Regular commentators on the national broadband network have mixed opinions about the departure of NBN Co chief executive Bill Morrow, with some not absolving him of the condition of the project and others saying he could do no better under the circumstances.

A microfactory that can transform the components from electronic waste such as discarded smartphones and laptops into valuable materials for re-use has been launched at UNSW, Sydney.

With mobile wallets set to pass two billion users next year, and QR code payments soaring in China despite challenges elsewhere, who will cash in and win the digital wallet war?

With tech brands "booming" while expanding "beyond traditional domains", Amazon has taken the top spot as the "world's most valuable tech brand", while Apple and Google have taken No.2 and 3 respectively as Chinese brands "surge in value."

Construction of the Japan-Guam-Australia Cable System has officially commenced, with the 9500-kilometre fibre optic undersea cable designed to deliver a capacity of more than 36 terabits per second (Tbps).

There has been a 92% increase in portable radio coverage and a substantial improvement in coverage for emergency and essential services in the Parramatta CBD with the completion of a new radio site in the area.

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