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Apple releases new warnings about iPhone 12 and medical devices
The tech giant is warning of the risks associated with the magnets and electromagnetic fields…
Why being respected in business is much more profitable than desperately trying to be liked
Here are the ten brands with the most loyal customers in 2017. A list compiled by US consultancy Brand Keys from 740 brands across 83 industries. Can you spot the attribute that’s common to each? Amazon (retail) Google Apple (tablets) Netflix Apple (smartphones) Amazon (video streaming) Samsung Facebook Amazon (tablets) YouTube Yes, they are all […]
Feed unconscious minds, embrace good failure: Dr Amantha Imber talks innovation strategies
Businesses risk being disrupted if they don’t create environments where people can sit in their ‘challenge sweet spot’, have freedom to express crazy ideas and feel safe to fail meaningfully, according to Dr Amantha Imber, the CEO of innovation consultancy Inventium. Prior to founding Inventium a decade ago, Imber – a 2016 inductee into the […]
“There’s no magic bullet, we’ve just had to dive in,” says the CEO of global edutech startup GO1
Just as Spotify and Apple have transformed the way people listen to music, Brisbane-based entrepreneur Andrew Barnes envisions his edutech startup GO1 as the way forward for corporate training. Since launching in 2015, GO1 has amassed over 500,000 users for its SaaS platform, which enables companies, across all sectors, to find, book and track […]
Avoiding downtime in an on-demand business
The internet is now a critical part of any business and as more business make the move to the cloud the need to avoid unnecessary downtime has never been more important. While most business use network monitoring as a tool for discovering issues within internal IT infrastructure, many are unaware that network monitoring software can also […]
Luckless lovers and pet people, meet Ben and Pierre – their app startup is the ‘cat’s meow’
Looking for love in all the wrong places? To help people find the ‘pawfect’ life partner – and to give displaced pets a second chance – entrepreneurs Ben Burton and Pierre Moio founded Zeppee. Released in March, this year, Zeppee is a free, location-based platform for buying, selling and – most importantly – rehoming pets […]
Should you innovate? Listen to your market
Innovation without a market is like cooking a meal for one – you can still feel satisfied, even if no one else would eat it. But what happens when you start serving your cuisine du jour to others? The decision to innovate can be a difficult one, as innovation typically involves a longer term commitment of […]
Startup jitters? “Just go for it,” says Appscore founder
It takes a certain level of fearlessness to become the captain of your own ship, quit a six-figure corporate job and set sail for relatively uncharted waters: Australia’s tech sector. Alex Louey did just that, co-founding one of the first mobile-first app developers on the scene: Appscore. Six years on, it’s clear Alex’s voyage has […]
Etsy launches new sellers-only app
The online marketplace for handmade goods, Etsy, has launched a new iPhone app tailored specifically for sellers.
New gen iPhone 5 frenzy hits fever pitch
Rumours have been swirling around on the internet for months now, but the day is finally here – Apple has unveiled two new iPhones.
Improved disability access a welcome sign
More social media companies are recognising the need to make their services accessible for people with disabilities.
Apple named World’s Most Admired Company
Catch up on this popular story from March, when Apple were named World’s Most Admired Company.
How to prepare for the coming of NFC
NFC, or Near Field Communications, is coming to a smartphone near you and will quickly change the way you receive and send data. So what is NFC and how does it work?
Lessons in innovation from Steve Wozniak
Taking inspiration from Steve Wozniak’s recent trip to Australia, Sharon Williams shares her 10 top tips for inspiring innovation in your business.
Jobs or Zuckerberg: Who’d make the better boss?
With the Apple founder’s death and the Facebook IPO, there’s been a changing of the guard in Silicon Valley. Here’s how the two leaders’ styles compare.
Apple to refund consumers over 4G iPad connectivity claim
Apple will refund any customer who purchased the new iPad believing it could connect to the Australian 4G network, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) filed an application with the Federal Court claiming the world’s most valuable company was misleading consumers.
Apple named world’s most admired company
Apple has been announced as the 2012 World’s Most Admired Company (WMAC) by Fortune Magazine and Hay Group, with BHP Billiton ranking fourth in the mining industry.
Lessons in innovation from Richard Branson
Consider Richard Branson, Apple, Samsung, Madonna and Lady Gaga. They continually top best sellers lists because they’re always innovating – reinventing themselves in ways that captivate and capture their audiences. The good news is, your small business can do the same.
iPhone 4S to break sales records
Analysts believe that close to 4 million iPhone 4S devices were sold around the world over the weekend, predicting the new smartphone broke the existing record for the number of Apple phones sold in a first weekend.
Optus celebrates iPhone 4S launch with reduced repayments
The iPhone 4S officially launched in Australia this morning, with Optus celebrating by detailing reduced handset repayments on its $59 cap.
Steve Jobs passes away
The tech world has gone into mourning today, after Apple confirmed the passing of Steve Jobs.
Apple launches iPhone 4S, not iPhone 5
Apple didn’t reveal its hotly-anticipated iPhone 5 overnight as widely expected, instead launching an updated, faster version of the iPhone 4.
Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple’s CEO this morning, saying he’s now unable to meet his duties and suggesting the board name COO Tim Cook as his successor.
Retailers employ app technology to engage consumers
A Sydney-based start-up has received backing from AMP Capital Shopping Centres to get its iPhone app off the ground, which promises to assist retailers in engaging shoppers and boosting in-store traffic.