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Government Spends $1.3bn On Rare-Earth Tech Minerals For Mobile Devices

Computer Daily News March 8, 2021 No Comments

The Federal Government has finally twigged that Australia needs plenty of minerals – such as lithium and rare earths – if the nation is to boost the use of technology…

NBN Co To Start Consulting On Gigabit Speeds For FttC

Computer Daily News March 8, 2021 No Comments

NBN Co is set to start consulting with industry this month on an extension of its top speed tiers, up to one gigabit, as part of its fibre-to-the-curb (FttC) network.…

Eftpos Set To Become Non-Govt Digital ID Exchange Operator

Computer Daily News March 8, 2021 No Comments

Eftpos has tossed its hat in the ring to become the first non-government accredited operator of a digital identity exchange in Australia, as it readies a role for itself to…

Square, Sold In Officeworks, Ramps Up Oz Offering

Computer Daily News March 5, 2021 No Comments

Point-of-sale platform Square is ramping up its offerings in Australia with Square Register, designed for large business. The new hardware has two screens and can handle inventory, point-of-sale, employees, click…

Global Smartphone Shipments To Experience Rapid Growth

Computer Daily News March 4, 2021 No Comments

Global smartphone shipments are expected to grow nearly 50 percent this year to 340 million units in Q1 2021, according to Digitimes Research. The report says the upsurge will be…

ACMA Beckons Business To Register With Bargaining Code

Computer Daily News March 4, 2021 No Comments

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is taking applications for Australian news businesses wanting to register for the controversial News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code. ACMA says…

Telstra Offloads Sensis For $250m

Computer Daily News March 4, 2021 No Comments

US software company Thryv has acquired Sensis, which operates online directories Yellow and White Pages, True Local and Whereis. Previous operators Telstra and Platinum Equity off-loaded Sensis for $250 million.…

Aussie Economy Tipped To Be 98% Cashless By 2024

Computer Daily News March 4, 2021 No Comments

The sun is setting on the use of cash for retail payments in Australia, with the economy projected to be 98 percent cashless by 2024. The annual Global Payments Report…

Millions Of Pokémon Go Players Banned

Computer Daily News March 2, 2021 No Comments

Niantic, the creator of popular online game Pokémon Go, says it has issued bans against more than five million players for cheating since 2020. The bans also included players of…

Huawei Tries To Scotch Rumours Of Planned EV Launch

Computer Daily News March 2, 2021 No Comments

Struggling to deal with the fallout from US sanctions, Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is reportedly considering plans to make electric vehicles. Reuters says the EVs would be made under its…