Archived News for IT Professionals - July, 2021
The European Union has accused major German car manufacturers of colluding to slow the development and rollout of car emission-control systems.
Big simulator coming soon
Australian authorities will soon take advantage of a massive power system simulator.
Digital touch coming
Australian researchers are working on the ability to experience touch over the internet.
Instant COVID check coming
Australian researchers are working on an instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
Takeover scams mount
Computer takeover scams are on the rise, having snagged over $7 million so far this year.
AI trained for galactic sweep
Australian astronomers have trained a computer program to classify tens of thousands of galaxies in just a few seconds.
ACT accused of app abuse
The ACT Government has been accused of overreach in its use of COVID app data.
'Affiliates' to expand CDR
Australia’s Treasury wants more companies to be able to share consumer data between them.
Cosmic collision captured
Researchers have observed an entirely new phenomenon in the Universe; the death spiral and merger of a neutron star and a black hole.
Ransomware rocks US firms
A massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of US companies is being investigated at the highest levels.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
Big deal for online courses
Some of the best-known universities in the world are making big moves into online education.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.