Archived News for IT Professionals - February, 2020
Researchers have discovered that diamond - prized for its exceptional hardness - can be bent and deformed.
CSIRO scrubs for beer
CSIRO has found a way to pull carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and put it into beer.
Data bill gives broad access
There are new concerns that data retention “ambiguity” is allowing cops to view people’s browsing history.
Google sorry for sharing
Google has apologised for a “technical issue” that saw it upload personal videos to the archives of strangers.
Robodebt warning revealed
The Federal Government was told some ‘robodebts’ are illegal on the same day it suspended the scheme.
SpaceX satellite plan advanced
Australian authorities have approved one part of Elon Musk’s plan to provide a new satellite internet services.
Study backs home-grown diet
A large CSIRO survey has found that a scientifically backed 'digital diet' can result in significant weight loss.
Big donation disappears
The Liberal party is struggling to explain deleting records of a $165,000 donation from a friendly company.
Uni launches tracking app
Privacy concerns have been raised over a University of Newcastle plan to track student attendance using mobile phones.
ARENA funds green market
New funding will see Australia create a world-first trading marketplace platform for renewable energy.
Tech outsourcing tops $1bn
IT contractors now cost the Commonwealth $1 billion a year, new data suggests.
Toll tells of cyber 'incident'
Logistics giant Toll has been forced to shut down its IT systems after a ‘cyber security incident’.