Tag: technology
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Atlassian works towards gender equality in tech
Australian founded workplace solutions company Atlassian is making strides towards gender equality in technology with their graduate intake. This year’s graduate intake for US$6 billion company is comprised of nearly 60% women. This represents a massive increase on last year’s 17% women graduate figure. Female representation in technology industry is an ongoing challenge that needs to…
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The US successfully tested drones as weapons
Many people are wary of the potential applications of drones and the implications for violation of fundamental rights, and it seems this fear is well-founded. This week the Pentagon announced that it has tested drone technology capable of sophisticated swarming conduct. According to the Department of Defense, this conduct includes collective decision-making, adaptive formation flying, and self-healing. The demonstration…
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Apple granted patent for edge to edge design
Apple have been granted the patent for an edge to edge design that coincides with details leaked about the launch of the iPhone 8. While some have been quick to dismiss the patent because Samsung have already released their own version of a curved edge to edge display, it should be noted that Apple applied for…
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is quitting
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is set to leave the company after Verizon’s acquisition is completed. Verizon has purchases the core services formerly run by Yahoo, including email, blogs, apps and sports, in a deal that is expected to close in March this year. Mayer has announced she’ll be leaving the Yahoo board, joined by other departing…
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New Blackberry phone details
New year, new Blackberry phone. The smartphone company have decided to release a new but classic take on their iconic phones in 2017. Once pioneers in the smartphone industry, Blackberry has taken a backseat in recent years as Apple has dominated. Sleek designs and easier interfaces from Apple meant that the general public had no…
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Be careful of the 1:42pm stress
According to a new survey by Groupon, 1:42pm precisely is the most hectic and stressful minute of the day. With an average person spending 8 hours or more at work, they develop patterns of tiredness and drowsiness during the day. 60% of individuals do not have time to relax at home because of family commitments…
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How to become wealthy
Everyone wants to be wealthy (or at least well off) and be able to choose when and why they work. It’s difficult to feel like you’re achieving anything when you’re paying a lot of rent or paying $5 for a coffee every day, but we’ve got some tips to help you save better and spend…
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New Legislation Blocking Torrenting Sites In Australia
The Federal Court has recently passed new legislation blocking torrenting sites including The Pirate Bay and KickassTorrents, two of the most popular illegal downloading sites available. A Federal Court order mandated that more than 50 internet providers such as Telstra, Optus and TPG be given 14 days to ban the sites. This can be done by using…
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iPhone 8 Details Leaked
The details of a possible iPhone 8 release for next year have been leaked, and it looks like Apple are set to change their usual pace for the iPhone’s 10 year anniversary. The new features include a curved, edgeless screen, glass casing on the back, and a possible third size being offered to consumers. Expectations are high…
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Best Cyber Monday deals
Despite starting out in the US, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have recently swept the world with their incredible retail discounts. Australia has embraced the shopping phenomenon with most major technology retailers now jumping on the sales bandwagon. This year, Black Friday falls on November 25th, with Cyber Monday following closely afterwards on November 28th.…