Tag: future
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Turnbull pledges to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change has significantly damaged our beloved Great Barrier Reef and it’s time to do something about it. The Coalition have pledged to grant $1 billion to help protect the Reef’s coral bleaching and improvement on water quality. With United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) placing the Reef on the endangered list, serious action…
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Bill Gates says the AI dream is arriving
Bill Gates acknowledges his excitement for artificial intelligence (AI) but says the arrival of machines will create some unique challenges. At the Code Conference on Wednesday, Gates expressed that he is balancing his fear of “super intelligence” with enthusiasm for the future of AI. Gates is definitely catching up with the development of AI saying, “The dream is finally…
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WATCH: Obama ponders his next career move
US President Barack Obama has starred in a hilarious spoof video where he ponders what life will be like when he finishes up his second term of presidency. Although it’s hilarious, it does have some advice about the importance of taking some downtime. It doesn’t look like Obama’s will last long though – his professional…
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Sydney to trial contactless transport payments
The NSW government has announced that passengers will be able to use their credit or debit cards to pay for transport from 2017. Much like the current Opal card, users will be able to tap on or off the train or bus easily but without having to top up. In NSW, approximately 92% of trips…
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Driverless cars in NSW soon
Transport Minister Andrew Constance said today that he expects that driverless cars will be on NSW roads within five years. Speaking to the Future of Transport summit, Constance said that driverless cars will be tested and developed in research laboratories in Western Sydney. An Innovation Centre test lab will be set up in Huntingwood where the…
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Tesla’s Model 3
Tesla’s Model 3 has arrived! Future customers waited in huge numbers at showrooms and behind computer screens to place $1,000 deposits on the new electric car. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that 180,000 orders had been made in just 24 hours. The company currently has the Model S and Model X retailing for…
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Online Advertisements Overtaking On Screen
The Internet is the place to advertise! According to forecaster ZenithOptimedia, the annual spending on Internet advertising will rival that of television in 2016 and overtake it by 2018. This means that the future of advertising lies on the Internet. With streaming services and movement away from traditional television viewing systems, advertising moves more into…
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Planet Friendly Hospitality the Next Big Thing?
Now that the research is in on the most planet-friendly way to eat, some forward thinking businesses are taking this research and reimagining their business in a more planet-friendly way. In Sydney alone we are seeing multiple businesses take the plunge to planet-friendly dining choices. The game changer was Gigi’s Pizzeria, based in Newtown this…
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Benefits To a Commission-Based Job
When you’re a commission based worker, receiving your paycheck at the end of the week can be scary if you’re not sure how well your week went. However, if selling is a talent of yours then they can be very rewarding and enjoyable. It’s also crucial to consider a few things first to make sure…