Archived News for IT Professionals
An Italian surgeon has successfully performed remote surgery on a cadaver 15 kilometres away.
Google sued over data change
The ACCC is taking legal action against Google over the expanded use of personal data.
Maps checked for AV future
Australian researchers are looking at the new data required for the next age of transport.
Sentence lands in Ultranet scandal
A former Victoria Education department executive has been sentenced over a $1 million tech fraud.
Creativity key to STEM too
A local researcher is pushing for Australian schools and universities to increase their emphasis on teaching creativity.
Video game violence reviewed
A new meta-analysis has found no long-term link between violent video games and youth aggression.
Cyclone watch enhanced
Advanced new modelling could protect vulnerable communities from flood and storm damage.
ATO extends Optus deal
The Australian Taxation Office has extended a decade-long managed network services deal with Optus.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
Kogan slapped for EOFY claims
The Federal Court has found Kogan’s ‘tax time’ promotion was misleading.
Liquid spins displayed
Australian researchers have found new evidence of a highly unusual quantum state, which could be key to some revolutionary new devices.
Locks turned to carbon dots
Australian engineers have turned human hair into highly sensitive sensors.
Phone data tracks personalities
Mobile phone data has been used to accurately predict personality traits.
Telehealth changes cut some off
Healthcare providers are concerned for the future of Medicare-backed telehealth.
App accused of reading clipboards
LinkedIn has been accused of secretly reading Apple users' clipboard content.
Get Gizmo slapped over sales
A cold-calling electronics company has been forced to refund customers.