Understanding the Costs: Factors Affecting Hot Water System Replacement in Australia

Hot water systems are integral to every Australian household, providing essential comfort and functionality. They heat water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning—tasks that form the backbone of daily routines. However, when these systems reach the end of their lifespan, replacement becomes necessary. At this juncture, many homeowners realise that the costs associated with replacing a…

Guide to AI Overviews

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we interact with digital content, and AI-generated overviews are at the forefront of this transformation. AI Overviews, powered by machine learning and natural language processing, summarize vast amounts of information into concise, easily digestible formats. These AI-driven summaries are being integrated into search engines, research tools, and digital…

Temu offering replicas of three-quarters of Amazon products, study reveals

Chinese online marketplace Temu is shaking up the e-commerce landscape, with a new study revealing that it offers replicas of over 77% of products sold on Amazon, often at a 40% discount. Research from Omnisend, an e-commerce marketing platform, found that many Temu products intentionally resemble well-known brands, sometimes with blurred logos or altered packaging,…

EU accused of copyright loophole in AI Act, Smartphone ‘dark mode’ drains batteries faster

An architect of EU copyright law has said legislation is needed to protect writers, musicians and creatives left exposed by an “irresponsible” legal gap in the bloc’s Artificial Intelligence Act. The intervention came as 15 cultural organisations wrote to the European Commission this week warning that draft rules to implement the AI Act were “taking…