There is limited mobile reception on Mt Kosciusko in New South Wales.
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People are increasingly seeking out retro-style holidays, where connectivity is an afterthought.
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Computational technologies impact on every human right.
A worker paints make-up on the faces of sex dolls in a factory in China.
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The use of technology to enhance sexual pleasure is ancient. Now advances in AI have led to more lifelike sex dolls hitting the market – but sex robots aren’t the only innovations on the horizon.
A launch like this could happen from Australian soil - with the right investment.
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Let’s launch Australian satellites on Australian rockets from Australian sites, and operate them from Australian facilities.
We should teach students how to use technology appropriately, rather than banning it.
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Four out of five experts say we shouldn’t ban mobile phones in classrooms.
Platforms for radicalisation?
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Companies, such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft are working together to take down terrorist propaganda.
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To gain mastery over our inboxes we have to deal with the root causes and not just the symptoms that frequently flare up.
Architect Frank Gehry’s computer-designed, hand made staircase at University of Technology Sydney.
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The art and design industry in Australia is demanding ‘mass customisation’ of works of art. Robots may be the answer – and they’re creating jobs already.
Chanel is one of the brands that makes the most of Instagram.
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Instagram is in fashion, literally. Brands use it in a variety of ways, but some still have significant room for growth. And they’re not necessarily the ones you imagine.
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Smart phones are educational – and a big part of students’ futures.
Safety cards that allow victims to press a button to alert a 24/7 call centre have proved successful in protecting victims from further abuse.
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We shouldn’t be telling victims of domestic violence to stop using technology. We should encourage them to use their digital devices to share their stories and seek the help they deserve.
Google’s new principles on AI under scrutiny.
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AI has caused a “techlash” against Google. These principles are first step, but more needs to be done.
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South Africa needs to harness its service sector into an innovative and export orientated way to push back poverty, unemployment and inequality.
Modern life seems to encourage acceleration for the sake of acceleration – to what end?
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Technology has made many aspects of daily life much easier. So why do we still feel so overwhelmed?
The old border was a source of anger, resentment and violence.
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After Brexit, politicians hope that technology can help us avoid a hard border in Ireland.
Foundries in South Africa are the hardest hit by rising electricity costs.
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High municipal electricity tariffs pose a serious threat to South Africa’s machinery and equipment manufacturing industries.
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Human Resources must adapt quickly to changes in the workplace to remain relevant and useful.
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Recent controversies associated with the impact, privacy and security of new technologies signal that we need better governance. The government alone can’t fix this. This is a job for everyone.
Rio Tinto executive Kellie Parker said that in traditionally male dominated blue collar industries like mining, the types of jobs on offer have changed due to automation.
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Women have less to fear than men, and probably more to benefit, from the advent of robots.
Virtual reality is helping train counter-terrorism officers.
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Virtual reality, augmented reality and serious games can help train people to respond to terrorism and kidnappings.