Archived News for IT Professionals
Google misled users over data
Google has been slammed for misleading consumers about personal location data collection.
MS buys speech tech firm
Microsoft is buying a major speech recognition firm as part of a $20 billion deal.
Neutron boost for mining
Australian nuclear science experts say new techniques could be used to boost the mining industry.
New tech for drinking seawater
Australian researchers say a new technique can deliver safe drinking water using cheap materials and free energy.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Archive head wants tech records
The chief of the National Archives of Australia says public servants should keep records of WhatsApp conversations with ministers.
Silk symphony in spiders' web
Scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.
Undergrad allows quantum leap
An Australian uni student’s second-year homework has been picked up by Amazon quantum researchers.
Food apps face Senate
An enquiry has heard Sydney Uber Eats drivers earn less than minimum casual wage during peak times.
'MindPong' shows implant advance
Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has posted a clip of a monkey controlling video games with its mind.
Alibaba fined $3.7b
The Chinese government has fined Alibaba AU$3.7 billion for anti-competitive tactics.
ANSTO aids cancer study
Australian nuclear experts are working on nanoparticles to treat brain cancer.
VR could help speech patients
Immersive virtual reality (VR) could help patients with acquired communication disorders.
More signs of fifth force
Physicists have found more indications of a fifth fundamental force of nature.
Big fund for planning switch
Millions are being spent to help NSW councils switch to digital planning application processing.
NBN calls for regional input
NBN Co is seeking feedback on its proposed $300 million Regional Co-investment Fund.
Tweets linked to real-world violence
New research suggests areas with more misogynistic tweets have higher incidences of domestic and family violence.
Amazing Mars flight looms
The first ever powered, controlled flight on another planet will take place in coming days.