Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2016
Robot surgery reaches eyes
A British man has become the first to have his sight restored by a robot.
Software swindle gets AG's tick
A limited review has found nothing to worry about in the relationship between Parakeelia and the Liberal Party.
Dick Smith director opens fire
A former Dick Smith director has unleashed on the banks and the company’s chief executive.
Morrow has no worries on NBN
No-one is more optimistic about the cost and timing of the NBN rollout than its chief, Bill Morrow.
Carbon cracks silicon ceiling
For the first time ever, carbon nanotube transistors have outperformed traditional silicon ones.
Samsung fires up burning recall
Samsung Australia is recalling over 50,000 of its Galaxy Note7 smartphones on reports some phones had exploded while charging.
Efforts to address NDIS flaws
Fifteen thousand people became eligible for the NDIS in July, but less than 2,000 of them have been approved.
Inquiry seeks outback options
Telstra may be forced to let competitors in on its mobile network in regional and remote areas.
Space fail brings compo claim
A massive explosion has destroyed a Facebook satellite and brought calls for compensation.
Species splicing supported
A leading expert has reflected on the ethical concerns of mixing human and animal DNA.
New notes make way to wallets
Australia’s new $5 dollar note is out, and its most exciting feature is one you can barely see.