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Apple scraps Buy Now Pay Later service

The service will be closed down barely a year after it was launched.

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Apple Pay Later was unique because Apple needed to create its own bank to offer loans.

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Race to bring two astronauts home after spacecraft thrusters stop working

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Two astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after technical issues plagued the first half of their mission.

Dormant supermassive black hole roars back to life, gorging on nearby material

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Sagittarius A* is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth. Could it, too, suddenly roar to life? (AP PHOTO)

Pauline Hanson called out over double standard amid Irwin stoush: ‘Make up your mind’

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The One Nation senator famously took legal action against Simon Hunt, also known as Pauline Pantsdown.

Telstra set to give away thousands of free mobile phones amid network change

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Telstra to provide 12,000 free mobile phones to vulnerable customers.

Major Afterpay changes come into effect

Here’s what the changes mean for you.

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BNPL service Afterpay has announced changes to its Terms of Service. File image

‘Body is broken’: Rideshare insider raises the alarm on 84-hour working weeks

‘I can’t tell you how hard it is. I’m not faulting the people, I’m faulting the system.’

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Apps such as Uber track how long a driver has been active and limit their shift for safety.

Woman’s dire warning after terrifying find stuck to her car

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A US resident found an AirTag on her car. Stock image

Uber’s new EV feature set to change the way millions ride

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The greenhouse gas savings, which will be shown in user accounts, will also be translated into real-world equivalents such as garbage kept out of landfill or litres of fuel saved. File image

Astronauts’ accidental broadcast sparks space station emergency fears

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Emergency drill audio was mistakenly broadcast on the International Space Station's YouTube channel.

NBN price hike to affect millions of Australians next month

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Telstra, Optus and other providers’ NBN plans to get more expensive next month

Race to bring two astronauts home after spacecraft thrusters stop working

The astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner ran into trouble during a test flight.

6 min read

Two astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after technical issues plagued the first half of their mission.

Dormant supermassive black hole roars back to life, gorging on nearby material

A dramatic brightening at the heart of a faraway galaxy flags the possibility of significant changes in the centre of our own.

3 min read

Sagittarius A* is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth. Could it, too, suddenly roar to life? (AP PHOTO)

Astronauts’ accidental broadcast sparks space station emergency fears

2 min read

Emergency drill audio was mistakenly broadcast on the International Space Station's YouTube channel.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ explosion will bring a ‘new star’ to the night sky

5 min read

Astronomers are expecting a ‘new star’ to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September in a celestial event that has been years in the making, according to NASA.

Apollo 8 astronaut killed in plane crash

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The prime crew of the Apollo 8 mission suited up for centrifuge training in the Flight Acceleration Facility, in Building 29 of NASA’s Johnson Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, 1st November 1968. From left to right, they are Lunar Module Pilot William A Anders, Command Module Pilot James A Lovell Jr, and Commander Frank F Borman II..

The 7NEWS app is here. The news you want, when you need it

7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

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7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

Pixel 8A: A budget friendly delight among an AI frenzy

A new Pixel device has landed, slightly pricier than the last model. But is the increase justified?

4 min read

The Pixel 8A excels by mastering the basics, making it both affordable and accessible.

Google unveils new budget-friendly Pixel 8a

Google focus on camera, productivity, safety and quality with the latest addition to the Pixel lineup.

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Google has unveiled the new Pixel 8a.

Fastest 5G speeds revealed ... and it’s not Telstra

Australia’s mobile networks have been tested and the results are very surprising.

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Woman using mobile phone in neon lights.

Race to bring two astronauts home after spacecraft thrusters stop working

The astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after their Boeing Starliner ran into trouble during a test flight.

6 min read

Two astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after technical issues plagued the first half of their mission.

Dormant supermassive black hole roars back to life, gorging on nearby material

A dramatic brightening at the heart of a faraway galaxy flags the possibility of significant changes in the centre of our own.

3 min read

Sagittarius A* is located about 26,000 light-years from Earth. Could it, too, suddenly roar to life? (AP PHOTO)

Astronauts’ accidental broadcast sparks space station emergency fears

2 min read

Emergency drill audio was mistakenly broadcast on the International Space Station's YouTube channel.

Aussie TV star dies at 62

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West Australian astronomer and TV star Greg Quicke has died, aged 62.

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ explosion will bring a ‘new star’ to the night sky

5 min read

Astronomers are expecting a ‘new star’ to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September in a celestial event that has been years in the making, according to NASA.

Exploring the stars: The open world of Star Wars Outlaws

All you need to know, including the release date.

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Star Wars Outlaws is out on August 30.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay: Slashing samurai or sneaky shinobi

The upcoming Assassin's Creed instalment has fans excited - and for good reason.

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Promotional art for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review: This gadget will revolutionise mundane chores

If you’re poor on time, this smart robot vacuum could be a total game-changer.

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The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra can be purchased from a number of major retailers.

Pixel 8A: A budget friendly delight among an AI frenzy

A new Pixel device has landed, slightly pricier than the last model. But is the increase justified?

4 min read

The Pixel 8A excels by mastering the basics, making it both affordable and accessible.

Exploring the stars: The open world of Star Wars Outlaws

All you need to know, including the release date.

4 min read

Star Wars Outlaws is out on August 30.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows gameplay: Slashing samurai or sneaky shinobi

The upcoming Assassin's Creed instalment has fans excited - and for good reason.

4 min read

Promotional art for Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

The best NBN plans for gaming

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Logos: Xbox controller.

Social media giant backflips on nudity policy after being bombed with explicit content

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A Twitch booth at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review and release date: Is the game worth buying?

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A cold brew in five minutes: We tested De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro. Here’s our verdict

If you enjoy a cold brew, a cafe-style hot coffee at home, or even having all the options to change your mind each day, De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro might be for you.

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So is De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro worth the $1,999 price tag? We put the machine to the test for a month, here’s our verdict.

Are pizza ovens worth your dough? We tested the Ooni Koda 12. Here’s our verdict

The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

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The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

Apple takes on Samsung with new iPhone

The high-tech phone is expected to sell out within days.

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Logos: Apple announces new iPhone 14 series.

The best pre-order offers on Samsung’s newest foldables

Want to upgrade to a foldable phone? Now might be the perfect time to do that with Samsung’s fourth generation foldables.

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Galaxy Z Fold4.