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Nike teams up with Apple to improve standard Apple Watch
In the most recent collaboration, Apple have introduced the new Apple Watch Nike+, the latest edition to the smartwatch dynasty. The Apple Watch Nike+ is said to be the most suitable option for those who weren’t willing to purchase the standard Apple Watch, a smartwatch that retailed at its cheapest at $399, with the high end space black, stainless steel Apple Watch retailing…
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Apple has been granted a patent to develop foldable iPhones
Apple has just announced they’ve been granted a patent that will allow them to develop a high-tech foldable iPhone. The tech giant revealed yesterday that they applied for the grant three years ago, but kept it under heavy wraps by lodging the application under the names of individual designers instead of the company. The patent application…
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Instagram to test new feature that allows users to shop online
The social media platform Instagram will introduce a new feature next week that allows users to shop through their news feed. The function will be called ‘Shop Now’ and will be made available in the US. Users will be able to shop from over 20 brands including Kate Spade, JackThreads and Warby Parker, which will show an in-depth…
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Who are the 5 Richest People in the World Right Now?
From a University drop out to the founder of the World’s largest fashion retailer, we have a look at the top 5 Richest People in the World as listed by Forbes Magazine in real time and what got them to where they are today. 1: Bill Gates Real Time Net Worth: $81.8 Billion Age: 61 years old Source…
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Astronomers say flashes from stars are signs of alien civilisation
Two French-Canadian astronomers have recently discovered odd colours flashing from the stars, which they believe are signs of alien civilisation. According to their study, 234 of 2.5 million stars showed signs of ‘spectral modulation’, which means tiny but rapid changes in colours. The biggest and most exciting revelation was that these changes followed a certain pattern, and these patterns were identical…
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Apple delays Airpod release because they need more time
Just when Apple thought they were recovering from their recent iPhone and iOS software issues, the company has again copped backlash following the announcement that new AirPods will not be released this month, as promised. Apple said the updated, cordless earPods would have been available from late October, but have since told TechCrunch they need “a little more time” to work on the product while…
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Showpo to take fashion to the next level
When Jane Lu, founder of Showpo, left her job to start a fashion business from scratch, she had no idea she would end up as a self made millionaire, with her company turning over more than $10 million a year, while selling to over 45 countries across the globe. Along with Showpo‘s massive presence on social media and…
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Apple’s MacBook Pro gets a slight upgrade
At a recent event held at the Cupertino headquarters, Apple unveiled the latest edition of the MacBook Pro. As always promised, the laptop is said to be thinner and faster, with the added bonus of a customisable touch screen at the top of the keyboard that will change the display as you switch programs. “The Mac is so incredibly important…
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Will Dreamworld ever open again after four die on ride?
Yesterday afternoon, four Dreamworld visitors died on the Thunder River Rapids after a raft capsized. Unfortunately, the malfunction caused two people to be flung clear of the raft into the water, while the other two were trapped under the conveyer belt. Brother and sister, Kate Goodchild and Luke Dorsett, his partner, Roozi Araghi and a fourth woman…
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Head of IBM takes full responsibility for Census Fail
This morning officials from both IBM and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have faced Parliament House following a public hearing into the Census Fail. The night of August 9th left millions of Australians frustrated at their keyboards waiting for the website to load however were delayed by almost 40 hours. Earlier in the week, head…
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