Microsoft has stepped up its competition against team chat platform Slack with the launch of a free version of its Teams productivity app. [ + ]

The UK Information Commissioner's Office's ongoing investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal will likely see Facebook fined £500,000. [ + ]

Fear of missing out and separation anxiety are leading to people texting while driving, according to a new study. [ + ]

'Unplugged' holidays are on the rise around the world, with a study suggesting that they could form an important part of future tourism. [ + ]

Spending on IoT (Internet of Things) is expected to reach over $6 billion globally by 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. [ + ]

Two in three companies are collecting more data than they are able to analyse, according to new research from Gemalto. [ + ]

The Communications Alliance is consulting on an updated version of the enforceable Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code. [ + ]

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants will be awarded to Queensland tech innovators as part of a new government scheme. [ + ]

The Victorian Government is investing $13.45 million in three world-class accelerators that will benefit start-ups around the state. [ + ]

Artificial intelligence needs to be properly regulated, and a proposal for voluntary certification is not sufficient, according to the Transport Workers Union. [ + ]

A new Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has opened in Perth, with the aim of keeping Australians safe from cyber attacks. [ + ]

The Australian networking market was off to a promising start during the first quarter, according to IDC. [ + ]

The move will boost Victoria's growing fintech sector and create up to 50 jobs over five years. [ + ]

The government has released a discussion paper related to the proposed design of the new Data Sharing and Release Act. [ + ]

Data privacy experts will have until 20 July to apply to join the National Data Advisory Council. [ + ]