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GitHub breach exposes 3,800 repos in VS Code attack
GitHub breach exposed about 3,800 internal repositories after a poisoned VS Code extension hit one employee device, widening supply-chain concerns.
Jury tosses Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI as untimely, easing an immediate legal threat over the company's direction as the AI race intensifies.
Developer workstations are the new supply-chain weak link
Developer workstations are emerging as the new supply-chain weak link as attackers pivot from package registries to laptops, tokens and CI access.
Windows MiniPlasma exploit gives SYSTEM access as PoC goes public
A Windows proof of concept dubbed MiniPlasma has put enterprise defenders on alert after researchers said the privilege-escalation bug could still reach SYSTEM on patched machines.
The Verge's tech agenda centres on AI trust, Android and platform control
The Verge's 16 May front page points to a tech cycle shaped by AI guardrails, Google's Android push and tighter control over software distribution.
Apple, Google and Microsoft push passkeys, but recovery still matters
Passkeys are becoming the default sign-in option across major platforms, but the real question in 2026 is whether recovery and cross-device portability are finally good enough for mainstream users.
Jassy at Five Years: Inside Amazon's $200 Billion AI Overhaul
Five years into Andy Jassy's tenure as Amazon CEO, a leaner, more disciplined company has placed a $200 billion bet on AI infrastructure — a shift with direct implications for the Australian enterprises that run on AWS.
BitLocker explained: when Windows users should turn on drive encryption in 2026
BitLocker is still worth enabling for many Windows users, but the real 2026 decision sits around recovery keys, device encryption and how much control each Windows edition gives you.
Fin operator: AI-agent oversight is now a standalone product
Fin operator gives enterprises AI oversight tools as contact-centre vendors package governance, debugging and approvals as product features.
Microsoft's Elevate for Educators lands in Australia with 12,500-teacher pilot
Microsoft has launched its Elevate for Educators program in Australia, with Brisbane Catholic Education's 12,500-staff Copilot rollout across 140 schools serving as the flagship pilot for a national AI skilling push that includes a pledge to train three million Australians by 2028.
OneDrive's Australian enterprise lock-in: pricing, privacy, and the Copilot tax
Microsoft 365 Personal costs $AU159/year in Australia with 1TB of OneDrive storage. But the platform's lack of zero-knowledge encryption and the cost of Copilot integration raise hard questions for enterprise IT buyers.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands World Update 21 with Australia focus and NSW RFS mission
Microsoft Flight Simulator's free World Update 21 adds 30-plus Australian points of interest, the locally built CAC Boomerang fighter, and a water-bombing mission built with the NSW Rural Fire Service.
