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Iron ore futures in China declined to mark their lowest figures in more than two months on Thursday. This comes amid falling steel prices as concerns arise regarding weaker demand for the product in the country.

Samsung Gear VR could be relatively weaker than HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, but when it comes to sales of the mobile-powered headset, it’s well ahead in the race. Latest reports suggest that the South Korean company is looking to provide a big boost to the next instalment, Gear VR 2.

US President Donald Trump signed into law S.442, signifying support for NASA and space travel, and it was met with mixed reactions from netizens.

Ratings agency Moody’s has said that South Australia’s energy plan, worth $550 million, will succeed in bettering the state’s security and reliability. The agency has not changed its credit rating of the South Australian debt.

An Australian woman has been identified as one of the victims injured in the London attacks. The woman hails from South Australia.

Shell Australia has announced a new project in an effort to enhance gas supply in the east coast. As part of the project, titled “Project Ruby,” the company will be drilling 161 wells in Queensland.

Samsung has already announced that its flagship Galaxy S8 will have a dedicated button for the company’s brand new voice assistant Bixby. The technology is expected to be dominant player soon in the voice-assistant space along with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. The tech will eventually feature advanced AI.

Founder of the Australian Cannabis Corporation, Ben Fitzsimons, has said he will keep the business in South Australia as backer and business Shane Yeend said he may move the investment abroad. The development comes on the heels of Yeend accusing Premier Jay Weatherill of verbal assault last year.

New threat intelligence has prompted the United States and the United Kingdom to impose new security measures on gadgets on certain airlines and certain countries.

If latest reports are to be believed, “Mass Effect: Andromeda” is full of SpaceX Easter Eggs. While a group of daring pioneers to travel outside the galaxy, the game never forgets those who are pioneering such journeys in the real world. It lovingly references ESA and SpaceX among others.

Two civilians and a police officer were confirmed dead after a vehicle mowed down pedestrians near Britain's Parliament.

Augmented Reality (AR) seems to be the next big thing in the smartphone industry. There are reports that Apple is working on an AR headset to connect to iPhone 8. Moreover, Samsung may also implement AR features in its upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

The PR agency office of US President Donald Trump has denied that it is threatening to sue a 17-year-old girl for creating a cat website featuring the president's face.

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.