Technology

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Microchip turns smartwatches into disease detectors

A microchip has been developed which can detect disease in the air, paving the way for small portable diagnostic tools. In a new study, NYU Tandon researchers in the
Read more18 December 2024
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Cyber cred lures nation-leading talent to Sunshine Coast

A focus on building world-class advanced digital infrastructure has attracted one of the county’s leading cyber-security companies to the Sunshine Coast. Cybermerc has
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Meta to pay Facebook users $50m for privacy breach

Meta has agreed to pay $50 million to Australian Facebook users impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter more than 10 years ago. Australian Information Commissioner
Read more17 December 2024
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Online predators poised for Christmas presents to go live

The prevalence on hi-tech Christmas presents being activated over the coming weeks will be exploited by online predators, sparking a warning for parents to be
Read more17 December 2024
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National AI capability plan to drive investment

A national artificial intelligence (AI) capability plan will be established to maximise the potential of the multi-billion-dollar industry in Australia. The Federal
Read more16 December 2024
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Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
Read more14 December 2024
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Readers wary of artificial intelligence ‘journalism’

Consumers are wary of news produced through artificial intelligence, preferring content attributed to a real human. Research from the University of Kansas, released this
Read more11 December 2024
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New national centre to focus on safe AI

Adelaide will be the focal point for Australia’s development of safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI), with the launch of a national research centre. A
Read more9 December 2024
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Brisbane patients put new ID technology to the test

Patients at a Brisbane General Practice clinic are the national guinea pigs for the Federal Government’s new digital identification verification system. Announced in
Read more9 December 2024
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Ocean salt powers new Queensland eco-friendly battery

A Gold Coast business has launched a eco-friendly sodium-ion battery, which is 100 percent recyclable and created using seawater. PowerCap General Manager of Product
Read more8 December 2024