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GitLab files to go public
The devOps platform said its revenue in the last six-month period grew 69% year-over-year.
AI: Ban the algorithms that threaten our human rights, says UN chief
From surveillance technology to content moderation, AI is a high-risk game. UN commissioner Michelle Bachelet is pushing for a ban where the technology is contrary to human rights.
The true dread of going back to the office, hilariously realized
What will it feel like when your bosses encourage you -- no, force you -- to go back to the office? Watch and wonder.
ACCC chair Rod Sims appointed as ICN digital coordination vice chair
The appointment follows the ACCC chair putting the scrutiny of tech giants' digital practices under his remit.
Accenture, IonQ work to bring quantum computing to more businesses
The deal could see Accenture's clients increasingly adopt quantum computing technologies.
Quantum computing is at an early stage. But investors are already getting excited
VC funds are investing aggressively in quantum computing startups, even though the technology is yet to demonstrate that it can do anything useful in real life.
IBM launches new Cloud Multizone Region in Spain
IBM is also expanding its business with CaixaBank, one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, as it steps up its cloud business in the financial sector
SoftBank to launch second Latin America Fund worth $3 billion
The new fund will be run by around 60 people based in Miami, São Paulo, and Mexico City.
TikTok Boom, book review: The rise and rise of YouTube's younger, hipper competitor
Chris Stokel-Walker delves into the origins and business model of the Chinese short-form video service, explores its algorithm and asks whether Western politicians should be wary of it.
Singapore moots 'foreign interference' law with powers to issue online platforms take-down order
Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a Foreign Interference Bill that will arm the government with the ability to issue directives to platforms, including social media and websites, to remove or block access to content deemed part of hostile information campaigns.
Epic Games appeals decision made in antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The mixed ruling found Apple was not a monopoly.
US judge rules Apple can't block in-app purchasing
In a mixed verdict in the Epic-Apple case, the judge also ruled that Apple is not a monopolist: "Success is not illegal."
The new demand for creativity with AI
Technology has a significant role in helping firms unleash creativity to differentiate themselves as future fit organizations. AI is a perfect example.
Epic requests for Fortnite to re-enter App Store with its payment systems in Korea
The request follows various legislative and regulatory movements over the past few weeks over Apple's app store policies.
Box stockholders rebuff activist investors' bid for board changes
Box CEO Aaron Levie will remain on the board of directors, along with two other of Box's director nominees, after stockholders rejected alternate candidates nominated by activist investors at hedge fund Starboard Value LP.
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First look: iPhone 13 Apple event [in pictures]
Here's your first peek at the iPhone 13 and other products making their first appearance during Apple's September 14 "California Streaming" event.
Toshiba laptops through the ages
Toshiba’s 35-year run in the laptop business is at an end, but what a journey it has been.
The naughty list: Tech CEOs getting coal for Christmas
These technology leaders displayed the worst behavior or underperformed in 2019.
Tech turkeys: Apple and Google dominate the year's menu of failures
In the spirit of Festivus here is our full list of the worst technology products and services of the year.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
Carry on: Must-have minimalist travel gadgets in 2019
Here's a selection of the best travel accessories that bring down the bulk and weight of your luggage.
The tech that changed us: 50 years of breakthroughs
Technology can transform us, in good ways and bad. Do you recall the single most influential tech innovation from the year you graduated high school? We do.
Mother's Day 2019: The best tech, gadgets, and accessories for mom
Smart yoga mats, intelligent candles, and more can be picked up to make this Mother's Day extra special.
Plagues then and now: Blood, frogs and locusts are no match for the ravages of 2019
What would a modern-day Plague of Lice look like?
April Fools' Day roundup: The best and worst tech pranks on the web
Be careful what you believe on April 1st as jokes and pranks will flood the Internet today. Come back for updates as more pranks reveal themselves.
Last-minute tech gifts and gadgets for your Valentine
Chocolate and flowers are not the only options this Valentine's Day.
The best last-minute tech gifts, gadgets for your mom this Christmas
Tech-savvy moms might appreciate a useful, fun, or relaxing gadget over Christmas. Check out some of our top picks.
Black Friday 2018: The best deals in tech roundup
Over this week you can snap up some great deals in everything from PCs to gaming, smartphones, tablets, and more.
Black Friday 2018: The best deals in office tech, smart gadgets
Give your home office a reboot this holiday season with this selection of Black Friday deals.
A tech investor's tips to avoid a Nokia syndrome
How can we foresee those exponential leaps in the tech world? Tonya Hall talks to Guy Perelmuter, founder of GRIDS Capital.
In the app economy, can Apple and Google set the rules undisturbed?
Tonya Hall asks Adam Kovacevich, CEO at Chamber of Progress, about a new bill that wants to regulate mobile app platforms.
The people have spoken: We want upload bandwidth
Tonya Hall talks to Cheryl Choy, senior VP at AT&T, about how consumers' expectations of home internet have evolved.
A history lesson: Conquering space was never a friendly competition
Tonya Hall talks to Jeff Shesol, historian and author, about his latest book "Mercury Rising" and the space race during the Cold War.
Restaurant menus or fashion magazines: This publishing platform puts your content everywhere
Tonya Hall talks to Joe Hyrkin, CEO at Issuu, about how anybody, from small businesses to brands, can create its own digital content, distribute it, and monetize it.
The moment tech got out of control: When social media and phones met
Tonya Hall talks to Ben Pring, director of Cognizant's Center for the Future of Work, about whether humanity can cope with the dizzying development of tech.
The largest community of female coders makes the jump to the US
Tonya Hall interviews Anna Brailsford, CEO at Code First Girls, about how partnerships with big industry names can help bring more women into tech.
Tech trends futurologist: 2021 is overwhelming
Tonya Hall interviews Amy Webb, CEO of the Future Today Institute, about the arduous job of researching the most important tech and science trends for 2021.
AI’s ethical issues are exacerbated by increasing scale
Tiernan Ray says AI has always carried the risk of abuses such as bias. The increasing scale of the field, however, in terms of the size of neural network models, the escaping compute budget, and the proliferation of generated content such as fake faces and fake writing, has magnified the ethical issues. Problems can’t simply be engineered-away: at some point, society must re-examine the social contract. Read more: https://zd.net/3xsRj6e
David Teoh resigns from TPG chairman role
Elusive founder of TPG has stepped down as chair and board member of the new TPG Telecom.
Firefox 87 launch includes private browsing 'SmartBlock'
Firefox's SmartBlock aims to bolster the browser's built-in content blocking feature, which blocks third-party scripts, images, and other content from being loaded from cross-site tracking companies reported by Disconnect.
Space startup aspires to clean up Earth's lower orbit
Tonya Hall talks to COO of Astrospace Chris Blackerby about its space debris removal demo.
In the online world, video can make your business stand out
Tonya Hall talks to Zohar Dayan, CEO of Wibbitz, about how mastering digital video creation can help small businesses compete against larger firms.
Can you learn to be a great CEO? Here's the secret sauce
Tech industry pioneer Ann Hiatt tells Tonya Hall "the secret sauce" that makes CEOs successful at what they do, even during a pandemic.
Cybersecurity talent shortage: What are companies doing wrong?
Tonya Hall talks to Joanna Burkey, CIFO at HP, about the untapped pools of talent in the cybersecurity field and how best to reach them.
First Take: Toshiba Qosmio G30
The Toshiba Qosmio G30 is the most feature-rich home entertainment notebook we've seen to date, bar none.
Asus W2V
The W2V proves that you don't need Media Center to enjoy a good multimedia notebook experience. It's a pity, then, that the battery isn't a bit meatier.
Asus W3V
Asus' new W3V notebook aims to be a multimedia powerhouse with looks to match.
First Take: Sony VAIO A39GP
Sony's latest flagship VAIO notebook, the A39GP, will appeal to avid gamers and multimedia enthusiasts with deep pockets.
HP Media Center PC m1199a
HP's Media Center PC is a great entertainment PC for displaying photos, watching movies and playing games at home.
Toshiba Qosmio G10 Media Center
Very impressive technology, with a strange double role, and a price tag that matches its massive size.
Lexmark P6250 Home Photo Center All-in-One
The P6250 is an all-in-one home photo printer that includes a scanner and some intuitive consumer-friendly touches such as animated tutorials on its 2.5-inch colour LCD.
Netgear WGT634U
Wireless routers are nothing new under the sun, but with an innovative feature set aimed at sharing media and other files over a wireless network connection, this particular offering shines bright.
First Take: Windows Media Player 10 Beta
Microsoft's Technical Beta release of Windows Media Player 10 features a redesigned interface that provides easy access to online media stores. It also syncs better with portable devices.
Epson Dreamio EMP-TW10H
Epson's TW10H projector tempts us to stay indoors all winter and experience widescreen theatre from the comfort of the living room. Read our Australian review.
InFocus ScreenPlay 4800
InFocus' ScreenPlay 4800 is an affordable home entertainment projector with a high contrast ratio to produce good quality images.
Epson PictureMate
This portable photo printer produces quality output, but we wish it ran on batteries. It could stand to be a lot faster, too.
Canon CP-330
The CP-330 doesn't have any whiz-bang features, but its compact design and quality output make it a reasonable choice among portable photo printers.
Kodak EasyShare DX7630
Intuitive menus, handy buttons for common tasks, and the ability to also shoot video make this a camera that you can't really go wrong with. Read our Australian review.
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