For those not in the market for spectrally named vehicles with starting prices at over $400,000, the concept of a Rolls-Royce umbrella may be foreign. But the company has great pride in the rain shields it hides in its cars. They're treated more like royalty than you or I will ever be.

Did you watch all four hours of Twin Peaks: The Return that became available yesterday? Is your brain still rattling around in your skull like mine is? It was violent, it was completely bizarre, and there was a lot of coffee drinking. And most importantly, it was totally worth the 26-year wait.

Researchers at the Monash Centre for Astrophysics, looking at gravitational waves, have just discovered a thing called "Orphan Memory".

Here's what the deal is and why it's so cool.

PayPal sued Pandora on Friday, claiming that the struggling music streaming service ripped off its distinctive blue logo in the hopes of piggybacking on PayPal's popularity. PayPal savagely disses Pandora's business model in its complaint, basically claiming that Pandora's user base is faltering so much that it has to trick PayPal's customers into accidentally clicking on the streaming app.

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Capping off his trip to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump completed his process of fully assimilating to the Saudi's political outlook and goals by laying hands on the magical orb that cleanses all sense of self from anyone who touches it.

President Donald Trump is celebrating a ten-year, $US350 billion ($460 billion) arms deal with Saudi Arabia he announced over the weekend during his visit in Riyadh; $US110 billion of that figure will take effect immediately. Here's what $US110 billion dollars in nothing but the finest American weapons gets you these says.

A couple of weeks ago, John Oliver asked viewers to express their concerns about net neutrality on the FCC's website. Shady antics ensued and the FCC claimed its official website fell victim to a DDoS attack. Activists, senators and security experts have demanded to see the logs, but the FCC has decided they can't show anyone because of "privacy" concerns.

Last week's episode of American Gods introduced viewers to an Egyptian god who shepherds souls to the afterlife. This week's episode focuses on a mortal who's slipped the bonds of death, adding important depth to a character who's only been seen in flashbacks and dream sequences. The late Laura Moon is more alive on TV than she ever was in print.

Universal has officially unveiled the "Dark Universe", the name for its shared universe of monster movie reboots now kicking off with The Mummy next month. It's also confirmed some major cast members and the next ghoulish entry in the franchise.

A team of archaeologists have uncovered evidence from a remote cave on Thalanyji country in Australia's North West that pushes back physical proof of human occupation in Australia to around 50,000 years ago.

Once again, science is proving what Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have always known.

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Fallout from the cataclysmic Fyre Festival is still going, per a new report in the New York Times, and it's spread from its owner and organisers to Bahamian locals. Oh, and now the FBI is apparently involved, too.

I was so proud on Friday evening, walking out of the Microsoft Store. I'd just bought three wireless Xbox One receivers. "Finally," I thought, "those bloody cords will be gone."

Australia has the highest rate of rooftop solar panels in the world, but also one of the lowest rates of large scale solar infrastructure. You, dear reader, are better at renewable energy than the government you pay your taxes to.

In one of the most heart-wrenching stories you're likely to ever hear, director Zack Snyder has decided to step back from directing Justice League to be with his family after the tragic suicide of his 20-year-old daughter, Autumn. Joss Whedon will finish the film.

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The southern stretches of the Monaro Highway make for a wholesome pastoral drive, passing fields full of cows and golden grass swaying in soft breezes. The road winds around hills and dams, at one point tipping up and over a crest to reveal an unexpected sight: thousands of solar panels shining in the hard Australian sun.

This is the Royalla Solar Farm — a paddock full of solar photovoltaic modules that together are capable of powering 4500 Canberra homes. And despite living in Australia's smallest territory, Royalla is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ACT's solar accomplishments.

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