Technology
Telstra prunes $1bn for NBN era
Supratim AdhikariTelstra is tightening its belt as the National Broadband Network gets closer to hitting peak rollout.
Around the world in 360 degrees
Chris GriffithVirtual reality is now available on Google Pixel smartphones. Other Android devices will soon follow.
UPDATEDTelstra ‘no link’ to data stealers
Supratim AdhikariCEO Andrew Penn says the telco has no relationship with an Indian security firm allegedly selling customer data.
Microsoft power to the people
Chris GriffithThe tools of supercomputing and artificial intelligence research will soon be in the hands of small businesses.
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.
Facebook admits miscalculation
Mike ShieldsFacebook disclosed a string of under- or over-counted metrics, including ad reach, video views and reading time.
Curved TVs fail to impress
Chris GriffithAustralian consumers are giving curved TVs a miss, preferring to stay with flat ones, says market research.
Japan fears missing car tech
Mitsuru Obe, Sean McLainSamsung’s planned acquisition of Harman has exacerbated fears in Japan that its industries are falling behind.
Chinese probe iPhone glitches
Tripp MickleA Chinese consumer-protection group is investigating reports that some Apple iPhones are spontaneously shutting off.
Vehicle designers look to sci-fi
Tim HigginsFiat Chrysler turned to movie special effects artists to make futuristic computer displays in real-world cars.
Fake content stresses tech giants
DEEPA SEETHARAMAN, JACK NICASThe web giants are walking fine line on how to treat fabricated news content.
Snapchat files for IPO: sources
Snapchat has filed for an initial public offering, sources familiar with the situation say.
Investors shun Bravura
Australian financial services software maker Bravura Solutions Ltd tumbled on its sharemarket debut on Wednesday.
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.
Grumpy gamer blamed for hack
Drew FitzGeraldA single player with a grudge might have caused a massive internet failure, with Sony’s PlayStation the ultimate target.
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.
Nadella to empower developers
Chris GriffithArtificial intelligence, bots, the cloud and cricket were explored by Microsoft’s boss in a keynote Sydney address.
Trump may start up discussion
Rampant populism may be on the rise but now isn’t the time to back away from championing start-ups’ economic power.
Around the world in 360 degrees
Virtual reality is now available on Google Pixel smartphones. Other Android devices will soon follow.
Wide-angle lens in use at Canon
Yusuke Mizoguchi is confident the ANZ market will keep delivering for the Japanese imaging giant.
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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 -
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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
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