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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.
AI enlisted for drug design
Australian researchers have used AI to develop a more effective seasonal flu vaccine.
High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
Legal action over Samsung claims
Samsung is facing federal court action over alleged false claims about the water resistance of its ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones.
Dutton defends encrypted access
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says having access to encrypted messages is already helping.
Vic. wants commuter data
The Victorian Government has been criticised over plans to collect data from mobile phones.