BlackBerry's Jarvis scans code for vulnerabilities
Jarvis aims to keep us safe by spotting vulnerabilities in code that could be used to manipulate the real world. People are understandably worried about security vulnerabilities in software, and that...
View ArticleSharp fall in bitcoin value as Seoul, Beijing crack down
The value of bitcoin has fallen by as much as 25% overnight as news of crackdowns by governments in a number of countries spread. Bitcoin fell to US$10,388 at 4.37pm in New York yesterday (8.37am...
View ArticleYouTube shows smaller video artists the door
YouTube will drastically cut down on the number of its partners who can make money from the platform, making it possible only for those who have 1000 subscribers and at least 4000 hours of viewing to...
View ArticleNew Android spyware can steal data in many ways
Android spyware that has a wide range of functionality has been found by the security firm Kaspersky Lab, which likens it to the wares of Italian company Hacking Team that suffered a major data breach...
View ArticleTelstra NB-IOT switch on big step towards millions in water savings, claims...
Corporate water savings company WaterGroup says millions of dollars in manual water reading costs will now be saved with the use of smart water meters. According to WaterGroup with the switching on of...
View ArticleNew Kogan 4-in-1 Win 10 notebook with stylus at $399 challenges cheapest iPad
With the 32GB 2017 iPad at $469 in Australia, and iPad Pros at higher prices, Kogan's new Win 10 convertible notebook seeks to challenge in the home, office and education markets at the usual...
View ArticleSCA takes $5m stake in OVO Mobile as OVO signs fresh 5yr Optus deal
Huge entertainment media company Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has strategically invested $5m into media-MVNO OVO Mobile and its "rapidly expanding" OVOPlay streaming media platform, as OVO renews...
View ArticleReview: Navman MiVUE850 Dual Camera dash cam recorder
Navman has been quietly beavering away on dashcam technology for some time now, including a refinement of some anti-crash warning tech. The latest range from Navman starts with the full HD 1080P...
View ArticleCarsales driving young Australians into tech - mobile or otherwise
Carsales has launched its first ever Kids Coding Camp over two days this January in Melbourne at the company's HQ, as part of its Go4Tech initiative. A modern-day connected car is the most literal form...
View ArticleTop 100 tech companies named by Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters' inaugural Top 100 Global Technology Leaders "identifies the industry's most operationally sound and financially successful organisations." With Thomson Reuters' pick of tech leaders...
View ArticleStartup funding continues on strong growth path: KPMG
A total of 17 deals with a combined investment of US$121.55 million closed in Australian startups in the fourth quarter of 2017, a significant increase on startup funding in 2016. According to the KPMG...
View ArticleGreens critical of govt response to NBN panel report
The Coalition Government's response to the NBN Joint Standing Committee report shows how "clueless and careless" it is about the need for a proper broadband network which can be used for business,...
View ArticleNAB's new amazing banking skill: 'Alexa, ask NAB if I’ve been paid'
If you're a NAB customer, you can nab yourself the Alexa word and "perform tasks such as requesting their account balance or getting details on their latest deposits." If you know about Amazon Alexa,...
View ArticleAmazon Music Unlimited coming to ANZ Feb 1
Amazon announced today its Amazon Music Unlimited service will be available in Australia and New Zealand from February 1st, offering more than 45 million songs. Amazon's announcement also included news...
View ArticleDomino’s links with Amazon Echo on new ordering system
The Domino’s Pizza chain of pizza stores has launched a new customer ordering system using Amazon Echo’s Alexa cloud-based voice service. Customers ordering pizza can place their order using an Alexa...
View ArticleSkills shortage impedes agritech progress using IoT: Inmarsat
Companies in the agritech sector are moving towards the introduction of Internet of Things systems to run their business, but a new report says there’s an urgent need for upskilling employees to cope...
View ArticleFacebook reveals the six trends to watch from Messenger for 2018
Facebook's Head of Messenger, David Marcus has listed some predictions on "what’s to come for messaging after a momentous 2017, including hitting 1.3 billion people using Messenger monthly and 13...
View ArticleFacial biometrics to go mainstream for security in 2018: Ping
Authentication with facial recognition will take off this year, according to identity defined security company Ping, which has says that advances in biometrics, the mass exposure of personally...
View ArticleNorton notes 'You won' malware scam crosses from PC to Android
With Android seen as the Windows of the mobile world, it's no surprise to see Windows-type malware being redesigned for Android devices. The Norton security software team, part of the Symantec security...
View ArticleAGL Energy provides Alexa skill for voice-managed energy enquiries
AGL Energy today announced it is bringing Amazon Alexa voice control to its customers, allowing them to easily manage their energy at home. The news follows Amazon's announcement today that the Alexa...
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