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US spying on our neighbours through embassies

The US is tapping telephones and monitoring communications networks from electronic surveillance facilities in US embassies and consulates across east and south-east Asia, according to information disclosed by intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden.

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NBN ban on Huawei to stay: George Brandis

12:15pm | Attorney-General George Brandis says a ban on Chinese technology giant Huawei working on the NBN will not be lifted.

Aussies hacked into US government computers: court

Ongoing investigation: Two Australians, a Brit and a Swede are alleged to have hacked into US government computer systems.

2:00pm | A global gang of hackers, including two Australians, broke into US government computer systems and stole "massive amounts of confidential data", US authorities allege.

Syrian hackers attack Obama-linked Twitter, Facebook accounts

US President Barack Obama speaks at a high school earlier this month.

2:04pm | The Syrian Electronic Army seized control of an online tool used by an advocacy organisation for US President Barack Obama.

US to curtail spying on allies

The NSA allegedly tapped the phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

2:04pm | The White House has moved to reassure US allies and Americans that more constraints are needed to ensure privacy rights are protected.

Spain presses for details of US eavesdropping

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey

12:38am | Spain has demanded details of any US eavesdropping, saying new reports of mass telephone surveillance in the country would be "inappropriate and unacceptable" if proven to be true.

Apple sells 33.8 million iPhones, profit tops forecasts

Apple: iPhone sales soared while iPad sales remained flat.

8:52am | Apple has reported a quarterly profit of $7.8 billion on the back of soaring iPhone sales, while iPad sales remained flat.

Swimming pool register drowning in high demand

The compulsory NSW swimming pool register is part of laws aimed at increasing pool safety compliance

LIA TIMSON 12:19pm | The NSW pools website has failed to grant people access on the last day of registration.

Monkey brains help explain our fear of snakes

11:03am | Scientists may be closer to a explaining why ophidiophobia ranks among the top fears of humans.

Pioneer in fight against child virus wins top science prize

Ruth Bishop has won the Florey Medal for her role in the discovery of the rotavirus.

BRIDIE SMITH | Until 40 years ago the cause of one of the most common types of gastro was a mystery. But the consequences of infection were obvious.

All systems go for innovators as more crowdfunding sites arrive in Australia

Indiegogo founder Danae Ringelmann in Sydney on Monday.

Nate Cochrane | Kickstarter and Indiegogo host duelling roadshows this week, aiming to lift the number of Australian start-ups taking their ideas to the world.

All companies are technology companies now

Michelle Jones from Blerick Tree Farm visiting her crop in China.

Sylvia Pennington | Technology is revolutionising the way even the smallest and most traditional businesses manage their operations.

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