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Scientists have a fascinating theory to explain why smart people should spend less time with friends If you're looking for an excuse to back out of a social engagement tonight -- preferably one that's not, "I'd rather play Pokémon Go" -- have we got the perfect line for you.

Australian inflation stays low but it may not be enough to see the RBA cut rates Australia's Q2 consumer price inflation report (CPI) has come in slightly hotter-than-expected.

The CEO behind Pokémon Go just dropped some big hints to the future of the game John Hanke, the chief executive behind the smash-hit smartphone game Pokémon Go, dropped some big hints as to the future of the game at San Diego Comic-Con.

VIDEO: A one-armed Australian robot can build a house four times quicker than a brickie Fastbrick Robotics has created a robot brick layer, a form of 3D printing which can create the shell of a house without being touched by human hands.

500 jobs to go in $1 billion Woolworths restructure Woolworths is cutting 500 jobs, closing 30 stores and looking to sell EziBuy as the struggling supermarket chain pushes ahead with a major restructure.

Here's what economists are saying about Australia's inflation report While financial markets are now siting on the fence, it's time to see what the economic community has made of the release.

5 things you need to know in Australian tech today All tech, all the time.

Bill Clinton delivers extraordinary personal speech about Hillary Clinton at the DNC Former President Bill Clinton created a very personal portrait of his wife and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton when he spoke at the party's convention.

These are the best restaurant wine lists in Australia The winners of the 2016 Australia's Wine List of the Year awards.

China is accelerating away from the rest of the world on car sales It's been a good 12 months for new car sales.

The big Australian banks are in a fight with Apple Pay Four of Australia's largest banks are taking on Apple.

This guy just reinvented the mattress, and says it's just the start of an industry revolution Many say successful business leaders aren't born entrepreneurial. If so, Dany Milham is the exception to the rule.

How talking on a mobile while driving led to a $45 million ice bust It led to the discovery of nearly 90kg of methylamphetamine (ice).

Banks can now increase fees without any comeback, lawyers who lost their High Court case claim Australia's banks now have a license to increase their fees after the High Court dismissed a class action against the ANZ Bank, according to lawyers Maurice Blackburn.

The insane 100-step Heston Blumenthal 'Verjus in Egg' dessert MasterChef contestants made in the finale Heston Blumenthal is renowned for crazy dishes that trick the senses. And his dessert on last night's finale of MasterChef, was no different.

This lunch box for adults could change the way you eat This lunch box that is aimed to help all the busy people to eat a healthier diet.

We talked to the creator of Pokevision, a site millions of people use to catch rare Pokémon The defining characteristic of "Pokémon GO" is that you have to explore the world around you to actually catch all the Pokémon in the game.

The 18 best movies on Netflix you've probably never heard of There are so many movies on Netflix that your typical Friday night is probably spent trying to find something to watch, as opposed to actually watching something.

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