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Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Boston Public Schools ordered 20,000 laptops and had them in hand in four days.
Paresh Dave Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Financial Services
NSW schools to loan thousands of laptops during COVID-19

NSW schools to loan thousands of laptops during COVID-19

Devices will be available to students in need.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2020 1:46PM Hardware
New York's Northwell Health begins 3D printing nasal swabs for coronavirus testing

New York's Northwell Health begins 3D printing nasal swabs for coronavirus testing

Enabling it to produce thousands of swabs a day that can used for testing.
Linda Carroll Apr 1 2020 6:59AM Strategy
NSW Police extends IDEMIA deal for cop shop biometric scanners

NSW Police extends IDEMIA deal for cop shop biometric scanners

LiveScan now supported until 2026.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2020 3:09PM Hardware
Driverless cars could help curb drink-driving but boost binge drinking

Driverless cars could help curb drink-driving but boost binge drinking

Autonomous vehicles complicate health strategies.
Matt Johnston Mar 31 2020 1:43PM Hardware
Wollongong Uni begins 3D printing protective equipment for health workers

Wollongong Uni begins 3D printing protective equipment for health workers

Joins international DIY push.
Matt Johnston Mar 31 2020 7:35AM Projects
Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

Europe, US demand poised to falter.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2020 2:00PM Financial Services
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

As banks try fast pain relief for merchants.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 30 2020 1:43PM Financial Services
Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Plus ad credits to government and health organizations and businesses.
Staff Writer Mar 30 2020 6:21AM Financial Services
Elderly in UK care home embrace technology to beat coronavirus lockdown

Elderly in UK care home embrace technology to beat coronavirus lockdown

Octogenarians prepare for three weeks of isolation.
Stuart McDill Mar 27 2020 1:18PM Hardware
Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors

Danish charity network to 3D print protective visors

Printing up to 20,000 visors a day.
Andreas Mortensen Mar 27 2020 1:13PM Hardware
NCI, Pawsey put the call out for COVID-19 data

NCI, Pawsey put the call out for COVID-19 data

Offers free, expedited HPC gruntwork.
Matt Johnston Mar 27 2020 6:45AM Cloud
US prepares crackdown on Huawei's global chip supply - sources

US prepares crackdown on Huawei's global chip supply - sources

As White House ramps up criticism of China over coronavirus.
Karen Freifeld, David Shepardson and Alexandra Alper Mar 27 2020 6:24AM Hardware
'Pandemic drone' could be deployed to combat coronavirus

'Pandemic drone' could be deployed to combat coronavirus

Defence researchers adapt survivor spotter.
Matt Johnston Mar 26 2020 12:58PM Hardware
Woolworths pushes banks, govt to raise tap-and-go limit from $100 to $250

Woolworths pushes banks, govt to raise tap-and-go limit from $100 to $250

To reduce customers interacting with PIN pads.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2020 6:47AM Financial Services
SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test: CNBC

SpaceX's simulated spacecraft becomes unstable in parachute test: CNBC

Incident during testing for its Crew Dragon capsule
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Hardware
Renault workers use 3D printers to make medical visors

Renault workers use 3D printers to make medical visors

Carmakers pivot to medical supplies.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 1:16PM Hardware
China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

Localities called on to boost buildouts and applications to minimise coronavirus impact.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 6:39AM Hardware
Aussie supercomputers brace for COVID-19 impact

Aussie supercomputers brace for COVID-19 impact

Pawsey, NCI prepare to WFH.
Matt Johnston Mar 23 2020 12:55PM Strategy
Walmart to hire 150,000 workers as shoppers surge on coronavirus fears

Walmart to hire 150,000 workers as shoppers surge on coronavirus fears

Citing a jump in shoppers due to pandemic.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2020 6:34AM Hardware

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