Robots stun Olympics by taking hi tech gold medal
Multi-tasking designer robots have already won
the gold medal for eye-widening technological achievement at the Tokyo Olympics
even though opening ceremony is 12 months away.
Hi tech monitors stopping retail grocery theft
American retailing giant Walmart continues
to lead the way in using artificial intelligence to curtail theft at its
self-service checkouts, but Australian stores are not far behind in using hi
tech devices to stop shoplifting.
Historian’s candid look at Silicon Valley success
Historian
Margaret O’Mara’s new book called The Code: Silicon Valley and the
Remaking of America, is an exhaustive account of Silicon Valley’s
evolution into the headquarters of modern technology.
Talk’s not cheap on the speaking circuit
Talk’s not cheap. On the Australian speaking
circuit it comes with a price tag that includes appearance fees , scheduling,
persuasion, persistence and most importantly – timing.
Canada chases world’s best hi-tech skills
Canada is striving to become one of the most
tech-savvy countries in the fast-developing technological world by enticing
some of the most innovative minds in the world to work there, including
Australians.
STEM database highlights women’s role
The brilliance of Australia’s scientists, engineers and mathematicians will be highlighted by a new directory called STEM that showcases their skill and the depth of talent available in this country.
Atlassian co-founder on $200m property buying spree
Having become a startling disrupter in the
computer world, Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes has diverted his
attention to the property market and is acquiring a portfolio running into
nearly $200m.
App to reveal unspoken pain in kids
Having helped pain analysis among Australia’s
non-verbal adults, attention is now focused on unlocking the often mysterious
symptoms of sick children by using a facial recognition device to provide a
clearer diagnosis.