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Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
EduTech

Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review

The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland

Priestleys Gourmet Delights has unveiled a 53 million AI-powered facility in Brisbane, doubling production capacity and creating 56 jobs by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Generative AI could boost Australia's economy by USD $269 billion
Generative AI

Generative AI could boost Australia's economy by USD $269 billion

New research by Accenture shows generative AI could boost Australia's economy by USD $269 billion by 2038, adding 0.75% to annual GDP growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Amber Technology unveils Philips NeoPix 230 Smart projector
Digital Entertainment

Amber Technology unveils Philips NeoPix 230 Smart projector

Amber Technology launches the Philips NeoPix 230 Smart, a highly portable projector boasting full HD resolution, versatile positioning, and built-in apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Australia launches first women-centric AI health assistant
Generative AI

Australia launches first women-centric AI health assistant

Australian femtech app Ovum enters pilot phase to transform women's healthcare by addressing systemic gaps with AI-driven, health management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies
Support

New program boosts digital inclusion for disabled Aussies

A new initiative by The Benevolent Society and WorkVentures aims to enhance digital literacy for people with disabilities, providing free laptops and internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers
Human Capital Management

Complex hiring processes deter 70% of Australian job seekers

New research shows nearly 70% of Australian job applicants abandon applications due to complex hiring processes, creating a hiring crisis amid a 4.1% unemployment rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Logitech unveils new Combo Touch for iPad Air & iPad Pro
Endpoint Protection

Logitech unveils new Combo Touch for iPad Air & iPad Pro

Logitech unveils ultra-portable Combo Touch keyboard case for new iPad Air and iPad Pro, featuring a large Multi-Touch trackpad and premium build.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Carbonix founder questions government support for innovation
Drones

Carbonix founder questions government support for innovation

Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, criticises the Australian government's sluggish support for tech innovation, citing delayed grants and inconsistent policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor
Solar power

Australia sees RV refrigeration shift led by Secop's BD-Nano compressor

Secop's BD-Nano compressor is reshaping the Australian RV refrigeration sector with advanced, efficient technology, promising quick cooling, low power consumption, and premium performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report
Artificial Intelligence

ACS seeks tech professionals' views for Digital Pulse report

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites tech professionals' views and experiences for a nationwide survey aiding this year's ACS Australia's Digital Pulse report, focusing on AI, workforce diversity, and new tech professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments
Cartech

Seeing Machines sees robust growth in automotive, aftermarket segments

Strong year-on-year growth in Seeing Machines' automotive and aftermarket units underpins long-term demand for its unique driver monitoring systems (DMS), championed by safety regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends
Gaming

Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends

The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia's robust industry.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Artificial Intelligence

Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption

Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024
Clean technologies

Australian Olympic sailors to sport eco-friendly wetsuits in 2024

The Australian Olympic sailing team for 2024 will sport the world's first high-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits, slashing CO2 emissions by 80%, courtesy of Sydney's Zhik.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Fintech

Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024