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Some wealthy backers have thrown their names and significant funds behind a secretive artificial-intelligence company, though none will say just why.
Cities push to make their names online
Berlin has led an international charge to expand the domains of the internet, announcing its own custom online suffix.
Microsoft caught inbox snooping, will continue
A court case in the US has revealed that Microsoft exercises the right to access any content on its email, chat areas, forums, and other communication facilities.
Tech firms try for transparency while Joyce dangles cows
Some of the world’s leading online companies and communities have spoken out about efforts to “fast track” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying governments should ease up in their push to create a corporate-friendly, freedom-restricting future.
Ancient letter shows little has changed
A postgrad student has deciphered a letter dating back 1,800 years, written by an Egyptian soldier serving in a Roman legion in Europe.
Internet integrity questioned as top names turn to Wikipedia
Despite many universities and school condemning the use of Wikipedia as a legitimate source, a new study says thousands of research papers happily cite the open source encyclopaedia.
One small job for NASA, one giant map for mankind
NASA has released a high resolution recreation of the Moon’s north polar region, allowing intrepid internet users to explore the lunar surface form the comfort of their computer chairs.
AliBaba chooses pad for multi-billion dollar launch
One of the largest stores on the internet is preparing for its stock market debut.
Council says more power can come in a thousand little sources
A new discussion paper says technology has solutions to the major cost of living for many.
Sparks fly from friction to power the future
New developments could see the end of giant coal, gas or nuclear turbines, and the rise of electricity gathered by simple movement and friction.
Future look at foreign slice of Telstra flagged
The Federal Communications minister says Telstra may be the next company allowed take a bigger share of foreign investment.
Google to hide searches for users' sake
Google has been routinely encrypting web searches conducted in China, and says it will soon hide the search terms for internet users worldwide.
Metadata study infers severe invasion possible
An experiment has shown just how much can be gleaned from metadata, and why it should not be released too freely.
Tablets make students take extra study for lower results
Technology has been revealed as the enabler of a mass-cheating scandal at Adelaide University.
Digital centre brings new dawn of living data
Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.
Facebook takes design advice from flat-pack kings
Facebook has unveiled plans for its latest massive data centre in Europe, and it will employ a distinctly Swedish approach to the build.
Google putting up tools to bring body tech. online
Google has announced it will soon release the software developer’s kit for its new range of wearable technologies.
Media mixing rules up for review
The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.
Mobile link-ups trigger watchdog's gaze
The competition watchdog appears concerned about emerging digital partnerships, which have seen telecommunications companies such as Telstra linking up with internet giants like Google to leverage off each other’s facilities.
Australia told to hold up on neighbourly spying
The Australian Government has been told to stop spying on East Timor.
Heart-hugging membrane could bring longer life for all
An incredible new device fits over the heart like a bionic skin, could keep it beating forever, correct arrhythmia and prevent heart attack.