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    Dicker Data’s David Dicker.

    David Dicker still hasn’t found what he’s looking for

    The tech hardware CEO and chairman lashed Australia’s mindset towards the wealthy.

    • 48 mins ago
    • Mark Di Stefano
    Employees at Melanie Perkins’ Canva are higher paid than tech staff elsewhere, but are increasingly unionised, according to Professionals Australia.

    Microsoft may have just become Canva’s most dangerous rival

    The world’s biggest software company has debuted an AI-powered design app, presenting Canva with a deep-pocketed rival.

    • Tess Bennett

    I gave up my phone as an example to my teenagers – it was disastrous

    Before you ban your kids from using smartphones, ask yourself why.

    • Bethan Ryder

    Grow Inc raise upsized after strong demand; IPO on the horizon

    A handful of new technology-focused investors will also join Grow’s register alongside venture capital funds AirTree and Five V Capital.

    • Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport

    Drone food delivery set to land in Melbourne’s east

    Lightweight, styrofoam drones will soon be flying over the city, delivering meals and packages to homes in Melbourne’s sprawling outer-eastern suburbs.

    • Tom Rabe

    Zip Co in $267m raise to pay down debt; Goldies, UCP on ticket

    Fund manager sources said the placement is expected to price at about $1.52 a share, representing a 5.3 per cent discount to the last close.

    • Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport

    Opinion & Analysis

    How Apple helped Samsung improve its sound

    Samsung has copped a lot of flak for making many of the same design decisions as its rival for its new earbuds. But, as users, we’re better off for it.

    John Davidson

    Columnist

    John Davidson

    ‘Declined to comment’: three words destroying millions in VC brand equity

    There has been plenty of hand-wringing over the “negative coverage” the tech industry has copped in the past couple of years, but operators should speak up.

    Jessy Wu

    Contributor

    Jessy Wu

    Regulator needed as ASX techies tinker with critical infrastructure

    The ASX has a glut of big tech upgrades to deliver, on top of its CHESS debacle ‘do-over’. If it stuffs them up, then everyone in the market suffers.

    Paul Smith

    Technology editor

    Paul Smith

    If you really want to relax, put that phone down

    The dopamine hit of smartphones, described as the modern-day hypodermic needle, is not the same as switching off.

    Jemima Kelly

    Contributor

    Technology reviews

    • Gadgets With John Davidson

    This foldable phone will make other people envy your selfies

    Samsung’s Galaxy Flip6 won’t just take great self-portraits, it will help you get to Instagrammable locations, too.

    • John Davidson

    How Apple helped Samsung improve its sound

    Samsung has copped a lot of flak for making many of the same design decisions as its rival for its new earbuds. But, as users, we’re better off for it.

    • John Davidson
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    Blackbird Ventures co-founder and partner Rick Baker.

    ‘Not good enough’: Blackbird admits its gender pledge has stalled

    Australia’s largest VC fund pledged to track data to support its rhetoric around investing in more women founders. Its first report shows it has gone backwards.

    • Tess Bennett

    This Month

    Elmo Software co-founder and former CEO Danny Lessem.

    Elmo’s US owner tests buyer appetite, two years on from $486m buy

    K1 picked up ELMO at a time when interest rate hikes had punched the oxygen out of valuations for ASX-listed names.

    • Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
    Professionals need smarter, more effective tools to handle the deluge of data and documents they process daily.

    AI revolutionises business document management

    Recent advancements in AI have transformed everyday tools into sophisticated allies in boosting productivity and streamlining workflows.

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    HammerTech co-founders James Harris and Ben Leach, with Eric Ma from Riverwood, pictured in Melbourne.

    Construction start-up lands mega $105m deal

    Melbourne software company HammerTech has landed a $105 million investment from Californian private equity shop Riverwood Capital.

    • Tess Bennett

    This foldable phone will make other people envy your selfies

    Samsung’s Galaxy Flip6 won’t just take great self-portraits, it will help you get to Instagrammable locations, too.

    • John Davidson
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    From left, Misha Saul, head of the opportunities fund, joins EVP’s principals Daniel Szekely, Justin Lipman and Howard Leibman

    Sydney VC raises $20m in four days for ‘evergreen’ fifth fund

    Early-stage software investor EVP’s fifth fund is targeting an underserved segment of the Australian capital market, and pulled in $20 million since last Thursday.

    • Tess Bennett

    How Microsoft’s Nadella became tech’s steely eyed AI gambler

    Risky bets on AI have become a habit for Satya Nadella, a 56-year-old engineer who came up through the ranks of Microsoft to become its CEO about a decade ago.

    • Karen Weise and Cade Metz

    How Apple helped Samsung improve its sound

    Samsung has copped a lot of flak for making many of the same design decisions as its rival for its new earbuds. But, as users, we’re better off for it.

    • John Davidson

    Woolies, Harris Farm, Tesla chair, pile in to back biosecurity start-up

    ExoFlare has plans to build a global biosecurity tech firm, modelled on international cybersecurity players, and has big-name backers watching as it helps tackle bird flu.

    • Paul Smith
    Saying “no comment” removes any opportunity for a company to influence the narrative.

    ‘Declined to comment’: three words destroying millions in VC brand equity

    There has been plenty of hand-wringing over the “negative coverage” the tech industry has copped in the past couple of years, but operators should speak up.

    • Jessy Wu
    ASX CIO Tim Whiteley is attempting to deliver a raft of tech upgrades.

    ASX cuts back on overpaid tech contractors who were ‘taking the p---’

    The company’s tech boss is reducing reliance on contractors and consultants after insiders blew the whistle on temporary staff.

    • Paul Smith
    ASX CEO Helen Lofthouse, had to pull the pin on the CHESS upgrade early in her tenure.

    Regulator needed as ASX techies tinker with critical infrastructure

    The ASX has a glut of big tech upgrades to deliver, on top of its CHESS debacle ‘do-over’. If it stuffs them up, then everyone in the market suffers.

    • Paul Smith
    Adrian MacKenzie’s Five V Capital was a director at Penten until last year.

    Five V boots up $400m payday at Canberra cybersecurity biz Penten

    Houlihan Lokey’s appointment shows Five V is hopeful of snagging a North America buyer.

    • Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
    What we get wrong is thinking that just because scrolling mindlessly through social media is unproductive and feels like “time out” we are therefore properly relaxing when we engage in it.

    If you really want to relax, put that phone down

    The dopamine hit of smartphones, described as the modern-day hypodermic needle, is not the same as switching off.

    • Jemima Kelly
    The patents at issue in the underlying case allegedly relate to Apple’s messaging services.

    Apple sues Omni Bridgeway, demanding documents in patent case

    The ASX-listed litigation funder is resisting the subpoena in Delaware, arguing that the technology giant’s demand is unreasonable, vague and burdensome.

    • Nick Bonyhady
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    Element Zero founders Bart Kolodziejczyk and Michael Masterman.

    Fortescue says Financial Review report led to spying on former staff

    The Andrew Forrest-chaired mining giant said its investigation into alleged intellectual property theft began only after an interview published in January.

    • Brad Thompson
    Dan Roberts, the co-CEO of bitcoin miner Iren says

    Short sellers target Aussie bitcoin miner Iren

    Iren’s stunning share price rally has been derailed by a short seller’s report that said the bitcoin miner overstated its AI potential.

    • Tess Bennett
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    Reserve your place at the Government Services Summit

    Join The Australian Financial Review Government Services Summit for a deep dive into the trends and opportunities of public sector service delivery.

    Investment bank Goldman Sachs forecasts a 6.1 per cent boost to US gross domestic product over a decade from AI.

    AI predicts own supremacy, orders itself dozens of McNuggets

    Former British prime minister Tony Blair’s think tank found AI could save a fifth of public servants’ time, but it turned the analysis over to OpenAI’s tools.

    • Nick Bonyhady
    Beyond Studios co-founders Anton Mitchell and Jessica Manins: specialising in creating inclusive virtual worlds and immersive experiences.

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