Recent articles by Staff Writer

RBA weighs digital currency, remains unconvinced

RBA weighs digital currency, remains unconvinced

But is still stepping up research.
Staff Writer Nov 19 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
US judge skeptical of Apple's request for pause of 'Fortnite' antitrust orders

US judge skeptical of Apple's request for pause of 'Fortnite' antitrust orders

Apple argues new developer guardrails and guidelines will take a while to create.
Staff Writer Nov 10 2021 12:04PM Software
US offers $10 million reward in hunt for DarkSide hackers

US offers $10 million reward in hunt for DarkSide hackers

Wants information on the identity, location of group leaders.
Staff Writer Nov 5 2021 1:20PM Security
Facebook to form New Zealand fund to support local publishers

Facebook to form New Zealand fund to support local publishers

A month after landing in hot water over Australian media deals.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2021 6:51AM Software
Amazon's Twitch hit by data breach

Amazon's Twitch hit by data breach

125GB leaked, including source code.
Staff Writer Oct 7 2021 6:37AM Security
Data integration startup Fivetran raises US$565 million

Data integration startup Fivetran raises US$565 million

At US$5.6 billion valuation.
Staff Writer Sep 21 2021 12:17PM Software
China aims for 'civilised' internet

China aims for 'civilised' internet

With a focus on 'socialist values'.
Staff Writer Sep 15 2021 6:24AM Telco/ISP
Hoax Walmart statement leads to Litecoin surge

Hoax Walmart statement leads to Litecoin surge

Distributed by a press release service.
Staff Writer Sep 14 2021 6:53AM Financial Services
Italy says bids for national cloud hub expected this month

Italy says bids for national cloud hub expected this month

Aims to reduce dependence on overseas tech companies.
Staff Writer Sep 6 2021 12:05PM Cloud
Tesla says Elon Musk's 2020 compensation was nil

Tesla says Elon Musk's 2020 compensation was nil

Compared to US$23,760 in 2019.
Staff Writer Aug 16 2021 11:49AM Financial Services
Russia opens case against WhatsApp

Russia opens case against WhatsApp

For violating personal data law.
Staff Writer Aug 2 2021 11:59AM Software
UK's Inmarsat to launch 150 low-orbit satellites

UK's Inmarsat to launch 150 low-orbit satellites

Follows Starlink, OneWeb with Orchestra constellation.
Staff Writer Jul 30 2021 6:49AM Telco/ISP
US Senate to probe whether legislation needed to combat cyber attacks

US Senate to probe whether legislation needed to combat cyber attacks

Review of recent high-profile cyber attacks underway.
Staff Writer Jun 11 2021 6:55AM Security
Facebook's global ads chief Everson leaves company

Facebook's global ads chief Everson leaves company

After more than a decade.
Staff Writer Jun 10 2021 12:50PM Software
Google to build new undersea cable

Google to build new undersea cable

"Will be the longest cable in the world."
Staff Writer Jun 10 2021 6:28AM Telco/ISP
Intel reiterates chip supply shortages could last several years

Intel reiterates chip supply shortages could last several years

Hints at new recovery strategy.
Staff Writer Jun 1 2021 6:35AM Hardware
Mobileye, ZF team on advanced safety systems for Toyota

Mobileye, ZF team on advanced safety systems for Toyota

Will enable automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping.
Staff Writer May 19 2021 12:43PM Hardware
Google wins cloud deal from SpaceX for Starlink satellite internet service

Google wins cloud deal from SpaceX for Starlink satellite internet service

Ground stations to be located within Google's data centres.
Staff Writer May 14 2021 6:34AM Telco/ISP
Starlink satellite internet service gets 500,000 preorders

Starlink satellite internet service gets 500,000 preorders

Anticipates no technical problems meeting the demand.
Staff Writer May 5 2021 12:22PM Telco/ISP
Taiwan says its chip firms will adhere to new US rules

Taiwan says its chip firms will adhere to new US rules

Won't sell chips to Chinese supercomputing entities.
Staff Writer Apr 15 2021 8:38AM Hardware

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