Technology

As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow

As Chinese authorities expand use of health tracking apps, privacy concerns grow

QR codes set to play broader role in daily life as local authorities dream up new uses .
Josh Horwitz and Brenda Goh May 27 2020 2:12PM Networking
Tech companies target temperature-monitoring patches for COVID-19

Tech companies target temperature-monitoring patches for COVID-19

Could be worn to monitor for elevated body temperatures.
Stephen Nellis May 27 2020 12:24AM Hardware
Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program

Musk's SpaceX set for debut astronaut mission, renewing NASA's crewed launch program

Ending the US space agency's nine-year hiatus in human spaceflight.
Joey Roulette May 27 2020 12:17AM Hardware
Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Try to take advantage of difficulty verifying claims.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 11:01PM Security
Aussie Broadband's 250 Mbps NBN sign-up spurt continues

Aussie Broadband's 250 Mbps NBN sign-up spurt continues

Also adds sharp rise in gigabit business connections to its books.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 10:16PM Telco/ISP
RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

No botnet needed, just a laptop.
Juha Saarinen May 26 2020 10:14PM Cloud
NBN Co faces fresh pressure not to fully unwind free bandwidth boost

NBN Co faces fresh pressure not to fully unwind free bandwidth boost

As its own research shows ongoing need.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 12:28PM Telco/ISP
Belgian rail tests sensors to keep workers apart during COVID-19

Belgian rail tests sensors to keep workers apart during COVID-19

AI checks for masks, social distancing.
Clement Rossignol and Francois Lenoir May 26 2020 12:16PM Software
Aussie Broadband to offer 'best effort' gigabit NBN plans for $149

Aussie Broadband to offer 'best effort' gigabit NBN plans for $149

Still unsure what peak speeds are achievable.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Latvia to launch Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app

Latvia to launch Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app

Using a new toolkit created by Apple and Google.
Staff Writer May 26 2020 6:41AM Security
Bouygues says France should postpone 5G auction to year-end because of COVID-19

Bouygues says France should postpone 5G auction to year-end because of COVID-19

Because of uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus crisis.
Staff Writer May 26 2020 6:41AM Telco/ISP
UK plans cut in Huawei's 5G network involvement - newspaper report

UK plans cut in Huawei's 5G network involvement - newspaper report

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Staff Writer May 26 2020 6:41AM Security
Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Rebuilds systems but loses some data.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 12:57PM Security
AusPost temporarily digitises mailrooms of 40 govt, finance firms

AusPost temporarily digitises mailrooms of 40 govt, finance firms

Creates 'basic' service for customers that couldn’t operate internal mailrooms.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 12:56PM Strategy
Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Lendlease helps form digital twin consortium

Digital chief Bill Ruh appointed chair.
Matt Johnston May 25 2020 12:51PM Strategy
US strikes at a Huawei prize: chip juggernaut HiSilicon

US strikes at a Huawei prize: chip juggernaut HiSilicon

Will now lose access to tools that are central to its success.
Josh Horwitz May 25 2020 12:15PM Hardware
Telstra CEO wants NBN upgrade paths reflected in govt policy

Telstra CEO wants NBN upgrade paths reflected in govt policy

Calls for telcos to be unshackled from past policy and decisions.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 11:24AM Telco/ISP
QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

QBE moves 15,000-strong global workforce onto Microsoft Teams

Within three months.
Matt Johnston May 25 2020 6:00AM Financial Services
UK eyes cuts to Huawei's 5G network involvement in wake of COVID-19 - report

UK eyes cuts to Huawei's 5G network involvement in wake of COVID-19 - report

Could have no involvement by 2023.
Staff Writer May 25 2020 1:31AM Financial Services
Canada to ramp up COVID-19 testing and tracing, recommend digital app

Canada to ramp up COVID-19 testing and tracing, recommend digital app

Works closely with Apple and Google.
Steve Scherer May 25 2020 1:31AM Software

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