Yesterday
Life360 gadget will track elderly parents who leave phone at home
Chris Hulls, the boss of ASX darling Life360, says he has been relying on “weird hacks” to check in on his mum, who has dementia.
January
Should you track your kids through their phones?
The combination of new technology and the age-old devotion to keep your children safe is taking “helicopter parenting” to a whole new level.
November 2024
Popular restaurant ordering app me&u lays off 10pc of staff
The company, which says it is the world’s biggest mobile ordering app for pubs and cafes, merged with rival Mr Yum last year. It is cutting workers in the hopes of reaching profitability.
An app diagnosing cancers? Helfie thinks it could be worth billions
The start-up says it is using AI to screen for a dozen ailments as it tries to raise some $150 million. If successful, it will be Australia’s latest unicorn.
October 2024
US judge orders sweeping changes to Google’s Android app store
As punishment, Epic had asked the court to mandate changes that would let businesses largely bypass Google’s app store to distribute their Android apps.
September 2024
To keep teens off phones, let them travel alone
A UK TV presenter was shamed for allowing her 15-year-old to travel without her. But to keep teens off screens, we need to let them loose in the real world.
Introducing the new Today’s Paper
The Australian Financial Review has launched a new version of Today’s Paper.
August 2024
Why Telegram became the go-to app for troublemakers
A light-touch approach to content moderation means the software is now a prime target for governments trying to stop criminal activities and misinformation.
Life360 shares hit all-time high, announces 70m users
Market darling Life360 continued its share price rally on Friday after lifting its revenue and earnings guidance for the full year.
July 2024
Revolut’s ambition adds to major banks’ headache
“If we do a good job, we can attract more customers from traditional banks,” says the global CFO of Revolut, which has more than 600,000 users in Australia.
June 2024
This week’s edit of little luxuries for eco-conscious consumers
From an app to help you navigate sustainability claims, to a Bottega Veneta bag to treasure for ever, we have inspired suggestions for you.
Life360 launches Nasdaq IPO, terms sent to investors
The deal, which looks to have occurred more quickly than some local fund managers had anticipated, is due to price on June 5.
May 2024
Why voice notes are having a moment
They convey more nuance than text but they can be daunting to listen to if they’re too long.
Apple will revamp Siri to catch up with chatbot competitors
Apple is expected to release an improved Siri that is more conversational and versatile at its developer conference in June.
Investors question Life360’s Nasdaq dual-listing plans
Investors and analysts are concerned about how the San Francisco-based, ASX-listed app developer will fare in a crowded US public market.
Life360 reheats plans to target US investors with Nasdaq listing
The ASX-listed, San Francisco-based family-tracking app does not expect to raise more than $US100 million. It had considered a similar move in 2021.
Parents unite to end ‘daily battle with kids’ over phones, social media
Banning phones in schools is only part of the solution. What happens at home is even more important.
Qantas says app now stable, still investigating malfunction
The Flying Kangaroo is investigating a system malfunction that gives passengers access to other Qantas customers’ data.
Apple banned this app for years. It’s now America’s No. 1 iPhone app
Delta is an app that lets you play old-fashioned video games on your iPhone – and Apple had refused to let it on the app store. Until a government crackdown.
April 2024
Apple exec’s secret to success: don’t take notes
In his first day of cross-examination, Apple Fellow Phil Schiller lays out its casual but obviously effective approach to decision-making.