10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

Howdy folks. For many states, we're entering the first full week of truly relaxed coronavirus restrictions. For others, like Victoria, relaxations are on the horizon at the beginning of June. Let's celebrate by logging onto a restaurant's booking system, seeing they're fully booked for the foreseeable future, and then not leaving the house anyway.

Furniture store Matt Blatt has been acquired by Kogan for $4.4 million, and will now become online-only

Australian online retailer Kogan has acquired furniture company Matt Blatt for $4.4 million. It comes after Matt Blatt shut its physical stores amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Scientists found an even closer match between the new coronavirus and a virus in bats — more evidence that it jumped naturally, like other viruses

A fringe theory suggests the new coronavirus could have leaked from a Chinese research laboratory, but there's little evidence to support it. Multiple studies suggest the virus is most closely related to other coronaviruses found in bats.

China could be hit with a second wave of the coronavirus because of a lack of immunity among residents, says senior medical adviser

A lack of immunity could lead to a second wave of COVID-19 infections in China, according to the country's senior medical adviser. "Herd immunity" would happen when enough of a population has become immune to the disease to prevent it from spreading, but questions remain about how long that immunity would last.

Elon Musk tweets 'take the red pill' in another strange turn for the billionaire

Elon Musk's strange tweets have continued, with the CEO tweeting, "Take the red pill," on Sunday. "The red pill" is a common internet term for an individual shifting their political views rightward.

Virgin Australia has restarted its Velocity frequent flyer program despite still being in administration – indicating it could soon be flying as normal

Virgin Velocity members will again be able to redeem their frequent flyer points from Friday. A Virgin spokesperson has confirmed to Business Insider Australia the program has been unfrozen with members able to purchase domestic flights from September.

Supermarkets have been adapting to Aussies cooking at home more by offering ready-to-make meals and more bulk items

Supermarkets have been rolling out ready-to-make meals as Aussies cook at home more during the coronavirus pandemic. Woolworths released more than 60 ready-to-make meals while Coles unveiled bulk items.

Why the new normal after COVID-19 could have tycoons and startups fleeing tech hubs like Silicon Valley

As workers embrace working from home on an unprecedented scale, the dominance of metropolitan tech hubs like Silicon Valley face their biggest challenge.

Sonos' newest lineup includes a powerful wireless speaker for music and a Dolby Atmos soundbar for movies — here's how to pre-order the new speakers

Sonos' latest speaker lineup includes three models: the Sonos Arc, Sonos Five, and Sonos Sub. The Sonos Arc is priced at A$1,399, and replaces the Playbar and Playbase as the company's new premium home theatre soundbar.

Quality sound has never been more important for businesses. Here's how to make sure yours can achieve it.

Given the current landscape, working remotely is becoming more prevalent, and an often overlooked factor in its success is sound quality. Poor sound quality has the power to derail a meeting, ruin a customer relationship, and promote miscommunication.

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