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Software
‘Peak cringe’: Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan.
- by David Swan
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Gadgets
Sonos boss sounds off on high-stakes headphones, app backlash
US audio firm Sonos has a lot riding on its latest release – Bluetooth headphones that will tackle head-on the products of tech giants Bose, Sony and Apple.
- by David Swan
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Gadgets
Is the Ray-Ban Meta mash-up worth putting on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway.
- by Tim Biggs
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Video games
Xbox sequel raises the bar for audio, immersion and mental health in video games
Like a visually stunning eight-hour TV series, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a 10th century Viking adventure following a warrior who lives with psychosis.
- by Tim Biggs
MediSecure patient data up for sale on Russian hacking forum
A hacker claiming to have the stolen data of thousands of Australian patients is selling it for $US50,000.
- by David Swan
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Optus data breach
Communications watchdog suing Optus over data breach
Some 10 million customers had their information stolen in what was one of the worst cyberattacks in Australian history.
- by David Swan
Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around.
- by David Swan
Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.
- by David Swan
Microsoft introduces AI PC era with direct shots at Apple’s MacBook
Laptops carrying the CoPilot+ badge are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air, Microsoft says, as it showcases ARM-powered Surface devices.
- by Tim Biggs
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Telecommunications
Telstra culls workforce to keep lid on costs
Chief executive Vicki Brady says the cull will affect 2800 jobs and save the company $350 million.
- by David Swan
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Venture capital
Proposed super laws a ‘kick in the guts’ for tech start-ups
Teal independent MP Allegra Spender is leading a chorus of technology start-ups and investors criticising the government’s proposed superannuation changes.
- by David Swan