NBN Co was in great spirits on Monday, proclaiming that it was ahead of its targets as far as activation of homes for connecting goes. Is that cause for celebration or mourning? Many Australians who give up their ADSL connections and switch to the NBN often regret doing so because the new connection proves about as bad or even worse than the old one.

The US Government has finalised new export restrictions to prevent China from buying technology that can be used to develop weapons, military aircraft or surveillance technology, through civilian supply chains or under the pretense of civilian use.

The Pearcey Foundation has released a discussion paper in response to the launch of the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app - and it has endorsed the controversial trace and track download.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is seeking input from stakeholders in the bioenergy sector to underpin the development of a bioenergy roadmap aimed at identify the role the sector can play in Australia’s energy transition and to help meet its emission reduction commitments.

Mass iPhone production in China, which normally occurs just before Apple announces its line-up of devices to be released in September, will be delayed by about a month, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the company's plans.

Participants in Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be able to purchase assistive technology to help them through the COVID 19 crisis and self-isolation.

Microsoft has supported the Australian National University (ANU) crisis team by configuring of a COVID-19 crisis management platform in just three days.

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