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Automation startup Black.ai closes $5.4m seed-plus round
28 June 2022 in MarketAustralian computer vision and automation startup Black.ai has closed a $5.4 million seed-plus round led by Jelix Ventures, taking its…
Geelong community solar program ‘boosts renewable energy’ across region
27 June 2022 in EnergyGeelong Sustainability, RACV Solar and Mondo have celebrated the success of the Geelong Community Solar Program, which will see 2.5…
Regulator ACMA targets SMS and identity theft phone scams as compliance priorities
27 June 2022 in SecurityTelecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will focus on combating SMS and identity theft phone scams…
Apple dominates 1Q22 premium smartphone sales with 62% due to iPhone 13
27 June 2022 in MobilityApple accounted for nearly two-thirds of first-quarter smartphone sales in the so-called premium segment, the technology analyst firm Counterpoint Research…
EFF cybersecurity head warns US women to delete their period tracking apps in post Roe v. Wade world
26 June 2022 in HealthIt may sound like a crazy far-fetched dystopian claim, but it’s today’s reality. Following the United States Supreme Court decision…
OutSystems platform a 'key component' of Leidos Australia’s defence force contract
24 June 2022 in DealsOutSystems high-performance low-code development platform has been chosen as a key part of the JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to…
Consumers want personalisation, but ‘don’t trust brands’ with their data: Twilio
24 June 2022 in DataCustomers expect personalisation during every brand interaction — but they don’t trust brands to keep their personal data secure and…
NZ competition regulator's warning puts consumer electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
24 June 2022 in Technology RegulationNew Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to manufacturer of consumer televisions Panasonic that it believes…
Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
23 June 2022 in Technology RegulationSamsung Electronics Australia has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $14 million in penalties after it admitted misleading…
OCI Dedicated Regions now available to smaller customers
23 June 2022 in CloudOracle has lowered the entry point for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Dedicated Region in terms of price and physical footprint.
Fleet Space selects Konica Minolta to provide 3D printing solution
22 June 2022 in DealsAustralian commercial small satellite manufacturer Fleet Space has partnered with Konica Minolta to implement 3D printers from 3D Systems to…
NSW universities, industry, local governments tackle state’s air quality issue
22 June 2022 in ClimateLeading members of NSW universities, industry and government have met at Western Sydney University to officially launch a project which…
Ping Identity focus on startups with launch of new venture capital fund
22 June 2022 in StrategyPing Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, has launched Ping Ventures, a new corporate venture capital fund it…
Bridj provides fleet management software for 2022 Commonwealth Games
21 June 2022 in Business SoftwareAustralian transport software specialist Bridj will provide fleet operations and asset management technology for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Movie Frenzy returns with a selection of blockbuster hits for movie buffs
21 June 2022 in EntertainmentMovie Frenzy is back: starting 24 June until 30 June, the latest movies and blockbuster hits will be available to…
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Metronet deploys Nokia PON technology
28 June 2022 in DealsUS fibre-optic network provider Metronet deploys Nokia’s next-generation PON technology to deliver 10GB/s speeds to subscribers with an upgrade path…
Communications Alliance report: Complaint ratio increased but still 30% lower compared to last year
28 June 2022 in Government TechAlthough there is a slight rise in the overall complaint ratio compared to the previous quarter, it is still 30%…
Appian announces free educational coding program for aspiring developers
28 June 2022 in EducationCloud computing enterprise software company Appian announced #lowcode4all, a free program that provides access to low-code education and certification to…
Rimini Street beefs State Library of Victoria’s support systems and security
28 June 2022 in DealsThe State Library of Victoria has commissioned enterprise software products and services provider Rimini Street to support and maintain its…
Zscaler opens data centres in Canberra and Auckland
28 June 2022 in SecurityCloud security specialist Zscaler has established co-located data centres in Canberra and Auckland.
Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
28 June 2022 in Computers & peripheralsThe greatest way to give new life to any PC, and with the best bang for buck, is to upgrade…
Honeywell provides visibility and control to ‘help realise’ carbon neutral buildings
28 June 2022 in ICT Energy and SustainabilityBuilding controls company Honeywell is using its carbon energy management software - Carbon & Energy Management - aimed at helping…
MYOB minds its own business with Snowflake
27 June 2022 in DataBusiness software provider MYOB has adopted the Snowflake Data Cloud to improve data access, management and analysis.
Lenovo’s Workspace Solutions offer hybrid work flexibility
27 June 2022 in Business ITHardware and software vendor Lenovo announces the launch of its Workspace Solutions portfolio to provide employees with flexible working options,…
VIDEO Interview: Mobiquity's Gustavo Quiroga talks digital transformation, strategy, friction and avoiding tech debt
27 June 2022 in Business ITGUEST INTERVIEW: Smoothing digital friction, avoiding tech debt and streamlining digital transformation are just some of the services that Mobiquity…
Nokia launches 5G Innov Lab platform in France
27 June 2022 in 5GFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia has launched the 5G Innov Lab platform as part of the France Recovery plan with the…
Pentanet launches neXus in Perth
27 June 2022 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications company Pentanet launches neXus, a wireless network that delivers internet speed using mesh technology.
Reviews
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Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
- The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is coming, setting a new standard for gaming headsets, and your ears will thank you in Computers & peripherals
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The Jabra Talk 65 is the Bluetooth headset for those who have things to do
There are headsets and there are headsets; some are designed for gaming, some for music, and some for…
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Escape the desk and stay connected to all your devices with the Poly Voyager 4300 UC series
Poly's Voyager 4300 UC series brings comfort and style to office headsets, allowing you to freely roam up…
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The XPPen Deco LW Tablet unleashes your creativity at a great price
At some point, every aspiring digital artist will find their creativity is constrained by a mouse. If it’s…
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Review: With Find X5 Pro, Oppo can pose challenge to Apple and Samsung
By Sam Varghese
There is little doubt in the mind of any observer of the smartphone industry that, after the disappearance…
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The Huawei Watch GT Runner smartwatch helps you work, rest and play ... day in, day out
While Google has its own range of Android phones, there is no official Android watch. Huawei has been…
- Always look your best on any video call with these portable lighting options from Hypop in Computers & peripherals
- The AI-powered Obsbot Tiny 4K webcam keeps you looking good anywhere, anytime in Computers & peripherals
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The Logitech Lift is the wrist-friendly ergonomic mouse for everyone
Logitech has been at the forefront of reliable mice and other computing hardware for 40 years. The Logitech…
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Rest easy with the Happy Plugs Play pink gold headphones that look good, sound good, and keep your child safe
Happy Plugs is a Swedish brand aiming to transform essential tech accessories into fashion must-haves. This is its…
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Crush your enemies anywhere with the portable competitive K70 RGB TKL keyboard
Corsair does it again with a powerful, durable, robust keyboard designed for gaming champions - no matter how…
Opinion
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
By Sam Varghese
The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without…
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No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
By Sam Varghese
Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering…
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Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
By Sam Varghese
At the start of Sunday's so-called Great Debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese,…
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ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
By Sam Varghese
The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —…
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Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
By Sam Varghese
Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which…
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Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
By Sam Varghese
Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has…
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Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghese
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will…
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AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
By Sam Varghese
The Australian Financial Review, which claims to be one of the country's top newspapers, does not appear to…
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Whatever happened to the government's ransomware action plan?
By Sam Varghese
Last October, with great fanfare, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews announced the Ransomware Action Plan, vowing to make…
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OutSystems platform a 'key component' of Leidos Australia’s defence force contract
By Staff Writer
OutSystems high-performance low-code development platform has been chosen as a key part of the JP2060 Phase 4 contract…
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Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
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Samsung Electronics Australia has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $14 million in penalties after it…
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Zscaler extends AWS relationship
Zero trust specialist Zscaler has extended its relationship with Amazon Web Services and announced changes to help enterprises…
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Super Micro Computer introduces new systems for edge computing
Enterprise computing, storage, networking tech company Super Micro Computer unveils SuperEdge and a range of Intel Xeon D…
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Fuel free ‘power generation’ business seeks partners to roll out across the world: a fusion energy beater?
Australian entrepreneur, Aaron Pascoe, wants to revolutionise the world of power forever using the GGOE Mechanical Gearbox –…
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Fleet Space selects Konica Minolta to provide 3D printing solution
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Australian commercial small satellite manufacturer Fleet Space has partnered with Konica Minolta to implement 3D printers from 3D…
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EFF cybersecurity head warns US women to delete their period tracking apps in post Roe v. Wade world
It may sound like a crazy far-fetched dystopian claim, but it’s today’s reality. Following the United States Supreme…
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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef with AI
Google and CSIRO are using computer vision to detect damaging outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier…
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Nitro Software updates PDF Pro, Sign, and Analytics platform
E-signature and document productivity SaaS solution Nitro Software launches a suite of enhancements to its productivity platform including…
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Ping Identity focus on startups with launch of new venture capital fund
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Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, has launched Ping Ventures, a new corporate venture capital…
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NZ competition regulator's warning puts consumer electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
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New Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to manufacturer of consumer televisions Panasonic that…
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Telstra taking registrations of interest for Telstra Energy
Telstra is preparing its move into the energy market, planning a smart, price-conscious, carbon-neutral offering, asking customers to…