Neural Notes: Big tech is coming for Nvidia’s AI chippies
In this week's edition: everyone wants some of Nvidia's AI chip money with Apple, Intel, Google and Meta all unveiling their latest offerings.
Neural Notes: Apple enters the AI chat, RIP Google Bard
In this week's Neural Notes: ChatPwC, RIP Google Bard and Apple's first generative AI play. Oh, and ChatGPT is now on the Apple Vision Pro now for some reason.
Government releases draft legislation for Apple and Google Pay regulation
If passed the legislation would give the RBA power to regulate the likes of Apple and Google Pay like traditional payment methods.
Aussie 3D startup JigSpace stars in Apple’s massive Vision Pro AR headset announcement
Apple has finally announced its own AR headset, the Vision Pro. And during its showcase it featured Aussie 3D startup JigSpace to how how it can be applied.
Apple’s iPhone ‘tap to pay’ system hits Australia, as SMEs weigh up fees and trust concerns
Australian small businesses can now accept payments directly through their iPhone, promising greater mobility to traders while upheaving the highly competitive point-of-sale (POS) market.
CBA wants urgent Apple regulation, direct access to iPhone payments as fees soar
The CBA has called for urgent regulation for Apple Pay in a Senate Economics Committee submission this week, saying time is of the essence.
Australian app developers join class action lawsuit against Apple and Google
Aussie app developers have joined a class action lawsuit against Apple & Google over 30% commission taken from in-app purchases.
‘Anti-creator and antithetical’: Linktree CEO slams Elon Musk banning competitors on Twitter
Twitter has banned links to social media competitors, including Australian aggregator startup Linktree. Co-founder and CEO Alex Zaccaria tells SmartCompany the move is unethical.
Tap to the future: Government could crack down on payment companies making it harder for SMEs to access the cheapest fees
A new Treasury consultation paper puts the spotlight on least-cost routing: the system allowing small businesses to choose the cheapest payment system whenever a customer taps their card.
Apple’s App Store pricing changes: What businesses and developers need to know
Apple has announced massive App Store upgrades to its pricing and currency automation functionality. Here's what you need to know.
What is the 30% ‘Apple Tax’ and why is Elon Musk suddenly whining about it?
Elon Musk just discovered that Apple takes a 30% cut of all App Store purchases. Here's a handy explainer on this not-so-secret practice.
This energetic startup will convert your petrol-powered Hilux and Ranger utes to EVs for $50,000
A startup founded by two former Atlassian senior executives that converts petrol-powered utes into electric ones has announced it'll begin electrifying fleets of Toyota Hilux and Ford Rangers, with prices starting at $48,000 per vehicle.
