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Gambling researchers say in-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, are a form of predatory monetisation ...
Comparison sites criticised
Australia’s chief energy policy adviser says energy comparison sites lack transparency, and could inflate prices.
Early vote list hacked
Tasmanian voters that applied for an express vote have been caught in a data breach.
PEXA responds to hack claims
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has been criticised for apparent data breaches.
ABS wants money for monthly CPI
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wants more money so that it can provide more up-to-date inflation figures.
Committee critical of digital switch
A Senate committee has slammed government efforts at digital transformation.
Scientists test quantum sum
University of Melbourne scientists have set a world record in simulating quantum power on a classical computer.
Robo-grip improved
Australian engineers have developed a faster and more accurate way for robots to grasp objects.
Health app accused of legal leak
Reports say HealthEngine - Australia’s largest online doctor booking service – has funnelled users' private medical information to law firms.
NBN looks at bush rates
NBN Co is looking at a new pricing regime that could see internet access in the bush attract higher charges.
Telstra takes up deep cuts
Telstra has announced it will reduce its workforce by 8,000 employees and contractors.
Disney makes new Fox bid
A bidding war is raging between Disney and Comcast over who will buy 21st Century Fox.
NSW looks at 'dumbphone' idea
NSW school students could soon regress to the days of Nokia bricks, playing Snake and monophonic ringtones.
CSIRO launches people power app
CSIRO wants all Australians to join its new energy research project.
Apple fined over repair claim
Apple has been fined $9 million for making false or misleading representations about faulty iPhones and iPads.
Road body calls for phone laws
Authorities say it may one day be illegal to use a mobile phone while crossing the road.
Defence fights outsource issue
Defence is struggling to deal with its outsourced IT service providers making undocumented changes.
NSW signals next-gen rail
The NSW Government is spending $880 million to digitise the state’s train signal system.
Social Services seeks new tech
The Department of Social Services is preparing to ‘hyperconverge’ its infrastructure.