Why it’s time for legislation to make Meta, Google and Twitter more accountable for the spread of misinformation
Concerns over the harm caused by misinformation on big tech platforms have been raised in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal elections and climate change, among other issues.
ASIC rules against Spaceship for second time this year
The corporate regulator has ruled against millennial-focused super platform Spaceship for the second time this year.
Food tech unicorn NotCo reveals plans to manufacture its plant-based products Down Under
The Chilean-born, New York-based food tech unicorn has unveiled plans to establish Australian production facilities in 2023 following a soft release of its plant-based milk, beef and chicken products.
How this Queensland non-profit is using blockchain technology to help workplaces give more to charity
A new offering by Gold Coast micro-philanthropy platform Little Phil is linking charities and a millennial workforce demanding companies give back.
Female-founded VAPAR raises $2.5 million to take on sewage pipelines and storm drains
Australian AI startup VAPAR has raised $2.5 million in seed funding, with the aim of taking its sewer-repairing AI to the UK and US markets.
What Apple’s BNPL product means for its users, and how the company benefits
With the launch of Apple Pay Later, the world's largest tech company is trying to consolidate its foothold in the world of consumer finance, and increase its profitability.
How this Australian-made app helps growers and farmers manage their land through 5G
Precision farming is about to get a whole lot more precise with a wave of 5G technology showing economic and productivity benefits to the viticulture industry.
‘It’s actually a threat’: Apple crashes the buy now, pay later party, putting fintechs on high alert
Apple's deep pockets mean its new Apple Pay Later product could challenge existing leaders in the buy now, pay later space.
VC firm Giant Leap launches calculator measuring how positive a startup’s work is for people and the planet
Giant Leap wanted to understand who the beneficiaries of a startup are, how long the change will last, whether the solution is good and how much it will change the beneficiaries' lives.
Aussie deep science startup Reask is calculating climate catastrophe on a global scale
Climate startup Reask employs machine learning to help insurance companies understand the risks posed by climate change, and how to price it.
Why Clare O’Neil’s job as Minister for Cyber Security will be so important for Australia
Victorian member Clare O'Neil has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security. It’s the first time cyber security has had its own portfolio in the Australian cabinet.
Elon Musk says recessions “serve a purpose” after Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar critiques Tesla WFH policy
The Tesla CEO claimed recessions serve a "vital" purpose after Farquhar opened the door to Tesla employees put off by Musk's office policy.