Archived News for IT Professionals
The Federal Government says it is enforcing “the world’s strongest laws” to combat commercial cheating...
Bug brains trained on drones
Hoverfly brains have been mapped to detect the sound of distant drones.
Bond death expected
A major investment manager has quit his old firm to join a crypto advisory firm, saying “bonds won’t exist in 10 years”.
IT staff keen to shift
A new survey suggests IT staff are more likely to leave their employer than non-IT staff.
Neon issues to hit chips
The manufacturing of electronic chips has been hit hard by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Regulators gather for new issues
Four major Australian watchdogs have come together to create the Digital Platform Regulators Forum.
Solar dry-cleaning studied
Scientists have come up with a new way to clean solar panels without using water.
High-tech eyes on ISS
Australian researchers have received neuromorphic data from space after installing bio-inspired cameras on the International Space Station (ISS).
Cops drop YouTuber case
NSW Police have been accused of wasting taxpayers’ money after dropping a lawsuit against a YouTube producer.
Coles tests delivery drones
Coles is teaming up with a Google spinoff to deliver groceries by drone.
Telstra signs LEO deal
Telstra has signed a new deal that could see it compete directly with Elon Musk’s Starlink system.
ACMA tally questioned
Australia’s media regulator ACMA has been accused of changing its methodology to distort complaints data.
Disaster roaming demanded
Local governments in Queensland want a trial of domestic mobile roaming during emergencies to start soon.
Sims speaks on competition shift
ACCC boss Rod Sims says weak market regulations could push people toward populist solutions.
Hackers punish Putin
Some of the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not come from governments ...
New neuron implanted in plant
Swedish researchers have used an artificial neuron to control a Venus flytrap.
Software plots natural selection
New software that simulates evolution could see life-saving therapeutics developed in days instead of years.