Technology
‘Very mysterious’: This guy may have just stopped a huge cyberattack
A backdoor entry to one of the most important pieces of software in the world was found during a routine check. If it had been exploited, the effects could have been catastrophic.
- by Kevin Roose
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Analysis
Manufacturing
There’s one major reason why Taiwan’s earthquake has the global economy on edge
As Taiwan recovers from a deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the figurative aftershocks may be felt as far away as Silicon Valley.
- by Tim Biggs
Musk’s X to fight eSafety over order to remove harmful post
The social network complied with a request to remove the post vilifying an Australian trans rights activist, but says it will challenge the order in court.
- by Tim Biggs
Uber back in court as taxi app GoCatch alleges intentional harm
GoCatch, a once-popular Australian taxi booking app, said Uber acted illegally and undertook espionage to crush it.
- by Tim Biggs
Framework’s DIY laptop lets you upgrade rather than replace
I upgraded my laptop to a new generation processor and twice the memory in 20 minutes for half the price of a new premium portable PC.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Phones
Samsung’s latest mid-range phone may be playing it too safe
In an increasingly competitive market the Galaxy A55 doesn’t do much to stand out, despite being an excellent lower-cost Samsung option.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Social media
What would Facebook look like without any news?
Last time Meta banned news, it removed the Facebook pages of charities, emergency services and hospitals. What will happen this time?
- by David Swan
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Food
‘We got it wrong’: Is the feast over for plant-based meat?
“Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero and its products are no longer available in supermarkets. Investors say it overestimated consumer appetite.
- by David Swan
MV Fisher assembles the Trident Pier
The 500m long pier was utilised by USNS Bob Hope to unload military vehicles, equipment containers and personnel.
Telstra lifts lid on ‘unacceptable’ triple-zero outage
CEO Vicki Brady says basic errors were behind the outage that left more than 100 Australians unable to contact triple zero, including one man who passed away.
- by David Swan
Canva has designs on the pros following its largest ever acquisition
Design software Canva, Australia’s richest start-up, had previously targeted amateurs. Now, it’s going after professional designers.
- by David Swan