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Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres

Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres

The NT government has rejected a federal plan to mandate the use of renewables for new large-scale data centres, but the Commonwealth says it will block proposals that rely on gas.

Army looks at drones to improve logistics in high-altitude battlefields such as Siachen

Times of India

Army looks at drones to improve logistics in high-altitude battlefields such as Siachen

The Indian Army is procuring 2,715 logistics drones for high-altitude supply. These unmanned systems will connect troops in forward areas and remote posts. Drones will operate at various altitudes and extreme temperatures, requiring…

Times of India

Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

BBC

Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

BBC

G’day, Alexa+: Amazon's AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia

G’day, Alexa+: Amazon's AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia

Amazon touts Alexa+ as its voice assistant’s “biggest leap forward” Aussies can now request early access to Alexa+, but it’s also available with the purchase of a new eligible Echo or Fire TV device Prime members get Alexa+ for free after…

Perez Hilton's family gives update on blogger, TikTok says ‘moderator error’ caused delay in shutting down livestream

CNA

Perez Hilton's family gives update on blogger, TikTok says ‘moderator error’ caused delay in shutting down livestream

In an update posted on his website, the family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton thanked supporters and revealed that Hilton is currently able to communicate, following his hospitalisation.

CNA

Nepali Telecom

Kushal Bhurtel becomes brand ambassador of Nepal Telecom

Last Updated on August 6, 2026 Nepali national team’s elite cricketer Kushal Bhurtel has been appointed the new brand ambassador of Nepal Telecom. The company has announced his appointment via a post on its social media handles. Nepal…

Nepali Telecom

I just gave this stick vacuum 5 stars and now it's half off — get the Samsung Jet 95S for just AU$399

I just gave this stick vacuum 5 stars and now it's half off — get the Samsung Jet 95S for just AU$399

It's been a day since I published my Samsung Jet 95S review and, as I mentioned, this cordless vacuum cleaner is full of surprises. From its unimposing size to being lighter than some of its competition, to even fully harnessing its…

'Overly litigious, combative' CIT chief referred for public sector probe

'Overly litigious, combative' CIT chief referred for public sector probe

Margot McNeill's appointment as CEO was brought into question earlier this year after revelations she did not disclose a misconduct investigation at her previous job.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Cai Cortez finally finishes college: 20 years in the making

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Cai Cortez finally finishes college: 20 years in the making

Celebrity mom Cai Cortez was over the moon after she graduated from University of Makati and earned a degree in political science. The 38-year-old actress celebrated the milestone via her Instagram page on Wednesday, Aug. 5, showing…

On-chain vs Off-chain Boundaries for RWA Compliance

On-chain vs Off-chain Boundaries for RWA Compliance

Hook (keep visible before “see more”) In regulated tokenization, the hardest design decision is not the token standard. It is drawing a hard line: what must live on-chain , and what must never leave the off-chain compliance stack . 1. Why…

What Happens When Your Managed ML Platform Is Not Available in a Regulated Region

What Happens When Your Managed ML Platform Is Not Available in a Regulated Region

The hidden architectural risk behind managed ML services — and why teams need a fallback strategy before compliance, GPUs, and experimentation collide. Managed ML platforms are attractive for a good reason. They give data scientists and ML…

Russian drone factory boss badly injured in car blast that kills driver

South China Morning Post