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Software Helping Opiod Makers Push Their Wares
The US Department of Justice accused San Francisco startup Practice Fusion of…
Microsoft Cuts Support For Windows 7 Leaving Millions Vulnerable
Software experts, including our own John Young, are urging Windows users to…
US Lawmakers Concerned About Personal Data Hosted In China And Russia
There are mounting fears about foreign-made apps hoovering up sensitive personal data.…
Should A Double Murderer Be Forgotten?
After serving a lengthy jail term, a German criminal wants Der Spiegel…
Do We Really Have To Use Google Search?
Though Google search, thanks to its sheer size, offers the best search…
After 50 years, US Strategic Air Command Retires Its Floppy Disks
The Air Force has completed an upgrade to its Strategic Automated Command…
CSIRO’s Data61 Identifies AI As Vital To Australian Prosperity
A new report from Australia’s peak science and technology agency says artificial…
China Limits Time Young People Spend Gaming
Concerned about adverse social effects, the government is introducing strict limits on…
The Way You Move Makes You Unique
A French-Australian study finds the way your muscle groups work together is…
Prepare To Start Paying For Gmail
Launched in 2004, Google’s web-based mail service has over a billion users.…
Embracing Music Made By Artificial Intelligence
We discuss whether algorithm-generated music is any good. Is it creative or…
Parking Lot Intel
Hedge funds have for several years been using a trading strategy from…
How Safe And How Reliable Is The Cloud?
John explains how Google Drive can delete your data due to account…
Google Moves To Elevate Original Reporting In Search Results
At long last, the world’s search giant is taking steps to favour…
Deep-faking The Silver Screen
Hollywood is embracing the latest VFX techniques to accurately depict what actors…
Accelerating Science With AI
Artificial intelligence has been proven to fast track technical breakthroughs and human…
Do You Really Want To Know What You’ll Like In 30 Years?
Popular Russian-based FaceApp uses machine learning and facial recognition technology to show…
NZ Government Embraces AI
New Zealand is one of the most ambitious and advanced users in…
Exploring Ancient Archaeological Sites As Never Before
Simon Young, founder and CEO of Melbourne-based Lithodomos VR, updates us on…
Deepfaking – Putting Words In Your Mouth
“Imagine this for a second….whoever controls the data controls the future” –…