Global payments and credit card giant Visa has launched click to pay in Australia, in what it describes as "a simpler and more secure online checkout experience".

Chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies has released the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, to follow its most successful platform this year, the Snapdragon 865 that has powered more than 140 devices - announced or in development – the most premium-tier designs powered by a single mobile platform.

Australia’s telecoms industry association, the Telecommunications Society (TelSoc), has raised serious concerns over the planned sacking of hundreds of employees by NBN Co, describing the move as a “misstep” by the company.

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has released a Find Apps search widget for its users in Australia, describing it as an open gateway to a million apps.

Digital bank 86 400 says it has entered its next phase of growth a year after being granted a banking licence and will try to devise new ways for customers to profit from their money.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation managing director David Anderson has reiterated the organisation's changed stance towards Google and Facebook, telling the National Press Club during an address that it would be pushing for payment from these digital entities in the event that they are persuaded to part with cash.

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