Dark ads, according to Monash University researchers, are stereotyped ads that are only visible to its intended audiences. Researchers warn that it reinforces sexist messages to its target: for example, men were three times more likely to see finance ads while women saw more clothing and wellness ads.


Apple's iPhone 12 series has hit 100 million in sales globally, reaching this figure by April, the technology analyst company Counterpoint Research says, adding that the milestone was achieved in the seventh month after the model was launched, two months less than it took the iPhone 11 series to reach the same figure.

Monash University and the Algorand Foundation are calling for global blockchain developers—from IT professionals and high school students—to compete in a three-day hackathon. Winners will receive a $6,000 worth of Algo cryptocurrency as part of the prize.

Microsoft gold partner alliance Cloud Collective's ranks have been boosted with the signing of Sydney-based Walkerscott.

Australian-listed digital services company Webcentral Group has rebranded and amalgamated its current brands Netregistry and WME into a single brand - Webcentral - in a move it says is designed to both improve and simplify its customer experience.

Technology provider InterSystems introduces new updates to its TrakCare Unified Healthcare Information System to better serve patients and healthcare professionals.

And as always there's plenty more today, so for all the news please visit www.itwire.com.

Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire



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