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Best gifts: IT pro toolbox
Gifts for the DIYer and fixer in your life (or gifts for your wishlist, if that's you!).
MIT spins off a better ride share scooter
The current crop of ride share scooters are underwhelming. Can tech save the concept?
Affordable gifts: Top tech, gadgets for under $100
A small budget doesn't mean a gift any less special. Here are the best affordable gadgets for Christmas 2019.
Retailer or future unicorn? Ocado's business model still has many promises to keep
Created 20 years ago with the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the online grocery market, Ocado now sees itself as a tech company rather than a retailer.
Kubernetes is the new Java: VMware
But it's still only at the 'potential phase', cautioned VMware VP and CTO of cloud-native apps Kit Colbert.
4,000 complainants in robo-debt class action
Only avenue of recourse for robo-debt victims is legal action, Shadow Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten has said.
SoftBank Robotics launches a $499 monthly robotic vacuum service
Known for its humanoid robot Pepper, SoftBank Robotics now introduces Whiz, an automated commercial vacuum service. Pricing starts at $499 per month.
Here's how Microsoft is looking to make search smarter and more natural
Microsoft is privately testing new semantic search capabilities inside Microsoft Search. Early next year, this 'Project Turing' set of capabilities will be available in public preview, with general availability targeted for later in 2020.
Quantum computing: New tool makes sure the qubits don't lie
Quantum computers can solve intractable problems – but they don't always get the answer right. Now, a research team in the UK has developed a way to test to make sure that qubits aren't getting confused.
10 great gifts for the hacker in your life
No matter their age, interests, or ability, these gifts will put a smile on any hacker's face this holiday season.
Bad drivers beware: MIT's self-driving car AI rates how selfish you are on the road
The MIT tech could improve the way self-driving vehicles respond to human drivers around them.
Drones and AI making a dent in Kakadu's war against weeds
A partnership between the traditional owners, the CSIRO, and Microsoft is helping beat back the scourge of para grass, and giving magpie geese better habitat.
Government backflip as robo-debt income automation paused
Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert said his department wants to ensure fairness and consistency for 'income compliance'.
Best Newegg Black Friday 2019 deals
The best Newegg deals for Black Friday 2019.
The world's fastest supercomputers hit higher speeds than ever with Linux
The new list of the world's fastest computers -- supercomputing's Top 500 -- is out, and every one runs faster than a petaflop using Linux.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
A tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - Windows devices of the last two decades, from Tablet PCs to the Surface Duo.
Cool new products from USA CBD Expo 2019
CBD Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center has come and gone. Here are the best products and solutions for the hemp industry we saw at the show.
Cloud computing winners, IT security job salaries, 5G network plans: Tech research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
OnePlus 7 models up close: Specs, features, and colors
Following in the steps of Apple and Samsung, OnePlus has not one but three flagship models this year. Here's how they compare.
Google I/O 2019: The biggest announcements from the keynote
Google I/O is Google's annual developer conference. Here's everything that happened at this year's show.
AI, cybersecurity, programming languages, smart speakers, and more: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
5 tips: Become a transformational CIO
A top CIO shares crucial points of advice on how to thrive as a technology-focused business leader.
Weed tech: Vapes, pipes, apps, and more marijuana gadgets and accessories
Looking to buy a premium vape? Want to find more information about a particular strain? Interested in automating your grow operation? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up the best of the best -- devices that help you consume marijuana and even systems that help you grow it. There's something here for everyone, from weed enthusiasts to dispensary shop owners.
Free up disk space, remove malware, and tune up your Mac with CleanMyMac X
All it takes is a single click to carry out a whole raft of basic maintenance tasks on your Mac with the new and updated CleanMyMac X. Updated to include a handy new feature called Space Lens.
What's in a name? These DevOps tools come with strange backstories
From Ansible to Vagrant, we take a look at 23 coding and DevOps tools with curious origin stories and strange-sounding names. Want to know the etymology of your favorite software? Browse this.
Industrial IoT, Apple, Cybersecurity, AI, and more: Research round-up
Facts and figures from the past month in technology news.
Hardware is hard: The tech products that fooled or failed us
The tech history books are littered with the corpses of products that died on the vine. But there's a special sort of gadget or technology that on the face of it looks like it has what it takes to take the world by storm, only to fall flat on its face.
3D print these 12 designs for a very special Saint Patrick's Day
If you have a 3D printer and some green filament, now is the time to get printing. Here is a series of great (and wacky) 3D prints you can download and produce. Just follow the rainbow.
Best live TV and video streaming services: Top picks for cord-cutters
Looking to ditch your cable package? Here are the absolute best alternatives -- whether you want to watch specific shows and movies on demand, stream live TV, or get access to archived libraries from specific networks.
Why are UK universities struggling to turn their researchers' inventions into startups?
ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet explains that, in the US, 26,000 active companies were founded by former MIT graduates. To compete, universities in the UK need to provide better support to their research labs. Read more: https://zd.net/2O3XZDo
Neural interfaces: How big tech companies and start-ups are building the bionic brain of the future
Connecting our minds to computers to share our thoughts or control devices could be the biggest thing in tech. But what about privacy and security?
Archer puts together a few-qubit array
The Australian company has taken the next step towards creating a room temperature quantum computer.
Qantas CIO looks to cloud, AI, and data to manage flight disruptions
The Australian airline carrier is now able to manage flight disruptions in minutes -- not hours.
The importance of understanding space weather
Tonya Hall speaks with Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald, space physicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, about the importance of understanding space weather in order to help protect satellites and ground-based assets.
Nokia and Sendai test drone use cases for tsunamis
The testers attempted to use a drone to lead people out of safety in a simulated tsunami situation.
Woodside Energy signs AI and quantum computing deal with IBM
Woodside plans to use the technologies to develop an 'intelligent plant' and reduce its plant maintenance costs by 30%.
Motorola Razr first look: A foldable and flip phone in one (CNET)
Motorola's new foldable phone costs $1,500 and folds in half from top to bottom. We walk you through the screen, the specs and what it's like to use.
What is a brain-computer interface?
Systems that allow humans to control or communicate with technology using only the electrical signals in the brains or muscles are fast becoming mainstream. Here's what you need to know.
China's Didi Chuxing resumes Hitch services despite past controversy
The relaunch implements new rules that limit when female passengers can use the car-pooling service, which has sparked controversy among users.
NAB, CBA, Telstra, and Microsoft to test Australian government AI ethics principles
The businesses have voluntarily put their hands up to test the principles in real world scenarios.
Micro-fullfillment centers in cities to challenge Amazon
Democratizing ultra-fast delivery is the next step for the logistics sector. Robots will make it possible.
Microsoft's new storage system can hold Superman movie in bit of glass
Microsoft says its latest collaboration with Warner Bros could help store data for generations to come.
Google launches open-source project for Cardboard VR viewer
Developers can now build experiences for the no-frills virtual reality device.
12 percent of NSW drivers opted for digital licence in first week
The digital licence is setting the scene for the future of identity, as Minister Dominello seeks to make Marie Kondo happy.
Lenovo M57e
The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.
Western Digital WD RE2-GP & WD Caviar GP
Western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. We found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.
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