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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are expected to be launched this month with a 5.1-inch and 6.2-inch curved Super AMOLED display and a superb QHD+ resolution. OnePlus 5 is also expected to be launched with some pretty incredible specs that can very well compete with the Samsung flagships. Also in line is the most-expected smartphone from Cupertino tech giant Apple, and it is none other than the iPhone 8.

Legalisation of medicinal cannabis, also called the "pot stock" boom, has seen several companies cash in on the opportunity. The most recent example in this regard is The Hydroponics Company (THC), which will reportedly begin trading on the ASX in April this year.

If latest reports are to be believed, the premium Samsung Galaxy X foldable smartphone could be unveiled at the IFA tech show in Berlin, later this year. The South Korean tech giant usually unveils its Note flagships at this event.

Massive coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef cannot be stopped altogether by cutting down pollution or controlling overfishing, according to a new study. The severe heat-induced bleaching of the world’s largest living thing can be tackled by reducing global warming, researchers say.

Immigration minister Peter Dutton has fired up during a radio interview as he responded on the business leaders' stance about same-sex marriage.

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 2017 are identical in terms of design, features and specs. These smartphones have recently been launched and are facing a lot of competition in the mid-range segment. One such smartphone is the OnePlus 3T.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced its plan to outdo SA Premier Jay Weatherill's proposal on building a battery farm.

A German and a Brazillian backpacker have spoken about the horrors of their attack by a man on a remote Salt Creek in Coorong National Park in February 2016.

Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are working together to locally produce aviation biofuel. With this, the airlines endeavour to cut down carbon emissions and costs related to fuel.

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus is slowly being made available in various countries. Recently, it was released in India. The phone can be compared with OnePlus 4 and Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. If one is unsure which one to go for, here’s a quick comparison.

Emilio Rivera, who played Marcus Alvarez in “Sons of Anarchy,” has revealed that “Mayans MC” was in the making for a long time. He has thanked show creator Kurt Sutter for keeping his character alive.

Scientists have found that large part of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef was dead. Southerly sections around the middle of the reef are reportedly bleaching, which could indicate another die-off.

Brisbane has been crowned the best Australian airport, as revealed in the Skytrax World Airport Awards. With this achievement, Brisbane now finds itself at the 16th position globally – moving one place up from previous year’s rankings.

“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” has been a massive hit, and there are hundreds of tips, tricks and guides available online that aim to address certain aspects of gameplay. Those who are thinking of getting the Dark Link armour set and aiming to tackle Molduga Bosses, here are the steps.

The South Australian government should be concentrating on adopting renewable energy instead of gas in its attempt to bag control of the energy market, according to the Greens. This comes on the heels of the Government’s strategy to bring power prices down and introduce energy stability. To achieve this, it plans to construct and operate a 250-megawatt gas fired power plant.

A federal judge in Hawaii blocked US President Donald Trump's modified travel ban hours before it was to take effect because he believes changes are not enough.

South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill has announced a six-point plan that would solve the state's electricity crisis.

Square Enix has released the official trailer for “Final Fantasy 15” Episode Gladiolus. Fans have been surprised to see that the classic series’ enemy now has a new look. The Boss seems to be having only one arm instead of multiple arms, as previously sported.

Supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un allegedly warned to unleash a “merciless” attack on America if they breached on DPRK’s sovereignty and dignity amid US-South Korean drills.

“Nier: Automata” DLC packs may not see the light of the day due to lack of manpower and budget. Yoko Taro, the Japanese video game director, who has created the game characters, is not very optimistic. He revealed some important details about the DLC packs at the PAX East 2017.

The first licence to grow and harvest medicinal cannabis has been granted to an Australian company. With this, patients will be able to have easier access to domestically produced medicinal cannabis.

Job advertising on employment website SEEK saw a surge in February as compared to a year earlier. New job listings, according to the SEEK Employment Report for February, grew by 8 percent corresponding to the same period of 2016.

Samsung Galaxy range of Windows 10 tablets are very Microsoft Surface-like. Introduced in MWC 2017, the Galaxy Book family is a successor to last year’s Galaxy TabPro S line. Microsoft is said to be co-marketing the Galaxy Book line along with Samsung.

Korea expert Robert Kelly and his wife, Kim Jung-A, finally spoke about their family’s home-office Skype catastrophe. Kelly admitted he “struggled not to laugh” during his now-infamous BBC interview.

“Pokemon Sun and Moon” players are eagerly waiting for the next weekend so that they can earn two more Mega Stones. The Kanto X Alola Regional Rumble Battle Competition kicks off on March 17. It ends Mach 19. Trainers who participate, will get a Pidgeotite and a Steelixite, Mega Stones that are unavailable in the newest Pokemon games.

Australia will be collaborating with Iran to develop renewable energy and construct water desalination projects.

The White House releases US President Donald Trump’s 2005 tax return as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow tweets the news organisation got a copy of the financial information.

MSNBC, a news organisation in the US, reveals it “seriously” has US President Donald Trump’s tax return and teases release within hours. Host Rachel Maddow tweets the news, without revealing further details.

Optus has warned its customers that their telephone and broadband service would be disconnected in 30 days if they don't migrate from its cable service to the NBN.