Tech & Innovation
News, opinions and advice on technology development and the state of innovation.
Australians would switch ISPs should they elect to implement the Government's voluntary filter
According to internet broadband comparison site Compare Broadband, 75% of Australians would switch service providers should they elect to implement the Government's voluntary filter. This comes at a time when three of Australia's largest ISPs, iPrimus, Optus and Bigpond, have agreed to filter out child abuse and child pornography as part of the Government's system.
Australians would switch ISPs should they elect to implement the Government’s voluntary filter
According to internet broadband comparison site Compare Broadband, 75% of Australians would switch service providers should they elect to implement the Government's voluntary filter. This comes at a time when three of Australia's largest ISPs, iPrimus, Optus and Bigpond, have agreed to filter out child abuse and child pornography as part of the Government's system.
Sippy Downs: Australia’s answer to Silicon Valley
Last month, Sippy Downs was profiled by cnbcmagazine.com as "Australia's no-worries answer to Silicon Valley." The monthly feature has, for instance, centerpieced an Amsterdam enclave that's now a fashion hub, a slice of Vienna that's thriving as an art mecca, and an investment renaissance in southern Sicily.
Sippy Downs: Australia's answer to Silicon Valley
Last month, Sippy Downs was profiled by cnbcmagazine.com as "Australia's no-worries answer to Silicon Valley." The monthly feature has, for instance, centerpieced an Amsterdam enclave that's now a fashion hub, a slice of Vienna that's thriving as an art mecca, and an investment renaissance in southern Sicily.
Wave Goodbye to Google Wave
Google Wave began saying its goodbyes a few days ago when development of the communication/collaboration facility software was suspended by the company. The website will be maintained until at least the end of the year.
Beam me down Scottie! New $63m nanotech research centre opens in Melbourne
When someone says "nanotechnology" to me, I get very Star Trekkie. My ears begin to taper elvishly. My eyebrows arch inquisitively. I embrace a peculiar affection for sticking my head into an upturned bowl. I develop a fondness for soaring arias and cavorting with semi-clad women of an emerald hue. But I have been corrupted by an unnatural relationship with television in my youth.
University of Sydney PhD students score $57 million contract to create military robots
Marathon Robotics, a Sydney-based robotics company founded by three University of Sydney PhD students, has won a $57 million contract with the United States Marine Corps to trial its "Rover" robotic system as a live-fire marksmanship training utility.
The treatment of innovation is a national disgrace (why I took my invention overseas)
In 2009, inventor Don Morgan was a finalist in Anthill’s Smart 100 competition. However, as he recounts in this passionate plea for change, his quest for grant funding at home has forced him to take his innovation elsewhere.
Carbon Dioxide In, Methane Out
CSIRO and CUCBM are collaborating in a revolutionary new CO2 injection system that approaches the coal seam laterally rather than vertically, which, they believe, will increase the flow rate of the CO2, benefitting its underground storage.
Can you buy insurance for your ideas?
A company will generally not think twice about protecting its physical and tangible assets through insurance premiums. For example, premiums may be...
Brisbane boasts a winning score in business innovation
Brisbane is pushing very hard, in words and deeds, to position itself as an global-level envelope-pusher. In its biggest shove yet, the city last month rolled out a scorecard that measures business innovation within its boundaries, along with innovation’s effect on business growth, productivity and the region’s economic health.
Is self-service the future of retail?
As consumer, we go to great lengths to find the best deals from banks and retailers -- and we tend to stick around when we find service tailored to our needs. Thus claims a new survey comparing Aussies with consumers around the world. The survey, which was commissioned by NCR Corporation, looks at the importance of self-service, personalisation, and technology when choosing a brand.
Should Fairfax give away 100,000 iPads and axe their print editions? [ANALYST RECOMMENDATION]
According to an article in The Australian: Fairfax Media should axe its Melbourne and Sydney daily print editions and focus on e-readers and online to boost earnings. Macquarie analyst Alex Pollak suggests Fairfax could get the ball rolling by spending about $50m to give away 100,000 e-readers to seed the migration of readers away from print.
Let's be blunt: It's a website for truthseekers
Niles Toh thinks people need honest assessments -- unvarnished opinions from folks outside their trusted friends, from voices beyond your inner circle. That's why he cobbled together a website that aspires to give people what they need rather than what they want to hear.
Let’s be blunt: It’s a website for truthseekers
Niles Toh thinks people need honest assessments -- unvarnished opinions from folks outside their trusted friends, from voices beyond your inner circle. That's why he cobbled together a website that aspires to give people what they need rather than what they want to hear.
Google unleashes search power on shopping sites
Google Commerce Search lets online shoppers browse, navigate and search in the way they're used to with Google web search, with familiar features like spelling correction and search suggestions. The opportunity to tap into the Google magic comes with a price, of course; the cost of Commerce Search starts at $25,000 a year.
Busting the 7th Myth of Commercialisation Australia: It’s not about the money!
Both good and ill sentiments have been shared about Commercialisation Australia since its launch in early 2010. Recently, Adrian Spencer pinpointed six myths about CA. But are we overlooking the benefits of the competitive process by dwelling on the shortcomings? Andrew Weller thinks so. Here, he argues that the point of CA isn’t merely to fund good ideas but to encourage strong business models that withstand the rigours of competition.
CSIRO Head McKeon on the promise of scientific research
In this podcast, Simon McKeon, executive chairman of Macquarie Bank and chairman of CSIRO, talks about his vision for CSIRO and the status of scientific research in Australia, its problems and its promise for Australia’s future.
Australian, French researchers team up to battle Parkinson’s disease
Researchers in Australia and France will work together to fight Parkinson's disease and similar neurodegenerative maladies, using funds from a program managed by the nation's governments.
Australian, French researchers team up to battle Parkinson's disease
Researchers in Australia and France will work together to fight Parkinson's disease and similar neurodegenerative maladies, using funds from a program managed by the nation's governments.
