Ridesharing app DiDi targeted over Australian data privacy concerns
Liberal Senator James Paterson continues to pressure the government to act on concerns over Chinese-owned applications.
Australian wing of Brisbane-born rapid test innovator Ellume enters administration
Ellume has put its Australian wing into voluntary administration, 18 months after the company secured a $304 million US government contract to boost its COVID-19 test production capacity overseas.
Is your website outdated? The top UX and web design trends forecast for 2023
We're more than halfway through 2022, and now is the time to make sure your web design and UX stands out against competitors in the new year.
Boost skilled migrant intake to help build the next Atlassian or Canva, Tech Council says ahead of Jobs Summit
Australia must significantly boost its skilled migrant intake and streamline the application system if the nation plans to prioritise its tech startups, the Tech Council of Australia says.
Google AI spots 20,000 undeclared pools in $14 million tax windfall for French government
Artificial intelligence software developed by Google has found thousands of undeclared swimming pools in French backyards, resulting in a hefty tax bill for the owners.
“Do or die”: Tech players welcome government commitment to $1.55 billion “bonus” tax offsets for SMEs
Business bookkeeping platforms have welcomed draft legislation which could create $1.55 billion in "bonus" tax offsets for small businesses.
How Andrew Tate’s move to Rumble made it the world’s most popular video app
Andrew Tate's migration to Rumble has boosted the popularity of the 'free speech' YouTube alternative that's home to conspiracy and hate.
Albanese government pledges $18.6 million to small business digital training grants
A new round of funding for digital advisory services is on the way, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says.
The tech companies that have laid off staff this year as economic turbulence rips through the sector
We're only a month away from the final quarter of 2022 — a year that could be remembered for its worldwide tech layoffs.
Google is now penalising sites for publishing ‘unhelpful’ content. Will your page rankings suffer?
Google has released a new, site-wide ranking signal that rewards sites that publish satisfying content and penalises those that don’t.
A beginner’s guide to blockchain technology, and how it affects the legal industry
Blockchain has turned into somewhat of a buzzword, with the term being thrown around often. So let’s go back to the basics — what is blockchain, and all things interrelated?
Metaverse restaurants, hotels and wine tours on the cards as report unveils the future of hospitality
More than half of Australians are keen to explore their favourite venue in a virtual reality setting, according to a me&u report co-produced by YouGov exploring the changing face of Australia’s hospitality industry.