Archived News for IT Professionals
Australian cybersecurity researchers have reported on serious bugs at the heart of millions of modern PCs.
Spotify sued for skirting fees
Spotify is being sued for at least $US1.6 billion over copyright infringement.
Metalens made for full spectrum
Harvard engineers have created a single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light — including white light — in the same spot and in high resolution.
Supercomputing boosted
The Federal Government has announced $70 million will be spent to replace Australia’s highest performance research supercomputer, Raijin.
Disney buying lots of Fox
Disney will buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for a total AU$68.3 billion.
Sydney Uni launches ancient view
Australian experts have programmed 20 years’ worth of research into a virtual reality recreation of an ancient Cypriot theatre.
Bendy bio-battery for body power
Engineers in the US have created an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery.
Adelaide gets graphene lab
Australian experts will use a new research hub to help graphene leave the lab.
ATO shows no-tax tech firms
IBM, Atlassian, Citrix and Unisys generated taxable income but avoided paying tax in 2016.
AUSTRAC to watch cryptocurrencies
The Senate has passed a bill allowing AUSTRAC to monitor Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Big IT spend outlined
The Government has revealed which companies have received its $36 billion worth of IT procurement in the last five years.
Amazon Australia opens
Amazon has launched its Australian online store, with tens of thousands of shoppers visiting the site on its first day.
TPG hit at AGM
TPG Telecom has been delivered a first strike from shareholders at its annual general meeting.
Bacteria trained in bio-tech hybrid
Scientists have managed to control the behaviour of individual bacteria by connecting them to a computer.
Laser switch for chemical fix
Tech experts have devised a new way to make switches controlled by coloured light.
NBN slowed by HFC re-jig
The Federal Government and Telstra have defended new delays in the rollout of NBN services.
Uber details last year's data theft
Uber has revealed 1.2 million Australians’ personal information was compromised by a hack in 2016.