Archived News for IT Professionals - May, 2023
The ACCC has begun its inquiry into the regulation of telecommunications services.
Artificial virus enters cells
Researchers have built artificial virus-like particles capable of entering human cells to perform tasks such as gene editing.
BCA rejects gig plans
Businesses are gearing up to oppose the Albanese government's gig worker laws.
Digital bridge restores spine function
Experts have re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord to allow a paralysed person to walk again.
WA updates IP policy
The WA Government is launching what it says is a global best practice IP policy.
BNPL regs coming
The Financial Services Minister has announced Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will be subject to ...
Five Eyes highlight cyber gang
Federal authorities have revealed a cyber gang backed by the Chinese government.
AI drives skin sensor
Advanced techniques have been used to create new skin-like wearable technology.
Meta fined for data shift
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been fined by the lead privacy regulator in the European Union (EU).
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
Husic protects key tech
Australia has expanded protection for critical technologies on national security grounds.
Crypto giant cut off
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been cut off from PayID.
Anti-scam centre funded
A new anti-scam centre should help prevent the billions Australians are losing to scammers every year.
EU allows Microsoft move
Microsoft's AU$102 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has received approval from European regulators.
Vic. picks ticket firm
Victoria says it will overhaul its ‘Myki’ transport ticket system with a new operator.
Space water hints at ocean origin
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
Jellybeans drive quantum finds
Australian engineers have shown that a jellybean-shaped quantum dot creates more breathing space in a packed microchip.