NEWS

Rockstar Games is gearing up for another “Grand Theft Auto V” Online update that will add a new car and a bunch of new elements to the Stunt Race Creator. This will allow players to devise the craziest of tracks in the game.

Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett has launched a report endorsing decriminalisation of illicit drugs, including cannabis. With his stance, Kennett said he has “come a long way” on drug policy.

Rooftop solar has emerged as Australia’s topmost employer in the renewable energy industry. According to the most recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), as many as 5,570 full-time workers were employed in the rooftop solar sector in 2015-16.

Major smartphone companies unveiled some of their greatest products during the Mobile World Congress 2017. LG G6 and Moto G5 Plus are two such products received with a lot of anticipation. The former is a high-end device while the latter a budget-focused phone.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung just cannot wait to release the Galaxy S8 in the market. Pre-orders may start few days ahead of in-store launch. The move is reportedly for the company’s home market.

“Sons of Anarchy” spin-off “Mayans MC” is all set to start filming in Los Angeles this April, as more and more actors get confirmed for the biker drama. The latest actress to be confirmed is Jacqueline Obradors of “NYPD Blue” fame.

“Super Mario Run” will be released on Android on March 23, reports have confirmed. iOS users have had more than three months of exclusive access to the game. Now, it’s time for Android users to enjoy too. Nintendo has kept its promise.

A Perth business received backlash after it posted a job advertisement seeking only 457 visa-holders. The advertisement, seeking a full-time electrician, was posted on Gumtree Australia on March 8.

The Pilgangoora lithium project in Pilbara will see recruitment of local workers working in the Pilbara mine. The mine, located more than 120 kilometres south of Port Hedland, is part of Altura Mining’s wholly owned project in the area.

“Friday the 13th: The Game” is undoubtedly one of gaming world’s most horrific tales, and the game is coming soon to a console for fans to experience horror at its fullest. Gun Media recently released a trailer, providing a sneak peek into the game’s bloody and violence-filled world.

If latest reports are to be believed, “Pokemon GO” players have found all the current Easter Eggs. There are also reports that the game could soon be coming to Nintendo Switch.

Red meat exporters are hoping that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Australia this week will lead to improvements in trade access for Australian beef and sheep meat. Li will be arriving on Wednesday.

Premier Jay Weatherill has backed South Australia’s adoption of renewable energy. His comments came as claims made years ago emerged concerning potential instability of the power grid.

A new “Injustice 2” trailer has introduced the playable character Cheetah. Warner Bros and NetherRealm Studios have first announced Cheetah as a playable character in February. The game will be released on May 16 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (PS4).

If latest reports are to be believed, Wi-Fi Alliance has cleared Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, J5 2017 and J3 2017. While some variants have been certified with Android 7.0 Nougat OS, some still have the older Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung is developing display panels that are pressure sensitive for both Galaxy Note 8 and S8. It will be reportedly similar to Apple’s Force Touch that featured in iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said the US House Republicans are working on changes to the healthcare overhaul bill for the benefit of older Americans.

The Pokemon Company and Game Freak have released the Official Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex. Concept art for “Pokemon Sun and Moon” has also surfaced online.

MGC Pharmaceuticals has raised $10 million in its endeavour to seek acquisitions and increase the development of medicinal cannabis and related products. The share placement, which came at $0.065 a share, was oversubscribed by investors from Asia, Australia and North America.

The administration of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s 10-year plan to cut business taxes will be subjected to a Senate vote. Labor disapproves the tax cut, with the opposition saying Australians will be forced to shell out an extra $4 billion if company tax cuts would push through.

If latest reports are to be believed, Google has recently delayed the release of its highly anticipated Nexus 7 2017 tablet. The company is said to be improving on the features of the device. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book’s super AMOLED display has been highly praised.

Following the Federal Government’s announcement that it will spend up to $2 billion in Snowy Hydro in order to enhance the electricity output by 50 percent, federal resources minister Matthew Canavan said coal will not be substituted by renewable energy. He added the government will not stall its investment in clean coal technologies.

Samsung has tried targeting working professionals with its newly released Galaxy Book. The Apple iPad Pro is more like a high-powered tablet that some may feel is slightly over-priced. The Galaxy device is a tablet that can be a direct replacement for a laptop.

Popular Japanese video game designer Yu Suzuki has finally opened up about “Shenmue 3.” The game is likely to be back in full force despite a lot of upheaval and criticism from experts and fans alike.

While Elon Musk revealed plans of streamlining Tesla Model 3 deliveries, an interesting render of the much-awaited Model Y has surfaced online, making fans excited. Even though Tesla is currently focusing only on its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) sedan, it has not stopped fans from speculating about the Model 3 crossover.

If latest reports are to be believed, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 could be the fastest hybrid yet from the Redmond tech giant. It is believed to be coming with the all-new AMD Ryzen chip. Moreover, the hybrid will be the right platform to show off the power of Windows 10.

A new build on the “Overwatch” Public Test Realm has gone live and fans are expecting certain changes for the support hero Lúcio. Game director James Kaplan had also mentioned earlier this week about these changes Blizzard is bringing.

If latest reports are to be believed, “Pokemon GO” players have recently discovered a glitch in the game that allows them to get around the speed limit. This trick allows players to collect items from PokeStops even when they are inside a vehicle.

There are a number of reasons why the Microsoft Surface Phone is getting delayed. However, none of the reasons are official. While some experts believe Microsoft will first release a Windows 10 mobile, some are of the opinion that the company is looking to position the device as a transition from Windows to ARM.