Australian-founded startup Fast will cease operations, just a year after raising $131 million
Fast has announced it will cease operations, ending a one-touch payment system which once hoped to challenge Amazon for global e-commerce supremacy.
Envato makes more than 1300 premium online courses available for free
Envato has recently opened up access to the premium online courses, making more than 1300 courses available for free for the first time.
Red tape cuts and digital transformation on the agenda at COSBOA National Small Business Summit
SMEs are navigating the practical terms of how businesses can manage scaling up their technology and workforce at the annual COSBOA summit this week.
Government plans $44 million for new AI centres to increase jobs and skills for SMEs
Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said she wanted Australia to accelerate the development and adoption of AI products and services using homegrown research.
Budget allots $9.9 billion towards REDSPICE program to enhance Australia’s cybersecurity capabilities
The money from the budget is expected to help build Australia’s intelligence, defensive and offensive capabilities.
Dyson launches headphones-face mask hybrid — right in time for April Fools
Dyson has set the internet alight with a first look at the Dyson Zone, a pair of over-ear headphones that also include a mechanical mask designed to purify the air.
Morrison’s tech and skills funding offers broad commitments — but it won’t help the current skills shortage
Australia's tech leaders were looking for detail on the R&D Tax Incentive and targeted support to close the tech talent gap. None of this materialised, but there were glimmers of hope.
Budget 2022: Australian SMEs granted 20% “bonus” tax deductions on tech upgrades and digital skills training
Australian businesses spending on digital skills and equipment will receive $1.6 billion in tax relief under a plan coming into effect tonight.
Nations are now turning to quantum tech for their national security. Here’s what’s on the radar
Quantum technology promises breakthroughs in weapons, communications, sensing and computing technology that could change the world’s balance of military power.
At-home entertaining startup Gathar taps Curtis Stone’s star power for US expansion
Gathar lets consumers develop personalised menus that are then cooked and served by professional chefs, cooks and caterers in their own homes.
Do robots make better investment decisions than humans?
AI is already widely used in investment markets, and we’ve now seen all forms of ‘algorithmic trading’ used by large-scale hedge funds and specialist fund managers.
ANZ celebrates launch of its digital ‘stablecoin’, putting the bank’s reputation behind a cryptocurrency revolution
ANZ is celebrating Australia’s first bank-backed ‘stablecoin’, which some believe could change how users transfer large sums of money online.