In 2025, Microsoft’s massive AI investments and partnership with OpenAI face a significant test as the tech giant doubles down on future growth.
Daniel Van Boom
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Daniel joined Capital Brief after eight years at CNET. He is an award-winning journalist who's covered issues across Big Tech, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
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Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has trailed Bitcoin over the past year. Investors say the token has its troubles, but will have a strong 2025.
Founder Adam Gilmour spent most of 2024 waiting on permits. He intends to make up for lost time in 2025.
Ubank's CEO details the exhausting acquisition of 86 400, and where the neobank sits within NAB after the big bank's strategic review.
As Bitcoin hits yet another record high, optimistic investors are hoping it can avoid the crash seen in previous cycles.
HB11 has partnered with Europe’s ELI ERIC, a top laser R&D consortium, to supply laser targets — marking a major step in the Australian startup’s fusion ambitions.
Marc Benioff has repeatedly slammed Microsoft's Copilot. But chief commercial officer Judson Althoff told Capital Brief in an exclusive interview that the Salesforce founder is just being defensive.
As one of Australia's most promising quantum startups raises $23 million to build a diamond foundry, a breakthrough from Google reminds us that the quantum era is still billions of dollars away.
The Australian autonomous vehicle maker has generated enough revenue over the past two years to sustain its operations, according to founder Julian Broadbent.
The American crypto sector has recently been up in arms about the problem of debanking. The Australian industry says it's an issue here too.
The battlelines in the Big Tech fight to dominate artificial intelligence became clearer this week with announcements from several of the major players.
Bitcoin busting through the milestone number is instructive for its future. But it may mean more for other cryptocurrencies as retail investors surge back into the market.
The California-based software company has been one of the ASX’s top performers in recent years.
As debanking has become a major topic in US crypto circles, prominent investor Mark Carnegie told Capital Brief he too has had accounts closed by major Australian banks.
With Trump 2.0 on the horizon, the fund manager and VC says the cryptocurrency industry is at risk of leaving Australia behind.
Huawei’s Mate 70 Pro is more than a flagship smartphone — it’s a direct challenge to Apple in China and a litmus test for US chip sanctions.
Ten months before drone startup Swoop Aero entered into voluntary administration, its co-founder resigned from the board. It was a key moment for the company.
After raising a Series B in 2022, the drone startup suffered from product delays, fractured leadership and tension between its CEO and the board.
As Figma launches its first Australian office, founder Dylan Field spoke to Capital Brief about navigating turbulent waters after Adobe’s acquisition bid sank.
Politicians should consider the problems Australia will face in the next few decades rather than just the next few years, said Craig Scroggie.
It raised $26 million from Main Sequence, Folklore and other big name investors and in 2022 rejected a $100 million buyout. Now Swoop Aero is being stripped for parts.
When Linktree raised its first capital round in 2020, founder Alex Zaccaria suddenly found himself surrounded by experts — a shift he found overwhelming.
To stick the landing, the tech giant will have to help develop many nascent technologies — from nuclear fusion to timber data centres.
Through its Stand With Crypto initiative, the company is looking to turn local crypto enthusiasts into evangelists for clearer regulation.
The Tech Council is hoping that its summit this week will mark a turning point for diversity in the sector. It's clear that a wake-up call is needed.
In his first public appearance since leaving Atlassian, Farquhar shared his investment strategy, thoughts on AI and some surprising relationship advice.
Amazon’s David Zapolsky had a clear message for the Prime Minister and other policymakers on a recent visit from the US: when it comes to regulating Big Tech — tread carefully.
He's bet billions on AI via Atlassian but is also a known climate activist. And he says artificial intelligence will act as a growth engine for renewables.
While Robyn Denholm talked up the importance of diversity and inclusion at the National Tech Summit, her views clash wildly with those of Elon Musk, her chief executive at Tesla.
The company's "vegan animal fat" aims to give plant-based meat authentic taste and texture. Backed by Hostplus and Main Sequence, it’s now thinking global.
There are still unanswered scientific questions about how AI works, says Florian Douetteau. The answers could have a significant market impact on companies like Nvidia.
Kinde, which turned three years old this week, was founded in 2021 at the peak of the pandemic bubble. Founder Ross Chaldecott says it wasn't easy.
Quantum computing promises to break today's encryption systems. QuintessenceLabs has been working on quantum-safe cybersecurity protections for nearly 20 years.
