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...
Big Review TV eyes overseas markets
[1] Big Review TV is looking to expand to overseas markets with a potential move to the US on the cards for the Australian start-up. [2] Sydney-based Big Review TV shoots and packages online video rev...
Startup Spring returns in September
[1] Australia’s peak start-up body StartupAUS has confirmed the return of Startup Spring – a three-week nationwide festival that aims to encourage more Australians to get excited about technol...
ASIC removes consent barrier for digital product disclosures
[1] Australia’s financial regulator has been forced to act on complaints against banks and financial services firms for delivering statements, transaction documents and superannuation informatio...
New push for entrepreneurship visa
[1] After the newly reformed employee share option scheme, StartupAUS is now eyeing for other policy measures that will help build up Australia’s startup ecosystem. [2] StartupAUS chief executiv...
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...
Labor wants customer consent for offshore data storage
[1] New privacy provisions to its national policy platform has been added by the Australian Labor Party that would force businesses to obtain consent from customers before hosting personal data offsho...
AI researchers, scientists want autonomous weapons banned
[1] Technologists and leaders in artificial intelligence research worldwide have petitioned the United Nations to ban the development and use of autonomous weapons. [2] The main point of concern is th...
Digital transformation could save Australian governments $26.6b
[1] According to a new Deloitte report, Australians transact about 800 million with federal or state government departments annually, with 40 per cent of the transactions being done through phone or p...
WTO reaches deal to cut tariffs on IT products
[1] Australian high-tech exporters are expected to benefit from a deal announced by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that will remove tariffs on nearly 201 IT products over the next three years. [2]...