Samsung Banks On M&A Targets
Samsung Electronics’ US$8 billion purchase of automotive and audio electronics company Harman – announced earlier this year – has given the technology conglomerate confidence to chase more big deals, its...
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ACCC Takes Closer Look At Telstra NBN Migration Plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said it is “seeking feedback” on proposed variations of Telstra’s NBN migration plan, which facilitates the rollout of fibre-to-the-curb technology (FttC). The watchdog...
Aussie Uber Riders’ Personal Details Hacked: New Report
Did you take an Uber taxi ride last year? If so, you might well have had your private details hacked and made available to the world. The alternative taxi service...
Crucial Unveils New 128GB DDR4 LRDIMMs
Memory storage specialist Crucial has launched a 128GB DDR4 LDRIMM, the highest density server the company is offering in its server memory product portfolio with speeds starting at 2666 MT/s....
Epson Reveals AR Flight Simulator For Its Smartglasses
Epson is collaborating with drone manufacturer DJI for its augmented reality (AR) smart eyewear platform Moverio creating what the company says is a world-first glasses based AR drone flight simulator...
Chief Scientist Calls For Tight New Controls Over AI Devices
CANBERRA – Australia’s chief scientist Alan Finkel has called on governments around the world to introduce an AI stamp of approval to guarantee that artificial intelligence devices produced in their...
Gold Coast Plans To Go It Alone With 1GB Internet Service
GOLD COAST – The Gold Coast Council claims it will have an independent fibre network that runs up to 10 times faster than the NBN in place by Christmas. It...
Canberra Steps Up Moves For Opt-in Digital ID System
The Turnbull Government is edging closer to the launch of a digital ID system for Australians. But Angus Taylor, Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation, insists it will be a voluntary...
CSIRO Hitches A Ride With Sophisticated New UK Satellite
Australia’s CSIRO research outfit has paid a yet-to-be-revealed amount to be given access to the UK’s NovaSAR satellite, touted as one of the most sophisticated birds ever made. The NovaSAR,...
Jabra Adds Wireless Earbuds To Evolve Range
Jabra has expanded its Evolve range of headsets designed for professional use with a new pair of wireless earbuds. The Jabra Evolve 75e are the first earbud-style headphones in the Evolve range,...