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Apple announces ‘Scary Fast’ event to roll out new Macs
The branding could imply that the tech giant is ready to unveil its M3 chip, which will deliver speedy performance improvements to the company’s computers.
- Mark Gurman
Microsoft and Google’s quarterly results reveal contrasting fortunes
The performance of the two tech arch-rivals underlines the early lead Microsoft has taken in the AI race while Google struggles to catch up in the cloud.
- Richard Waters and Camilla Hodgson
AirTrunk calls in boardroom heavyweight amid IPO prep
Data centre tearaway AirTrunk has drafted in Fortescue deputy chairman Mark Barnaba to chair its board, just as it begins preparations for what could be a $10 billion IPO.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Microsoft alliance opens door to private spending on national security
Former national cybersecurity adviser Alastair MacGibbon says the government cannot hope to fight off cyber threats without big-money private operators.
- Tess Bennett
Chastened Redbubble avoids second strike
Shareholders voted in favour of Redbubble’s remuneration report and backed the current board, at the expense of self-styled activist Michael McConnell.
- Tess Bennett
This video game maker was Australia’s big hope. It’s on life support
Mighty Kingdom has burned through $35 million in two years and has tapped the market for $1 million more to keep the lights on.
- Jessica Sier
Opinion & Analysis
How to regulate AI risk without killing innovation
Australia must join the rush to develop a dynamic AI industry, with appropriate guardrails – especially in education.
Federal MP
The boring AI that’s saving a moribund Facebook
Facebook has been written off as a network for the elderly and out of touch, but it is learning from its arch-rival TikTok.
Technology writer
Now Elon Musk is attacking Wikipedia
In the Tesla CEO’s world, no media source can be considered trustworthy, particularly those that criticise him.
Contributor
Why Microsoft jumped and Google slumped when both beat expectations
A modest gap in cloud computing performance pushed the tech giants’ share prices billions in different directions, showing investors care about one thing: AI.
Technology writer
Technology reviews
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Don’t try this at home if you live in NSW
The Segway-Ninebot MAX G2 KickScooter has a range long enough to get you to and from most workplaces. But check it’s legal before you take to the streets on it.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
Here’s one camera that lets you be the main character at all times
With a dedicated vlog mode as well as a product placement tool, Fujifilm’s X-S20 camera is perfect to throw in an influencer’s bag of tricks.
- John Davidson
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Australia must join the rush to develop a dynamic AI industry, with appropriate guardrails – especially in education.
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The boring AI that’s saving a moribund Facebook
Facebook has been written off as a network for the elderly and out of touch, but it is learning from its arch-rival TikTok.
- Nick Bonyhady
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- Publishing
Now Elon Musk is attacking Wikipedia
In the Tesla CEO’s world, no media source can be considered trustworthy, particularly those that criticise him.
- Dave Lee
Yesterday
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Why Microsoft jumped and Google slumped when both beat expectations
A modest gap in cloud computing performance pushed the tech giants’ share prices billions in different directions, showing investors care about one thing: AI.
- Nick Bonyhady
This Month
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Microsoft sends the right cyber signals
The strategic challenges nations face will be solved only through meaningful partnerships between government and industry.
- Alastair MacGibbon
- Opinion
- AI
Microsoft’s new $5b Aussie deal is a massive tech land grab
The tech giant’s Australian investment is a significant move to commandeer two of the biggest and most lucrative global technology bandwagons.
- Paul Smith
The $1.3b fund targeting Aussie start-up founders
The VC firm formerly known as Sequoia India is looking to place more bets on Aussie founders looking past the collapse of grocery delivery start-up Voly.
- Tess Bennett
Plant-based meat start-up consolidation begins with merger
Two rival plant-based meat manufacturers have merged, the first deal in an expected wave of consolidation.
- Jessica Sier
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- Funding
High-profile founders cash in as tech investor confidence returns
Big funding rounds are returning to the Australian tech centres and Local Measure and Darwinium are the latest to raise without hurting their valuations.
- Paul Smith and Tess Bennett
Good luck, rich parents and Canva: how Blackbird made millionaires
The names of some of those making a fortune from Blackbird’s first VC fund are surprising. One of them, Rayn Ong, says his good fortune was ‘life-changing’.
- Paul Smith
Collapsed Providoor re-emerges, bringing celeb chef meals to your home
The high-end restaurant marketplace has been scooped up by Sam Benjamin, who runs Sydney-based Seventh Street Ventures.
- Paul Smith
Activist wins proxy support in battle over Redbubble seat
A retired activist investor seeking a seat on Redbubble’s board has been endorsed by two proxy firms.
- Tess Bennett
Call centre AI pivot (and AWS surge) helps Local Measure raise $7.9m
The Funded blog is the new home for news on the tech deals that are done in Australia, as soon as we hear about them.
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- Paul Smith
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Why there will never be a Canva or Atlassian from Aussie AI
“I’m seeing way more exciting stuff in the US,” says Zeb Rice, a venture capital investor targeting AI start-ups in Australia and the US.
- Anthony Macdonald
Nvidia dip-buyers burned by US chip battle with China
What looked like a prescient bet in mid-September – the stock surged 14 per cent over 15 trading days – has turned sour.
- Carmen Reinicke
Changes are coming to your AFR app for Apple devices
The Australian Financial Review is launching an improved app for iPhone and iPad users.
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- The Breakdown
What Musk’s high-stakes plan to charge for tweeting really means
X, formerly known as Twitter, is charging $US1 a month for New Zealand and Philippines users to post in an experiment that could go global. So what’s Elon thinking now?
- Nick Bonyhady
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- Funding
Employment Hero secures $263m in year’s biggest capital raising
The human resources technology firm has shrugged off depressed private tech market sentiment and is now valued at just shy of $2 billion.
- Paul Smith
Big ideas trump commercialisation for new CSIRO boss
Doug Hilton has laid out plans for it to help answer the big questions facing society, while also making some money along the way.
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- Tess Bennett
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True surround sound technology for music is here, but there’s a catch
The writer visits Dolby’s Sydney laboratory and discovers Atmos is simply a wonder to behear.
- Tony Davis
