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Open eyes proving to be more than windows to the soul

Local eye health researchers are on the front line in the fight against Alzheimer’s and stroke. Kim Macdonald ...

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Technology

The future of shower design

The future of shower design

New Zealand-based shower and tapware manufacturer Methven has released what it says is a revolution in shower ...

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LED there be light worldwide

LED there be light worldwide

UNESCO has named 2015 the International Year of Light and we can expect a lot of news about LED and LED techno...

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Internet unseats lecture theatres

Internet unseats lecture theatres

Are traditional lectures a thing of the past?

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Ultimate one-way ticket

Ultimate one-way ticket

Josh dreams of life on Red Planet: 100 people have been short-listed to become the first humans to walk on Mar...

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Printing bicycle parts not one dimensional

Printing bicycle parts not one dimensional

It can cost a lot so is used strategically. Nick Sas looks at the developing skill of 3-D printing.

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Step back into the future of sound

Step back into the future of sound

We can expect to hear a lot about French company Devialet in coming years if the rave reviews to date are anyt...

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Tech evolution adds to savings drive

Tech evolution adds to savings drive

Companies are embracing a new strategy for their technology — green computing.

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New meters for regional power users

New meters for regional power users

High-tech “advanced meters” that can be read remotely will be given to electricity customers in regional areas...

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Campervan frustration leads to tech start-up

Campervan frustration leads to tech start-up

Like any business, it all started with a good idea.

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Coding for kids the next step

Coding for kids the next step

Children should learn computer coding and Mandarin in schools, the local chief of General Electric says, or Au...

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Be your own smart designer

Be your own smart designer

Smart Homes for Living has released a new version of its iDesign program.

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Wireless warning for bushfire danger

Wireless warning for bushfire danger

Firefighters could benefit from a device that sends a text message warning of nearby smoke, finds Kim Macdonal...

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WA the world’s launch pad for first hovercraft

WA the world’s launch pad for first hovercraft

Perth’s international breakthrough.

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Office smart windows a power trip for sunlight

Office smart windows a power trip for sunlight

Your car or office building could soon generate its own power by harvesting sunlight hitting its windows, Kim ...

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Jobs in the new world

Jobs in the new world

Technologies, including social media, continue to reshape the labour market.

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Sun-smart auto painted in solar

Sun-smart auto painted in solar

Solar paint could be the answer to providing electricity for our sustainable future — perhaps not as efficient...

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Astro Boy no longer the stuff of fantasy

Astro Boy no longer the stuff of fantasy

From R2D2 to The Terminator, robots have fascinated Hollywood. Kim Macdonald finds life may soon imitate art.

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Improving the noble rot a life’s passion for UWA engineer

Improving the noble rot a life’s passion for UWA engineer

Ramin Rafiei tells Kim Macdonald about a device he believes will change the way we make wine.

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How tomorrow’s phones will change our lifestyles

How tomorrow’s phones will change our lifestyles

Think your iPhone 5 or 6 is cutting edge? Kim Macdonald looks into the future of mobiles.

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Driverless future beckons

Driverless future beckons

Driverless cars are likely to be affordable for the average-income person within a decade, thanks to engineeri...

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Wearable tech is on the move

Wearable tech is on the move

If 2014 was known as the year when Apple redefined mobile with its iPhone 6, 2015 is set to be the year when w...

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That eye in the sky is here

That eye in the sky is here

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a drone!

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The auto-mower

The auto-mower

Mowing used to be the bane of Aaron Howard’s life, until the solutions engineer created the mobot.

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Waikiki’s robot teacher an Australian first

Waikiki’s robot teacher an Australian first

Move over R2-D2 and WALL-E, Waikiki Primary School’s newest addition is a humanoid robot named Neo — the first...

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Perth’s IT industry stirring

Perth’s IT industry stirring

There’s a lot of work ahead to turn Perth into a Silicon Valley of the south but the potential is there, local...

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Tiesto plugs into Perth biz

Tiesto plugs into Perth biz

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Getting the message across

Getting the message across

From the development of speech 100,000 years ago to the smart devices of today, humans have always found ways ...

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Speakers driven by automation potential

Speakers driven by automation potential

Information, communication technologies (ICT) has an important role to play in terms of increasing agricultur...

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Lock in your peace of mind

Lock in your peace of mind

Get your house in a state of tech-savvy lockdown since the much-anticipated Australian launch of the Kevo Smar...

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Age of virtual interview

Age of virtual interview

Companies use Skype and FaceTime interaction to screen candidates

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Driving a dying skill with cars poised to take over

Driving a dying skill with cars poised to take over

Children born today may never need a licence to drive a car and their children may not even be able to drive.

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Perth’s 3-D scene gathers credibility and speed

Perth’s 3-D scene gathers credibility and speed

The use of 3-D printing is gathering momentum across Perth, with growing numbers of businesses — and even a re...

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Buyers' guide to home entertainment

Buyers' guide to home entertainment

From soundbars to curved television screens, switch on to the latest in home entertainment.

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MyPrecinct launches

MyPrecinct launches

New app gives SMEs a big social media audience.

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The real guitar heroes

The real guitar heroes

Hi-tech dads have created technology for some of Microsoft’s most popular console games.

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