Archived News for IT Professionals - April, 2020
Scientists have developed a new method of detecting patches of floating plastic based on satellite images.
AI energy assessed
Experts are working on ways to reduce the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence (AI).
COVID app launched
The Federal Government has launched its COVIDSafe tracking app, but has not provided the source code as promised.
New sensors for smart shirts
Engineers have developed a way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics, allowing clothes to monitor vital signs.
Black hole jets inspected
Australian astronomers have been awarded more than 20 million hours of supercomputing time to study the influence of supermassive black holes on their host galaxies.
Turnbull book leak settled
Malcolm Turnbull's publishers have reached a settlement after a PMO worker shared pirated copies of his memoir.
Diamonds tied for new power
Experts are looking at ways to store energy in the twisted threads of diamond.
AFP used face-scraping app
The AFP has admitted its interest in the facial recognition tool Clearview AI.
New code coming for media deals
The Federal Government wants a mandatory code of conduct for deals between tech giants and news media companies.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Relief for regional news
Tax relief and government grants have been set up for struggling media outlets.
Uni smoothes virtual move
The University of Canberra has created a new program to help smooth the sudden transition to a virtual campus.
Westpac expects big hit
Westpac has revealed it expects to see a $900 million penalty for breaching money laundering laws.
AFP keeps data from invalid raid
The High Court has found that a search warrant used by the AFP to raid journalist Annika Smethurst was invalid.
Quantum gas sounded out
A new study has examined the propagation of energy as sound waves in a quantum gas.
ASD attacks scams
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) says it has mounted offensive operations against local cybercriminals.
NBN mulls millimetres
NBN Co has begun to test the feasibility of mmWave for future fixed wireless systems.
Online training translates
An online driver training course has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.