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 Australia’s health system under attack by Cyber attackers amid COVID-19

Australia’s health system under attack by Cyber attackers amid COVID-19

September 15, 2021 04:36 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

In the last financial year, COVID-19 pandemic has driven Australians to depend on internet considerably – whether to work remotely, to communicate or to access any online services. This high-level dependence has presented hackers with opportuni...

 Canva raises US$55 billion; now worth more than Telstra 

Canva raises US$55 billion; now worth more than Telstra 

September 15, 2021 12:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Australian graphic design and collaboration platform Canva is now valued at US$40 billion – most valuable private consumer software company ever – after raising US$200 million in a funding round led by T. Row Pr.....

 iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

September 15, 2021 10:56 AM AEST| By Manika

Highlights iPhone launches iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. It delivers camera innovations and enhanced battery life. Apple on Wednesday launched iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which are the next-generation smartphones and feature beau.....

 Apple iPhone 13 launch event: Check out specifications, prices, availability

Apple iPhone 13 launch event: Check out specifications, prices, availability

September 15, 2021 09:13 AM AEST| By Ashish

Highlights Apple launched four new models in iPhone 13 series and other products at its much-awaited California Streaming event. The iPhone 13 line-up has been designed using recycled material. The Apple’s fall event, titled California S.....

 An analysis on soaring petrol prices in Australia

An analysis on soaring petrol prices in Australia

September 14, 2021 08:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Australia has witnessed an increase in petrol prices. The increase in international refined petrol prices have pushed domestic retail petrol prices up. Annual average retail petrol figures were lowest in 22 years in 5 major citi.....

 Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea

Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea

September 14, 2021 07:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights  The South Korea’s antitrust agency fined Google for abusing market dominance. Google has been investigated for allegedly using its market position to block smartphone makers as per Korea Fair Trade Commission. The regula.....

 COVID-19 vaccine: Aussies to get Novavax jab by 2021 end

COVID-19 vaccine: Aussies to get Novavax jab by 2021 end

September 14, 2021 06:19 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights  Australia is set to receive the jab from American drugmaker Novavax. The vaccine developed by Novavax, NVX-CoV2373, has demonstrated 96.4% efficacy in Phase 3 clinical trials against the coronavirus. Novavax stated that the sh.....

 UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘could die’

UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘could die’

September 14, 2021 11:48 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights UNICEF warns of one million starvation cases by this year in Afghanistan. The UN body’s chief fears that many will die of starvation. 600,000 people, more than half of whom are children, have been displaced by conflict. O.....

 Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streaming event

Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streaming event

September 14, 2021 11:10 AM AEST| By Ashish

Apple is all set for the launch of its much-hyped grand event scheduled on 14 September. The Apple’s fall event, titled California Streaming, will be hosted virtually and is highly expected to unveil four new iPhone models-- iPhone 13, iPhone.....

 Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document

Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11 document

September 13, 2021 05:37 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Highlights The FBI has commenced declassifying the files on 9/11 terror attack. The declassifying of the documents coincided with the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks The documents reveal the logistical support provided to two of the Sau.....

 How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?

How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?

September 13, 2021 03:14 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

With lockdowns failing to subside the raging COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines seem to be our only antidote against the deadly virus. Effectiveness of the jabs can be contended, but then the world does not have many options on the table to experiment wit.....

 Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and Flu?

Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and Flu?

September 12, 2021 04:46 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Combining COVID-19 and flu protection in one vaccine is a novel concept that Moderna and Novavax have adopted. RELATED READ: Moderna Inc (MRNA) & Novavax Inc (NVAX): Two stocks in focus Tuesday Moderna’s New Development Candidate - mRNA.....

 What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?

What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?

September 12, 2021 02:56 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has always been in the spotlight for some or other reasons, be it travelling to space or funding anti-aging technology. This article would look at some latest developments from Bezos that brought him to the spotlight. ALS.....

 Digitalisation to push mobile payments to double-digit growth by 2028

Digitalisation to push mobile payments to double-digit growth by 2028

September 12, 2021 01:55 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Many industries have taken the front-row lead during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the industries that indeed received a kick during the pandemic was the mobile payment industry. With lockdown and restrictions, people chose the mobile payment syste.....

 Telepsychiatry amid COVID-19, what does the future show?

Telepsychiatry amid COVID-19, what does the future show?

September 12, 2021 01:46 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights During COVID-19 the telemental health is grabbing the attention as it provides access to mental health services to the rural and remote areas. Telepsychiatry is the remote delivery of psychiatric care and provides a platform to facil.....

 NSW reopens from Monday – Do’s and Don’ts of unlock

NSW reopens from Monday – Do’s and Don’ts of unlock

September 12, 2021 12:46 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights The roadmap for unlock unveiled for the fully vaccinated citizens on Thursday. NSW is set to cross the 70% double vaccination target. Lockdown orders for fully vaccinated adults will be lifted from Monday. Up to five visitors will.....

 9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

September 11, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

It was around 7 pm Indian Standard Time on a September Tuesday evening, 20 years back. I was a kid back then. My father came into the living room and switched on the television in a hushed and worried way. I wondered why! As soon as the TV switched...

 Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

September 11, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

Highlights  Mental health is affected by various socioeconomic considerations and affects the individual and the people around them. The Australian government is focusing on the two key priorities- mental health and suicide prevention. In.....

 China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

September 10, 2021 09:35 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights  China is lobbying the Australian Government for help to join Trade Pact despite worsening geopolitical issues. The Chinese embassy highlighted that China is Australia’s largest trading partner. The call for support came .....

 Amazon smart TV sets to go on sale in October

Amazon smart TV sets to go on sale in October

September 10, 2021 06:49 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

One of the most customer-centric companies, Amazon has evidently fuelled users’ relationship with the virtual world with its collection of smart products. Its wide range of tech-appointed smart home devices and systems, such as Smart Desk, Sm.....

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