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NBN Co lifeline ‘secures’ rollout
The man behind Google Brain
Turnbull’s $20bn NBN bailout
Venture capital backs local talent
Dropbox doubles down on security
Turnbull’s NBN dilemma
John DurieCanberra’s decision to help fund the NBN shortfall points to existing problems with its business model.
$19.5bn loan to complete NBN
Supratim AdhikariThe government has announced that it will lend NBN Co the extra $19.5bn required to complete its network rollout.
Start-ups must show restraint: Ries
Elizabeth Redman in New YorkThe Lean Startup author Eric Ries says Australian start-ups should avoid celebrating failures that are not productive.
Now, anyone can be a mobile telco
DAMIAN KAYBeing a mobile virtual network operator has its advantages, as has been witnessed by the likes of Woolworths others who have joined the bandwagon.
Tesla, SolarCity complete merger
Shareholders of both companies have backed the merger that will see the solar power market expand rapidly.
Best gift gadget since 1985
Joanna SternThe NES Classic Edition makes playing original Nintendo games just as great as those good old days of side ponytails and Alf.
Telstra prunes $1bn for NBN era
Supratim AdhikariTelstra is tightening its belt as the National Broadband Network gets closer to hitting peak rollout.
Telstra ‘no link’ to data stealers
Supratim AdhikariCEO Andrew Penn says the telco has no relationship with an Indian security firm allegedly selling customer data.
Telstra looks to slash costs
Supratim AdhikariTelstra’s Andrew Penn has signalled a shift in strategy as he unveiled plans to cut costs by $1bn over the next five years.
Facebook admits miscalculation
Mike ShieldsFacebook disclosed a string of under- or over-counted metrics, including ad reach, video views and reading time.
Microsoft power to the people
Chris GriffithThe tools of supercomputing and artificial intelligence research will soon be in the hands of small businesses.
Around the world in 360 degrees
Chris GriffithVirtual reality is now available on Google Pixel smartphones. Other Android devices will soon follow.
Non-stop flying drone revealed
Chris GriffithA drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that flies up to 500km and for 10 hours non-stop is now on sale.
Investors shun Bravura
Australian financial services software maker Bravura Solutions Ltd tumbled on its sharemarket debut on Wednesday.
Snapchat files for IPO: sources
Snapchat has filed for an initial public offering, sources familiar with the situation say.
Twitter aims to thwart bullies
In a bid to thwart online trolls, Twitter says it’s improving its cyber-bullying features which help users block hateful and violent messages.
Nadella to empower developers
Chris GriffithArtificial intelligence, bots, the cloud and cricket were explored by Microsoft’s boss in a keynote Sydney address.
Foxtel plots more local content
DAVID SWANPeter Tonagh says Foxtel will shift spending to better compete with pay-TV rivals, as it “closes the gap” on Netflix.
Tide turns against social media
Deepa SeetharamanTwitter, Facebook and Google grapple with how to deal with lies and hate speech in the wake of Donald Trump’s win.
