Archived News for IT Professionals
Australian engineers will be involved in testing advanced materials for the next generation of space technology.
Robodebt report pushed back
A potentially damning Robodebt royal commission report has been delayed.
Musk hints at new leader
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter’s current owner, has announced that he has found a new CEO ...
Darwin link progressed
New infrastructure will soon see a dramatic boost to Darwin’s internet access.
Smell tech boosts reality
Researchers have added a new dimension to the world of virtual reality - smell.
Science spending outlined
This year’s federal budget for science has been described as “business as usual”.
NASA boosts cyclone tracking
NASA has launched two small satellites to help track tropical cyclones from a base in New Zealand.
Warning system boost backed
New money will be spent upgrading Australia’s emergency warning SMS system.
Leaders agree on Assange
The leaders of Australia’s two big political parties agree that the years of harassment of an Australian citizen by the US should not continue.
CBA calls for Apple crackdown
Commonwealth Bank says “time is of the essence” for the Reserve Bank’s new powers to regulate Apple.
Privacy post split
The Australian government has announced the creation of a standalone privacy commissioner role, marking a significant change in privacy regulation.
State considers spy tech laws
Queensland may impose criminal sanctions for intrusive electronic surveillance.
AI decodes thoughts
New AI technology has been developed that can translate brain scans into words and sentences ...
Sound tech sensors tested
Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system ...
Feds to buy radar firm
Australia could nationalise a critical Defence radar maker for security purposes.