The Federal Government has changed its mind on providing funds for the completion of the NBN, announcing that it will loan NBN Co $19.5 billion to be repaid over the next four years.

Airbnb has launched a travel service on its global platform eight years after launching its now well-established accommodation service.

Online discount retailer Kogan has recorded strong growth in sales and revenue for the year to the end of June, with revenue of $211.1 million up 5% on prospectus forecasts for the company’s debut as a public company on the ASX in July.

Six million users may be at risk after a legitimate employee login, and password was used to access the 3 Mobile UK customer upgrade database.

Repair experts globally have reported on a widespread display problem with iPhone 6 and Plus handsets – it is called the “Touch Disease.” And despite Apple's apparent strong stance on security, its users' iCloud Drives are frequently accessed by legal authorities.

The attack of the drones pizza wars continue. This time Dodo Pizza strikes back against Domino’s Pizza claiming a ‘world-first’ drone delivery, as the epic saga over who delivered what first rages on.

There’s big money in IoT. French wireless Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity company Sigfox has announced a capital raising of EUR150 million or US$159 million to support its global expansion.

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