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Children with autism have been equipped with high-tech augmentations to help improve their social skills.
ACMA issues band info
ACMA has released critical information ahead of the auction of the first 5G spectrum.
Cops do little on improper access
Queensland police have been accused of failing to have adequate measures to prevent officers wrongfully accessing private personal data.
Gut pill tests going well
New trials of a high-tech pill have found it can be hugely successful at diagnosing gut disorders.
NT calls for telco action
The Northern Territory says progress is being slowed by excess regional telecommunications reviews.
SA Health closes kids' data gap
SA Health says thousands of children's medical test results have been publicly available online for over a decade.
My Health Record to be tightened
The Federal Government is amending its e-health legislation after intense public outcry.
Silver makes machines sense
Researchers are working on ‘smart’ machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn.
AFP software to spare officers
The AFP is working on software to prevent staff being exposed to distressing digital evidence.
China will find 5G role
Huawei says China will be involved in Australia’s 5G network regardless of potential government bans.
Defence wants cyber help
The Defence Department wants help to develop cyber solutions for national security issues.
EV inaction called out
A Senate inquiry has heard Australian drivers could pay the price for inaction on electric vehicles.
Nuclear rods head off
Nuclear fuel rods that have underpinned Australia’s high-tech research and medicine are on their way to France.
Robo-mirror senses mood
Australian researchers have made an AI-powered mirror that can assess a person’s mood.
Media giants to merge
Fairfax and Nine have announced a $4 billion merger that is being seen a blow to the standards of Australian media.
App to gather debris data
A new app should help conservationists track marine debris and litter items back to their source.
Virtual plant tour taking off
A new virtual reality program developed in WA takes students on an immersive journey through the cells of plants.
Facebook suspends data firm
Facebook has suspended Boston-based analytics firm Crimson Hexagon from accessing users’ data.
Hunt stops Insta spend
The federal health department will halt a scheme that has paid over $600,000 to popular Instagram users.
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.