SpaceX launches secret plane before Irma moves in
SpaceX successfully launched a classified Air Force drone from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as Hurricane Irma barrels toward the state.
How Tesla uses rocket science to beat rivals
SpaceX engineers have solved challenges for Tesla and the synergies are expected to ramp up as driverless cars take off.
Rolls-Royce leads the way in driverless 'ghost' ships
Some think that autonomous ships would have fewer costs and accidents, but others aren't so sure.
This app tells you if your Gucci bag is fake
Distinguishing an authentic Louis Vuitton bag from a well-made fake is a subtle art. One startup says its technology can spot counterfeits.
You should take Musk seriously on Russia's AI threat
President Vladimir Putin sees power in the technology, which means he's investing in it, writes Leonid Bershidsky.
You'll soon be able cash in your Bitcoins at ATMs
Stargroup and DigitalX will jointly develop bitcoin ATMs for buying and selling the virtual currency.
Israeli, European bids promise to build missiles here
The lure of lucrative military contracts is seeing companies offer new opportunities for the defence industry.
Aussie gold dealer embraces bitcoin rush
A Brisbane gold dealer has found demand running hot for bitcoin, which he says shares similar trading values to timeless bullion and is making people a fortune.
VC giants back AI-powered mining
Two of Australia's largest technology VC funds have backed a seed funding round for EARTH AI, a startup using AI to help mining firms find resources.
Retailers unite to counter Amazon tech assault
The National Online Retailers Association and corporate accelerator Slingshot will launch a new retail tech program, aimed at rapidly develo...
Westpac accelerates start-ups
FUELD will create new businesses off corporate data sets as the bank adopts a decentralised model for innovation.
