‘Peak cringe’:Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
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Analysis

‘Peak cringe’:Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video

The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan.

  • byDavid Swan

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Mona Lisa,where are you? In Lecco,as it turns out

Mona Lisa,where are you? In Lecco,as it turns out

A mash-up of geology and art history has allowed a geologist to pinpoint the likely setting for one of the world’s most famous paintings.

  • byAli Watkins
Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal

Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal

Once young rich listers,Collis and Cyan Ta’eed are now responsible for one of the largest acquisitions in Australian tech history.

  • byDavid Swan
What next for Scott Farquhar,the godfather of Australian tech?
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Analysis

What next for Scott Farquhar,the godfather of Australian tech?

The billionaire head of the ‘Atlassian mafia’ has the chance to further re-shape Australia’s technology sector,according to those closest to him.

  • byDavid Swan
Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO

Scott Farquhar to step down as Atlassian co-CEO

After co-founding the software company more than two decades ago,Farquhar will step down to focus on family and philanthropy.

  • byTim Biggs
Apple takes $172 billion hit after iPhone lawsuit
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Apple takes $172 billion hit after iPhone lawsuit

The US has sued Apple,accusing the technology giant of using its power over app distribution to maintain an iPhone monopoly.

  • byLeah Nylen
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Australia’s largest online weight-loss business at loggerheads with regulators
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Australia’s largest online weight-loss business at loggerheads with regulators

One of the nation’s fastest-growing technology start-ups has accused Australian medical regulators of damaging patient outcomes.

  • byDavid Swan
‘Keep a close eye on your partner’:The industry selling spyware to jealous spouses
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‘Keep a close eye on your partner’:The industry selling spyware to jealous spouses

It’s been described as dangerous and reprehensible,but while “stalkerware” products have been removed from app stores,Australian companies are offering the chance to snoop.

  • byPatrick Begley
Apple,Google and Fortnite maker Epic are heading to court. Why?

Apple,Google and Fortnite maker Epic are heading to court. Why?

Some of the world’s most senior tech executives have flown into Melbourne for a 16-week trial – the impact may become visible on your home screen in the months to come.

  • byDavid Swan
Is this face made by AI,or is it real? We bet you can’t tell

Is this face made by AI,or is it real? We bet you can’t tell

Since the public release of tools such as Dall-E and Midjourney,distinguishing between a real and an AI-generated face has proved difficult.

  • byStuart Thompson
Why CFO departure is Canva’s greatest test yet

Why CFO departure is Canva’s greatest test yet

Canva is known for its fun,whimsical culture but how it deals with allegations of inappropriate behaviour will show if it has indeed grown up.

  • byDavid Swan