Is Atlassian’s year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks in total and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it. ⌘ Read more
NAB suffers internet banking outage
Thousands of the bank’s customers have been locked out of their accounts due to an unknown issue. ⌘ Read more
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Microsoft’s latest MacBook-beater is the real deal, with an asterisk
A phenomenal laptop with incredible battery life, Microsoft’s new Surface is perfect for many users, but a definite non-starter for others. ⌘ Read more
Inside the AI ‘deepnude’ apps infiltrating Australian schools
The websites are currently legal in Australia, but many do not have adequate controls preventing them from generating images of children. ⌘ Read more
Cloud Native Computing Foundation Grows by Over 26 New Silver Members
New members join CNCF’s vibrant community, working to resolve the pressing challenges organizations face as the technology landscape evolves Seattle, WA – CloudNativeSecurityCon North America – June 26, 2024 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds… ⌘ Read more
Free fibre-to-your-home upgrades a game-changer for Australians
As part of the NBN Co initiative, SpinTel is offering free FTTP upgrades to eligible customers, playing a pivotal role in this national digital transformation. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Apple has just become the first tech giant to be accused of breaching new European competition laws designed to rein in Big Tech. ⌘ Read more
Neo6502 A Modern Open Source Retro Computer with W65C02 and RP2040
The Olimex Neo6502 integrates classic computing architecture with modern enhancements, targeting enthusiasts of retro computing technology. This device leverages the W65C02 processor, operating at a frequency of 6.25 MHz, and incorporates an RP2040 co-processor that manages RAM, graphics, and additional computational tasks. This dual-processor setup enables the Neo6502 to surpass traditional 6502-based systems … ⌘ Read more
CY8CKIT-062S2-AI Kit: Ready-to-Deploy ML Models and Comprehensive Onboard Sensors
The CY8CKIT-062S2-AI PSoC 6 AI Evaluation Kit from Infineon Technologies provides a compact and powerful platform for developers interested in edge AI applications. This kit is compatible with Imagimob Studio, facilitating the entire machine learning process from initial model training to final deployment within a unified setup. The core of the kit is the PSoC […] ⌘ Read more
Why your next laptop will be the smartest of the lot
In the 1980s, the best laptop let you edit documents on the go. Today they can produce their own documents and images on demand, and process anything they see and hear. ⌘ Read more
‘Careful who you get into bed with’: Sleeping Duck case rocks start-up sector
The mattress maker’s court trial, which resembled a real-life episode of Shark Tank, offered a rare glimpse into how the start-up sausage is made. ⌘ Read more
Amazon Could Charge Up to $10/Month for Alexa
Apple competitor Amazon is working on a revamp of its Alexa assistant, and the new version could cost up $10 per month, according to a report from Reuters. The upcoming version of Alexa will support conversational generative AI, and Amazon is planning for two tiers of service.
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Kubestronaut in Orbit: Zhilong Wang
Get to know Zhilong Wang Zhilong Wang is one of the first our our Kubestronauts in China. As a cloud-native technology expert, he has over 10 years of frontline experience in internet development and architecture, specializing in Service… ⌘ Read more
Forlinx’s New SoM Leverages Rockchip RK3562J Quad-Core Processor
Forlinx Embedded has launched the FET3562J-C SoM, a versatile system on module with an optional 1 TOPS NPU, optimized for a broad range of applications including industrial automation, consumer electronics, smart healthcare, energy, and telecommunications. The FET3562J-C SoM, powered by the Rockchip RK3562J processor with advanced 22nm process technology, features four ARM Cortex-A53 cores operating […] ⌘ Read more
Erlang Solutions: Exploring Key Trends in Digital Payments
Digital payments are essential to the global economy and have seen rapid and significant changes in recent years.
Let’s take a look at the key trends of this change and some of the emerging digital trends are broadening the payments ecosystem. We’ll look at how payments work and the broader payments ecosystem.
The look into the digital payments landscapeEvolving customer expectations and technological advances are drivin … ⌘ Read more
New horror game is The Thing on a Scottish oil rig
Cosmic forces visit a deep-sea drilling operation in this evocative but slightly too-thin Scottish horror story. ⌘ Read more
AI not eating jobs at Telstra says tech boss
Telstra’s top tech executive Kim Krogh Andersen says there’s a fundamental misunderstanding about the telco’s use of AI, as the company joins a UN working group on the issue. ⌘ Read more
Social media age limits would ‘exacerbate the problem’, says expert
A ban on social media for children under 16 is technically unfeasible and would not work, according to one US technology veteran. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s Phone App Finally Supports T9 Dialing in iOS 18
T9 dialing, or Text on 9 keys, is a predictive text technology that emerged in the 90s to make it easier to type text messages on devices with limited input options, such as traditional mobile phones with numeric keypads. Each number key (2-9) on a T9 keypad is mapped to a set of letters. For example, the key “2” corresponds to “ABC,” “3” to “DEF,” and so on.
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Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election. ⌘ Read more
Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut up to 2800 jobs
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect 9 per cent of its workforce and would save the company $350 million. ⌘ Read more
Telstra to cut 9 per cent of its workforce
CEO Vicki Brady says the cull would affect up to 2800 jobs and was necessary to improve productivity. ⌘ Read more
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups
Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes. ⌘ Read more
Google, OpenAI race to create indispensable AI assistant
Both companies are rolling out technology that lets you talk to their chatbots in a much more natural way. ⌘ Read more
Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears
Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach at MediSecure
Federal police are investigating after the Melbourne-based healthcare business was targeted in a ransomware data breach. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate large-scale healthcare data breach
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has not named the company, but says federal police and government agencies are probing the hack. ⌘ Read more
Sumo slammed by data breach, as energy and internet customers have details leaked
Thousands of customers have had their credit scores and other personal information posted online as the flood of national data breaches grows. ⌘ Read more
Trevor Long reviews the all-new iPad Pro, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro
After their announcement last week, Trevor Long has a first hands-on look at the all-new iPad Pro, Apple’s thinnest ever product. ⌘ Read more
Mortgage lender suffers hack, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang. ⌘ Read more
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850. ⌘ Read more
(Updated) Pimoroni’s NVMe Base Duo Brings New Storage Options to Raspberry Pi 5
This week, Pimoroni introduced the NVMe Base Duo, a new storage solution for Raspberry Pi 5 users. It accommodates either one or two M-key NVMe SSDs, ranging from sizes 2230 to 2280. Designed to enhance the Raspberry Pi 5, this device provides a practical method for expanding storage capacity. Leveraging PCIe Gen 2 technology, the […] ⌘ Read more
Good money, good vibes: Why Gen Z doesn’t care about work perks
Free lunches, gym memberships and gimmicky thrills are no longer important to young professionals, according to a survey. ⌘ Read more
Optus desperately needs a reset. Here’s what comes next
Australia’s second-largest telco is priming for a much-needed reboot after suffering the nation’s worst data breaches and telecommunications outages. ⌘ Read more
With a series of firsts, Apple’s new iPad launch points to changes ahead
At Apple’s new heritage-listed headquarters in London, the company gave hints about the future in its reveal of new iPads and accessories. ⌘ Read more
What happens if a sexbot is your first intimate encounter? Nothing good
Artificial intelligence, particularly its intersection with pornography, could have a huge impact on gender relations offline. ⌘ Read more
A new course: how to use Dapr and WebAssembly to build scalable and secure cloud apps
If it’s time to expand your skill set and master relevant new technologies, Linux Foundation Training and Certification and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation have a new course, Dapr with WebAssembly (LFD233). At a time when technology is… ⌘ Read more
Discotheque: Music mogul Matt Gudinski joins investors sinking $10 million into start-up
Matt Gudinski is bringing his record label - which just turned 50 - firmly into the 21st century with a new investment. ⌘ Read more
CloudNativeSecurityCon North America 2024 Schedule Highlights Innovations in Modern Security Approaches
The premier conference for cloud native security reunites the leading minds to share solutions to the most pressing challenges through innovative technologies SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 8, 2024– The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable… ⌘ Read more
Apple’s iPad event: Five things you should know
We’ve had our hands on all of Apple’s newly announced hardware. Here are our first impressions. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s most AI-focused chip debuts in its thinnest device ever
The company has debuted two new lines of iPads, including a larger screen iPad Air and a powerful OLED iPad Pro. ⌘ Read more