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OpenAI just froze its own unreleased AI model because it might be too good at hacking
OpenAI has slowed development of its unreleased Astra model after tests couldn't rule out critical cyber capabilities. Here's what that means.
Brad Pitt says he's drinking again after seven years sober, and he's being surprisingly upfront about it
Brad Pitt has opened up about drinking again after seven years sober, telling Esquire he's staying disciplined and managing it carefully, not calling it a relapse.
Suno is adding watermarks to AI generated songs as its copyright lawsuits pile up
Suno is watermarking AI generated songs and partnering with Musixmatch on copyright detection, days after losing a major German court case.
The Saxophone Gets Louder meme has eaten the internet this week and there's no escaping it
The saxophones are getting louder meme has taken over TikTok, using the dramatic Boyz n the Hood theme to soundtrack everyday disasters and mishaps now.
Brisbane's biggest Indian festival is back at Roma Street Parkland and it's free, which is the real headline
The Iconic India Day Fair returns to Brisbane's Roma Street Parkland on 15 August with free entry, Bollywood performances, food stalls and live music.
Camp Rock 3 is back this week and the Jonas Brothers reunion nobody asked for is exactly what 2026 needed
Camp Rock 3 premieres 13 August on Disney Channel with the Jonas Brothers returning, but Demi Lovato isn't starring, only credited as producer.
Google's Pixel 11 event is tomorrow and Trevor Noah is hosting, which is a choice
Google's Pixel 11 launches at the Made by Google event on 12 August, hosted by Trevor Noah with Stephen Curry and Alex Cooper among the guests.
Census night is here and for the first time Australia is officially counting who's LGBTQA+
Australia's 2026 Census night has arrived, and for the first time the form asks every household about gender and sexual orientation nationwide today.
Melbourne Handmade Festival is turning the Showgrounds into one giant market this month
Melbourne Handmade Festival hits the Showgrounds on 15 and 16 August with makers from across Australia. Here's what to expect this weekend.
OpenAI's unreleased Astra model just solved ten maths problems nobody had cracked in decades
OpenAI's unreleased Astra model solved 10 open maths problems, including one open since 1999, and published proofs anyone can check.
Census Night is tomorrow, and this year's form actually looks different
Census Night is Tuesday 11 August, and this year's form adds new gender and sexual orientation questions, room for four ancestries and a bicycle travel option.
Sydney's Motion Festival is about to turn Circular Quay into one giant marathon party
Motion Festival takes over Customs House at Circular Quay from 27 to 30 August as the free live site for Sydney Marathon week, with an opening ceremony at the Opera House Forecourt featuring Bag Raiders and fireworks.
Melbourne International Film Festival kicks off today and the lineup is stacked
MIFF 2026 is underway with over 300 films, Olivia Colman's Wicker as opening night film and a world premiere Tina Arena documentary.
Brisbane Fashion Festival turns 21 this month with its biggest lineup yet
Brisbane Fashion Festival turns 21 from 24 to 28 August 2026, headlined by a Carla Zampatti runway show and a stacked NEXTGEN lineup.
Snapchat just stopped recommending fully AI generated videos on Spotlight
Snapchat has stopped recommending fully AI generated videos on Spotlight, joining YouTube, LinkedIn and Substack in the fight against AI slop.
Ariana Grande is stepping back from the spotlight after the Petal scrutiny got too loud
Ariana Grande says she will step back from public life once her Eternal Sunshine tour ends, citing months of relentless personal scrutiny.
Brisbane Powerhouse's Night Feast is in full swing until 23 August
Night Feast returns to Brisbane Powerhouse from 29 July to 23 August with free entry, over 20 dining stalls, art installations and DJ sets by the river.
ACMI's Reverb exhibition turns vinyl culture into an immersive museum trip
ACMI's Reverb exhibition turns vinyl culture into an immersive, multi sensory journey through sound, running at the Melbourne gallery until 31 August.
Albanese just announced Australia's first national AI rulebook and it's coming for your data centre's power bill
Albanese has announced a new Office of AI and national standards forcing data centres to fund their own power bills, with legislation due in early 2027.
Meta just launched Forum, a Reddit-style app built entirely out of Facebook Groups
Meta quietly launched Forum, a Reddit-style discussion app built entirely from Facebook Groups, back in May. Here's what it means for brands and creators.
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