Industry News
Australia calls on EU to protect children online
Australia and its Five Country partners have urged the EU to protect children around the world by addressing consequences of its ePrivacy Directive. [ + ]
Scientists unveil fastest optical neuromorphic processor
Researchers have demonstrated a powerful optical neuromorphic processor for artificial intelligence that is capable of processing ultralarge-scale data. [ + ]
Online higher ed company bolsters local presence
Indian online higher education company upGrad has signalled its commitment to the APAC market. [ + ]
Warning for Aussies over QR code, COVID-19 vaccination scams
Avast is warning Australians to be aware of cyber threats around QR codes and potential online COVID-19 vaccination scams, as more COVID-19 outbreaks occur. [ + ]
Rise in remote work drives global spend on wearable devices
Gartner has forecast that global spending on wearable devices will reach $81.5 billion in 2021, driven by increased interest in health monitoring during COVID-19. [ + ]
NZ Reserve Bank warns of data breach
New Zealand's Reserve Bank has been caught up in a cyber attack on users of secure file sharing company Accellion's File Transfer Application service [ + ]
Australian businesses embrace innovation amid COVID-19
Nearly half (45%) of Australian businesses believe that COVID-19 has given them an opportunity to innovate and accelerate their digital transformation. [ + ]
Can we control super-intelligent AI? Scientists think not
Theoretical calculations performed by computer scientists have found that algorithms will not be able to control super-intelligent artificial intelligence. [ + ]
New rules needed for greater social media transparency
Reset Australia is calling for new rules for social media platforms, with greater transparency and understanding of how algorithms operate. [ + ]
Cognizant expands Aussie presence with Servian
Cognizant is set to bolster its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the acquisition of Servian, a Sydney-based consultancy specialising in data analytics. [ + ]
Refurbished smartphone market poised for growth
The global market for used smartphones is forecast to reach 351.6 million units, with a market value of $65 billion, by 2024, according to the IDC. [ + ]
Funding earmarked for Victorian schools
The Victorian Government has announced a new round of its $402 million contribution to fund upgrades for the non-government school sector. [ + ]
Adobe Education Exchange offers teaching and learning resources
The Adobe Education Exchange is pitched as a learning platform and community for teachers and educators. [ + ]
Multidisciplinary campus planned for western Sydney
A world-class multidisciplinary university campus will be delivered within the Westmead Health and Innovation District. [ + ]
Hive SuperLab encourages early STEM interest
It's never too early to get kids interested in science, according to University of Technology Sydney (UTS) academics. [ + ]
