Computer Daily News – Page 153

Oz Business Moving Fast On AI

Computer Daily News August 13, 2018 No Comments

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already beginning to transform the customer experience in Australia, according to a study by Freshworks, which describes itself as a “customer engagement specialist”. The survey of…

Taiwan Losing Gaming Grip

Computer Daily News August 8, 2018 No Comments

Taiwan-based Asustek and Micro-Star are losing their once-powerful grip on the global gaming notebook market, according to the Taipei-based Digitimes news service. Industry sources in Taiwan told Digitimes that first-tier…

NBN Co deploys DOCSIS 3.1, restarts stalled HFC rollout

Computer Daily News August 8, 2018 No Comments

NBN Co says it has started deploying DOCSIS 3.1 technology into its HFC pay-TV network, the rollout of which has been stalled for months because of problems with the existing…

Apple To Pay Patent Troll $145m

Computer Daily News August 6, 2018 No Comments

A US judge has ordered Apple to cough up US$145 million in damages for infringing two patents owned by Canadian firm WiLan. WiLan began as a producer of broadband wireless technologies.…

Sony Jumps To Highest In A Decade

Computer Daily News August 6, 2018 No Comments

Sony stock jumped to its highest in more than a decade after the Japanese giant raised its outlook for the current year, reflecting higher sales of its PlayStation 4. Sony…

Huawei in British spotlight on use of US firm’s software

Computer Daily News August 6, 2018 No Comments

Huawei Technologies is under scrutiny in the UK over its use of an aging software component sold by a company based in the United States. The British Government’s Oversight Board,…

Productivity inquiry report slam banks, calls for new watchdog

Computer Daily News August 6, 2018 No Comments

The Productivity Commission has levelled a blast at what it calls Australia’s “oligopolistic banking system” and called on the Turnbull Government to remove the banks’ self-regulatory powers over digital payments…

AI chip almost ready, says Musk

Computer Daily News August 3, 2018 No Comments

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the company’s custom-built chip designed for use in autonomous driving technology is nearly ready. Tesla is one of a number of carmakers developing self-driving…

Tesla Model 3 output stabilises

Computer Daily News August 3, 2018 No Comments

Tesla has claimed it will begin producing its new Model 3 sedan at a profit after several recent weeks in which output has stabilised, buoying hopes that the electric vehicle…

Uni renewable plan scores $3m

Computer Daily News August 3, 2018 No Comments

The University of New South Wales has won a $3 million NSW Government award for its development of technology claimed to store renewable energy without using batteries. The uni’s “integrated…