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Soldier in Townsville facing drug charges

THE arrest of a Townsville soldier on drug charges led police to other soldiers, Defence says. THE unnamed soldier was arrested in a Townsville licensed venue on August 14 and charged with one count of supplying narcotics and two of possession of drugs. >> view original

Four key features of Samsung's newest smartwatch Gear S2

South Korean MNC Samsung Electronics on Monday unveiled its newest smartwatch, the Gear S2, with a circular face and more battery life than the Apple Watch. Samsung smartwatches face tough competition from Apple Watch, mainly, due to limited ... >> view original

Scientists discover secret to slow-melting ice cream

Ice cream fans could soon savour a slower-melting treat on a hot day thanks to a new ingredient developed by scientists. Researchers discovered a naturally occurring protein that can be used to create ice cream which is more resistant to melting than ... >> view original

New Apple TV to have made-for-Apple shows (just like Netflix)

The current Apple TV will get new hardware, a new interface and a new price tag. Share on twitter. by John Davidson. Apple is finally going to update its aged Apple TV set top box, it's going to cost around double the price of the existing box, but it ... >> view original

Microsoft releases Halo 5: Guardians action-packed opening cinematic

Halo 5 is Microsoft's biggest effort yet to lure gamers to the Xbox One video game console, which still trails behind Sony's PlayStation 4 in worldwide sales. Since 2001, the Halo series has sold more than 60 million units, generating billions of ... >> view original

Dial M for an easier life, Facebook tells 1.5-billion users

David Marcus, vice-president of messaging products at Facebook, has big plans for its new M service. Picture: BLOOMBERG. Related articles. How to start liking Facebook again · Facebook to partner with Cell C for free internet in SA · Facebook's Hello ... >> view original

Double demerit points for drivers caught using mobile phone

Queensland drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel more than twice in 12 months will be slugged double demerit points and face a $353 fine. The laws that came into effect today will see learner drivers or P-platers lose their licence ... >> view original

It's boring being me, moans billionaire

Money, it seems, really can't buy happiness. One of the world's youngest billionaires has posted vignettes of his life on Twitter, complaining of boredom and loneliness. Markus Persson, the 36-year-old creator of Minecraft, the massively popular ... >> view original

Presto Australia details September 2015 content selection

It's not just Netflix letting us know what's in store for September, but Presto too with a stack of shows for me and you. Yesterday we wrote up Netflix's list of content coming in September 2015, but now it's time for Presto to issue its own list. Why ... >> view original

Science says climate change is bringing more 'grey swan' storms to Australia

Climate change will bring more frequent and powerful “grey swan” storm events across coastal regions, including Cairns in Queensland, according to the latest research. Grey swan storms are extreme tropical storms with devastating ocean surges. >> view original