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Airbnb is being taken to court for allegedly suggesting prices were in Australian dollars, when they were actually displaying US dollar prices.
Cable tested as new sensor
Experts have tested telecoms cables on the seafloor as a detector for earthquakes, tsunamis and the effects of climate change
Centrelink outsourcing trimmed
Services Australia says it is cutting its outsourced workload by 30 per cent.
Cyber immaturity revealed
An audit has found most Commonwealth agencies are failing to hit required cyber maturity levels.
EU enforcing USB-C
The European Union has ruled that all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024.
Skin grown for robo-limbs
Japanese scientists have created “sweaty” organic skin for robots that can heal itself.
Time crystals fit quantum systems
The bizarre world of quantum physics allows for the existence of ‘time crystals’, according to a new study.
Software set for gas tank help
Experts have created an advanced computer model to improve the design of large liquefied natural gas (LNG) containers.
ACCC eyes digital shift
The ACCC is focusing on competition issues with the shift to digital payments.
AFP seeks ethical images
The AFP is looking for a way to ethically source images after the Clearview AI controversy.
Glitch prediction boosted
Local experts say they have improved the ability to predict software vulnerabilities.
NSW attacking ID issues
The NSW Government is working through the issues of a broad scale digital ID system.
Pawsey primed for quantum tests
Australia’s leading supercomputing facility has installed its first room-temperature on-premises quantum computer.
See-through solar improved
Australian researchers are working on transparent solar glass that could allow buildings to power themselves.
CHOICE urges crypto regs
Consumer advocates are urging the federal government to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges.
WA expands tech links
The WA Government has set aside $8 million for people and technology to support public services.
ACCC opens NBN talks
The ACCC’s response to NBN Co’s broadband pricing model could open the door to broad reform.
Broadcom seeks big cloud deal
Computer chipmaker Broadcom is looking to buy cloud computing company VMware in a US$61 billion deal.