Four ANZ startups that raised $22.8 million this week
This week's startup funding round includes an NZ brand tracker, a Sydney-based deeptech startup, a 'better for you' drinks brand and an app that wants to help make our roads safer.
Tech Council says tech jobs are up despite mass layoffs
The latest report from the Tech Council of Australia reveals tech jobs are actually on the rise despite recent layoffs.
Government plans to push for $1 billion small business tax break ahead of June 30 deadline
Should the bill not pass before June 30 this year, small businesses which upgraded their technology in 2022-2023 on the expectation of a generous tax break will go into the new financial year without legislation underpinning their 'bonus' deductions.
Budget 2023: $101 million to help Australian businesses adopt AI and quantum tech
The Australian government is the latest entity to climb aboard the AI hype train, and it wants you to join it! As the 2023 federal budget reveals, it wants to support businesses with AI adoption.
Square’s payment acceptance comes to Android, promising merchants the ability to sell without extra hardware
Square now allows Australian merchants to accept payments on Android smartphones, extending the reach of the next-generation payments technology on home soil and the offerings of a company synonymous with physical card readers.
Canva “incredibly excited” by AI image generation as Australian tech unicorn reveals new ‘magic’ tools
Canva has unveiled a suite of new AI-powered tools for its growing platform, promising users access to custom-made designs generated from a single source image, and other features it claims will help users unlock their graphic creativity.
A temporary dancefloor and no plans for layoffs: Canva celebrates new Melbourne office through tech sector downturn
Canva's global head of people Jennie Rogerson and head of design Andrew Green explained why the firm sprung for a new Victorian home, the concepts behind its creation, and why they are celebrating through the tech downturn.
The 2023 tech reckoning is here: is your business ready to deal with the change?
The last 12 months have been pretty tough for the world of tech, including for tradie platform hipages.
What software businesses can learn from Netflix’s account sharing plan
The rise of subscription services has also led to more and more account sharing, and it's become a big problem for companies like Netflix.
Why ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. The problem is it’s fuelled by our personal data.
Tech layoffs an opportunity to acquire top-level talent, SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear says
The growing tide of tech layoffs provides a new opportunity for stable companies to acquire top-tier talent, but businesses should maintain "discipline" around their hiring decisions, SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear says.
My biggest mistake: Spiro Rokos, co-founder and CTO of Slyp
Slyp is an automated ‘smart’ receipt company co-founded by Spiro Rokos, Paul Weingarth and Mike Boyd that was first inspired by a 50cm long receipt handed out at a department store in 2016.