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Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

After Mastercard, Visa and PayPal ditch the project.
Staff Writer May 7 2020 12:49PM Financial Services
Colombia's coronavirus app troubles show rocky path without tech from Apple, Google

Colombia's coronavirus app troubles show rocky path without tech from Apple, Google

Removed the contact-tracing feature after experiencing glitches.
Paresh Dave and Stephen Nellis May 7 2020 12:38PM Hardware
US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards

US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards

Follows year of uncertainty and negotiations.
Karen Freifeld and Chris Prentice May 7 2020 12:36PM Networking
Zoom adds ex-Trump adviser, tech lobbyist to PR push

Zoom adds ex-Trump adviser, tech lobbyist to PR push

Attempts to fix security reputation.
Staff Writer May 7 2020 12:31PM Strategy
China's Alibaba launches 'outlet' platform to shift luxury overstock

China's Alibaba launches 'outlet' platform to shift luxury overstock

Targets younger consumers.
Staff Writer May 7 2020 12:27PM Financial Services
How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

As Banks, agencies watch stimulus payment activities closely.
Ry Crozier May 7 2020 12:23PM Financial Services
AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

As many as 150 victims identified, accounts frozen.
Justin Hendry May 7 2020 12:01PM Security
Queensland’s new $5.5m AI Hub on the hunt for CEO

Queensland’s new $5.5m AI Hub on the hunt for CEO

Backed by KPMG, QUT and Queensland Uni.
Matt Johnston May 7 2020 11:28AM Training & Development
Uber to cut 3,700 jobs, CEO to waive base salary

Uber to cut 3,700 jobs, CEO to waive base salary

As the COVID-19 pandemic decimates ride-hailing businesses.
Supantha Mukherjee May 7 2020 6:49AM Strategy
Fitbit starts study to test if devices can detect irregular heart rhythms

Fitbit starts study to test if devices can detect irregular heart rhythms

As wearables firm is being acquired by Google-parent Alphabet Inc.
Staff Writer May 7 2020 6:49AM Benchmarking Change
Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg

Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg

Will include a former PM, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and constitutional law experts.
Elizabeth Culliford May 7 2020 6:49AM Cloud
From bunting to the big picture: Isle of Wight becomes UK's virus app test bed

From bunting to the big picture: Isle of Wight becomes UK's virus app test bed

Britain has chosen to process data centrally rather than on the devices themselves.
Isla Binnie May 7 2020 6:49AM Benchmarking Change
DTA chief defends AWS pick for COVIDSafe

DTA chief defends AWS pick for COVIDSafe

Reveals app cost $1.5m to build all up.
Justin Hendry May 6 2020 10:50PM Strategy
DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS

DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS

But refutes some Bluetooth bugs witnessed.
Justin Hendry May 6 2020 6:07PM Software
Toll Group rebuilding core systems used for its online operations

Toll Group rebuilding core systems used for its online operations

After Nefilim ransomware infection.
Ry Crozier May 6 2020 3:46PM Security
Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy

Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy

Seeks to persuade locals it is safe to eat out again after more than two months of lockdown.
Elvira Pollina May 6 2020 1:50PM Strategy
Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media

Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media

Hundreds of fake social media accounts covertly spread pro-Iranian messaging.
Jack Stubbs and Katie Paul May 6 2020 1:47PM Networking
Home Affairs led early contact tracing app work at DTA's request

Home Affairs led early contact tracing app work at DTA's request

Workload saw IT agency farm out initial dev.
Justin Hendry May 6 2020 1:17PM Strategy
Greencross Vets launches 24/7 online consultations for pets

Greencross Vets launches 24/7 online consultations for pets

Video conferencing goes to the dogs.
Matt Johnston May 6 2020 1:10PM Strategy
Microsoft to invest US$1 billion in Polish cloud project

Microsoft to invest US$1 billion in Polish cloud project

As Poland seeks to become regional tech centre.
Staff Writer May 6 2020 1:00PM Financial Services

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