Archived News for IT Professionals
The chief of Europol says online thieves are shifting their targets from bank customers to the banks themselves.
Hard science in Disney's teddy printer
Engineers at Disney Research Labs have made some improvements on their fabric-based 3D-printer, which can churn out anything from a blanket to a teddy bear.
Iran link to aid Australia against IS
The governments of Australia and Iran will share information on Australians fighting with the Islamic State group in Iraq under a new deal.
Leaks show Sony's VPN crusade
Leaked emails reveal that Sony Pictures has lobbied Netflix to cancel customer accounts for users who access the service via VPN, in places where Netflix has not launched.
Thumbnail pinned as new input
Researchers at MIT are developing a new wearable device that turns the user’s thumbnail into a miniature wireless track pad.
ATO gets hip on young cats
The Australian Tax Office is using animated GIFs to sell the message of superannuation consolidation to trendy youngsters.
Baby star carries Earth's early ingredients
Astronomers have detected complex organic molecules - the building blocks of life - orbiting in a disc around a young star.
Local makers should look for high-tech niche
Industry experts have highlighted a few niche areas where Australian manufacturing could do well.
Pocket-sized life-savers wasted
Scientists say some parts of the world are covered in earthquake detection devices, but they are not being used.
Welfare computers to step into modern age
The Federal Government will spend $1 billion to replace the Department of Human Services' (DHS) decades old IT system.
Big 'net players get ready to split
PayPal and eBay are working out the terms of their divorce, with the payment platform being freed-up to seek greener pastures.
Students charge ahead on brain-stimulation
Some obvious concerns have been raised about DIY electrical brain stimulation kits, which are growing in popularity due to claims that they enhance mental performance.
Tech giants point to miners in money game
Major tech firms have sent their people to appear before the Senate hearing on multinational tax rorts, but they did not reveal much.
Appointments to kick-start secure sale
Advisors have been appointed ahead of the Federal Government’s possible attempt to sell the Intra Government Communications Network (ICON).
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
LHC relaunched with antimatter ahead
Large-scale particle-smashing can begin again, with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) firing up after a two year downtime.
Optus backs space lasers for broadcast
Optus is funding an international satellite start-up that could bring wireless speeds greater than those proposed for the National Broadband Network.
ASIO enjoys deeper view
Australia's spies are “pleased” with the passing of “critical” data retention legislation.
STEM centre to build excellence
Australia’s chief scientist has launched a teaching academy dedicated to excellence and innovation in the teaching of mathematics, science and technology.
Engineers circling huge DNA boost
Chicken wire linked on the nano-scale could be the key to real-time, high throughput DNA sequencing, which would revolutionise medical research and testing.