Technology

Alphabet CEO Pichai backs temporary ban on facial-recognition technology

Alphabet CEO Pichai backs temporary ban on facial-recognition technology

Could be used for nefarious purposes.
Foo Yun Chee and John Chalmers Jan 21 2020 6:38AM Strategy
Turk Telekom says internet access restored after cyber attack

Turk Telekom says internet access restored after cyber attack

Working to limit any ongoing impact of the issue on users.
Staff Writer Jan 21 2020 6:34AM Security
We're getting better at protecting elections - Facebook's Clegg

We're getting better at protecting elections - Facebook's Clegg

Will do a better job of preventing bad actors manipulating this year's US presidential election.
Douglas Busvine Jan 21 2020 6:25AM Strategy
RMIT Online tasks Kraken with reeling in enrolments

RMIT Online tasks Kraken with reeling in enrolments

The long tentacles of lead nurture.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2020 1:14PM Cloud
DTA tries to shake off Australia's chequered digital ID past

DTA tries to shake off Australia's chequered digital ID past

Turns attention to marketing Govpass ahead of full launch.
Justin Hendry Jan 20 2020 1:12PM Strategy
City of Newcastle completes enviro-sensor network

City of Newcastle completes enviro-sensor network

Ready to deploy smart city applications
Staff Writers Jan 20 2020 12:30PM Hardware
Newcastle using middleware to simplify city-scale IoT

Newcastle using middleware to simplify city-scale IoT

Converting data to tackle ingestion challenge.
William Maher Jan 20 2020 12:30PM Cloud
Mackay council signs multi-million dollar "smart-water" app deal

Mackay council signs multi-million dollar "smart-water" app deal

Smart water project pays off.
William Maher Jan 20 2020 12:30PM Software
Second Northern Territory council to light up smart LEDs

Second Northern Territory council to light up smart LEDs

Palmerston expects connected LEDs will save $650,000 a year.
William Maher Jan 20 2020 12:29PM Hardware
Square slams Australian banks, complains about customer complaints

Square slams Australian banks, complains about customer complaints

Accuses incumbents of "anti-competitive behaviour".
Julian Bajkowski Jan 20 2020 12:20PM Financial Services
Woolworths uses analytics to find stores for trials, refurbishment

Woolworths uses analytics to find stores for trials, refurbishment

Could influence all future CapEx decisions.
Ry Crozier Jan 20 2020 7:03AM Software
Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name

Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name

Apologises for any offence caused.
Poppy McPherson Jan 20 2020 7:00AM Cloud
German foreign ministry backtracks after sense of humour failure

German foreign ministry backtracks after sense of humour failure

Forced to delete tweet and apologise for contribution to mildly off-colour meme.
Staff Writer Jan 20 2020 6:52AM Cloud
SpaceX capsule splashes down off Florida after rocket failure test

SpaceX capsule splashes down off Florida after rocket failure test

Simulated emergency landing a success.
Joey Roulette Jan 20 2020 6:52AM Strategy
New Internet Explorer zero-day exploited in the wild

New Internet Explorer zero-day exploited in the wild

Patch not out until next month.
Juha Saarinen Jan 20 2020 6:50AM Security
Citrix Netscaler hacker secures systems but leaves backdoor

Citrix Netscaler hacker secures systems but leaves backdoor

New NOTROBIN binary removes other malware.
Juha Saarinen Jan 20 2020 6:50AM Security
EU mulls five-year ban on facial recognition tech in public areas

EU mulls five-year ban on facial recognition tech in public areas

To give it time to work out how to prevent abuses.
Foo Yun Chee Jan 17 2020 1:18PM Security
Oracle patches fraud and fake cheques enabling bugs

Oracle patches fraud and fake cheques enabling bugs

New vulnerabilities related to older, patched ones.
Juha Saarinen Jan 17 2020 1:17PM Security
Search for next Australian Cyber Security Centre chief begins

Search for next Australian Cyber Security Centre chief begins

As outgoing head prepares to leave.
Justin Hendry Jan 17 2020 1:15PM Strategy
Amex spotlights bank hypocrisy in screen scraping liability row

Amex spotlights bank hypocrisy in screen scraping liability row

Says banks do it themselves.
Julian Bajkowski Jan 17 2020 12:59PM Financial Services

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