Archived News for IT Professionals
SpaceX speeding to ISS
Another SpaceX Falcon rocket is on its way to the International Space Station.
Feds to review IT failures
The Federal Government has launched a widespread review of its major IT projects, after a string of very public failures.
Telstra sees $4b tumble
Telstra has had its worst day in more than six years, losing over $4 billion in value.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Star burst caught early
Scientists have captured the very early stages of a supernova; the violent explosion of a star in a nearby galaxy.
'Robo-debt' kept in the dark
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is refusing to give up details of its ‘robo-debt’ scheme.
Broadband confusion widespread
The ACCC says 80 per cent of consumers are confused about broadband speed information.
Jail time for smart lock fraud
Sydney tech boss Andrew Sigalla has been sentenced to ten years in jail.
Privacy fight could become public
Victoria’s opposition wants a stoush between the State Government and Privacy Commissioner to be played out in public.
Silicon seen as powerful new means
An Adelaide company is using a CSIRO design to create the next generation of battery technology.
Virtual worlds bring actual risk
We are moving into an age where many people will live virtual lives, but little is known about the potential health effects.
ATO issues threaten tax time
Tax time is looming for the ATO, as it scrambles to recover from a disastrous pre-Christmas online meltdown.
Gut-power for edible sensors
Engineers have unveiled a strange new device that can harvest electricity from inside the body.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Photons focused on big ideas
Australian researchers are taking the smallest possible approach to some of our biggest questions.
AI bluffs the best
An artificially intelligent system has trounced the world’s top poker players for the first time.
Facebook faces dip after jump
Facebook’s revenue jumped 51 per cent in the last quarter, new stats show.
Drone flights give new sight on reef
High-tech drones have given a glimpse of the future of environmental monitoring.