David Swan
The Australian
Melbourne, FL, United States
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Uber exec quits after racial furore
Ubers chief people officer has suddenly resigned from the role, following allegations she mishandled allegations of racial discrimination. → Read More
Police raid Bureau of Meteorology over cryptocurrency operation
Two Bureau of Meteorology workers are under police investigation for allegedly using the agencys powerful computers to mine cryptocurrency. → Read More
‘No apologies’ for Apple store process: Philip Dalidakis
The minister responsible for bringing Apple to Federation Square in Melbourne says he wont apologise for the secret process behind the deal. → Read More
iPhone users urged to update
All iPhone and iPad users are being urged to update their devices today, after major security flaws were revealed last week. → Read More
Blockchain technology: an explainer
The ASX today announced it would replace its post-trade clearing system CHESS with blockchain, marking a big vote of confidence for the relatively new technology which should lead to substantial cost and time savings, and perhaps usher in an era of closer co-operation for global exchanges. → Read More
ABC caught in massive data leak
The ABC has leaked a trove of sensitive data, including usernames and passwords, due to a vulnerability in its cloud services, a security firm says. → Read More
Alt-history backlash doesn’t faze Wolfenstein creator
A game about killing Nazis shouldnt be a controversial thing in 2017 yet some have taken issue with Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, bombarding the new title with negative reviews and kickstarting a Twitter war with the games official account. → Read More
Australia needs to step up on AI
The federal government must step up and contribute to global standards on AI and automation or risk getting left behind, according to Labors shadow minister for the digital economy Ed Husic. → Read More
Twitter’s #hashtag turns ten
The humble hashtag has turned 10, with Twitter user Chris Messina reflecting on the moment he created one of the worlds most widely used symbols almost by accident. → Read More
Westpac, ZipMoney in record $40m deal
Westpac has poured more than 40 million into listed fintech outfit zipMoney, in what is being hailed as a coming-of-age for Australian fintech. → Read More
Facebook preparing ‘Bonfire’ video app: reports
Facebook is working on a standalone live group video chat app, Bonfire, according to reports. → Read More
Buffering makes us unhappy
Buffering and low-quality video with services like Netflix and Stan leads to immediate physical and emotional reactions, new research says. → Read More
Afterpay says ‘trade me’ in first international deal
Sydney-based retail payments start-up Afterpay has landed its first international deal, signing up with New Zealand marketplace and classifieds website Trade Me. → Read More
Chris Bowen says Malcolm Turnbull has ‘fallen off tree’ for innovation
Opposition treasury spokesman Chris Bowen says the government has “fallen off the tree” when it comes to innovation, calling on Malcolm Turnbull to reinvigorate the Prime Minister’s interest in technology and start-ups for the good of the economy. → Read More
iPhone 8 rumours hurt Apple
Consumers are delaying iPhone upgrades as they wait for the expected launch of the iPhone 8 and thats hitting Apples bottom line, according to CEO Tim Cook. → Read More
457 visa changes to hurt start-ups
The Turnbull governments move to can the 457 visa program is making Australian technology businesses nervous with the start-up community in particular worried by the prospect of an acute staff shortage. → Read More
MovieReading app brings cinema experience to the blind
An Australian-first smartphone app will allow visually impaired people to fully experience movies at the cinema, in a new trial designed to make films more accessible. → Read More
Obama, Trump and the democracy of connectivity
Love him or hate him, US President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter has ushered in a new phase of democracy, one we’re still coming to grips with, according to the man who pulled the digital strings for Barack Obama. → Read More
New start-up goes Gaga for energy
An ASX-listed Internet of Things firm backed by Lady Gaga has launched a new device for monitoring utility consumption, the Buddy Ohm. → Read More
NBN low-down for rent-seekers
ASX-listed rental property website Rent.com.au is first off the blocks when it comes to telling renters whether their property is connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN) or not. → Read More