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The tech behemoth’s is making up for lost ground in the AI race with its new iPhone 16, Apple Watch and AirPods. Here’s what you need to know.
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Apple has released new watches, iPhones and AirPods in its biggest product launch for the year, with chief executive Tim Cook declaring it was introducing “breakthrough technologies” that have been built “from the ground up”.

Robin Khuda – who has catapulted himself into Australia’s wealthy elite after selling the data centre business he founded for $24bn – has a clear message for budding tech entrepreneurs: stay positive.

One of the world’s largest tech players in real estate, with more than 100 global offices and nine towers including Sydney’s tallest, has called time on collaboration space in lieu of the desk. We sit down with Salesforce to ask why.

TECH EXPLAINER
Inside Apple’s biggest product launch
The tech behemoth’s is making up for lost ground in the AI race with its new iPhone 16, Apple Watch and AirPods. Here’s what you need to know.
By JARED LYNCH
EXCLUSIVE
AirTrunk founder’s simple secret: positivity
After sealing one of Australia’s biggest takeovers, Robin Khuda says while there are many keys to success, there is one that, to him, stands out beyond all measure.
By JARED LYNCH, JOSEPH LAM
SOFTWARE
How TechnologyOne’s share price has tripled
CEO Ed Chung says being faster at implementing software than the big consulting firms has benefited both customers and investors.
By JARED LYNCH
VENTURE CAPITAL
One-time garage-based enterprise raises $165m
One of Australia’s most successful start-ups founded in a Townsville garage in 2004 has raised $165m as part of a major round led by AirTree Ventures.
By JOSEPH LAM
EXCLUSIVE
Tesla’s Denholm calls for tax shake-up
The Tesla chair says the AI boom presents exciting opportunities for Australian entrepreneurs and the nation. But the much-hyped economic benefits aren’t a given.
By JARED LYNCH
AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION
BMW, Toyota zero in on EVs
The up-market German marque is adamant that EVs represent the future – with hydrogen playing a crucial role – as Volvo retreats on its plan to make only EVs by 2030.
By JARED LYNCH
BLOCKBUSTER PAYDAY
Tech CEO to pocket $3bn with staff after blockbuster deal
AirTrunk’s boss, who arrived in Australia 26 years ago as a bright-eyed student, says its $24bn sale is ‘an extremely proud moment’.
By JOSEPH LAM