Archived News for IT Professionals
Scientists have observed a brain organising new thoughts as its host body sleeps.
ABC declines for decades
The ABC has lost over $350 million a year in funding since 1985, a new report shows.
AEMO wants solar control
AEMO wants to be able to remotely switch off or constrain the output of new rooftop solar systems.
Alarm over cyber gaps
Federal MPs have issued a strong warning over Australia's cybersecurity issues.
Contact-tracing questioned
Experts warn that contact-tracing apps are not a solution to the COVID-19 crisis.
Hydrogen money flows
The Federal Government has created a $300 million fund to help finance hydrogen projects.
Musk remarks hit stocks
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the company’s stock price is too high, causing it to tumble.
Traffic stats show itchy feet
Data released by Google appears to show ‘lockdown fatigue’ in Australia.
Satellites spot plastic waste
Scientists have developed a new method of detecting patches of floating plastic based on satellite images.
AI energy assessed
Experts are working on ways to reduce the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence (AI).
COVID app launched
The Federal Government has launched its COVIDSafe tracking app, but has not provided the source code as promised.
New sensors for smart shirts
Engineers have developed a way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics, allowing clothes to monitor vital signs.
Black hole jets inspected
Australian astronomers have been awarded more than 20 million hours of supercomputing time to study the influence of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies.
Turnbull book leak settled
Malcolm Turnbull's publishers have reached a settlement after a PMO worker shared pirated copies of his memoir.
Diamonds tied for new power
Experts are looking at ways to store energy in the twisted threads of diamond.
AFP used face-scraping app
The AFP has admitted its interest in the facial recognition tool Clearview AI.
New code coming for media deals
The Federal Government wants a mandatory code of conduct for deals between tech giants and news media companies.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Relief for regional news
Tax relief and government grants have been set up for struggling media outlets.