Smartwatch software from both Apple and Samsung has been cleared by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration to check for signs of sleep apnoea. Sleep scientists say it could help raise awareness. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/jQYybIWdX

My iPhone just screened a phone call and it was weird but not too weird. Like having a robot secretary I don’t remember hiring.

Australia has joined more than 20 nations (excluding the US) in condemning Israel’s “drip feeding of aid and inhumane killing” of civilians in Gaza. The joint statement calls for an immediate end to Israel's violence in the strip. bit.ly/3Upefju

Being a journalist is odd. Things I have looked up today: - Is it dispatch or despatch? - Remote areas of the NT - Small nuclear reactors - Miles Franklin awards - Julia Gillard misogyny play - What is ‘Google Dorking’

How nerdy am I? Filed this story this afternoon. Have been singing ‘Don’t go chasing sovereign AI’ in my head ever since. canberratimes.com.au/story/9034811/…

Anyone got tips for fixing Apple AirPods Max headphones? They keep disconnecting, one earpiece at a time, there are no software updates and this feels like The End.

I love that Taylor Swift’s album announcement is competing with the Reserve Bank’s interest rate announcement today. It’s like Barbie-Oppenheimer all over again.

Unions will push for a four-day working week at next week’s economic summit, arguing shorter hours boost productivity and living standards. bit.ly/3UmKNL8

Woken up by an earthquake. Turns out they don’t respect sleep-ins.

The ACCC’s Digital Platforms inquiry delivers another big fine: $55 million for Google doing deals with telcos. michaelwest.com.au/news/google-co…

Google has admitted to striking illegal deals with Telstra and Optus that banned competing search engines on some Android devices between 2019 and 2021. The consumer watchdog is asking for a $55 million penalty. bit.ly/4fL8VRs

Australian workers are divided over whether to trust the government to regulate AI, with women and older people the most sceptical. aapnews.aap.com.au/a/QYbjasqlP

Australians in more than 40 cities are rallying against Israel’s bombardment and occupation of Palestine, calling for greater sanctions against Israel. bit.ly/41T7rPf

Australian researchers have created iron from synthetic Martian soil, a breakthrough that could help build shelters and infrastructure for future human missions to Mars. bit.ly/4lOgtUJ

My favourite malapropism of the day: “antidotal feedback”.

G’day AI: ChatGPT firm is setting up an office in Australia. canberratimes.com.au/story/9052171/…

Paying too much for power? From 2026, energy companies will be forced to tell you if there’s a cheaper plan available, a move designed to boost competition and cut household costs. bit.ly/4n0H6rf

Happy NBN speed boost day.

Well, that’s that then.

Autonomous cars with no human behind the wheel could be roaming Australian roads in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, a transport summit has been told, although questions remain about their safety and cost. bit.ly/4neM182