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    New Friend-Matching Social Media Network Hobspot is Tinder for Mates

    The just-launched app helps you connect with like-minded people online.

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    What to Expect from Nokia's New Smartphone Trio in Five Water Cooler Bullet Points

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    Wireless Charging Rooms Might Soon Be a Reality

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    Melbourne Will Soon Be the Home of Australia's Tallest Building

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    This New Real-Time Translation App Will Change the Way You Travel

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    This New Sydney Tote Bag Is Designed to Empower Women in Need

    Featured at this year's VAMFF, a 'gender equal' tote by Well Made Clothes and artist Caroline Walls.

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    This New Australian App Helps You Keep Track of Your Environmental Footprint

    Accept 'challenges' to use keep cups, shop responsibly or walk to work — then find out the actual impact.

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    Calvin Klein Swim Finally Launches in Australia

    Adding that ‘90s vibe to your next paddle.

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    Brisbane's Ambitious Leaning Tower Features Seasonal Vertical Gardens

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    Someone Has Invented a Wine-Resistant Shirt

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    Ten Sustainable Hacks For Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer

    Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.

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    Someone Has Invented the First Toothbrush With Artificial Intelligence

    It sounds incredibly clever and helpful, as well as a bit like technology in overdrive.

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    This Wearable Alcohol Sensor Tells You How Drunk You Are (And Will Be)

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    This Transparent Speaker Alerts You When Parts Need Replacing (and Recycles Them)

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    Five New Pieces of Everyday Tech from CES 2017 (Including One Big Dud)

    Smart collars, smart scooters, smart... hairbrushes?

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    This UK Startup Is Growing Chairs from the Ground Up

    Finally, something that does grow on trees.

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    This Inclusive New Design Project Is Creating Customisable, Accessible Hotel Rooms

    AllGo intends to make travelling enjoyable for people with disabilities.

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    20 Bright New Ideas in Sustainable Design That Are Literally Changing the World

    From Australia's first flat-packed, off-the-grid tiny homes to actually recyclable coffee cups (finally).

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    20 Insanely Bold Architectural Designs We Loved in 2016

    From partially underwater villas that let you literally sleep with the fishes to the world's first freeform 3D-printed house.

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    50 Inspired Design Ideas We've Been Obsessed with in 2016

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    France Has Opened The World's First Solar-Powered Road

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    Ten Modern Beach Chairs for People Who Don't Have Time for Sand

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    Concrete Playground's Socially Responsible Gift Guide

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    A Massive Dior Exhibition Is Coming to Melbourne in 2017

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    Pantone Has Announced Its 2017 Colour of the Year

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