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Kogan CEO blasts WFH as ‘w***ing-from-home’ and takes a savage swipe at employees who avoid the office: ‘You don’t want them’
Kogan.com chief executive Ruslan Kogan has criticised employees who strongly prefer working from home, calling it “w***ing from home” and arguing that such workers may not suit his organisation. He said highly productive and engaged employees generally care less about their location, while warning that remote work could deprive graduates and younger workers of informal…
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Major Aussie tutoring company suddenly shuts down and tells parents to turn to AI instead: ‘Overpriced’
Dymocks Tutoring and Talent 100 will close its five Sydney centres this week after deciding that AI tools offer a cheaper alternative to traditional tutoring. The company’s chief executive said parents paying up to $900 per subject could receive similar study support from services such as Claude, Gemini and OpenAI for about $30 a month,…
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Australia’s jobless rate reaches 4.6% as labour market weakens
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in August, its highest level since November 2021, despite employment increasing. The result suggests the labour market is weakening, while also reflecting a sharp rise in the number of people seeking work. Employment grew by 39,500, but unemployment increased by 28,200 as the participation rate climbed 0.2 percentage points…
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Meta unveils keychain-sized Muse AI assistant prototype for holiday launch
Meta says its keychain-sized Muse Charm AI assistant will launch in December, supporting Mark Zuckerberg’s strategy of making AI more portable and readily accessible. The pendant-like device uses a fingerprint sensor, displays a Muse avatar and enables real-time voice conversations, offering an alternative to smartphones and camera-equipped smart glasses. Muse has become Meta’s most-downloaded US…
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The 1989 “romantic” song Billy Joel struggled to record the most: “I was choking myself up”
Billy Joel found recording “And So It Goes” from 1989 extraordinarily challenging due to the overwhelming emotional content inspired by his personal relationships at that time. The song was born from the intense feelings surrounding his recent heartbreak and emerging relationship with Christie Brinkley, making it one of his most personal and artistically significant works.…
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KATSEYE’s Lara Raj Shares Sweet Selfie With Camila Cabello: ‘My Big Sissy Forever’
Lara Raj from KATSEYE posted a sweet selfie with singer Camila Cabello on Instagram, captioning it “My big sissy forever.” This gesture highlights the deep admiration KATSEYE members hold for Cabello, who has served as a significant musical influence for the group. The connection underscores Cabello’s enduring impact on emerging artists within the music industry.…
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Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget
Meta has unveiled the Muse Charm, a dedicated hardware device for its newly launched Muse AI agent, showcased by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Meta Connect event. The compact device resembles a chunky smartwatch without the strap and features a large screen, fingerprint sensor, camera and multiple microphones, allowing users to interact with the AI…
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Around 70 alpacas descend Swiss mountains for winter
Around 70 alpacas were guided down Switzerland’s Kiental valley at sunrise as they left their high mountain pastures for the winter. The annual journey, known as the Swiss ‘alpabzug’, is a traditional seasonal livestock migration and offers a striking reminder of rural customs in the Bernese Oberland. The alpacas, owned by the Arnold and Toni…
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Chinese-owned schools’ sudden closures fuel scrutiny of foreign investment
Malvern St James, Durham High School and Ruthin School closed abruptly after being acquired by Galaxy Global Education (GGE), a Chinese company, prompting parents, teachers and politicians to allege poor communication and possible asset-stripping. GGE denies acquiring the schools for their land and says it underestimated the financial pressures facing independent schools, including the impact…
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Meta Pinky Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon
Meta says it plans to add its Private Processing system to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, allowing AI requests to be handled without Meta accessing users’ data. The move is intended to address growing concerns about the privacy implications of glasses that can record, interpret conversations and provide personalised assistance. Private Processing already supports features in…