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    DJI Power 1000 & Power 500 portable power stations now available in Aus

    DJI, the leading civilian drone manufacturer has introduced the Power 1000 & Power 500, portable power stations using LFP cells to the Australian market. Both power stations can be fully charged in just 70 minutes (if you're rushed charged to 80% in 50 minutes), fast charge DJI drone batteries and meet the power demands of common household appliances as well as be used away from...

    Navigate Sydney Airport with Google Maps Indoor Live View

    Navigating bustling airports can be a daunting task, especially for those unfamiliar with the layout. With the launch of Indoor Live View at Sydney Airport, finding your way around has never been easier. This innovative feature utilizes augmented reality (AR) to overlay arrows, directions, and distance markers onto your camera view, guiding you seamlessly through the airport's terminals. Google Maps Indoor Live View eliminates the...

    You can now order rides for others with Uber Guest Rider

    Uber has announced Guest Rider, a new feature that makes it easier for you to book rides on behalf of friends, family or colleagues. This works great if you're booking rides for Grandma who may not have a smartphone, or perhaps you want to shout your Mum a ride from the airport. Other potential uses include sending your friend to a surprise destination on their...

    Ecoflow RIVER 2, RIVER 2 Max and RIVER Pro using LFP battery tech to achieve 3,000+ cycles, or 10-year lifespan

    EcoFlow Launches RIVER 2 Series: An Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Solution for On-the-Go Lifestyles and Home Backup. Back in December, I had the opportunity to review the EcoFlow DELTA battery, now the company has a suite of new products that allow as many as 3,000 charging cycles, enough for as much as 10 years of powering the house during a blackout or powering your family camping...

    Qantas flies into the NFT game mid-2022, initial buyers of a Qantas NFT will earn Qantas Points

    Today, Australia's premier airline Qantas has announced they're getting into NFTs. Non-fungible tokens are digital contracts often applied to artwork that can be traded on marketplaces like OpenSea. Qantas has long sold Merchandise in their online store and part of that lineup has been memorabilia from the company's 101-year history. It seems Qantas are turning to NFTs for their next collection of memorabilia set...

    Melbourne embraces e-scooters, partners with Lime and Neuron for 12-month trial starting today

    If you're in Melbourne, then you can now take part in the largest e-scooter trial in the country. The City of Melbourne, City of Yarra and City of Port Phillip, which covers the vast majority of Melbourne, has launched a 12-month e-scooter trial today. The City of Ballarat is also taking part in the trial. With partners, Lime and Neuron, those looking for a new,...

    Uber using high-frequency soundwaves to automatically verify a ride to improve safety

    Now that COVID restrictions are lifting across the country (assuming Omicron doesn't put a stop to that) Aussies are looking forward to getting out to their favourite bars, restaurants and sporting events to enjoy the summer season after months of lockdown and thinking towards the holiday break where they celebrate with family and friends. Uber recently announced the launch of a new pre-ride safety...

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