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Australia to get phone-detecting traffic cams in bid to curb distracted drivingAustralia to get phone-detecting traffic cams in bid to curb distracted driving

Drivers using mobile phones while driving could soon be fined without them even knowing, thanks to new technology that can detect phone use.

The new tech is slated to be installed in stationary traffic cameras and will not only be able to detect phone use, but will also be able to fine drivers automatically – no police intervention needed.

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Optus looking to sacrifice Virgin Mobile, report suggestsOptus looking to sacrifice Virgin Mobile, report suggests

A report from The Australian suggests that Optus is looking to can its subsidiary network, Virgin Mobile Australia, in order to save on costs and consolidate its business.

The typically youth-focused mobile network became popular due to its cheap plans and early adoption of data-heavy offerings, but considering that Optus is currently paying Virgin

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Aussies are opting for faster NBN plans, but complaints are also on the riseAussies are opting for faster NBN plans, but complaints are also on the rise

The number of Aussies opting for the higher NBN speed tiers is increasing, according to the NBN Co’s March 2018 report. 

More than a million premises have signed up for high speed broadband in the last four months alone. That equates to 37% of homes and businesses now on the NBN50 option, as compared to just 16% from this time last year.

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Google's new VR museum preserves endangered and lost historical landmarks

Google Maps has no sentimental attachment to the past. With each new satellite update, foreclosed addresses and demolished buildings disappear into the void forever. 

But when it comes to the ancient historical and cultural landmarks of the world, Google has teamed up with a nonprofit organization to create a permanent, three-dimensional archive of

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Sceptre 55- 4K TV

April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring great cheap TV deals. We've combed through the most reliable retailers to find you the best bargains, and this time we've found prices on par with Black Friday prices.

Select highlights this week include a 55-inch 4K TV for only $250 and offers bundled with gift cards. If you're looking for

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Volkswagen sets 2020 launch date for self-parking cars

On average, New York City residents spend over 100 hours looking for parking every year, while Brits spend 44 hours, Volkswagen claims. 

Now, the German automaker is hoping to reduce the time for their customers to as close to zero as possible. 

VW announced last week a partnership with the Hamburg Airport in Germany, where the company has begun to

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