Category: Tech

Elon Musk, the Tech Billionaire and the owner of several companies spanning various industries such as Space X, Tesla, The Boring Company, Neuralink, XAI and so, recently lashed out at Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over Australia’s censorship after a court ruled that his social media platform X, formerly twitter, must block users across the...

SentinelOne has successfully deployed its SentinelOne Singularity threat detection and prevention solution at Employers Mutual Limited (EML), an Australian injury management specialist in the insurance market. This integration furthers the effort of EML in offering secure solutions for its client base which includes businesses and government agencies across Australia. EML Information and Security Risk Manager...

A recent report by Pitcher Partners indicates that rapid advancements in technology have buoyed confidence for future growth amongst Australian middle market firms. According to the Business Radar survey, approximately 38% of respondents identified technological development as a key driver of their business confidence. Furthermore, almost half of the larger organisations surveyed recognised this factor...

AgriFutures Australia, Media Release, 22 April 2024 UK biotech startup, LyteGro’s solution converts the pulp of waste bananas into a proprietary liquid supplement to turbocharge metabolic processes offering high-value for Australia’s distilling industry. An exciting joint venture opportunity now exists for Australian investors, banana growers and authorities to scale production plants. Bananas are one of...

Hello and welcome to Screenshot, your weekly tech update from national technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre, featuring the best, worst and strangest in tech and online news. As always, read to the end for an A+ Subreddit recommendation you didn’t know you needed. What kind of a sick country would kick [Elon Musk] with a boot?...

So new week what’s in store for us markets are ok gold is very shiny so far so good what do you recon Michael – Rob Hi Rob, great question, but I’d generally rather stay away from making predictions on markets, as they could be misinterpreted by some as financial advice. However, I just received...

IT workers in Australia are not too far past the pandemic to remember the upward surge in salaries it resulted in. As companies ramped projects back up after shelving them during 2020, suddenly the competition for tech skills and talent was back on in earnest, and salaries spiked. That grab for talent tapered off through...

The $528 million RSV Nuyina is considered a “lifeline” for Australia’s stations in Antarctica. But the ABC has confirmed the icebreaker’s two main cranes malfunctioned during its recent resupply mission to Mawson station. It meant only a portion of the ship’s cargo could be offloaded ahead of the upcoming winter season. “The resupply of Mawson...

Summary: Australian astronomers have made a significant discovery using the CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope by detecting unusual and complex radio signals from a magnetar named XTE J1810-197. This marks a deviation from typical magnetar emissions, adding a new layer to the astronomical mystery. Further research is essential to understand the phenomena behind these signals. Australian...

The Australian Defence Force, recognizing the increasing demands of advanced military and civil aviation roles, has recently enhanced the training regimen at the Joint Helicopter School of the 723 Squadron. The school’s aspiring aviators are now immersed in a structured and rigorous curriculum, tailored to operationalize the EC-135T2+ helicopters with a particular emphasis on teamwork...

In a significant move to bolster airborne capabilities, the Australian Defence Force’s Joint Helicopter School under the 723 Squadron has intensified its training programs for aspiring aviators. By undergoing the demanding course designed for pilots and aircrew operators, trainees are being shaped into proficient handlers of the formidable EC-135T2+ helicopters, alongside superb teamwork skills. The...

Australian archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city in Tonga using cutting edge technology. Lead author, PhD scholar Phillip Parton, from the Australian National University used aerial laser scanners to map archaeological sites on the island of Tongatapu, in Tonga. It could be one of the first cities of the Pacific. The report noted that it...