New Optus boss ready for fresh chapter after two rough years for telco
Eight days into his new role, Stephen Rue says Optus can move on from outages and a cyberattack. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s next device might make your home a lot smarter
The long-rumoured Apple smart display has reportedly started to take shape – and it could be a lot different to sticking an iPad on your wall. ⌘ Read more

Embattled WiseTech faces class action lawsuit from shareholders
Just weeks after its CEO stepped down, the software firm is now facing Supreme Court action alleging misleading conduct and a breach of disclosure obligations to investors. ⌘ Read more

In remote areas, safety lies in the stars
In the remote corners of Australia cutting-edge satellite technology is providing critical solutions. ⌘ Read more

Coles to trial AI-powered trolleys in Australia-first move
Supermarket giant Coles is trialling AI-powered trolleys so customers can skip the checkout altogether. ⌘ Read more

Albanese’s $15b tech fund gets ready to write first cheques
Two years after it was first legislated to beef up Australia’s competitiveness in technology and manufacturing, the National Reconstruction Fund is about to make its first investments. ⌘ Read more

A look at the Cilium CNCF project journey report
We’re excited to share the Cilium project journey report!  Cilium is an open source platform designed for cloud-native networking, security, and observability, leveraging eBPF technology. It provides secure, high-performance network connectivity and deep visibility for Kubernetes… ⌘ Read more

Exploring the world of Avowed with Developer Ryan Warden
Ryan Warden, Production Director for the upcoming fantasy game Avowed, sits down with 9News.com.au to talk all about the latest journey into the world of Eora. Avowed is coming to Xbox Series X|S in February. ⌘ Read more

From OpenAI to WiseTech: Does sector have a governance problem?
Some of the most powerful and influential companies remain in the hands of the executives who founded them and who are almost impossible to remove. ⌘ Read more

‘Inhospitable environment’: Tech Council launches plan to retain women
The diversity initiative follows a string of recent high-profile instances of harassment and inappropriate behaviour plaguing the local sector. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s new non-Pro desktops are powerful but not perfect
The Mac Mini and 24-inch iMac are better than ever when it comes to powerful mainstream computing, but there are a few annoying quirks. ⌘ Read more

For $US130m, Musk bought himself a spot in Trump’s inner circle. But what exactly has he gained?
Months of budding bromance have culminated in this: a comprehensive election victory, one that firmly bears the mark of the world’s richest tech bro. ⌘ Read more

T Display S3 AMOLED Plus with Enhanced 1.91″ Display and Real Time Clock
The T-Display S3 AMOLED Plus is an upgraded development board based on the ESP32-S3 microcontroller with a dual-core LX7 processor. It features a 1.91″ AMOLED display with a 240×536 resolution, using RM67162 IPS AMOLED technology for sharp colors and full viewing angles with QSPI interface support. Similar to the LILYGO T4 S3 launched last year, […] ⌘ Read more

Why the new $1200 PlayStation might be worth it
Not all players will appreciate the PS5 Pro upgrade, but running pin sharp 4K games at 60 frames per second can be transformative. ⌘ Read more

Can AI predict the Melbourne Cup winner? I decided to find out
ChatGPT can simulate therapy sessions, solve complex maths problems and give you relationship advice. But tipping the Melbourne Cup winner? ⌘ Read more

Assistant Treasurer ‘cosied up to banks’, tech giants say
Technology lobby group DIGI says there has been an “extraordinary” level of engagement between Stephen Jones and Australia’s banks on new anti-scam laws. ⌘ Read more

‘Delete, delete, delete’: Musk’s political plans put millions of Americans at risk
Elon Musk’s company stewardship gives us some clues about what his role in a Trump administration might look like, and it’s not good news – for anyone. ⌘ Read more

Xbox goes disc-free with Call of Duty the star attraction
The Xbox Series X Digital Edition isn’t much of an upgrade, but it’s still a fantastic host for Microsoft’s marquee Game Pass service. ⌘ Read more

Apple Intelligence is here, but it’s not all that smart
Apple’s summarising and rewriting tools feel very similar to those already available on other phones, and that isn’t necessarily a good thing. ⌘ Read more

The one cyber threat that keeps the former NSA boss awake at night
Admiral Mike Rogers led both the NSA and the United States Cyber Command, and there’s one issue concerning him more than any other. ⌘ Read more

Optus apologises for ‘unconscionable’ conduct
The telco is being sued after it allegedly sold hundreds of its vulnerable customers services that they didn’t want or couldn’t afford. ⌘ Read more

Calls to defund Grok Academy, WiseTech programs after scandals
A petition is demanding funding be switched to women-led tech education in the wake of two high-profile scandals in the sector. ⌘ Read more

Telcos in talks to roll out ‘SMS on steroids’
Telstra, Optus and TPG are in talks to implement an SMS replacement that could slash the rate of spam messages. ⌘ Read more

Google Search gets AI spin in Australia as chatbot comes alive
The company says everything that made it the preferred search engine is still there and that it also has quick answers via the bot. ⌘ Read more

The bold Aussie start-up using AI to track your emotions
It was arguably the hottest company at Sydney’s recent SXSW event. But would you trust it? ⌘ Read more

The 24/7 activity tracker you’ll forget is there
Though it’s pricey as a smartwatch, the Galaxy Ring could be a sign of sleep and fitness tracking to come. ⌘ Read more

Beware the frauds, the bozos, the doomers or the ‘accels’.
When technology becomes indistinguishable from magic, it’s very easy to get excited, carried away, or even become irrational. Why irrational you might ask? Because when the expectation from any technology or system extends well beyond what is known to be feasible, that is an irrational behaviour. Sadly, as the result of completely unjustified expectations, financing, […] ⌘ Read more

No more wise guy: The downfall of ‘LinkedIn Lecher’ Richard White
The rise and rise of Richard White from refrigeration mechanic to billionaire is a remarkable tale, but his sudden downfall is even more extraordinary. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s OK to poo at work’: Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

‘It’s OK to poo at work’: Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

Is this Queensland’s most-loved social media page?
Forget the dry, boring posts you might expect from a government unit. This social media team has taken “light-hearted” to a new level with their eyebrow-raising content. ⌘ Read more

‘Shameful’: Tech Council facing questions over Richard White saga
The powerful lobby group took nearly a week to deal with serious allegations of misconduct. ⌘ Read more

Facebook fights celebrity scams with facial recognition
Four years after shutting its facial recognition function down over privacy concerns, the tech giant is bringing it back to rein in celeb-bait scams. Here’s how. ⌘ Read more

WiseTech’s CEO has resigned. Now for the reckoning
The technology sector now has serious questions to answer about how it allowed his alleged behavioural problems to fester. ⌘ Read more

Embattled billionaire Richard White steps down as WiseTech CEO
Billionaire Richard White will step down as chief executive of WiseTech following a series of damaging allegations made about his conduct. ⌘ Read more

Richard White steps down as WiseTech CEO
Billionaire Richard White will step down as chief executive of WiseTech following a series of damaging allegations made about his conduct. ⌘ Read more

‘Why would they stay?’: Women leaving tech to avoid harassment
Amid high-profile allegations of inappropriate behaviour making headlines, a new report shows women are simply leaving the technology sector altogether. ⌘ Read more

The iPad mini is ready for AI
Trevor Long gets his hands on the Apple iPad mini, with the core reason for the update under the skin rather than outwardly visible. ⌘ Read more

A thousand new employees in 12 months: Canva’s propulsive growth
The Australian design software maker has ticked over $2.5 billion in annual revenue as it looks to shore up support from Wall Street. ⌘ Read more

Ventana to Launch Veyron V2 RISC-V Platform for HPC in 2025
Ventana Micro Systems Inc., a leader in high-performance RISC-V platforms, has announced that its Veyron V2 accelerated compute platform will begin shipping in 2025. The Veyron V2 platform is designed to target AI, data centers, and emerging workloads. The Veyron V2 builds on Ventana’s expertise in RISC-V technology, offering flexibility to integrate third-party IPs and […] ⌘ Read more

Billions wiped off WiseTech’s books as crisis engulfs CEO
Investors have punished WiseTech after this masthead exposed serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour by its billionaire CEO Richard White. ⌘ Read more

Hot chips: The split that sparked a $97 billion meltdown
It is an industry crucial to the 21st century but two of its biggest players are going in opposite directions. ⌘ Read more

The hundreds of millions in tax incentives for Australian start-ups that went south
The R&D tax offset has served as a life raft for some of Australia’s most prominent technology start-ups, though in some cases it wasn’t enough. ⌘ Read more

The best Apple, Google and Samsung phones of 2024
Want to know the best smartphones of 2024? We’ve done all the hard work for you. ⌘ Read more

Are we ready for an internet with no Google search?
25 years ago, Google’s minimalist search engine was a revelation. What would happen if the US government moved to break up its dominance? ⌘ Read more

Keep up with cloud native and Kubernetes security with the updated CKS certification
CKS exam updated on October 15, 2024 Cloud Native and Kubernetes adoption is accelerating  Cloud native technology adoption continues to increase across all enterprises, with most new applications being built on cloud native platforms and, in… ⌘ Read more

Erlang Solutions: Client Case Studies with Erlang Solutions
At Erlang Solutions, we’ve worked with diverse clients, solving business challenges and delivering impactful results. We would like to share just some of our top client case studies in this latest post with you.

Get a glimpse into how our leading technologies—Erlang, Elixir, MongooseIM, and more—combined with our expert team, have transformed the outcomes for major industry players.

FWS-2290 is a Compact Desktop Network Appliance with Intel N97 for Security Solutions
The FWS-2290, recently launched by AAEON, is a desktop network appliance powered by Intel’s N-series processors, specifically the Intel Processor N97. Designed for UTM and VPN applications, it integrates features such as Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, AES-NI, and Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. This AAEON product is configured only with the following … ⌘ Read more

‘Time-consuming and costly’: Divisions emerge as Husic weighs AI laws
There’s overwhelming support for regulatory action on AI in high-risk settings, but it’s less clear which path the government should take to get there. ⌘ Read more