Archived News for IT Professionals - October, 2015
Yamaha’s new motorcycle-riding robot has called out nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi.
Paperless push detailed in new document
Federal public service leaders have ordered a crackdown on physical inboxes as part of a push toward entirely digital offices.
Sonic tractor beam floats with new motion
British engineers have unveiled the world’s first sonic tractor beam – a device that can lift and move objects using sound waves.
Brain links leap into tablet age
Neuro-engineers have successfully enabled an almost entirely paralysed person to control a tablet PC with her brain.
Cold Canadian feet could cost big
A decision by the Canadian government could mean Australia’s 70 F-35A jets cost $100 million more.
Goggles and sport watches to spot addiction
Researchers are using virtual-reality gear to find out where addiction comes from.
Low stats found for women in ICT study
A series of national surveys on women in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have provided insight into the sector’s gender gap.
Sun state team streaks ahead in solar spree
A Queensland team has become the first Australian squad to cross the line and complete the gruelling 3,000 km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
State cops want better tech links
A $100 million push for new anti-terrorism facilities has been launched at a summit of police unions in Adelaide.
Plastic skin gives sense of robot hands
Engineers in the US have created a prosthetic ‘skin’ with embedded circuitry that can send messages directly to the brain.
Sun striders take to tarmac
The world's premier solar car race is rolling out of the Northern Territory, leaving from Darwin onon a 3,000km run to Adelaide.
Uber helps military victims get moving
Ride-sharing firm Uber is partnering with military veterans to give returned soldiers a solid job.
Banks taking bitcoin tips
National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia are joining a group of 20 global banks in a trial of “distributed ledger” technologies, which use the same “blockchain” approach that underpins bitcoin transactions.
Clare says NBN copper growing
NBN Co will spend money installing new copper phone lines to make sure its multi-technology mix actually works.
Dell's bold cloud bid costs big
Computer giant Dell is looking to buy data storage company EMC Corp for a mind-bending $US67 billion.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
5 Ways to Change Your DNA
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.
Court hears of taxi link in Uber assault
A court has heard taxi drivers ordered an Uber car so that they could bash the driver for “taking away” their business.
Data retention starting with few costs sorted
The Data Retention Act comes into effect tomorrow, but many say there are still big security issues and costs have not been addressed.