Last updated: September 30, 2017
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Push for more NBN fibre rollout

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David Swan
A joint federal inquiry into the NBN has called for an overhaul of the project.

Mega battery ‘50 per cent done’

Supplied Editorial Tesla's lithium-ion battery in Jamestown. Source: Supplied.
DAVID SWAN
Billionaire Elon Musk and Premier Jay Weatherill show off the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery, saying progress “is not just talk”.

F1 TV rights shift to Foxtel

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton powers his car during the first practice session of the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix in Sepang on September 29, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN
Darren Davidson
Foxtel and Fox Sports have scored a major coup by securing exclusive broadcast rights to Formula 1.

NBN review urges fibre shift

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DAVID SWAN
A joint federal inquiry into the NBN has called for an overhaul, urging the rollout shift to using as much fibre as possible.

Musk reveals mission to Mars

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DAVID SWAN
In Adelaide, the SpaceX boss unveils the design for his ‘BFR’ spaceship, and plans for six trips by 2024 | PICTURES

Calls for procurement revamp

MT ARARATDAVID SWAN

Australia needs to be more nimble with its procurement practices according to Salesforce head of public policy Sassoon Grigorian.

    Creating a good workplace culture

    Supplied Editorial Envato CEO Collis Ta'eed. Source: David Swan.Collis Ta’eed

    A truly great place to work is not one dimensional.

      Nokia’s retro handset returns

      HMD Global launched a 3G version of its rebooted Nokia 3310 handset in Australia.CHRIS GRIFFITH

      Nokia is back with a new phone, not exactly smart but at an amazingly low price it’s sure to have plenty of takers.

        Regulators warn of ICO risks

        Chief Executive Women DinnerDAVID SWAN

        ASIC has released guidance for firms undertaking initial coin offerings, warning of their “highly speculative” nature.

          Has Amazon hit the spot?

          An Amazon Echo Spot is displayed during a program announcing several new Amazon products by the company, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in Seattle. The round version of the Echo Show has its own 2.5-inch display that can provide visual information, such as the weather or a clock face. It also provides access to Alexa and supports optional video-calling support. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)Chris Griffith

          Amazon’s latest Alexa device promises to be alarm clock, speaker, communication device and video screen.

            Face scan snag for iPhone X

            FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, file photo, Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, announces features of the new iPhone X, including Face ID, at the Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple campus, in Cupertino, Calif. Apple's new Face ID facial recognition system is due to debut with the iPhone X on Nov. 3. The system lets users unlock their phones just by glancing at them, but have also raised privacy questions and some anxieties over the ease with which others unlock a user’s phone. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Yoko Kubota

            The iPhone X has hit a production glitch with its facial-recognition system which may hit supplies when it goes on sale.

              We need to step up on AI: Husic

              Shadow Minister for Employment Services Ed Husic is evicted under 94a during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, September 11, 2017. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVINGDAVID SWAN

              Australia has a rare chance to lead on global standards for AI and automation, Labor says.

                A smart fitness market to watch

                Fitbit's first smartwatch, the Ionic, features a touchscreen, long battery life, and will deliver alerts from Apple or Google-based smartphones.CHRIS GRIFFITH

                Fitbit is moving into Apple and Samsung territory with its first general purpose smart watch, Ionic.

                  Telstra hits five-year low

                  Telstra CEO Andy Penn at Simonds StadiumDavid Swan

                  The telco’s shares yesterday closed at $3.48 — the lowest daily close since April 2012.

                    Health sector ‘faces disruption’

                    Primary Health CareSarah-Jane Tasker

                    Primary Health Care CEO Malcolm Parmenter says more could be done to improve consumer experience in healthcare.

                      Hackett quits as Redflow CEO

                      Supplied Editorial Simon Hackett with a pic of the ZCell battery. Pic by Tony Lewis.Chris Griffith

                      Australian entrepreneur Simon Hackett has stepped down as CEO of battery storage firm Redflow.

                        Google MD apologises to brands

                        Elton JohnDarren Davidson

                        Google’s top local executive has issued a public mea culpa to advertisers with a little help from Elton John.

                          Uber shareholder sues company

                          Uber Loses Its Private Hire LicenceGREG BENSINGER

                          The ride-sharing company and Travis Kalanick are accused of hiding misconduct while raising capital.

                            Twitter’s drastic experiment

                            Istanbul, Turkey - July 11, 2016: Apple iPhone 6s screen with social media applications icons Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Messenger, Apple Music, Safari, Maps, Whatsapp etc.Chris Griffith

                            Twitter is experimenting with a new concept which could result in your tweets looking very different.

                              The 30-year Dyson masterplan

                              James Dyson the inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaner and hand dryers, photographed in Walsh Bay, February 19, 2013. Pic - Sam MooyCHRIS GRIFFITH

                              James Dyson has been looking at ways to limit exhaust emissions in cars since 1990.

                                London’s Uberstatement for freedom

                                The Uber app on a smartphone as it is held up for a posed photograph in central London. PHOTO: TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERSHugo Rifkind

                                Even aggrieved fans of cheap taxis should acknowledge disruptive corporations have to bow to the rule of law.

                                  Six Trump advisers used private email

                                  Alabama GOP Senate Candidate Roy Moore Holds Campaign Event In Fairhope, Alabama

                                  At least six of Donald Trump’s top advisers have used private email addresses for White House matters.

                                    Let’s hack a safer Australia

                                    Supplied Editorial Motorola Solutions' Tom Guthrie. Source: Supplied.TOM GUTHRIE

                                    In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the fact that new technology is advancing faster than any of us can adopt it.

                                      Study Loans live after $2m raise

                                      Supplied Editorial Study Loans CEO Brett Shanley. Source: Supplied.DAVID SWAN

                                      The first private dedicated provider of student loans in Australia has gone live.

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