Telstra launches Roku to take on Apple and Google
[1] Telstra has developed a new device a new device that hosts streaming video services – and aims to take on Apple and Google with services such as Netflix. [2] Fairfax Media has confirmed that...
CSIRO plan on the right track, but don’t rely on research organisations to produce startups: Baxter
[1] The CSIRO’s report, released on Thursday, has emphasized on Australia’s less efficient innovation strategies and research-business joint efforts. [2] Australian investor and entreprene...
Parkhound $20,000 richer after being accepted into Melbourne Accelerator Program
[1] Melbourne startup Parkhound took on the Melbourne Accelerator Program, earning up $20,000 in funding plus an exclusive office space. [2] Through the program, the parking startup will be able t...
Australia a leader in hacking mobile phones, Snowden document reveals
[1] A serious weaknesses in a mobile browser used by hundreds of millions worldwide has been exploited by the Australia’s electronic espionage agency. [2] The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD...
Three tech giants audited by Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
[1] Three major tech companies are being investigated the Australian Taxation Office for tax avoidance, and are giving evidence in a senate inquiry. [2] The three companies ar. The executives of the c...
Australian Team of Scientists Create A Map for the Human Body Using ‘Google Maps’ Technology
[1] Australian scientists from University of New South Wales are using the Google Maps technology to develop similar innovative maps that can zoom in through the human body. [2] They are looking at th...
‘Investing’ in education: Schools are taught the ABC of branding
[1] Schools are continuously collaborating with major technology brands like Telstra, Google and Microsoft. [2] National Australia Bank, Coles, Bunnings and McDonald’s, have also spent big amounts ...
Australian sites vulnerable to new POODLE attack
[1] A new variant of the vulnerability in SSL’s third version (secure sockets layer) web encryption protocol, dubbed “POODLE”, has been discovered by researchers, making Australian sites vulnera...
Joe Hockey is eyeing off a ‘Google tax’ for Australia
[1] Joe Hockey is planning to impose a “Google Tax” as a new means to uplift profit in multinational enterprises. [2] Diverted Profits Tax’ also known as Google Tax will be imposed a...
End to one of the most annoying things online
[1] Google has proved that CAPTCHA is not really working, as many people have always thought. [2] CAPTCHA is a precaution which protects websites from spammers and automated software. [3] Some compani...