Archived News for IT Professionals
Engineers in the US have created a prosthetic ‘skin’ with embedded circuitry that can send messages directly to the brain.
Sun striders take to tarmac
The world's premier solar car race is rolling out of the Northern Territory, leaving from Darwin onon a 3,000km run to Adelaide.
Uber helps military victims get moving
Ride-sharing firm Uber is partnering with military veterans to give returned soldiers a solid job.
Banks taking bitcoin tips
National Australia Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia are joining a group of 20 global banks in a trial of “distributed ledger” technologies, which use the same “blockchain” approach that underpins bitcoin transactions.
Clare says NBN copper growing
NBN Co will spend money installing new copper phone lines to make sure its multi-technology mix actually works.
Dell's bold cloud bid costs big
Computer giant Dell is looking to buy data storage company EMC Corp for a mind-bending $US67 billion.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
5 Ways to Change Your DNA
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.
Court hears of taxi link in Uber assault
A court has heard taxi drivers ordered an Uber car so that they could bash the driver for “taking away” their business.
Data retention starting with few costs sorted
The Data Retention Act comes into effect tomorrow, but many say there are still big security issues and costs have not been addressed.
More firms work to avoid hack attacks
The Australian Signals Directorate says cyber attacks on business and government increased by 20 per cent last year, and it appears firms are moving quickly to protect themselves.
Telco complaints shift to new services
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) says it has seen a sharp increase in complaints about the National Broadband Network (NBN).
IP experts speak on big gene ruling
A two-time cancer-surviving grandmother has won a groundbreaking legal battle to protect her genetic rights.
WA tech losses triple amid
Despite a promised crackdown, the number of laptops and mobile phones stolen from WA Government departments has increased significantly.
ISDS threat still looms in secret TPP pages
Trade ministers are gushing about the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, but anyone who wants to know the details will have to take their word for it.
Australia joins international brain game
Australia is joining the BRAIN Initiative – one of the largest and most exciting global research projects.
Drone port plan could bring big Rwandan boost
A group of architects and developers have proposed building a series of ‘drone port’ that would allow cargo drones to get essential supplies to rural parts of Africa.
Local team tops organic transistor comp
Australian engineers have created the most effective and highest frequency organic transistor in the world.