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The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
Conspiracy videos 'hijack' science
Research shows most of the videos about geo-engineering on YouTube do not reflect the scientific consensus and propagate popular conspiracy theories.
QLD health tech hindered
An attempt to rollout a digital health system in Queensland has hit another snag.
Building blockchain suggested
A meeting of building ministers has agreed on some high-tech new ideas.
Huawei denies ban basis
One of Chinese tech firm Huawei’s top executives says Australia was wrong to ban the company from building Australia’s 5G network.
New gloves for VR feeling
Korean researchers have developed a glove that allows the wearer to feel and handle objects in virtual reality.
AFP denies intimidation
The Australian Federal Police says raids on journalists are not designed to pressure the media.
Federation Drought reviewed
CSIRO has discovered Australia’s ‘once in a century drought’ in the early 1900s caused mass ecosystem collapse.
Unis respond to surveillance claims
Two Australian universities have been linked to technology used to carry out mass human rights abuses.
City scheme gets digital twin
Experts are working on a “digital twin” for the Fishermans Bend renewal project in Melbourne.
Data right scheme moving ahead
CSIRO’s Data Standards Body has welcomed the live use of banking Product Reference Data standards.
Dodo to refund data charges
Internet provider Dodo will refund about 16,000 customers after imposing excess data charges for modest streaming usage.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
Big success for local 'bot
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has won a global award for home service robotics.
Encryption talks skip local firms
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Solar desal does double duty
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.