
Virgin Australia launches Alexa voice recognition check-in service
Virgin has become the first airline in Australia to offer Amazon’s Alexa voice recognition service – but experts are concerned, saying the...

Tigerair earns most complaints for sixth year in a row
For the sixth year, Tigerair has scored the dubious title of being the most complained about airline in Australia. The recent data...

The $189 toaster that doesn’t toast, Dollarmites shamed
A $189 toaster that can’t make toast, sugary snacks and Commonwealth Bank’s children’s saving program have been named this year’s worst products by consumer group...

Airlines ‘pad’ flight schedules to avoid being late
Scheduled flight times have become longer in the past decade, but actual flight times haven’t, according to a leading aviation expert. According...

Facebook data breach: Private messages, photos and check-ins could be leaked
Security experts fear Facebook’s latest data breach could lead to users’ photos, private conversations and even check-ins being leaked publicly online. The...

iPhone XS and XS Max users reporting network and charging issues
Several iPhone XS and XS Max users are reporting teething issues with their new smartphones almost two weeks after purchasing them. Users...

Virtual reality entertainment on flights could cause motion sickness
Alaska Airlines has introduced virtual reality to enhance in-flight entertainment experiences, but experts say this emerging type of technology could cause increased...

ABC staff in crisis talks over ‘disturbing’ allegations against chairman
ABC staff have demanded an independent investigation into “disturbing” allegations chairman Justin Milne urged ousted managing director Michelle Guthrie to “get rid...

Losing altitude: 10 years after take-off, Qantas’ A380 faces problems
Just a decade after Qantas unveiled its benchmark A380 ‘superjumbo’ fleet, a leading aviation expert says the aircraft is not cost effective. The admission,...

New look, new taste – but revamped Cadbury Roses a flop with fans
Chocoholics have been left not so sweet after a revamp of the perennial fan favourite Roses range. Cadbury announced last month it...
