Facebook, Twitter could face fines in Germany over hate speech posts
The move by the country's authorities comes as technology companies face increasing scrutiny worldwide over how they police online material.
Australia's internet speeds lag behind world, despite NBN
Australia continues to fall behind most of the developed world when it comes to home broadband internet speeds.
Woman's headphones explode on Beijing to Melbourne flight
An airline passenger has spoken of her horror when her battery-operated headphones exploded on her face mid-flight.
Aussie telcos need to rein in their call centre liars
Optus' heavy-handed NBN migration tactics highlight how far telco call centres are prepared to bend the truth.
Optus cutting off customers without warning, blaming NBN
Phones and broadband services are being cut as part of Optus' rush to shut down its HFC cable network in NBN-ready areas.
Uber alternatives face first big test at SXSW
This year's SXSW Conference and Festivals poses one of the biggest challenges to the fledgling ride-hailing companies
Mike Cannon-Brookes gives Tesla plan 'good chance' of success
Atlassian boss said he is 'surprised' at response to involvement in energy debate and stresses the degree of urgency for action in energy reform.
How to buy the best smart TV for your home
In the market for a brand new, shiny, smart TV? There's both good and bad news.
Are smartphones the new drugs for teens?
Researchers posit teenagers are using drugs less because they are constantly stimulated by their computers and phones.
Yahoo CEO in line for $30m payout, successor to get double her base salary
Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer is in line to receive a $30 million golden parachute after its sale to Verizon. Her replacement, Thomas McInerney, will receive $US2 million in annual base salary, double Ms Mayer's base pay.
Facebook says police can't use its data for 'surveillance'
Facebook is cutting police departments off from a vast trove of data that has been increasingly used to monitor protesters and activists.
Intel shells out $20b in bid to lead self-driving car market
The deal underlines the chip maker's determination to make sure it can provide the computing power needed for autonomous vehicles.
Musk resumes Twitter campaign for Australian energy reform
As renewables continue to dominate discussions around the future of energy in Australia, it seems Elon Musk isn't done Tweeting about the current crisis just yet.
'Snap just felt like the IPO of my time': Millennials jump in
While some seasoned investors have been wary of the loss-making Snap, millennials' deep affinity with the disappearing-message app prompted many to jump in.
Hands on: Telstra Nighthawk M1 Gigabit Wi-Fi hotspot
Telstra's Nighthawk is packed with features but right now it struggles to deliver on its promise of Australia's fastest mobile broadband speeds.
www inventor urges fake news crackdown
Sir Tim Berners-Lee says the impact of fake news is increasingly concerning and has unveiled plans to tackle "unethical" political advertising and the harvesting of data.
World without Wi-Fi looms as unlimited plans rise
The Wi-Fi icon - a dot with radio waves radiating outward - glows on nearly every internet-connected device, from the iPhone to thermostats to TVs. But it's starting to fade from the limelight.
Electric luxury car lets you snooze while it zooms
Autonomous cars don't come more cozy or crazy than the NIO Eve and EP9, two candy-colored vehicles that want you to believe the automotive future is almost here.
Optus threatens disconnection to sign up NBN customers
Optus is ignoring the NBN's 18-month switchover commitment and threatening to cut off cable customers within weeks, using strongarm tactics to sign them up as Optus NBN customers.