Hardware

Bug in popular wi-fi module allows remote takeover

Bug in popular wi-fi module allows remote takeover

Realtek issues patches.
Juha Saarinen Feb 4 2021 12:17PM Networking
US senators urge White House action on auto chip shortage

US senators urge White House action on auto chip shortage

Hampering car manufacturing.
David Shepardson Feb 4 2021 6:44AM Hardware
Chip sales rose 6.5 percent globally in 2020

Chip sales rose 6.5 percent globally in 2020

After year-end rush.
Stephen Nellis Feb 2 2021 11:53AM Hardware
Victoria launches real-time crowding tool for trains

Victoria launches real-time crowding tool for trains

But data currently unavailable for third-party apps.
Justin Hendry Feb 1 2021 5:58PM Hardware
NSW govt trials RFID tags as student Opal cards

NSW govt trials RFID tags as student Opal cards

Shortens journey times.
Justin Hendry Feb 1 2021 4:48PM Hardware
China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury ban

China's Xiaomi files legal complaint against US Defense, Treasury ban

Over alleged military links.
Josh Horwitz Feb 1 2021 6:56AM Hardware
Fire Rescue Victoria sets up new drone unit

Fire Rescue Victoria sets up new drone unit

Drones give firies new imaging capabilities.
Justin Hendry Jan 29 2021 11:32AM Hardware
Qualcomm loses fight against EU antitrust regulators' data demand

Qualcomm loses fight against EU antitrust regulators' data demand

Case has already cost the company 242 million euros.
Foo Yun Chee Jan 29 2021 6:40AM Hardware
Wall Street expects near-record iPhone sales

Wall Street expects near-record iPhone sales

Despite delay, shut Apple stores.
Stephen Nellis Jan 28 2021 11:31AM Hardware
Apple's hardware engineering chief to step down to focus on new project

Apple's hardware engineering chief to step down to focus on new project

No details on new assignment.
Staff Writer Jan 27 2021 6:41AM Hardware
Volkswagen looks to claim damages from suppliers over chip shortages

Volkswagen looks to claim damages from suppliers over chip shortages

In talks about possible claims.
Michael Nienaber Jan 25 2021 11:06AM Hardware
Xero goes 'all in' on Google Meet

Xero goes 'all in' on Google Meet

Deployed to 200 meeting rooms globally.
Kate Weber Jan 25 2021 6:56AM Cloud
Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results

Intel avoids outsourcing embrace, investigates hack of results

Says it will lean more heavily on outside factories.
Stephen Nellis and Ayanti Bera Jan 22 2021 1:15PM Hardware
Govt awards first grants for alternative voice services trial

Govt awards first grants for alternative voice services trial

NBN Co, Concerotel and Zetifi named as recipients.
Kate Weber Jan 22 2021 11:29AM Digital & Disruption
Japan's Nidec files suit against Seagate

Japan's Nidec files suit against Seagate

Alleges HDD patent infringement.
Staff Writer Jan 21 2021 10:49AM Storage
Japan eyes use of robots to boost Covid-19 testing

Japan eyes use of robots to boost Covid-19 testing

Uses robotic arm to take sample from a person's nose.
Staff Writer Jan 20 2021 12:05PM Hardware
Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for US$270 million plant

Vietnam gives Foxconn unit licence for US$270 million plant

To produce laptops and tablets.
Khanh Vu Jan 19 2021 11:45AM Hardware
Trump administration slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others

Trump administration slams China's Huawei, halting shipments from Intel, others

Likely his last act against the Chinese vendor.
Karen Freifeld, Alexandra Alper Jan 18 2021 1:05PM Hardware
ASIC swaps Global Switch for Canberra Data Centres

ASIC swaps Global Switch for Canberra Data Centres

Secondary data centre to move after $4.2m deal.
Justin Hendry Jan 15 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues

Google closes $2.1bn deal to buy Fitbit as US govt probe continues

Justice department still to reach decision on any enforcement action.
Staff Writer Jan 15 2021 7:00AM Hardware

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