Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2022
Google has been ordered to pay $60 million for misleading consumers.
Musk preps war chest
Elon Musk has sold US$6.9 billion ($9.8 billion) worth of his Tesla shares ahead of a potential legal battle with Twitter.
ATO opens APS door
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is offering students a “foot in the door” for the Australian Public Service.
Big start for new computer
Australia’s newest supercomputer is off to a running start, producing a highly detailed image of a supernova on its first day.
New lab for mRNA advance
The Victorian Government is providing funding for the state’s first mRNA innovation hub.
Post-CMOS effect seen
Australian researchers have observed an effect that could drive the next generation of superconductors.
Car eyes enhanced
Queensland robotics researchers working with the Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.
Experts outline Martian forge
Researchers have published the first detailed study of metal production on another planet.
Telstra pressed on 5G
Telstra has pledged to address the competition regulator’s concerns about competition in 5G.
Defence review drafted
The Federal Government has announced a strategic review of Australia’s defence capability.
UWA reveals data leak
Student details and photos have been exposed in a University of WA data breach.
Retail recognition probed
Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the use of facial recognition technology by retail giants Bunnings and Kmart.
Uber accepts data dodge
Uber has admitted to covering up a 2016 data breach affecting 57 million passengers and drivers.