Software
Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal
Once young rich listers, Collis and Cyan Ta’eed are now responsible for one of the largest acquisitions in Australian tech history.
- by David Swan
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Analysis
What next for Scott Farquhar, the godfather of Australian tech?
The billionaire head of the ‘Atlassian mafia’ has the chance to further re-shape Australia’s technology sector, according to those closest to him.
- by David Swan
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Executive shake-up
Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO
After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago, Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy.
- by Tim Biggs
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Apple
Apple takes $172 billion hit after iPhone lawsuit
The US has sued Apple, accusing the technology giant of using its power over app distribution to maintain an iPhone monopoly.
- by Leah Nylen
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Start-ups
Australia’s largest online weight-loss business at loggerheads with regulators
One of the nation’s fastest-growing technology start-ups has accused Australian medical regulators of damaging patient outcomes.
- by David Swan
Investigation
Cybersecurity
‘Keep a close eye on your partner’: The industry selling spyware to jealous spouses
It’s been described as dangerous and reprehensible, but while “stalkerware” products have been removed from app stores, Australian companies are offering the chance to snoop.
- by Patrick Begley
Apple, Google and Fortnite maker Epic are heading to court. Why?
Some of the world’s most senior tech executives have flown into Melbourne for a 16-week trial – the impact may become visible on your home screen in the months to come.
- by David Swan
Is this face made by AI, or is it real? We bet you can’t tell
Since the public release of tools such as Dall-E and Midjourney, distinguishing between a real and an AI-generated face has proved difficult.
- by Stuart Thompson
Opinion
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Why CFO departure is Canva’s greatest test yet
Canva is known for its fun, whimsical culture but how it deals with allegations of inappropriate behaviour will show if it has indeed grown up.
- by David Swan
Tech’s mixed bag: Atlassian tumbles, Facebook soars
Market optimism in global technology companies has see-sawed over the past 12 months, amid lay-offs and valuation drops.
- by David Swan
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Australia’s construction sector is on the brink. This tech could be the answer
Nearly 2000 construction companies entered administration over the past year, a fate this tech company says was largely avoidable.
- by David Swan