major Recall

Regulators Say Binance Must Tighten Money Laundering, Terrorism Rules

CarPlay just arrived as a free OTA update for one of the fastest-growing EVs

Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Australia after legal win against Apple

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was finally solved

Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer

How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 2nd Test Rugby Union Free

How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 2nd Test Rugby Union for Free

Qantas is being extorted in recent data-theft cyberattack

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles

Facing Rising Seas, Thousands in Tuvalu Seek an Escape Through Australia

Ancient termite poo reveals 120M-year-old secrets of Australia's forests

Australian Critical Infrastructure Faces 'Acute' Foreign Threats

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