No evidence ‘Facebook Login’ exploited during security breach, company says

‘Facebook Login’ exploited during security breach

Facebook says no evidence third party apps accessed using compromised accounts. Facebook says that in the wake of a major security breach it revealed last week it has analysed its logs and found no evidence that the ‘Facebook Login’ service has been exploited. Facebook late last week announced that some 50 million accounts were affected […]

How programming will change over the next 10 years: 5 predictions

change of programming

A universal language and AI-based systems could revolutionise developer work in the future. Developers working in the field for even just a few years have already seen the rise and fall of several programming languages and tools. Software development is a dynamic field, and job needs are constantly shifting, so it’s key to keep an […]

What is a smart city? How to define a smart city

What is a smart city

‘Smart city’ has become more than just a buzzword in recent years. In fact, with the increase in Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices, more cities around the world are becoming smarter than ever before. However, it’s important to note that a smart city can be defined in different ways depending on the level […]

The deep-learning revolution: How understanding the brain will let us supercharge AI

deep-learning revolution

If anyone is qualified to talk about the machine-learning revolution currently underway it’s Terry Sejnowski. Long before the virtual assistant Alexa was a glint in Amazon’s eye or self-driving cars were considered remotely feasible, Professor Sejnowski was laying the foundations for the field of deep learning. Sejnowski was one of a small group of researchers in the 1980s […]

The Evolution of data storage: From paper to cloud

Evolution of data storage

We must not limit ourselves to seeing cloud as a great new storage device — we must see cloud for its capabilities to enhance what we can do with data. By 2025, it’s predicted that the size of the global data-sphere will be 163 zettabytes. For context, one zettabyte is one trillion gigabytes. Imagine trying […]

True private cloud isn’t dead: Here are the companies leading the charge

private cloud

As companies seek the convenience of cloud operating models, but are dealing with data that cannot be run in the public cloud, private cloud emerges as a viable alternative. While some have proclaimed the death of private cloud in the enterprise, recent Wikibon research seeks to denote the growing segment of True Private Cloud (TPC) […]

New law to force tech companies to build features for police

New law to force tech companies to build features for police

Companies that provide communications services to Australians could be compelled to build new capabilities to help law enforcement agencies access information about how their services are being used, under a draft bill released today by the government. The government says the bill — Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 — is its attempt […]

Smile for the camera when your licence is a selfie on your phone

your licence is a selfie on your phone

SOME drivers will no longer need to carry their card around everywhere under a radical change to their driver’s licences. The smartphones’ world domination marches on. The latest card casualty in the expanding digital sphere is the driver’s licence. Residents of Sydney’s east will be eligible to take part in a digital licence trial from […]