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Court Douses FBI Claims

Computer Daily News April 18, 2016 No Comments

Apple has asked a US federal judge to reject the US Justice Department’s bid to make it unlock an iPhone tied to a New York drug case. The latest volley…

ACCC Raps Telstra Knuckles

Computer Daily News April 18, 2016 No Comments

Telstra has received a minor rap over the knuckles by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for failing to protect confidential or commercially sensitive wholesale customer information in a small…

Global Meetings Hammer Out First 5G Network Standards

Computer Daily News April 15, 2016 No Comments

In meetings around the globe this week, engineers are reviewing proposals for a broad suite of standards for 5G. Their work is expected to take at least two years, touching…

Apple Launches Web Video-Chat

Computer Daily News April 15, 2016 No Comments

Apple is adding support from WebRTC in an update to its WebKit with a list of open specifications. No timeline has been given for when the support would be introduced…

FBI Paid Hackers To Crack iPhone

Computer Daily News April 15, 2016 No Comments

The FBI managed to crack open the iPhone 5C used by San Bernardino gunman Syed Farook by paying a one-time fee to an unnamed group of hackers, according to a…

Cybercrims Prepping New Round Of Payroll Heists, AFP Warns

Computer Daily News April 15, 2016 No Comments

Cyber criminals are in a position to raid the payrolls of Australian companies employing hundreds of thousands of workers between them, an Australian Federal Police officer has warned. AFP cybercrime…

Facebook Focuses On Chatbots

Computer Daily News April 14, 2016 No Comments

Facebook is enlisting more than two dozen companies to help it turn its Messenger app into a hub for shopping, news and entertainment. At its annual F8 conference in San…

Coles Defends Extra Charges For Some Online Shopping

Computer Daily News April 14, 2016 No Comments

Coles shoppers are paying a hefty premium on some groceries when they shop online and use the supermarket’s supposedly free “click and collect” service or home delivery, according to a Fairfax media report. It…

Oz Bitcoin Industry Facing Demand For More Regulation

Computer Daily News April 14, 2016 No Comments

The Australian bitcoin industry is facing demands for more regulation, following recent events, including news that South Australian-based bitcoin exchange Igot may be on the brink of collapse, owing thousands of…

Low-Cost Vid-Conf Gear Launched

Computer Daily News April 13, 2016 No Comments

A new Logitech videoconferencing product, announced globally in February, will be available in Australia from May 1. The Logitech Group comprises a camera, omnidirectional table microphone, speakerphone and remote control…