Archived News for IT Professionals
Australia will soon use satellites and drones to spot bushfires when they break out.
Bitcoin brings huge energy use
A new report shows the mining of bitcoin uses more electricity than several entire nations.
Deliveroo rewards top riders
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has put aside over £112 million (AU$202 million) to deal with legal battles ...
Future trauma tech displayed
Experts have released what they say is a glimpse of the future of trauma care.
Microsoft patches email hack
Authorities are responding to a cyber attack on a weakness in Microsoft’s enterprise email software.
Solar tech turned to toxins
The technology behind solar panels is being adapted to detect deadly toxins.
Tech firm picked for police work
NSW Police has picked a software provider to begin a $1 billion overhaul.
Tiny tweezers improved
Researchers are working on ‘optical tweezers’, which use the force of light for biomedical research.
Vaccine booking firm selected
The Federal Government has picked tech firm HealthEngine to build Australia's vaccine booking platform.
QLD shifts official entrepreneur
The Queensland Government will continue to employ someone in the position of ‘Chief Entrepreneur’.
CBA arms slapped over charges
Online stockbroker CommSec has admitted to overcharging customers millions in brokerage fees.
Safe radio exposure updated
Australian authorities have released new radio wave exposure safety limits.
Data required for EV rise
Authorities say more efforts are needed for a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
Democracy knocked to 'narrow'
A new report has changed the rating of Australia’s democracy from “open” to “narrowed”.
New funds revive EV drivers
Federal funding has been provided for a new system that repurposes old electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Silver atoms align for nano-boost
Researchers have taken a big step toward molecular-scale electronics.
Welfare calculator backed
Infosys has secured almost $40 million in funding to build a new Centrelink payments calculation engine.
Feds fold to Facebook
Both sides are claiming victory in the stoush between the Federal Government and big tech companies.