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Australian researchers have proven that near error-free quantum computing is possible.
Medicare systems bring risks
Australia’s outdated Medicare billing technology could open the door to dangerous and expensive mistakes, a new report says.
MS buys embattled gamer
Microsoft is buying Activision in the video gaming industry's biggest deal yet.
Pezzullo warns of private spying
Tech firms are a bigger surveillance threat than government spies, a government figure has warned.
Clicks guide quantum compilation
Local engineers say quantum computers could be constructed cheaply and reliably using a new technique.
Microsoft reports on Ukraine hack
Microsoft says it has found destructive malware in Ukraine government agency systems.
SA staff details leak
The personal details of around 80,000 South Australian public sector workers have been accessed in a cyber attack.
Robot grasps next-gen needs
Korean scientists have built a robotic hand so dextrous it can use scissors and tweezers.
Einstein's ideas hold
Australians have assisted in the most challenging tests yet of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Allies link for Pacific cable
Australia, Japan and the United States will jointly fund a new undersea cable to three Pacific countries.
Assange suffers amid US bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suffered a ‘mini-stroke’ while facing extradition to the US.
Bet app harms studied
Queensland researchers are investigating the rising plague of sports betting apps.
NBN stats show fee boost
Official stats show Australians are paying for higher broadband speeds and more mobile data.
FWC rules on sacking fairness
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that an employee dismissal for workplace injury was unfair.