Technology

Digital divide in students improving, but more is needed

Students are back at school, and technology is becoming more critical for today’s education. But according to the Australian Youth Digital Index, 19 percent of young Australians don’t have access to a laptop or a desktop at home. This week, company Deloitte donated more than 2000 devices through not-for-profit WorkVentures to close this gap. But …

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Calls for funding boost to support older Australians with digital in-home care

Technology already plays a huge role in society, however a number of experts are pushing to insert technology into the lives of older Australians to help with independence and quality of life. Smart phones, watches and rings can be used by healthcare professionals to monitor the wellbeing of people from their homes instead of needing …

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Are flying cars near to become reality?

Flying cars could be a reality much sooner than expected. Air taxi technology and transport drones have seen recent developments by several Chinese-based aviation companies, after the government gave strategic priority to what’s being called the ‘low-altitude economy’. Shanghai-based aviation technology company Auto Flight recently completed a successful test flight of one of the vehicles. …

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AI technology aids early Cerebral Palsy diagnosis

AI technology can now help early diagnose babies with Cerebral Palsy by detecting abnormal movements. This breakthrough promises timely analysis and treatment for the condition.   Image: Image from Cloudfront Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Dr Elyse Passmore – Clinician Scientist Fellow at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute First aired on The Wire, Tuesday …

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Moderating Screen Time a Challenge for Australian Families

As device usage continues to increase in all of our daily lives, more Australian families are struggling with offline bonding and leisure time. Parents who report high screen time often see their habits filtered down to children. Last week, a new study revealed the average Australian three-year-old is exposed to nearly three hours of screen …

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