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One of the most popular open source programs on the internet has launched a project to crowd-fund a feature film.

Mobile squeeze set to increase

Experts on Australia’s digital environment say we should exercise some restraint on mobile networks, as the possibility of overloaded frequencies becomes more likely every year.

Bourke beaming made cleaner with nearby solar site

The Bourke Council has approved a 2,000 square metre solar farm to power local NBN services.

Bank's bursary to balance digital gender divide

A highly commendable trend continues this week, with the announcement of a $100 million package for scholarships to get more female leaders in IT.

Council takes to the air for high-tech planning help

A council in rural New South Wales is taking a technological approach to cut costs and boost productivity, bringing in a drone to help with a range of services.

Cross-border team aims to find one photon at a time

As researchers hone the art of quantum-level control, they need more and more defined tools, a new project from Australian labs may just be the next step in the world of molecular manipulation.

Bus tracking tried again after failure on the brink

Authorities are having another crack at the failed plan to introduce GPS tracking to Melbourne buses.

Net baron sets sights on office

An Internet entrepreneur and figure representing the new age of online activism has launched a political party.

Office goes off Windows to take up tablet space

Microsoft has made a move many were waiting for, freeing Office from the Windows environment and making it available on iPads.

Optus warned after $9 million rort repaid

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning, but no monetary punishment after it found Optus had overcharged mobile customers around $9 million.

Telstra testing with view to NBN billions

Telstra is shooting for $6 billion worth of contracts on Australia’s National Broadband Network, launching a pilot program to test its intended hardware.

Wireless plan to move solar close to source

The United States military is working on a project to gather solar electricity from space and beam it wirelessly back to Earth.

Historic lessons in digital form

An ancient and beautiful language has been brought into the digital age, with the release of a Sanskrit e-book.

Mental mining pulls faces from memory

Researchers have extracted images of people’s faces from human memory, using brain scans.

Old school planning programs slammed

Some of the biggest names in transport planning say current computer models are inadequate and obsolete.

Technological leap taken with natural leg-up

Scientists have been pinching designs from nature for some time, but have now brought living and synthetic materials together in an exciting new way.

Big names boost computer-brain builders

Some wealthy backers have thrown their names and significant funds behind a secretive artificial-intelligence company, though none will say just why.

Cities push to make their names online

Berlin has led an international charge to expand the domains of the internet, announcing its own custom online suffix.

Microsoft caught inbox snooping, will continue

A court case in the US has revealed that Microsoft exercises the right to access any content on its email, chat areas, forums, and other communication facilities.

Tech firms try for transparency while Joyce dangles cows

Some of the world’s leading online companies and communities have spoken out about efforts to “fast track” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying governments should ease up in their push to create a corporate-friendly, freedom-restricting future.