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Little Ripper deploys croc-spotting AI drones
To help keep beachgoers safe from crocodiles in the water and on land.
Commonwealth Bank to trial blockchain 'BioTokens' for biodiversity investment
The yellow bank has developed a blockchain prototype it reckons can support sustainable development and investment in Australia.
Samsung boss calls for software talent boost
Samsung boss JY Lee is calling out for the recruitment of software talent in a rare visit to one of the conglomerate's education centres.
Dorm food: Delivery robots coming to 100 college campuses
As municipalities hesitate, robot delivery companies strike creative deals.
Raspberry Pi gets MIT's Scratch 3 programming language for Raspbian
MIT Media Lab's Scratch 3 programming language is now available to install on Raspberry Pi.
Nearly half of exports from UK tech companies go to Europe
As Brexit looms, new data shows how close the ties are between UK tech innovation and Europe.
Myriota and Optus Business add terrestrial connectivity to satellite IoT plans
Agreement will see IoT users able to maintain connectivity in remote Australia.
Sydney Uni touts simultaneous control of light and sound on small scales
Scientists from the University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, Yale University, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have co-authored a paper on the breakthrough.
CSIRO's Data61 opens Mixed Reality Lab in Melbourne
The lab will allow industries to create digital copies of physical objects, systems, or people.
Shell to roll out electric vehicle charging service at stations across Singapore
Called Shell Recharge, the electric-vehicle charging service currently is available at a single Shell station in the country at SG$0.55 per kWh with another nine stations to be suited up by October.
University of WA secures Microsoft AI grant to help endangered species
Genome testing will now be carried out to save more than one million animals and plants, including Australia's very own quokka.
Singapore to feel impact of China-US trade dispute if prolonged
Tensions between the two economic powerhouses will lead to fragmented technology markets and, if prolonged, drag down Singapore's economy, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges both countries to find ways to establish mutual trust.
China top internet firms pump 45% more into R&D
Led by Alibaba, China's top 100 internet companies invested 153.87 billion yuan ($21.85 billion) in research and development last year, up 45% year on year and accounting for 10% of their overall revenue.
What is Hyperloop? Everything you need to know about the race for super-fast travel
Hyperloop technologies could revolutionise travel: here's everything you need to know about the technology and the companies involved.
eHealth NSW nears completion of electronic medical records system
eHealth NSW said it's part of a 10-year plan to deliver a citizen-centric healthcare system.
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.
Features we initially mocked, but then came to love
Many tech products are introduced with great fanfare and excitement. Customers flock to buy them, even sometimes standing in line for hours. But some products, and in particular, features, just don't inspire the same kind of buzz. In this gallery, we'll look at a bunch of features that inspired more "why" than "wow," but proved to be beloved by ZDNet's contributors and editors.
Best of MWC 2019: Cool tech you can buy or pre-order this year
Between all the 5G devices and foldable phones, it might seem like nearly everything announced at MWC 2019 is too futuristic to purchase soon. In reality, many of these new gadgets are already available to pre-order or will launch later this year. Here's the best tech we've spotted on the show floor that's releasing in 2019.
Sydney healthcare clinicians turn to data analytics to improve back pain treatments
In a move to reduce opioid prescriptions, Sydney Local Health District has developed an app with Qlik to help treat lower back pain.
Nvidia sets new records in AI conversational training
The GPU maker says its AI platform now has the fastest training record, the fastest inference, and largest training model of its kind to date.
The technology behind storm prediction
Dr. Harold Brooks, research meteorologist at the National Severe Storms Laboratory of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, tells Tonya Hall about what the technology is that works to predict storms and how that technology works.
What are digital twins?
Tonya Hall talks to Rob Van Kranenburg, founder of the IoT Council, to learn more about what digital twins are and how they are driving the future of IoT.
How VR headsets are making nuclear power plants safer
ZDNet's Greg Nichols explains that simulations are increasingly used to put front line employees through disaster scenarios. Read more: https://zd.net/2Z4louD
CSIRO's Data61 to find new CEO
Turner is stepping down to set up a new venture after four years with Australia's innovation arm.
In Africa's wildlife reserves, satellite network is secret tool to stop poachers
Satellites and spy cameras are being used for good in a bid to stop poachers from killing protected species. Read more: https://zd.net/2Z3j6vQ
How algorithms are making creative content
Peter Rojas, partner at Betaworks Ventures, tells Tonya Hall about new ways that algorithms are being used to help build creative content.
Redesigned FAA app to make safe drone flying easier
The reboot of the much-maligned app is a step toward safer drone operation.
Kookaburra takes a swing at creating a smart cricket ball
Howzat? A ball that can provide real-time feedback on speed and revolutions could be soon debuting on wickets the world over.
Tokyo offers $1 billion research grant for human augmentation, cyborg tech
Artificial hibernation is also of interest to the Japanese government.
UWS uses Intel chips to create biologically-engineered foosball table
Brain-inspired chips are helping researchers develop technology that functions more like humans.
Sydney expands contactless payments to buses
An extension to the contactless transport payments play run by Transport for NSW in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank, Cubic, and Mastercard.
Improving robot muscles to mimic human form
Dr. Christoph Keplinger, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado in Boulder, talks to Tonya Hall about how improvements to robot muscles are making them similar to human muscles.
Facebook's first tiny steps into being able to read your thoughts
Facebook makes progress on its ambitions to create a wearable to decode speech directly from your brain. Read more: https://zd.net/2YttFZp
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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