Belgian researcher Mathy Vanhoef of imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven has revealed details of major flaws in the WPA2 protocol that is used for wireless security. The finding puts most Wi-Fi devices in use today at risk.

Boasting a "neural network processing unit" inside an ARM CPU of its own design, it's not from Apple but Chinese tech superpower Huawei with its two new super smartphones.

Hot on the heels of Huawei launching its new AI and neural processing unit-enhanced Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, a research firm says half a billion smartphones will have AI capability in 2020.

A new blockchain banking solution aimed at helping financial institutions address the processes of universal cross-border payments has been launched by IBM.

Vodafone is anticipating a bumper weekend of network activity as "more fans than ever before take to social media to share their favourite moments from the Vodafone Gold Coast 600" this Friday 20 October to Sunday 22 October.

A partnership between Optus Satellite and Southern Phones is delivering NBN Sky Muster-enabled broadband services to regional areas of Australia.

Online retail marketplace MyDeal.com.au has launched a business loans service in partnership with fintech lender Prospa, offering unsecured loans which it claims will accelerate the growth of retailers.

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