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Tech worker loses unfair dismissal case over return to office

Melbourne software engineer argued new rules were unlawful.

AI bosses causing headaches for gig workers

Australian research explores 'cognitive overload'.
Govt agencies fall short on automation transparency

Watchdog finds few details on decision-making tech.

Australia's Gilmour Space rockets to unicorn status

Queensland scaleup reaches $1 billion valuation.
What Meta's metaverse layoffs mean for the future of VR

This is far from the end for virtual reality.
Why the price of RAM is skyrocketing

Rising costs being 'passed through to customers'.
Waymo wants to bring its robotaxis to Australia

But it may not happen as quickly as Alphabet would like.
Microsoft strikes AI deal with Australian unions

Workers to have greater say in how new tech is deployed.
New internet speed record hits 430Tbps over fibre

Previous record broken using even less bandwidth.
Around 5 million accounts hit by social media age ban

PM says new laws are 'working'.
CrowdStrike lawsuit over global outage dismissed

Shareholders fail to convince US judge.
NRFC invests $20m in AI neurotech firm Omniscient

Australian scaleup has big plans for brain mapping tech.
SXSW ditches Sydney after NSW govt pulls funding

Tech and culture event's Australian run cut short.
International students face fraud crackdown in Australia

Government increases risk levels for four countries.
Hackers expose Victorian student details in data breach

Over 665,000 students could face identity theft risk.
Wi-Fi 7 is barely out, but Wi-Fi 8 is already here

Wireless gets a glow-up as AI changes user expectations.
Sendle shuts down after 12 years, $100m in funding

Australian postage startup apologises to customers.
Why more Australians are turning down job offers

The 'critical disconnect' between businesses and candidates.
Car touchscreens are dangerous, so buttons are coming back

ANCAP wants vehicle makers to keep physical controls.
Google whistleblower claims redundancy was retaliation

Tech giant says she simply became ‘paranoid’.
‘Abhorrent’: Albanese joins world leaders condemning X’s Grok

Countries move to ban genAI tool over sexualised images.
Would you trust ChatGPT with your medical data?

Doctor 'ChatGPT Health' will see you now.
Apple reveals the AI behind Siri's big 2026 upgrade

The digital assistant's delayed glow-up is coming.
Meta has blocked 544,000 under-16s since age ban began

Argues for ‘better way’ to verify age as social media restrictions bite.
'Unethical' companies to be banned from govt contracts

One agency warns this could 'jeopardise' tech work.
Get ready for Gmail's 'AI Inbox'

Google reads and summarises your email as to-do list.
US quits 66 cyber, digital policy, climate groups

Will Australia flex to save UN and private global collaborations?
Finally, you can change your Gmail address

Scattered rollout begins for regrettable emails.
High-tech thieves steal 60 Toyotas, seven men charged

Carmaker says it's developing new security updates.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend

More people turning to tech for emotional relationships.
The coolest new tech unveiled at CES 2026

From smart Lego bricks to robots big and small.
AI jobs are the fastest growing in Australia

Building AI literacy will be key to future-proofing your career.
NZ patient data stolen in Manage My Health breach

Hacker demands ransom for health records.
X's Grok facilitating sexual deepfakes

The law – and society – must catch up.
Cyber expert scores rare visa after hacking Aus govt

British man found critical vulnerability on DFAT site.
What top tech talent wants in 2026

WFH is not a ‘nice-to-have’ – it’s a must.
Trusted cyber workers plead guilty to secret ransom ring

Stole nearly $2m from victims using BlackCat ransomware.
TechnologyOne wins unfair dismissal case after 10 years, $10m

Former employee to fight ‘biased’ decision.
Optus staff may face termination over fatal Triple Zero outage

Union calls for telco bosses to be 'held accountable'.
Ten found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Jailtime handed out for harassment of France’s First Lady.
NSW hospitals exposed to cyber attacks

Secret audit finds widespread failures across health system.
BYD overtakes Tesla as bestselling EV company

Sales slump continues at Musk-led carmaker.
Six technology trends to watch in 2026

From more age checks to more AI at work — here's what to look for.
Information Age's 12 top stories of 2025

Our most-read tech news of the year.
‘Sneaky’ food delivery firms sued over subscription traps

Customers didn’t even know they were subscribing, ACCC alleges.
CSIRO's $233m funding boost won't save jobs

Agency says it 'must retain savings' from research restructure.
US wants technology workers to join ‘Tech Force’

Mass firings have left a gaping hole in public sector.
‘Ripple effect’: Long hiring delays taking a toll

Hiring managers losing candidates due to bloated processes.
Google shuts down dark web reporting tool

Service discontinued after less than two years.
ChatGPT users can now access Photoshop for free

Image editor joins Disney in going all-in with OpenAI.
Swinburne offers formal qualification for uni dropouts

Aims to engage students who fail 'outdated' three-year courses.
Grok lies about Bondi Beach shooting

Chatbot spreads misinformation about Sydney hero.
Lawyers to be educated on using AI

Training, not punishment, deemed a better approach.