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Read MoreMicrosoft to add new ‘Extended Stable’ Edge option, updating every eight weeks
Microsoft is adding a more slowly updated browser channel for users who aren’t ready for Google’s new every-four-week release cadence for Chromium.
Read MoreACCC watching the clock tick as Facebook lags Google in striking news media deals
Chair of the competition watchdog said he’s happy to let it play out, for now.
Read MoreWearOptimo enters AU$30 million partnership to mass produce microwearable sensors
Backing the deal are the Queensland government, the Australian National University, and the Australian National Fabrication Facility.
Read MoreDepartment of Industry solving regulatory issues with AU$6.9m blockchain funding
It’s also facilitating a working group of over 70 individuals from the blockchain community to find further opportunities for where the technology can be deployed, both in government and elsewhere.
Read MoreGoogle, Oracle pledge open cloud to ease lock-in concerns
Rush to digitalise has pushed businesses to move to the cloud amidst concerns about vendor lock-in, but the likes of Google and Oracle are touting service offerings that they say will ensure openness and flexibility.
Read MoreANZCO list used to determine Australia’s tech talent visa eligibility criticised as outdated
One of the common criticisms is that it fails to recognise skills and occupations that companies are demanding.
Read MoreSenators concerned ‘hacking’ Bill powers could be used beyond intended scope
Parliamentary committee wants to avoid the legislation being used beyond its intention, as was seen with Australia’s data retention laws.
Read MoreNSW Police to use SMS geo-targeting tool to find ‘high-risk’ missing persons
Telstra, Optus, and TPG will be responsible for rolling out the new tool.
Read MoreDemand for satellite sovereignty grows among Australian agencies and policy bodies
The New South Wales government has also further cemented its space strategy with the launch of a node to support industry-research collaboration.
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