Archived News for IT Professionals
Shoe shapes could protect buildings
Running shoes have inspired a new material to protect buildings from impacts.
Algorithm aimed at money cheats
A Queensland researcher has come up with an algorithm to hunt down money launderers.
Warning over cyber creep
Australians have been warned about complacency over rapid growth in digital surveillance.
Smart slides detect cancer
Australian researchers have demonstrated smart microscope slides that can detect cancer.
Domain scheme expanded
The federal cyber security agency has launched a new automatic service to protect essential government agencies.
Mysterious pulse picked up from space
Astronomers have discovered unusual signals coming from the centre of our galaxy.
Real studies drive economic Nobel
Three experts share the 2021 Nobel prize in economics for showing how economics works in the physical world.
ACCC allows MS deal
The competition regulator says it will not get in the way of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Nuance.
AWS wants cyber bills slowed
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is concerned about Australia’s keenness for cyber security regulation.
Joyce threatens online giants
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Federal Government will regulate social media giants.
Mirror sandwich feeds excitons
Australian engineers have come up with a high-tech ‘sandwich’ for the next generation of electronics.
Experts suggests Intelligence role
A new report calls for an Intelligence Minister portfolio to co-ordinate the government's national security response.
COVIDSafe delivers little use
The COVIDSafe app has cost $9 million so far, but has not uncovered any close contacts during the current outbreaks.
Local firm eyes electric skies
A Melbourne-based startup is attempting to bring electric flying taxis to Australia.
Telcos slam NBN concessions
Australia’s big telcos say NBN Co needs to stop profiting off prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns.