Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” has been revealed.
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‘Any takers?’: Aussie job ad mocked
Crowdstrike, the company behind the global IT outage, was looking for a public relations director at its North Sydney office.
Optus’ phone offer amid little known issue
Optus is offering 20,000 free phones to elderly and vulnerable customers amid the impending shutdown of the 3G network in the coming months.
Porn driving spike in nude AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
Sharemarket rewards Telstra for price hike
Telstra jacking up phone plan prices led to a surge in trading in the telco on Tuesday, as the telecommunications behemoth reached a three month high.
‘Embarrassing’: Huge downfall to AI
AI “assistants” are taking the world by storm, with employers and employees reaping the benefits. However, the pitfalls can be unexpected and damaging.
Surprise claim as AI to create 200k jobs
Thousands of Australian jobs in the AI sector could be created this decade, but major issues remain unanswered.
Australia must make case for global funds: Citi boss
Citi CEO Mark Woodruff is talking up Australia on the global funds stage with hundreds of billions needed for energy, minerals and housing development.
Students caught hacking sensitive school system
A group of students have been expelled from a Catholic high school after it was discovered they had been hacking an IT system to access sensitive information.
Aussie workers most burnt-out in the world
One group of Aussie workers are the most burnt-out in the world, alarming results in a new global study reveal.
$100m Aussie startup on brink of collapse
An Australian art fintech which had secured $100 million in debt finance has suspended its operations indefinitely as it desperately scrambles to survive.
Eye-watering fine over dodgy bid plot
An Aussie tech company has been fined $1.5m for attempted cartel bid rigging, related to upgrades at an iconic building in Canberra.
How Uber is helping Aussies go green
Uber has launched a carbon dioxide savings tracker, with one state taking an early lead in the clean green stakes.
11yo hospitalised after using manicure set
An 11 year-old girl has allegedly suffered severe third-degree burns after using nail glue bought from a popular Chinese online retailer.
High alert for tax time scams
As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, an Aussie banking association has issued a warning over end-of-financial-year cons.
Aussies defend restaurant trend
Aussies have launched a staunch defence of a restaurant trend but venues in the US are returning to traditional methods.
Tech giant’s cringe-worthy rap video
A cringe-worthy corporate rap video from Australian tech company Canva has gone viral after a performance at their LA conference.
‘Stop hiring Americans’: Canva mocked
Homegrown start-up success story Canva just threw a glitzy party in LA, complete with an awkward rap battle that must be seen to be believed.
‘Dynamic strain’: Dire outlook for telcos
As Telstra swings the axe on thousands of jobs, a major warning has been issued that Aussie telcos are under “dynamic strain” amid sliding margins in the sector.
‘Crucial’: Google unveils bold plan
Plans for a lengthy fibre optic cable from Kenya to the west coast of Australia have been unveiled.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor’s bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Best paid public servant calls it quits
Despite netting a $3m pay package over the 2023 financial year, Australia’s highest paid bureaucrat has moved on to the private sector.
Top uni boss quits mid-term
The vice-chancellor at Australia’s top-ranked university has unexpectedly resigned just months after starting his second term.
Quantum Leap: PM’s multi-millions for tech
A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.
ASX advances ahead of fresh inflation print
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
ASX snaps five-day losing streak
Firmer than expected unemployment data failed to ease concerns that the RBA will hold interest rates steady through to 2025.
Aussie tech firm’s crash ‘one of the worst’
An Aussie tech company stopped in its tracks when $30m went missing has resumed trading and been slammed, with its share price plummeting.
‘Out of touch’: Swan blasts PC boss
The ex-treasurer has slammed Australia’s chief productivity adviser who was hand-picked by his own former chief of staff, Jim Chalmers.
‘Step up:’ Plea over Sydney’s third city
As one city begins plans to build Sydney’s third major city, Planning Minister Paul Scully has issued a call to arms for developers and businesses to invest in the site.
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