Telstra snaps up healthcare software company MedicalDirector for $350m

Telstra Health, the digital healthcare business of Australian telecoms provider Telstra, has said it is poised to acquire Sydney-based medical software company MedicalDirector for $350 million. It follows the firm’s announcement last month it is to acquire a majority stake in Adelaide-based PowerHealth, a provider of billing and revenue solutions and application integration for hospitals…

Fortnite’s Ariana Grande concert offers a taste of music in the metaverse – TechCrunch

Ariana Grande strutted and soared around a candy-colored series of Fortnite sets in Epic’s latest major in-game live music event. The multi-day “tour” offered gamers and Grande fans alike plenty to enjoy while showcasing Epic’s impressively smooth and visually inventive vision for live events that millions of people can enjoy simultaneously. Fortnite players have known…