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• Voiceitt lets people with speech impairments use voice-controlled ... - TechCrunch

  01-06-2017 23:47 via techcrunch.com
  
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  Voiceitt lets people with speech impairments use voice-controlled ...
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  Voice-controlled technology like Amazon Echo, Siri or hands-free features in Google Maps are things we're starting to take for granted. But as Mary Meeker's..and more »
  
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• Exclusive: Google faces hefty EU fine in shopping case by August - sources

  01-06-2017 23:24
  
  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators aim to slap a hefty fine on Alphabetunit Google over its shopping service before the summer break in August, two people familiar with the matter said, setting the stage for two other cases involving the U.S. company.
  
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• Gazprom Neft and Saudi Aramco discuss technology alliance - Financial Times

  01-06-2017 22:03 via ft.com
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  Gazprom Neft and Saudi Aramco discuss technology alliance
  Financial Times
  Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft is in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia's crude giant about possible sharing of drilling technology, in a sign that co-operation between Moscow and Riyadh on energy policy could soon be replicated at company level.and more »
  
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• 'Carbon capture' technology is nothing but a smokescreen - The New Daily

  01-06-2017 16:29 via thenewdaily.com.au
  
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  'Carbon capture' technology is nothing but a smokescreen
  The New Daily
  The debate over 'carbon capture and storage' (CCS) in Australia is heating up, with the Coalition this week seeking to change laws that prevent the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) investing in CCS-based projects. Carbon capture, as energy ...
  
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• All-electric satellites are ushering in zippier in-flight internet access

  01-06-2017 15:48
  
  To speed up in-flight internet access don't stick a rocket on it, but a xenon-ion propulsion system (XIPS).
  
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• Scanning technology offers revolution for meat industry - The West Australian

  01-06-2017 10:26 via thewest.com.au
  
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  Scanning technology offers revolution for meat industry
  The West Australian
  WAFarmers Livestock Section president David Slade is enthusiastic about the new technology. Picture: Laurie Benson. A revolutionary scanning technology developed by Murdoch University and its research partners has delivered significant results from the ...and more »
  
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• Defence extends Optus satellite deal

  01-06-2017 08:08
  
  Optus will lengthen the life of its C1 satellite by reducing its fuel useage as part of a contract extension with the Department of Defence.
  
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• Icon Group turns to IBM’s Watson platform to fight cancer

  01-06-2017 07:14
  
  IBM’s Watson for Oncology platform is being rolled out in Australia for the first time. Oncologists at Australian cancer care provider Icon Group will have access to the cognitive computing platform, IBM Watson Health announced.
  
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• IT and telco workers to receive Australia's most generous pay rises

  01-06-2017 05:04
  
  Individuals working in Australia’s IT and telecommunications industry are more likely to receive generous salary increases this year than any other sector, a survey suggests.
  
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• Defence invests $101 million in micro drones

  01-06-2017 03:41
  
  The federal government will spend $101 million on the first tranche of a program to boost the battlefield surveillance capabilities of the Australian Defence Force through diminutive unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
  
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• Cloud shift mooted for e-health record system

  01-06-2017 02:13
  
  The government may seek savings in the cost of operating My Health Record by shifting to cloud infrastructure.
  
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• NBN’s new discount scheme kicks in

  01-06-2017 01:31
  
  NBN’s revamped discount scheme for its capacity-based Connectivity Virtual Circuit (CVC) charge begins today.
  
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• Node.js 8 brings sanity to native module dependencies

  01-06-2017 00:16
  
  In addition to runtime, URL parsing, and buffer improvements, the new release promises to preserve native module dependencies across upgrades
  
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