Archived News for IT Professionals - July, 2019
Internet provider Dodo will refund about 16,000 customers after imposing excess data charges for modest streaming usage.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
Big success for local 'bot
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has won a global award for home service robotics.
Encryption talks skip local firms
The Home Affairs department does not appear to have consulted with local tech companies about encryption laws.
Solar desal does double duty
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
AFP seeking media scalps
Reports say the AFP demanded the private travel details of a senior ABC journalist.
AI enlisted for drug design
Australian researchers have used AI to develop a more effective seasonal flu vaccine.
High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
Legal action over Samsung claims
Samsung is facing federal court action over alleged false claims about the water resistance of its ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones.
Dutton defends encrypted access
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says having access to encrypted messages is already helping.
Vic. wants commuter data
The Victorian Government has been criticised over plans to collect data from mobile phones.
Telco code tightened
Sales staff may soon run credit and income checks on new customers buying a phone plan.