Foxtel pushes to prevent workarounds in piracy site-blocking case
The definition of an ‘online location’ must be sufficiently broad to prevent workarounds once a website block is put in place, Foxtel and Roadshow have argued in court.
Telstra forms Mining Services business for oil and gas industries
Telstra’s newly formed mining services business will provide communications and technological solutions to those working in the industry.
Australian Greens proposes Digital Rights Commissioner
Should the Greens get their way, Australia would have a Human Rights Commissioner focused on digital rights, privacy, and security.
Telstra sells Autohome for AU$2.1b
Despite continuing court action in the Cayman Islands brought by minority shareholders, Telstra has completed the sale of Autohome for AU$2.1 billion.
Dropbox winning over one in two Australian internet users
Dropbox has said there are now more than 10 million registered users and 11,000 registered business teams in Australia using the file hosting service.
Sydney only Australian city attracting female entrepreneurs: Dell
Sydney came eighth globally for its ability to attract and foster growth of female-founded firms, the Dell Women Entrepreneur Cities Index has revealed.
NBN shift to FttN a ‘colossal mistake’ that will burden Australia: Former NBN CEO
Former NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley has lashed out at the politicised NBN multi-technology mix, saying that if the original FttP plans had been retained, the network would have cost AU$45 billion.
Red Hat Ceph Storage 2 unveiled
The latest Red Hat Linux storage program comes with enhanced object storage capabilities and improved ease of use
Microsoft’s Surface Book, Pro 4: New firmware updates bring more battery, sleep fixes
Microsoft has released its June firmware updates for the Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, and Pro 3 devices.
Google: How do we build a cleaning robot that doesn’t cheat or destroy things in its path?
The answer: It will be very difficult because once an AI robot figures out how to game the system, it won’t be inclined to stop.
Want to see Apple’s next iPhone? Just cover the headphone jack on an iPhone 6s
Those expecting Apple’s next iPhone to be the major upgrade that it’s always delivered every second year may be in for a disappointment.
IoT won’t be a source of revenue for telcos: New Street Research
Despite arguments by telcos and vendors to the contrary, a research firm has stated that the IoT will not be a revenue stream for telcos — and that 5G and the IoT are not interconnected.
WA Auditor General disappointed in agency treatment of information security
Western Australia’s Auditor General has urged government agencies to pay attention to his latest report, as he is disappointed findings have been neglected in the past.
Another Queensland cop caught out for alleged unauthorised data access
A Queensland police officer has been charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission for allegedly accessing and disclosing confidential information from the state’s police database.
Vividwireless launches Huawei 4G wireless modem on Optus network
The Huawei-built modem runs on the Optus 4G network and provides customers with unlimited data on speeds of 10Mbps for AU$89 per month.
LG’s mobile business is ripe for an overhaul
LG’s G5 sales have been less than spectacular, putting pressure on its mobile business further to find a way out of peril. Perhaps it is time for a radical, fundamental overhaul of the business to create an organisation that can deliver consumers practical innovations instead of flashy gimmicks.
Spark to out-earn Vodafone NZ on mobile revenue by NZ$35m
Spark expects to report mobile revenue of NZ$1.1 billion as of the end of June, while Vodafone NZ will only record NZ$1.065 billion for the same period.
Banking startup ChimpChange readies for AU$15m ASX float
Californian-based ChimpChange is bringing its digital banking platform to Australia as a stepping stone for taking on the technology giants listed on the Nasdaq.
Pantech launches first smartphone in 20 months
After wobbling through debt and overcoming bankruptcy, South Korean smartphone maker Pantech has launched its first smartphone model in 20 months, the IM-100.
Turnbull warns against outsourcing too many government services
With less than two weeks until the federal election, Malcolm Turnbull has reaffirmed his stance on outsourcing Medicare payments and warned against sending too many government services offshore.
CFOs using data to move on from ‘bean counter’ moniker
Chief financial officers are increasingly relying on data from different parts of the business to help drive business decisions.
Lenovo vows to revamp supply chains to revive smartphone segment
Smartphone maker Lenovo plans to draw its successful experience in its computer segment to boost handset sales.
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