Technology

US appeals court voids Google 'cookie' privacy settlement that paid users nothing

US appeals court voids Google 'cookie' privacy settlement that paid users nothing

Class-action settlement meant to resolve privacy invasion claims struck down.
Jonathan Stempel Aug 7 2019 6:40AM Financial Services
College student who sought Trump tax returns in cyber 'prank' to plead guilty

College student who sought Trump tax returns in cyber 'prank' to plead guilty

Tried to obtain tax returns through a computer lab.
Jonathan Stempel Aug 7 2019 6:40AM Financial Services
After shootings, tech companies pressured to pull plug on 8chan

After shootings, tech companies pressured to pull plug on 8chan

Pressure to shun online message board.
Katie Paul and Elizabeth Culliford Aug 7 2019 6:40AM Networking
NAB wants Android handsets to replace card payment terminals

NAB wants Android handsets to replace card payment terminals

Partners with Quest to accept NFC -to-phone transactions.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 6 2019 6:15PM Financial Services
Major Australian tech recruiter forced into administration

Major Australian tech recruiter forced into administration

Amid missing superannuation payments and financial filings.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 6 2019 12:53PM Financial Services
Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping, recycled plastic for all devices

Google pledges carbon-neutral shipping, recycled plastic for all devices

In bid to improve environmental credentials.
Paresh Dave Aug 6 2019 12:51PM Hardware
NBN Co urged to renew in-home wiring focus in FTTN footprint

NBN Co urged to renew in-home wiring focus in FTTN footprint

ACCC pushes for fresh action.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2019 10:53AM Telco/ISP
Monash Uni debuts autonomous race car

Monash Uni debuts autonomous race car

Ahead of international competition.
Matt Johnston Aug 6 2019 6:59AM Projects
WA offers first glimpse at future data sharing laws

WA offers first glimpse at future data sharing laws

Proposes new chief data officer, privacy commissioner roles.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2019 6:59AM Strategy
Why CBA's latest bank app could kill Robodebt

Why CBA's latest bank app could kill Robodebt

Analysis: The ATO can use real time bank data to make compliance easy. Centrelink should too.
Julian Bajkowski Aug 6 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Huawei tests US$288 smartphone with own operating system, possibly for sale this year

Huawei tests US$288 smartphone with own operating system, possibly for sale this year

Says Chinese state-media outlet Global Times.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2019 6:37AM Strategy
North Korea took US$2bn in cyberattacks to fund weapons program: UN report

North Korea took US$2bn in cyberattacks to fund weapons program: UN report

"Widespread and increasingly sophisticated" cyberattacks steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.
Michelle Nichols Aug 6 2019 6:37AM Financial Services
Departmental shake-ups a cyber risk declares ACSC

Departmental shake-ups a cyber risk declares ACSC

MoG changes a "significant opportunity for adversaries".
Julian Bajkowski Aug 5 2019 12:50PM Networking
Israeli army in no rush to go fully robotic

Israeli army in no rush to go fully robotic

Still 30 years from robot ground troops.
Dan Williams Aug 5 2019 12:45PM Hardware
Apple, Google pause reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

Apple, Google pause reviewing audio recordings from voice assistants

After privacy concerns revealed.
Staff Writer Aug 5 2019 12:45PM Security
Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt

Volvo Cars, China in first blockchain project for recycled cobalt

Built on Oracle ledger tech.
Barbara Lewis Aug 5 2019 12:45PM Software
NAB hits refresh on data strategy

NAB hits refresh on data strategy

How it prioritises data and charts success.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2019 12:45PM Cloud
Cloudflare cuts 8chan off from DDoS protection

Cloudflare cuts 8chan off from DDoS protection

Though notes it won’t address the root problem.
Staff Writer Aug 5 2019 12:19PM Security
NBN Co floats making 100/40Mbps plans business-only

NBN Co floats making 100/40Mbps plans business-only

Residential users could be shifted to new 110/20Mbps tier instead.
Ry Crozier Aug 5 2019 7:07AM Telco/ISP
Foxconn eyes sale of US$8.8 billion China plant amid trade war woes

Foxconn eyes sale of US$8.8 billion China plant amid trade war woes

Demand for product wanes amid an intensifying international friction.
Yimou Lee Aug 5 2019 7:03AM Financial Services

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?