The move to a cashless society isn't just a possibility, it's well underway
When was the last time you used cash? For many Australians using cash or even swiping a card has become a rare event.
Oct 17, 2023
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Telecom
Optical links to connect air passengers securely
A laser communications terminal prototype to demonstrate this vision is currently being developed by satellite manufacturer Airbus, working in partnership with the Netherlands organization for applied scientific research ...
Apr 8, 2021
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Business
Alibaba revenue up 34 percent as coronavirus fuels online spending
Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba on Thursday reported solid 34 percent growth in revenue for the April-June quarter in the latest sign that the coronavirus, rather than hurting the company, had actually helped.
Aug 20, 2020
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Internet
Zoom agrees to step up security after New York probe
New York state's top prosecutor on Thursday announced that the company Zoom would improve security measures, after flaws were detected as the video conferencing platform soared in popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 7, 2020
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Business
Ireland investigates TikTok over child, China data concerns
TikTok is facing two EU data privacy investigations, one into its handling of children's personal data and another over its data transfers to China.
Sep 15, 2021
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Business
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises questions
TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week.
Jul 7, 2020
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Business
Google spars with EU activists after Austria data defeat
A years-long saga over tech firms transferring data from Europe to the US re-erupted on Thursday, days after Austrian officials slapped down Google for failing to respect EU privacy rules.
Jan 20, 2022
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Security
Smart speakers, wearables, sensors: How up-to-date are such permanently connected IoT devices?
By 2023, billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices found their way into almost every area of life, industry and critical infrastructures. As these permanently connected smart devices process very sensitive data, their ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Security
Data of 40 million plus exposed in latest T-Mobile breach
The names, Social Security numbers and information from driver's licenses or other identification of just over 40 million people who applied for T-Mobile credit were exposed in a recent data breach, the company said Wednesday.
Aug 18, 2021
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Business
Microsoft faces heat from US Congress over cybersecurity
Members of US Congress on Thursday pressed Microsoft to explain a "cascade of avoidable errors" that allowed a Chinese hacking group to breach emails of senior US officials.
Jun 14, 2024
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