The main problem with the current approach to the national broadband network is "lemonade-stand economics" — a simplistic approach that completely ignores any cost or benefits that doesn't cross NBN Co's financial ledgers — the head of an IT lobby group says.

In a breath of fresh air, the head of ISP Aussie Broadband says the only thing that's missing from the current discussion around the national broadband network is common sense talk about how to cope with the existing situation.

Inventor of the bionic ear and hearing solutions company Cochlear has developed a “world first” Made for iPhone implant sound processor which it claims will significantly improve hearing for users in Australia.

This week, Australia was given a sneak peak into a new project that will "foster greater collaboration between artificial intelligence developers, making robots and other technologies that uses artificial intelligence significantly smarter".

Swiss PC and mobile accessories provider Logitech International is going great guns, announcing second-quarter sales of US$364 million, an increase of 12% compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous financial year.

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