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Ford Ranger gets electrified

Ford Ranger gets electrified

Australia’s #1 Selling Vehicle Just Went Electric — And It’s a Beast Set to hit Aussie roads mid-2025, the new Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle starts at $71,990 and brings serious muscle — 207kW of power, 697Nm of torque, and just 2.7L/100km fuel use. Which adds up to more grunt and way less fuel. Ford says the Hybrid Ranger[Read More…]

Samsung’s new AI powered fridges

Samsung’s new AI powered fridges

Samsung has unveiled its 2025 Bespoke AI Home Appliances in Australia, headlined by advanced AI-powered refrigerators. The new models — including the 809L Bespoke AI Family Hub and 615L AI Home Side-by-Side Refrigerator — feature AI Home displays, SmartThings connectivity, and voice control. These fridges can recognise food items, offer personalised meal suggestions, manage energy use, and control other smart[Read More…]

Vodafone warns of text scams

Vodafone is warning parents about a rise in “Hi Mum/Hi Dad” scams, with new research showing one in seven Australians have been targeted in the past year.

Chipolo Launches Tracker Compatible with Apple and Android

Bluetooth tracker company Chipolo has just launched a tracking tag that’s compatible with both Apple’s Find My and Google’s Find My Device networks. The Chipolo POP combines bold colour options with practical features like a 120decibel ring, 90m Bluetooth range, water resistance, and a replaceable one-year battery.  Users can also call their phone with the device and access extras via[Read More…]

Todd Willing

A Conversation with Ford’s Global Design Boss – Todd Willing

As Ford celebrates its centenary,  Andy Wells caught up with Todd Willing, the head of Ford’s global design team. In the podcast audio and text below Todd shares his remarkable journey from a work experience student in Melbourne to leading the design of iconic Ford vehicles worldwide, the diverse nature of vehicle design and some of Todd’s key moments in[Read More…]