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ACCC raises AirTag safety concerns with Apple
Goes public.
Jun 28 2021 12:52PM
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DTA updates COVIDSafe Bluetooth protocol to fix iOS performance
Govt claims 'near 100 percent' encounter logging on the way.
Nov 30 2020 1:09PM
Millions of devices vulnerable to BLURtooth info leak bug
Industry Bluetooth Special Interest Group suggests mitigations.
Sep 11 2020 11:46AM
COVIDSafe app encounter logging bug uncovered on iOS
Devices unable to fetch temporary IDs when locked.
Jun 15 2020 3:57PM
DTA swamped with COVIDSafe app feedback in first month
Receives over 20,000 pieces of feedback from users and tech community.
Jun 12 2020 12:42PM
DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe
But device names still visible.
May 27 2020 3:20PM
DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS
But refutes some Bluetooth bugs witnessed.
May 6 2020 6:07PM
Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results
But centralised, surveillance-based approaches often viewed as invasive and unacceptable.
Apr 22 2020 6:41AM
Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices
Takes fight to bluetooth, wi-fi protocols.
Sep 27 2019 6:50AM
Kennards Hire sets up IoT as a "core strategic priority"
Leads to on-demand services, could be used for unmanned depots.
May 13 2019 7:03AM
Bluetooth flaws put billions of devices at risk
Android, Linux, Windows, iOS implementations exploitable.
Sep 13 2017 9:53AM
IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 rolled out to manufacturers
Faster, longer reach, better interference detection.
Dec 9 2016 6:41AM
Apple files patent for Watch handshake payments
Bumps and hugs will transfer funds.
Jul 7 2015 12:15PM
New Bluetooth spec beefs up security, data speeds
Features IPv6 addressing for Internet of Things and wearables.
Dec 4 2014 11:21AM
Taking security out for a drive
[Opinion] Security compromised with the turn of a car key.
May 13 2014 12:10PM
Nimble tech solution eases pain of Melbourne tunnel closures
This is how they know how long your delay will be.
Jan 7 2014 6:02AM
Apple patents wireless, camera kill function
Blocks photos, videos and communications.
Sep 5 2012 3:30PM
Apple patent kills wireless, video and camera functions
Remote censor technology aimed at private business, academia, and government.
Sep 5 2012 11:03AM
NICTA's GiFi chip to reach the market next year
Establishes company in the US.
Feb 24 2011 6:18AM
Graphene amplifiers to increase wireless chip efficiency
Triple-mode transistors built from one-atom-thick carbon.
Oct 21 2010 6:40AM
