Uber rival Taxify raises $175 million as Daimler weighs in
Uber rival Taxify last week raised $US175 million (around $231 million) in a funding round that has seen German multinational Daimler take a stake in the ride-sharing company.
Shark Tank Bitcoin scam warnings continue as some fans say they were duped by the fake ads
Network Ten is continuing to warn Shark Tank viewers about fake online advertisements claiming the sharks have endorsed cryptocurrency trading platforms like Bitcoin Trader.
Why blockchain startup Coze turned down $5 million in funding ahead of its ICO
Blockchain hotel booking app Coze's co-founders say their community aspirations stopped them rushing into their ICO, and saw them turn down $5 million in funding.
This cryptocurrency startup is putting two Queensland towns on the map for a new breed of crypto-rich tourists
TravelbyBit is helping turn the sister towns of Agnes Water and 1770 into Australia’s first all-singing, all-dancing crypto-friendly tourism destination.
Remember Turnbull’s 2015 ‘ideas boom’? We’re still only part way there
In 2015, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull welcomed us to the “ideas boom” and launched a National Innovation and Science Agenda. But in 2018, we're still only part way there.
What’s going on with Elon Musk and Twitter?
Elon Musk has been an active and notable Twitter user over the years, but in recent times the billionaire entrepreneur's tweeting has been thrown into the spotlight, especially in light of a recent Twitter tirade.
Warren Buffett wanted to invest $3 billion in Uber but talks fell through
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett had considered investing $US3 billion (around $3.97 billion) in ride-sharing giant Uber earlier this year, however talks fell through
How this fintech startup chief facilitated $50 million in Australian business loans without stepping foot in the country
Business loan marketplace Lending Express launched in Australia in 2016, and since then it’s facilitated $50 million in small business loans. But it was only last month that founder Eden Amirav first set foot on Australian soil.
Four disruptive trends you can’t afford to ignore
Michael McQueen believes are at least four major disruptive trends that none of us can afford to ignore.
Philip Dalidakis calls on the community (and men) to support women in tech
Philip Dalidakis has called on the Australian business community to help get more women into leading technology roles, while also reassuring men that they have nothing to fear.
Space race: Richard Branson in astronaut training ahead of first flight
Richard Branson says it could be just a matter of months before he embarks upon his first space trip.
Girls in Tech founder Adriana Gascoigne says Victoria is the best place to start a conversation
As the inaugural Girls in Tech Catalyst Conference Australia gets underway in Melbourne, founder of the movement Adriana Gascoigne says starting a conversation is the first step to making real change - and Victoria is the place to do it.
