Australia becomes first country in the world where a government arbitrator can set prices tech giants must pay for local content
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The barbarians at your door. How to identify and defeat the cyberthreats facing your business today
Many of the cyberthreats your business faces are invisible. Learn how to shine a light on these threats and discover how to take action to protect your business
Facebook Oversight Board Confirms Appeal Over Trump Ban
Unnamed 'user' files appeal with Facebook's Supreme Court (the Oversight Board) against the 'indefinite' ban on Donald Trump
Facebook To Invest $1 Billion In News Industry
After the very public row with the Australian government, Facebook confirms it is investing $1 billion in the news industry
EU Opens Consultation On Gig Economy Worker Rights
After UK's top court rules Uber drivers are workers, European Commission begins consultation on gig economy worker rights
EE To Expand 4G Coverage As Part Of Shared Rural Network
Mobile operator EE is to add 4G connectivity to 579 rural areas this year, as part of the Shared Rural Network initiative
President Biden Targets Silicon Shortage With Executive Order
Chip shortage targetted by US executive order that will review supply chains for four critical products experiencing shortages
Elon Musk No Longer World’s Richest Man
It was a short run. Fall in Tesla share price sees Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reclaim title as world's richest man from Elon Musk
SolarWinds Executives Defend Conduct Before US Senate
'It was the Russians.' Senior executives from SolarWinds, Microsoft, FireEye and CrowdStrike defend themselves at US Senate
30,000 Apple Macs Infected With ‘Silver Sparrow’ Malware
Red Canary security researchers warn up to 30,000 Apple Mac computers are infected with 'Silver Sparrow' malware, that has no known goal
Epic Games Refused Permission To Sue Apple In London
Fornite maker Epic Games refused permission to sue Apple in London over App Store commission charges, but Google can be sued in the UK, ruling states
WhatsApp To Limit Messaging, Unless Users Agree New Terms
Users who don't agree to WhatsApp's updated terms will be blocked from messaging, and their account could be eventually deleted
The State of X Commerce. What’s Next in the Digital Retail Space?
The retail space is being radically transformed, thanks to the pandemic. E-commerce and then M-commerce has rapidly evolved. But what's next? What will the digital retail landscape look like post-COVID-19?
Facebook Restarts Australian News, After Government Agrees Changes
Australian government agrees to alter its 'media bargaining law', after Facebook blocked local news from its platform last week
Chrome OS Overtakes macOS In 2020
Chrome OS is now the second most popular operating system in the world, after it overtook macOS, thanks to Chromebook lockdown sales
Nvidia Driver For New GPU Card Restricts Cryptomining
Global shortages of GPU cards for gamers and digital artists, sees Nvidia trying to stop new cards being snapped up for cryptomining
IBM ‘Considering Sale’ Of Watson Health AI Unit
IBM may reportedly sell off Watson Health AI analytics business as it seeks to refocus around more profitable areas such as hybrid cloud
High Court Blocks Huawei Demand In Blow To Extradition Case
High Court judge denies Huawei's request to force HSBC to disclose documents, dealing blow to efforts to stop Meng Wanzhou's US extradition
Google Fires AI Researcher Amidst Diversity Row
Google fires ethical AI researcher Margaret Mitchell following probe into corporate email misuse following dispute over December exit of Timnit Gebru
Facebook’s Australian News Ban Spurs International Outcry
World leaders take umbrage at Facebook's decision to ban news from its platform in Australia, as US lawmaker calls move an 'admission of monopoly power'
US Bill Would Help Smaller Publishers Negotiate With Facebook, Google
Planned US bill would allow small news publishers to band together in negotiations with big tech platforms such as Facebook and Google
Bitcoin Surpasses $1tn Market Value In Latest Surge
Continued surge in Bitcoin price sees its market capitalisation exceed $1 trillion, amidst increasing acceptance by mainstream companies and investors
Drone ‘Entered Gatwick Airspace’ After Losing Control
Australian-built unmanned 'flying car' rose into Gatwick airspace in 2019 incident after operator lost control and kill switch failed to work, probe finds
WhatsApp To Press Ahead With Privacy Update
What backlash? Facebook's WhatsApp says it will go ahead with its privacy policy update, but hopes that it has better explained the process
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Understanding your business’s threat landscape
As the pandemic has continued, businesses now face an expanding level of security threats. With the cyber threat landscape moving to remote workers' homes, it is critical all enterprises re-evaluate their cybersecurity policies, practi ...
Google Appoints Executive At Troubled AI Research Group
After the 'firing' of Timnit Gebru and subsequent staff unrest, Google appoints black executive to oversee AI research going forward
UK Court Rules Uber Drivers Are Workers
UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers, not self employed contractors, in major intervention in the British 'gig economy'
Kia Motors America Faces $20 Million Ransomware Demand – Report
South Korean car maker Kia admits it has suffered an “extended systems outage”, but says there is no evidence of ransomware
Malware Now Targets Apple’s M1 Processors
Apple security warning. Researcher discovers malware is now being rewritten to target Apple's inhouse designed M1 processors
US Charges Three North Korean Hackers
US charges three North Korean military hackers, and accuses one of them of being involved in Wannacry (2017) and Sony Pictures (2014) hacks
White House Takes On Silicon Shortage, Identifies Choke Points
Biden administration is ramping efforts to help car makers deal with chronic silicon shortage that is impacting production