The Federal Government appears likely to bring its encryption bill up for debate in the lower house on Wednesday, just a day after the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security holds its final hearing on the draft legislation.

British SIM software provider Truphone says its eSIM connectivity will be available on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones. Last year, the Pixel 2 and 2 XL became the first major brand to become eSIM-compatible, while Apple introduced eSIM capability in its new iPhone XS and XR range. An eSIM is an embedded chip in the phone that is software writable.

Australia's US$1.15 billion Alt-Fi (alternative finance) market, including peer-to-peer lending and crowd-funding, grew 88% in 2017, surpassing US$1 billion for the first time and consolidating its position to become the second largest market in Asia-Pacific, according to a newly published study.

Waiting for a new replacement credit card now alleviated, according to Bankwest, a division of the Commonwealth Bank. The bankhas launched its digital cards feature, allowing customers to activate a credit card via the bank’s mobile app prior to receiving the physical card.

Technology such as artificial intelligence has a pivotal role to play when it comes to supporting people with disabilities in Australia and creating a more inclusive society, according to researchers at Western Sydney University.

Data collaboration company IXUP has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Australian-based data and analytics consulting firm Servian.

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