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Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy?

They’re a key part of the digital and AI economy but they come at a…

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Readers reply: Is ‘ripen at home’ fruit the supermarkets’ idea of a joke?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial…

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Ethereum’s biggest ‘sandwich’ bot drained of $7.5 million in ironic exploit

Blockaid said an attacker tricked Jaredfromsubway.eth into approving fake trading routes, then used those approvals…

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‘Build Vice City’: the GTA 6 scam that’s hitting Grand Theft Auto fans

Bank details at risk as criminals use AI to create fake sites and emails offering…

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Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as a renewed Hormuz threat clouds US-Iran ceasefire talks

Crypto firmed over the weekend after Friday’s sell-off, with bitcoin recovering toward $64,000. Permanent ceasefire…

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Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media

Investigation finds AI content that purports to show genuine customers, prompting calls for greater transparency…

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To the tablet and beyond: does Toy Story 5 go hard enough on technology?

The animated sequel sets up a tug-of-war between physical and digital play for children but…

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AI is making crypto security cheaper, faster and harder to ignore

As AI-powered security tools become cheaper, faster and more widely available, researchers said they could…

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How STRC lost its par: The timeline behind Strategy’s preferred-stock meltdown

From a bond buyback and dwindling cash reserves to a bitcoin bear market, the sequence…

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Motorway traffic drones are coming to UK roads, but will they drive us to distraction?

National Highways agency uses virtual reality test to see if drivers are distracted by introduction…

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