Archived News for IT Professionals
Pro-Assange crew head to US
Australian MPs are heading to the US to lobby for Julian Assange’s release.
WIFI broadcast tested
Sydney's Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) has demonstrated the next step in large-area WIFI.
AI tops drone race
An AI pilot called Swift has triumphed over professional human drone pilots in a head-to-head championship.
Brain links boosted
Researchers have shattered records for the speed of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Business shift scrapped
The Federal Government has reportedly abandoned its business registry modernisation efforts due to cost overruns.
Netflix sees first slide
Netflix has experienced a decline in its Australian subscriber numbers for the first time.
Time slowed billion-fold
Australian scientists have used a quantum computer to slow down a chemical reaction by a factor of 100 billion times.
Lockheed lined up for missile shield
An American company has secured a major contract to build missile defence for Australia.
Tech training considered
The Albanese government may compel employers to provide technology training to protect employees against automation.
Charity hack hits donors
Thousands of donors to Australian charities have had their personal information exposed online.
Medibank hit continues
Medibank anticipates a financial hit of $35 million in 2024 due to the fallout from a 2022 data breach.
Cells switched for new repairs
Engineering researchers say special cells involved in tissue repair can be “tuned” to take on different types of repair...
Augmented walk to fight anxiety
An augmented reality walk through before surgery could make the process less stressful.
Banks backed in scam fight
The ACCC is allowing Australian banks to collaborate on the development of industry standards to combat scams.