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Defects are not so much a technological problem as a sociological problem.
It's the system for building systems that we should be correcting.
The only unforgivable failure is the failure to learn from past failure.
Tom DeMarco: "Controlling Software Projects - Management Measurement & Estimation"
The lamp of experience... I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.
Patrick Henry
Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:57:31 +1100 The technology kick-starting small businesses in 2021 |
In the course of just one year, the business landscape has changed drastically. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way we work, ushering companies into a new era of remote teams and digital connectivity.
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Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:45:00 +1100 Facebook banned my perfectly harmless article - and I think I know why |
In recent months, Facebook has taken to labelling as fake, or removing altogether, a number of stunningly inoffensive pieces.
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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:47:44 +1100 A new generation of Wi-Fi to improve your home network |
The technology, Wi-Fi 6, is designed to reduce congestion from devices. We put it to the test.
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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:06:36 +1100 Blizzard’s pre-Warcraft library is one worth revisiting |
New collection restores the rock to Rock N’ Roll Racing and provides the best way to play Blackthorne and The Lost Vikings.
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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:01:52 +1100 Future bright for TVs with new display tech (and jargon) in 2021 |
As high-end OLED TVs get brighter, the introduction of miniLED also means less expensive LCD sets will look better than ever.
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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:52:05 +1100 Amazon, one of the richest companies ever, is crowd-funding next gadget |
Amazon is ready to make its next gadget, but it’s letting consumers vote with their wallets to decide what it will be.
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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +1100 Timely tech sector code on disinformation |
This past year, the digital industry ramped up their efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation, adapting policies, directing people to official information, and initiating new collaborations with researchers.
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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:41:23 +1100 Octopuses have a secret sense to keep 8 arms out of trouble |
How does the octopus keep all those wiggly limbs out of trouble? According to a new study, the octopus’ arms can sense and respond to light — even when the octopus cannot see it with the eyes on its head.
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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +1100 ‘Window to the outside world’: Relying on Facebook for news |
Celeste Fortunato’s phone is always in her hand as she juggles caring for her six-month-old baby and two young children.
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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:54:31 +1100 How you farewell a Facebook account. And what you can do next |
If the lack of news is a deal-breaker for your use of Facebook, how can you delete your account – and what are the consequences?
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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:49:41 +1100 How data can help make policy bullet-proof |
Like millions of other Americans, Steve Bennett’s life and career path changed on 9/11 – driving the then PhD student from a job as a regular biotech “rocket surgeon”
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:30:00 +1100 COVID vaccinations in Victoria to be tracked by new tech platform |
Victoria’s coronavirus vaccination program set to begin on Monday will be tracked by the state government using technology provided by Microsoft.
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:59:10 +1100 As iPhone adapts to COVID normal, update alters face unlock and emoji |
A mask-friendly way to unlock your phone and a less-scary syringe emoji are just two of many changes on their way in iOS 14.5.
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:15:59 +1100 Bringing MiniDisc back from the dead |
They haven’t been cool in about 20 years, but Sony’s futuristic audio media is still worth another look.
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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:18:51 +1100 NASA’s Perseverance set to pay off as smart rover reaches Mars |
If Perseverance can survive the landing, it will be capable of ‘thinking while driving’, and even launching its own autonomous helicopter scout.
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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +1100 The best next-gen gear to level up your gaming setup |
From solid state drives to seating, here are the upgrades to consider if you’re planning a move to PS5 or Xbox Series X/S this year.
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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +1100 Should big tech be regulated like big banks? |
The pervasive power of tech giants is now on the radar of every regulator globally, many of whom are keenly watching the Australia’s news media bargaining code.
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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:35:00 +1100 Revolutionary or space cadet: rich pickings for Elon Musk |
Despite his many online transgressions, the richest person in the world has a devout following that will buy anything he is selling.
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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:24:49 +1100 Facebook said to be building a product to take on Clubhouse |
Clubhouse has gained traction among Silicon Valley’s elite as a private, invite-only iPhone app. Now Facebook is reportedly looking at making its own version.
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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +1100 Mario returns in an overlooked classic and a thrilling new adventure |
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is an incredible one-two punch of platforming perfection.
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