A DIY approach to personal healthcare devices is changing the way people manage disease — but regulation is falling behind Analysis, Health, Technology Dr Carolyn Johnston and Bori Ahn 2 November 2020 New research explores the gap between regulation and practice in healthcare devices that are part of the Internet of Things.
How policymakers are using ‘artificial societies’ to test COVID-19 responses Coronavirus, Economy, Health, Technology Dr Jason Thompson 30 October 2020 Computational social science is integral to Australia's COVID-19 response, allowing policymakers to trial policies on artificial societies.
STEM cadetships for women: Why $25 million is a small investment compared to the scale of the challenges to be overcome Analysis, Technology, Training & Development Pi-Shen Seet and Janice Jones 29 October 2020 As part of the JobMaker scheme, the budget allocates $25 million to create pathways to STEM careers for up to 500 women.
A waste-reduction move? A savvy cash-grab? Why Apple’s decision to sell the iPhone 12 without a charger is significant Analysis, Sustainability, Technology Michael Cowling and Ritesh Chugh 28 October 2020 Apple has released the iPhone 12 without an accompanying charger or earbuds, and Samsung is reportedly considering a similar move
The startup that built Kayla Itsines’ SWEAT app just developed a smartphone app to combat global biological threats Coronavirus, Health, Startup News, Technology Mia Vidale 26 October 2020 The SuspectED app allows public health professionals and in-field responders to deliver evidence of emerging biological threats worldwide.
People are more likely to disclose personal information to an AI doctor: Why we need to protect our privacy with regulations Health, Technology TaeWoo Kim 26 October 2020 It’s likely the AI capabilities developed by Amazon, Google and others will only grow more capable of influencing us in the future.
Why UX design is the last battleground for business success in a COVID-19 world Coronavirus, Marketing, Technology Jamie Shostak 23 October 2020 The businesses seeing success during COVID-19 are relentlessly serving their customers and focusing heavily on developing exceptional UX.
The US has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google: Is the ACCC taking notes? Analysis, Legal, Technology Katharine Kemp 22 October 2020 The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech behemoth Google for unlawful monopolisation.
A spike in incidents: What makes Zoom meetings and virtual workplaces so ripe for harassment? Remote Work, Technology, Wellbeing Amber Schultz 22 October 2020 This year has seen an 87% increase in adult cyber abuse and harassment reports in Australia, compared to the 2019 monthly average.
Waymo launches fully autonomous fleet of self-driving taxis Startup News, Technology, Transport & Logistics James Jin Kang and Mohiuddin Ahmed and Paul Haskell-Dowland 19 October 2020 Autonomous car company Waymo has announced its self-driving taxis are now available to the general public in Phoenix, Arizona.
