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There's more to Google than Google: Dataset Search comes out of beta
The company's search engine is designed for researchers, but casual users are advised to give it a go.
Privacy worries cited as possible reason for DNA test firm 23andMe's sales downturn
It may be no surprise considering US law enforcement was recently granted permission to plunder DNA databases.
How IoT betrays us: Today, Sonos speakers. Tomorrow, Alexa and electric cars?
Sonos walked away from the cliff. But abandonment of legacy customers is precisely what's wrong with IoT.
QUT to use AI and ML in Gold Coast future waterways project
The university will help the Gold Coast Waterways Authority understand how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can be used to identify vessel type and determine the number of users of its waterways network.
Sydney embracing contactless transport payments with 30m journeys clocked
The state government will be launching a 'digital Opal card' this year.
Your manager, or 69% of what that person does, will be automated, says Gartner
Bots, intelligent assistants and automation are going to take over most of what your manager currently does.
Soft robotic hands may soon have a firm grip on the industry
Variability in packaging is the Achilles heel of industrial automation. These soft hands can help.
Government wants more tech in schools: Paying for it will be the first challenge
The UK wants to be at the forefront of the booming ed-tech industry, but schools are still struggling to provide essential services.
Australia-Hong Kong FTA helps fintechs grow but more can be done, DFAT says
The department believes supporting fintech and regtech industries to expand internationally will require an 'open, free, and secure internet', and 'regulatory environments that adapt and respond as technologies change'.
APRA granted 20 banking licences in 12 years, with 10 since 2018
Four of those have gone to Australian neobanks or startups in the local fintech space.
Tech in the classroom? Microsoft says AI and VR could help future students focus better
According to Microsoft, hybrid intelligence is the key to enhance student performance in schools.
5 ways technology will reshape the workforce in 2020
From teamwork to unprecedented personalization, this is how one industry heavyweight reads the tea leaves in 2020.
After the Windows 10 rush ends, this is what happens to the PC next
Folding screens and 5G probably aren't going to boost PC sales much in the short term. So what can?
Biometric ID a worry but still acceptable to Australians: AIC
Australians are concerned about the risks of biometric identification, but still find its use acceptable in a wide range of scenarios.
Australian Taxation Office defaults agent log in to myGovID from Saturday
AUSkey will be binned come March.
Linux gaming made easy: The fastest way to get up and running
Did you know that there are many top-tier commercial games available for Linux? Here's the quickest way we know to get up and running.
I 3D printed a Tesla Cybertruck because...why not?
We have the technology. We can build it. We can make it better, smaller, and more plastic than the prototype demo. But we can be demo accurate, too. Our windows are as shattered as our souls.
Python skills boom, in-demand jobs, self-driving cars, and more: Tech research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
In pictures: How Dell Technologies tests its rugged kit
A sneak peak into the lab where the sole purpose is to get things to break.
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.
The decline of social media
Tonya Hall talks with Scott Monty, principal at Scott Monty Strategies, to discuss how the free models of social media may have run its course.
A manifesto for a more generous world
Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter and author, tells Tonya Hall about the Bento philosophy and ways that combining value and profit in the coming decade will be beneficial.
Toyota invests $394 million in Joby Aviation's flying taxis
The latest funding round brings Toyota's total investment in Joby Aviation to $720 million.
The rise of Elon Musk and SpaceX
Tonya Hall and Lance Ulanoff, editor-in-chief at Lifewire, sit down and discuss Elon Musk's success and what was different about his approach that led to his success.
How online communities have evolved over the past decade
Jono Bacon, community and collaboration strategy consultant, talks with Tonya Hall about where online communities were at the beginning of the decade compared to where they are now.
How tech group Hexagon AB takes us one step closer to the world's digital twin
New platform stitches aerial and ground laser and camera data into stunning models.
Innovation: VC cash goes to established companies, not startups
A new report shows that although huge amounts of money were injected in tech across the globe, early-stage funding is worryingly declining.
SAP Concur shuts down travel search engine Hipmunk
It comes after four years Hipmunk was acquired by SAP Concur.
Facebook's rebrand: What you need to know
Tonya Hall asks John Koetsier, journalist and futurist, what Facebook's rebrand means and what the company intends to do in order to access its trust and credibility.
Monash claims 'most efficient' lithium-sulphur battery
The battery is touted as being capable of charging a smartphone for five continuous days.
China’s tech industry is not green enough
A number of leading Chinese tech companies have started utilising green energy but the scale remains limited compared to foreign peers, according to a recently released paper.
Facebook's wishlist for the 2020s
Mark Zuckerberg laid out a ten-year plan for the future of the social network.
Robocalls increased by billions in 2019: Can tech help?
Trump's anti-robocalling bill is a start, but it may not be enough to stop robocalls.
How fantasy leads to innovation
Tonya Hall talks to Darya Yegorina, CEO of Cleverbooks, about ways that fantasy and imagination, especially from an early age, can lead to innovative success.
Does the end of Windows 7 mean the end of the PC era?
The certainties that Windows 7 embodied have long gone, and that's no bad thing.
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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