An attempted copper theft at a south-east Queensland substation resulted in a fire and a power outage affecting approximately 13,000 customers. Energex reported the incident, highlighting the dangers and the increase in such attempts.
An attempted copper theft at a south-east Queensland substation resulted in a fire and a power outage affecting approximately 13,000 customers. Energex reported the incident occurred at their Browns Plains substation, impacting several suburbs.
An attempted copper theft at an Energex substation in Browns Plains, Queensland, caused a fire and cut power to approximately 13,000 customers. The incident, involving an 11,000-volt cable, highlights a rise in metal theft attempts across the state, prompting new government legislation.
Hong Kong's two major electricity suppliers will provide HK$80-90 million in rebates to eligible households between August and October. This initiative aims to ease financial pressure on residents due to increased energy prices, attributed to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Apple has increased prices for iPads and MacBooks, citing rising memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's data center expansion. The price hikes affect products like the Neo laptop, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, with analysts expecting an iPhone price increase next.
England's Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge was marked by extreme heat, with limited shade and fan facilities. Spinner Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, taking wickets but also conceding runs, and benefiting from a missed lbw review of Devon Conway.
Market research provider Klue, hacked earlier this month, is communicating with the Icarus hacking group, which claims to be deleting stolen customer data. However, a second unnamed gang has emerged, claiming to have obtained Klue's customer data from Icarus and is now directly extorting affected customers.
Apple has officially increased prices on many of its hardware offerings, including iPads, Macs, HomePods, and Apple Vision Pro, with hikes ranging from $30 to $4,200. CEO Tim Cook previously indicated these changes were due to rising memory and storage costs, driven by AI companies stockpiling components.
Martin Burnett, former president of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang's NT chapter, received a 13-year sentence for supplying commercial quantities of methamphetamine and extortion. His associate, Filippos Magoulias, was sentenced to eight years for similar charges, following a 2023 police operation.
Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging, accusing them of not adequately lowering gas prices despite a sharp decline in crude oil costs following a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump has instructed the DOJ to investigate major oil companies for allegedly "gouging" consumers by not lowering gas prices commensurate with falling crude oil costs. Meanwhile, Meta is developing a prediction markets app using a points system, not real money.
ASML's EUV lithography systems, weighing 180 tonnes, are complex to ship and install, leading to skepticism over US concerns about potential shipments to China. The article distinguishes between DUV and EUV lithography technologies.
Indian customer engagement firm MoEngage has acquired San Francisco-based Aampe in an all-cash deal worth tens of millions. Aampe's AI agents personalize marketing by making individual customer decisions, a move MoEngage believes is the future of marketing.
A power outage affecting Worldpay, a major payment processing platform, caused widespread disruption to card payments in UK supermarkets and pubs on Tuesday. Customers reported issues with contactless payments and long queues at ATMs, with some venues only accepting cash.
New report reveals license plate cameras with special sensors can collect unique identifiers from phones and other Bluetooth devices, potentially allowing law enforcement to track drivers and passengers. Leonardo's SignalTrace system is highlighted for its ability to create 'electronic fingerprints' of devices traveling together.
Klue confirmed hackers used a 2022 pilot credential to steal data from corporate customers, including cybersecurity firms. The credential's long-standing use raises security concerns. The breach, detected June 12, allowed access to OAuth tokens, enabling data theft and extortion.
A new ASIC report highlights the risks of car loans, with high interest rates and fees trapping borrowers like Holly Reid. Lenders like Rapid Loans are singled out for charging "extremely high" fees, leading to debt and repossession for vulnerable customers.
StubHub UK must refund over 50,000 customers an average of £10 each and pay a £900,000 fine for hiding fees until checkout, violating UK consumer laws.
Anker Innovations, founded by former Google engineer Yang, transformed from a laptop battery maker into a global smart hardware business. Serving over 200 million users in 180+ countries, its success stems from genuine consumer value, first-principles innovation, and strategic diversification across charging, home energy, security, and audio solutions.
StubHub UK has been fined £889,200 and ordered to refund over 50,000 customers for "drip pricing". The UK's competition watchdog found the company failed to disclose full ticket costs upfront, adding mandatory fees at the final checkout stage.
StubHub UK has been fined almost £900,000 and ordered to refund over 50,000 fans for using "drip pricing," adding hidden fees at checkout. The CMA found this practice illegal under consumer protection law.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation will result in over 50,000 customers receiving refunds for hidden fees, with an average payout of £10 per transaction.
Over 50,000 customers will receive refunds averaging £10 per transaction due to hidden fees, following a CMA investigation. The CMA stated these hidden fees are illegal and unfair.
A UK class action lawsuit alleging Apple "trapped" users into its iCloud service could see millions receive around £77 each from a £3bn claim. The case, filed by Which?, will proceed to trial and includes users from November 2018 to June 2026.
