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Apple flags huge software updates

Apple has spent two hours announcing an avalanche of new software features coming to iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

By CHRIS GRIFFITH

Hackers paralyse multiple Australian companies

At least seven Australian companies are among dozens infected with the same ransomware that last week crippled the world’s biggest meat company.

By CHRIS GRIFFITH

Coast to Cooper Creek with the Sony α1

Sometimes the stars align, and that happened for me when I reviewed the $10,000 Sony α1.

Altium in play over $5bn US bid

US software giant Autodesk swooped with a $5bn takeover offer for ASX-listed Altium, sending the shares almost 40 per cent higher on Monday

By ELI GREENBLAT

NBN channels price rise in rates plan

NBN Co has flagged the potential end of controversial CVC pricing but a flat-rate pricing model is likely to lead to price hikes.

Collapsed Data Republic finds white knight

IXUP has bought the collapsed technology business Data Republic from administrators for $3m.

Tech giant tax push may have downside

The move to make tech giants pay a fair share of tax is going to put great pressure on the Australian franking credits system.

By ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN

Bitcoin continues downward slide

Bitcoin’s vulnerability to statements and tweets by Elon Musk must worry investors.

By DAVID SWAN,CHRIS GRIFFITH

Recruitment activity ‘on a tear’

This recruitment expert says new jobs are up 30 per cent in Australia, with economic activity picking up across the country.

Scammers bring in a record haul

Australians lost a record $851m to scams in 2020, as Covid-19 lockdowns pushed more people online, providing scammers with a steady stream of victims.

By CLIONA O’DOWD