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EXCLUSIVEMedical image tech’s fresh air
Sarah-Jane TaskerA job studying airflow through jet engines has led to an innovative lung imaging system that may change healthcare.
Russian regulator bans LinkedIn
OLGA RAZUMOVSKAYA, LAURA MILLSA Moscow court upheld a decision to ban LinkedIn in Russia in a landmark ruling enforcing a personal data law.
UPDATEDSoftware fault strikes Centrelink
Supratim AdhikariThe Department of Human Services has restored services, refuting talk of a nationwide outage.
Apple firms as fund favourite
ANDREW WHITEMagellan’s chief executive says Apple has earned its place as a firm favourite despite a share drop in recent days.
Singles’ Day sales skyrocket
Alibaba says it racked up more than $5 billion in transactions in the first hour of its annual ‘Singles’ Day’ sales blitz.
‘Hey Siri, send John $20’
Chris GriffithPayPal says you can send contacts money simply by asking Siri on your iPhone.
‘Fake news’: Facebook responds
Deepa SeetharamanZuckerberg has defended Facebook against criticisms it harmed political discourse around the US election.
Virtual property tours now a reality
DAVID SWANRealestate.com.au has launched what it says is Australia’s first VR property app.
Aussies exposed in Capgemini leak
DAVID SWANThousands of Australian jobseekers have reportedly had their personal data exposed online.
Educators left to own devices
STEFANIE BALOGHA virtual teacher is created using digital avatar technology, freeing up the teacher to focus attention on students
Facebook comes under scrutiny
DEEPA SEETHARAMANSocial-media platforms are coming under fire for helping shape voters’ perceptions.
DATAROOMTech firms rethink float plans
Bridget CarterThree technology companies scheduled to float before Christmas are re-evaluating after the election of Donald Trump.
A peek into Waislitz’s empire
Damon KitneyPapers linked to the upcoming Thorney tech float provide a snapshot the Melbourne billionaire’s portfolio.
Space programs face squeeze
ANDY PASZTORUS space exploration programs face a potentially major reset, as Donald Trump’s team studies ways to revamp spending.
Silicon Valley’s secession threat
Trisha ThadaniThe next US presidency will be in the hands of a critic of big technology companies.
Peter Thiel’s Trump bet pays off big
Rolfe WinklerTech industry’s shrewdest investors and the co-founder of PayPal has won the longest-shot bet of his career.
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Supratim Adhikari
Technology Editor
Melbourne Bureau, Australia
Supratim is the Technology Editor of The Australian. Previously he worked as a journalist for Business Spectator for almost a decade. He's formidable in the kitchen and with a guitar. supratim.adhikari@news.com.au Twitter @SupratimA -
Chris Griffith
Journalist
Sydney Bureau, Australia
Chris's love affair with computing spans more than 45 years. He learnt to program in the late 1960s, studied computer science in the early 70s, worked on mainframes, taught programming, ran a small business networking PCs in the 80s, and built websites in the 90s. In journalism he has written extensively across rounds, been a columnist and commentator, and was founding editor of an indigenous publication on Native Title law. griffithc@theaustralian.com.au Twitter @chris_griffith -
David Swan
Journalist
Melbourne Bureau, Australia
David has been a technology journalist since his late teens. He has a keen interest in the start-up sector and enjoys asking the tough questions, as well as a video game session every now and then. davidswan@gmail.com Twitter @swan_legend