This Australian startup helped create Instagram’s new feed
[1] You’ve probably never heard of Appen, but it’s a Sydney-based language and data services company that’s considered to be one of the most sought-after Australian tech companies. [...
Social media may be killing witness protection
[1] Social media sites are regarded as threats to Australia’s secret protection program for witnesses. [2] Aside from the social media sites’ image tagging capabilities, new facial recogn...
Jobseekers use Facebook over LinkedIn to find work: Should you be hiring via social media?
[1] Based on recruitment firm Randstad’s latest research, Australian jobseekers are utilizing Facebook to look for jobs instead of LinkedIn. [2] From 12,000 Australians surveyed, 34% of jobseeke...
Blooming online flower delivery startup shows subscription-based model’s a sweet solution
[1] Melbourne-based Fig and Bloom was founded by Kellie Brown and provides online flower delivery services to its avid subscribers. [2] For now, Fig and Bloom’s services are only available in Sy...
Big data may be fashion industry’s next must-have accessory
[1] A group of researchers have concluded that big data may have a big impact on the fashion industry’s runways. [2] The researchers demonstrated their findings at the Workshop of Information Te...
The Federal Government will introduce new laws to fine Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for failing to take down offensive material
[1] Social media companies like Facebook and instagram will now face fines up to $17,000 a day under new federal government laws. [2] The new authority which fights cyber bullying is to protect offens...
G20 Brisbane: Twitter, Instagram mapping to give bird’s-eye view of the G20
[1] Through Twitter and Instagram, university researchers will be mapping out the activities of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. [2] Dr Peta Mitchell from the Queensland University of Technology will be...