Australia reported a higher than expected seasonally adjusted trade surplus of $3.57 billion for the month of February. The rise was backed by increasing prices in iron ore and plunging imports of consumer goods, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security has named the person responsible for the St Petersburg metro bombing as Akbarzhon Dzhalilov.
If latest reports are to be believed, certain alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 prototypes have been spotted with dual cameras. The flagship was announced last week, and its facial recognition feature, Bixby and huge display have been praised. However, the much-anticipated two camera lenses were missing.
Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy has said the party will not be shuttering any power plant fuelling the power requirements of the state should Coalition win the government. He said the brown-coal-fired stations fulfilling the electricity needs of the state would be kept.
Mining services organisation MACA has been designated as the preferred tenderer for the bulk earthworks package at the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia. Nevertheless, the mining company will be named the official contractor in April. The work is expected to begin before the end of the current financial year.
If latest reports are to be believed, Sony’s flagship device, the Xperia XZ Premium, is coming with a 4K HDR display. It also has an advanced camera technology that can record videos at an incredible 960fps. It will be interesting to see how the Sony smartphone fares against the LG G6.
A mother from New South Wales has issued a plea to the state and federal governments calling for an easier access to medicinal cannabis for her eight-year-old daughter. In an online petition on Change.org, Yvonne Cooper has amassed as many as 50,000 supporters. She is afraid that if her daughter is not given the drug, she may die.
Real-life images of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus flagship have leaked. There are two images of the phone, depicting the front and the rear side. The images have more or less confirmed another leak that surfaced on Friday, the only difference being in colour.
A new leak from China suggests that the South Korean tech giant will release a foldable smartphone, Galaxy X, before it releases Galaxy Note 8. This foldable smartphone is expected to come out in Q3 of this year.
New evidence has revealed that Adani will be exporting low quality coal, containing high ash content which can result in high levels of air pollution, to India. Meanwhile, those in favour of the Indian conglomerate’s Queensland coal mine said it will be beneficial for the quality of air and bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
If users are in search of the ideal PC, creative or professional, or want a device that is capable of performing tasks beyond the capacity of traditional hardware, they may not look beyond the Surface devices. Be it the Surface Pro, Surface Studio, Surface Book or the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Phone, these devices are highly advanced systems of today.
Construction of a massive solar farm and battery project will be carried out in Riverland region in South Australia. Lyon Group, which is developing the battery storage, has said the project will be the biggest of its kind.
OnePlus has teased its fans stating that it is coming up with a big announcement, and that the announcement is related to the very popular Dash Charge technology. It can be a power bank or a device that will enable fast charging. But the entire thing can be an April Fool’s Day prank.
The Tesla Model 3 dashboard design may be a turnoff for many. The futuristic dashboard and the advanced heads-up display that everyone expected won’t feature in the Model 3. In a bid to keep the cost down, Tesla is taking some hard decisions.
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile have come up with plans for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The flagships handsets officially go on sale from April 28, and players who want to sign up to a new contract, can readily avail these plans.
New cannabis research has identified 30 flavour genes within the marijuana genome that may allow growers emulate the wine industry.
Shiny Magikarps will be sticking around, though the “Pokemon GO” Water Festival event has ended. They are not like the Pikachu Party Hats that disappeared after the event concluded. They are more like Dittos, a rarity that will continue in the game.
China and the Philippines will discuss the South China Sea maritime dispute in May, according to Filipino officials. Officials from the Philippine’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have been invited to China to discuss a bilateral consultation mechanism concerning the disputed areas of South China Sea.
BioWare could soon be releasing free multiplayer content, story expansions and more. Fans are also expecting to receive information on the patches the developer is working on to improve gameplay. A patch on facial animations is highly likely.
If one is a Windows Insider, the Windows 10 Creators Update is already available for download. The Insider program allows users to beta test advanced versions of the operating system for free.
Acquiring permission for prescribing medicinal cannabis to patients is proving to be immensely difficult for doctors. The State Government is facing intense pressure to adopt methods to make access to the drug easier.
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) could achieve the reputation of becoming one of the top renewable energy regions in the world. The news comes as Australia finds itself divided in the debate concerning the dangers of renewable energy.
The fifth Global Mission of “Pokemon Sun and Moon” is already complete, and it began only yesterday. Players have already achieved the target of hatching a total of 200,000 Eggs. In fact, participants surpassed the target by leaps and bounds, hatching over 400,000 Eggs, which is twice the objective. The event will run till April 10.
OnePlus 5 is undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated handsets of this year, as it is expected to come with specs and features that can even match the performance of the iPhones and Samsung Galaxys. LG G6 also created a lot of wave with its specs and features. It will be interesting to see how the two compare against each other.
While Tesla Model 3 continues to catch every car buyer’s attention, there is another electric vehicle in the making that will complete the company’s “S3XY” line-up. It’s none other than Tesla Model Y, whose details are expected in the coming week.
A cricketer has been spared jail in England after beating his ex-wife because he claimed to have a contract with Leicestershire County Cricket Club.
The South China Sea dispute is making headlines again as a new report from the United States suggests China is nearing the completion of constructing three man-made islands. With the help of these bases, the country will be able to deploy combat aircraft and other military assets more quickly in the region.
If latest reports are to be believed, Niantic has revealed its plans for releasing Legendaries in “Pokemon GO.” The developer has reportedly sent out a new message teasing about the big update. Meanwhile, a study has revealed that the actually helps parents bond with their kids.
HTC U, previously codenamed HTC Ocean, is the new flagship phone every fan is waiting for. It is one of the company’s concept phones that will come with a unique control method. Its standout feature is its touch-sensitive frame that has replaced the volume rockers and standard buttons, with contextual squeezing and sliding of the handset's sides.
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks have suggested that the device will be coming with a dual-camera setup. It will be interesting to see how the flagship fares against the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and HTC 11.
