Users of Google Home devices across the globe have been hit by a major outage of the network that manages them. Chromecast devices are also reported to be affected.

Samsung is unleashing the Galaxy Note 9 on 9 August to the world. Let there be a lightweight stylus, and there was a lightweight stylus. And some saw that it was good: it divided the Samsungs from the Apples, Sonys, Huaweis, LGs, Motorolas and HTCs.

SITA, the air transport industry’s technology provider, has launched a research project to explore the potential of blockchain for use in the airline industry.

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield recently confirmed to his fellow Senator Jordon Steele-John that only one NBN service is allowed per address. Steele-John wants a fair go for residents of granny flats.

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Telecommunications should be allowed to play a role in Australia's 5G landscape as it would benefit both the general public — through cheaper communications — and businesses through better technology and the additional competition, the chairman of the company's Australian arm, John Lord, told the National Press Club.

The Asia Pacific region, including the Australian market, is forecast to become the world’s largest 5G region by 2025, with 675 million 5G connections.

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