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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
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:27:51 +1000 ‘Worst downturn in recent history’: Zuckerberg issues dire warning on economy |
As well as cutting plans to hire more staff, Mark Zuckerberg told employees, “realistically, there are probably a bunch of people at the company who shouldn’t be here.”
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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:00:00 +1000 Uber strikes landmark deal on worker rights and pay with Transport union |
The pact commits Uber to backing the government’s plan to regulate the sector and supporting a form of minimum wage.
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:05:00 +1000 Amazon has gone too far as it bids to resurrect the dead |
Not content with chasing the elixir for eternal youth, Silicon Valley is now trying to cheat death.
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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:07:13 +1000 The best home tech for your buck this tax time |
From TVs and headphones to smart home gadgets, here are our top picks if you’re planning a splurge with your tax refund this year.
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Wed, 22 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +1000 Delivery rider’s family wins landmark payout after death |
The family of a courier for a food delivery app, who died after he was hit by a bus in Sydney, will receive more than $830,000 in compensation.
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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +1000 ‘Australians should not be misled’: Health Minister lashes cosmetic cowboys |
A plan to allow cosmetic surgeons to advertise via testimonials, which critics have said will see more patients lured into risky surgery, is before the Queensland Parliament.
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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +1000 Data next battle for Facebook, other social media giants |
Michelle Rowland doesn’t know what the data might show, but she believes media regulators will not be able to understand the problem misinformation poses if they cannot see it.
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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +1000 Photorealistic AI images have arrived. Are artists in trouble? |
In 2014, artist Richard Prince angered some colleagues with an exhibition of blown-up screenshots from Instagram. Now he’d have a new way to challenge audiences.
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Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +1000 Game subscriptions heat up as PlayStation joins the race |
Sony is joining Microsoft in the subscription video game race, as everyone from Samsung to Netflix looks to capitalise on games’ increasing popularity.
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Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:57:05 +1000 After 27 years, Internet Explorer is dead |
Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture, joining BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history.
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Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +1000 Instagram launches parental controls after mental health criticism |
Whistleblower Frances Haugen led a chorus of criticism arguing Instagram hurt teen girls’ self-esteem that the company hotly disputed.
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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:12:56 +1000 Cryptocurrencies tumble as lending platform Celsius blocks withdrawals |
US-based Celsius, which had issued a statement less than a week ago lashing critics and declaring “full speed ahead”, has changed its tune.
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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +1000 The tech every small and medium business should consider |
The right technology can simplify and streamline various business operations, saving time, energy and money.
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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:55:09 +1000 Xbox and Bethesda showcase - every game announced |
On Monday Xbox and Bethesda showcased all their new games coming to Xbox, PC and Xbox Game Pass.
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +1000 Aussie made game The Plucky Squire coming in 2023 |
Australian video game studio All Possible Futures stole the show at Summer Games Fest this year with a trailer for their new game The Plucky Squire, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2023.
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:40:56 +1000 The Elder Scrolls Online new expansion High Isle launches with cinematic trailer |
The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle has officially launched on PC with new cinematic trailer. The long awaited expansion sees players travel to a never before seen land in the Elder Scrolls universe. PlayStation and Xbox fans will have to wait until June 21 to experience High Isle and the Legacy of the Bretons.
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 17:37:25 +1000 Leading gaming brand SteelSeries launch 'best headset ever |
Gaming company SteelSeries has announced their latest headsets, the Arctis Nova Pro and Pro Wireless. These new headphones are designed for all-day use, from gaming to music and movies - but they comes at a hefty price!
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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:31:43 +1000 First look at the iPhone 14 |
Trevor Long takes us through what the new iPhone 14 will look like.
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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:25:50 +1000 Aussie actor Evan Evagora stars in The Quarry |
Melbourne actor Evan Evagora opens up about his new role in teen horror videogame The Quarry.
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Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +1000 An iPhone without Lightning is inevitable, but Apple’s stalling for time |
Apple may be forced to ditch the iPhone’s proprietary Lightning port in the coming years thanks to incoming EU laws.
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