• Learner driver in Audi TT caught after 226km/h blast with disqualified supervisor

    January 19, 2026

    Victoria Police officers have caught a learner driver allegedly speeding at more than 220km/h along a Melbourne freeway, accompanied by a supervisor who had been disqualified from driving. The L-plater’s Audi TT was stopped by Nunawading Highway Patrol after it was allegedly travelling at 226km/h in a 100km/h zone along the Monash Freeway at around 3am this morning. The vehicle was intercepted near Jacksons Road in the south-east Melbourne suburb of Mulgrave. A statement from Victoria Police said the 23-year-old L-plater’s supervising driver was already disqualified from driving, despite road rules requiring a fully licensed driver to sit alongside learner…

  • ASUS changes mind, will continue selling the RTX 5070 Ti after all

    January 19, 2026

    After telling the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed that it was putting its RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 Ti into “end-of-life status,” ASUS has backtracked on those comments and now says the GPUs will remain on sale. “Certain media may have received incomplete information from an ASUS PR representative regarding these products,” the company said in a dedicated press release.” The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB have not been discontinued or designated as end-of-life (EOL). ASUS has no plans to stop selling these models.” ASUS further clarified that supply fluctuations, primarily due to memory…

  • Ford Ranger deals bring thousands in savings

    January 19, 2026

    The Ford Ranger is being offered with discounts of up to $3000 on selected variants, including both diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes, ahead of the launch of the updated MY26.5 lineup. Ford Australia hasn’t listed specific prices for each Ranger on its website, instead promoting a $3000 discount across eligible variants of its best-seller. This excludes the recently launched Ranger Super Duty, the Ranger Raptor performance ute, as well as entry-level XL and all 4×2 variants of the regular Ranger lineup. The discounts apply to model year 2026 (MY26) and prior examples, and apply only to the more popular…

  • Get one month of the bundle for only $10

    January 19, 2026

    The peak time for deals on streaming services — the holiday shopping season — has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new year. New and eligible returning subscribers can get one month of the ad-supported Disney+ Hulu bundle for just $10. That’s $3 off the usual monthly rate for the bundle, and more than 58 percent off if you consider the prices for each service individually (Disney+ at $12 per month and, separately, Hulu also at $12 per month). We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that this isn’t quite as good as…

  • Ford Ranger deal bring thousands in savings

    January 19, 2026

    The Ford Ranger is being offered with discounts of up to $3000 on selected variants, including both diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) utes, ahead of the launch of the updated MY26.5 lineup. Ford Australia hasn’t listed specific prices for each Ranger on its website, instead promoting a $3000 discount across eligible variants of its best-seller. This excludes the recently launched Ranger Super Duty, the Ranger Raptor performance ute, as well as entry-level XL and all 4×2 variants of the regular Ranger lineup. The discounts apply to model year 2026 (MY26) and prior examples, and apply only to the more popular…

  • Apple’s latest 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $30

    January 19, 2026

    If you want a wireless charger for your iPhone and prefer to stick with Apple, Amazon has a sale that may pique your interest. The retailer is selling the one meter Apple Magsafe charger for $30, saving you $10 off the regular price, while also selling the two meter model for $40 ($10 off). Apple Get a $10 discount on Apple’s Magsafe charger in one or two meter sizes.  $30 at Amazon If you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can charge your device at 25W as long as it’s connected to a 30W power…

  • Volvo EX60 electric SUV leaked ahead of imminent reveal

    January 19, 2026

    The first clear images of the Volvo EX60 electric SUV have been published online just days out from its official unveiling, with an Australian showroom arrival scheduled for mid-2026. Kindel Auto has published two images of the EX60 which appear to be screenshots from a video presentation of the Tesla Model Y, BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC with EQ Technology-rivalling electric SUV. They show a distinctive Volvo front end, including the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlight LEDs introduced on the 2014 XC90 SUV by former design boss Thomas Ingenlath. The former Polestar CEO will return as Volvo chief designer on February 1,…

  • Washington is the latest state pursuing an age verification law for porn sites

    January 19, 2026

    Washington state residents may soon be forced to produce IDs before getting onto websites with pornographic content. Within the state’s House of Representatives, Rep. Mari Leavitt introduced House Bill 2112, which is informally known as the Keep Our Children Safe Act. Similar to the initiatives seen in other states, the bill proposes to restrict access to “online sexual material harmful” to anyone under 18. In practical terms, those living in Washington state could see websites asking for digital identification or demanding the user go through an age verification system that requests a government-issued ID. If a website that has more…

  • This UGreen 3-in-1 wireless charger is 32 percent off right now

    January 18, 2026

    You can easily spruce up your nightstand or desk by decluttering a bit, replacing some of those annoying charging cables with a good wireless charging setup. One of our favorites that can handle three devices at once is the UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station 25W. Normally $140, it’s on sale right now for $95; that’s 32 percent off and only about $5 more than its record-low price. UGREEN This is our top pick for a 3-in-1 charging pad thanks to its versatility. The UGREEN can work equally well as a permanent fixture in your home or act as a…

  • Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT

    January 18, 2026

    Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a blockbuster funding round for Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, according to the Financial Times. It’s a move sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single winner. Yet here’s Sequoia, already invested in both OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, now throwing its weight behind Anthropic, too. The timing is particularly surprising given what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said under oath last year. As part of OpenAI’s defense against Musk’s lawsuit, Altman addressed…