Adam Turner
Verified- Freelance Tech Journalist and Corporate Writer, Sydney Morning Herald
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Oxyle Tackles Resilient PFAS in European Drinking Water
Destroying the potentially cancerous ultrashort-chain PFAS chemicals missed by traditional water treatment methods, Swiss ClimateTech startup Oxyle is leading the fight to decontaminate Europe’s water supplies. Cracking down on toxic Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment, the EU is targeting a 70% reduction in industrial PFAS emissions by 2028 and a complete phase-out by 2030. After decades of contamination, regulators are also targeting PFAS in drinking water.
Five ways to get ready for April law changes: Adam Turner on Personnel Today
Adam Turner has been quoted in a piece by Personnel Today, which explores the wide‑ranging employment law reforms coming into force this April under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The article highlights the significant compliance demands facing employers as new rules take effect alongside the usual April updates. In the feature, Adam Turner provides insight into one of the most notable changes: the explicit inclusion of sexual harassment within whistleblowing law.
How finance leaders can future-proof their business
Adam Turner This content is brought to you by Airwallex Cyberattacks and data breaches are on the rise, and online shoppers are increasingly valuing trust, especially when buying goods from overseas, research shows. This makes it essential for businesses to reassure consumers they are in safe hands, recognising that security is not just a technical challenge to be tackled behind the scenes, and that visible trust is key to acquiring the customers of today and tomorrow.
Astrolight Space Lasers Deliver Unjammable Naval Connectivity
Successfully field-testing undetectable, unjammable ship-to-ship laser links during NATO naval exercises, Astrolight’s POLARIS long-range lasers will allow fleets to remain in constant contact while maintaining radio silence. Astrolight spun-off from Lithuania’s Centre for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) in 2019. The company initially developed its long-range laser technology to support ground-to-satellite and deep space communications.
Microgravity Manufacturing Opens New Frontiers for Life Sciences
Breaking the bonds of earth, microgravity manufacturing in orbit presents a wealth of new life sciences opportunities from flawless crystallisation for semiconductor materials to producing perfect stem cells. While mankind has once again turned its eyes to the Moon and Mars, the next space race is focused more on commercialisation than exploration.
Australian businesses leverage 5G to unlock their full potential
Misconceptions around the cost of deploying and maintaining 5G Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWANs) are stopping Australian businesses from embracing 5G to power disruptive technologies and drive innovation. As Australian businesses compete on a global stage, 5G's performance, reliability and scalability empowers them to scale, innovate, and boost productivity.
AI-Powered Machine Vision Helps Keep a Close Eye on Health and Safety
While workplace video surveillance has traditionally focused on security, AI-powered machine vision is unlocking the ability to also watch for health, safety and compliance concerns. Thanks to the improved image quality and connectivity of digital IP cameras, businesses in every sector are finding innovative ways to unlock new benefits from their CCTV video surveillance investments.
AI-Powered Manufacturing Inspections Keep an Eye on Quality
Speeding up visual inspection times while slashing defect escape rates, AI-powered quality control is helping manufacturers reduce losses while protecting public safety. The cost of defects in wastage and recalls can take a significant financial toll on manufacturers. Defects cost manufacturers around 20% of their overall sales revenue on average, according to the American Society of Quality (ASQ).
With #dotdot, Mobile Data Sharing Supports Digital Solidarity
The French company #dotdot is developing a small WiFi repeater made from recycled materials, designed to resell unused mobile internet data. It has won a CES Innovation Award® in the “Smart City” category, ahead of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding design and engineering of the technology, as well as its commitment to social impact and sustainability.
Spotlight on 3 Innovations Driving the Global Energy Transition
As industrial giants work to reduce their carbon footprint, effective energy management is crucial for a seamless transition to renewable and decentralized power. DirectIndustry has highlighted 3 promising initiatives driving progress in this direction. The energy transition is not just a global shift away from fossil fuels, to instead produce power from clean and renewable sources. It is also a push to consume this clean energy more wisely.
The KUKA Coaster and Beyond: Industrial Robotics Taking Over the Fun Zone
From mixing cocktails to powering amusement rides, industrial robots are stepping off the factory floor and into the world of leisure. Industrial robots began life spot welding on assembly lines but, as they have become more dexterous, they have turned their hand to a wide range of tasks. The automotive and electronics sectors are still the world’s largest buyers of industrial robots, but robot makers have also turned their sights on the leisure industry.
Enzymatic Recycling Powers the Circular Plastic Economy
Breaking down PET plastic into its original building blocks, while allowing PLA bioplastic to compost at lower temperatures, Carbios’ enzymatic recycling technologies are a major advancement in the circular plastic economy. Plastic is one of the world’s most pervasive and toxic pollutants, with the United Nations warning of a “toxic tidal wave” as the world generates 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year.
Geoexchange: Tapping Earth’s Clean Energy Reserves
Geoexchange systems harness heat trapped underground, providing environmentally friendly heating and cooling for buildings. Unlike deep geothermal energy, which requires drilling thousands of meters into the Earth, geoexchange (also known as “shallow” geothermal) only involves drilling hundreds of meters. It capitalizes on heat absorbed by the ground from the Sun, making it suitable for installation almost anywhere in the world.
How Industrial Exoskeletons Help With Heavy Lifting in the Workplace
Industrial exoskeletons are stepping off the silver screen and into the workplace. But unlike in the movies, most real-world exoskeletons focus on making workers safer rather than simply stronger. We have selected 5 exoskeletons currently used in the workplace. Exoskeletons have starred in science fiction for decades, from Ripley’s forklift-style power loader in Alien to Tony Stark’s high-tech suit of armour in Iron Man.
Steaming in: Galicia’s scenic – and free – thermal baths
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Hyvolution 2024 Showcases Hydrogen Ecosystem of the Future
Showcasing Europe’s latest clean energy innovations, Hyvolution 2024 aims to accelerate the growth of the hydrogen economy in the drive to meet global net-zero targets. Held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the 8th Hyvolution trade show starts today. 570 exhibitors, 350 speakers, and thousands of visitors are expected, including industry leaders from every aspect of the hydrogen ecosystem.
Geoexchange Draws Clean Energy Straight From the Earth
Taking advantage of heat trapped underground, without the need to drill deep into the Earth, geothermal exchange (geoexchange) systems offer environmentally friendly heating and cooling for buildings, to reduce their carbon footprint. Improving the energy efficiency of buildings will be critical to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Commercial buildings account for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Economic Forum.
Are 'Sustainable' Plastics Truly Eco-Friendly?
The rise of ‘sustainable’ plastics holds the potential to mitigate the global carbon footprint associated with conventional plastics. However, this innovative class of plastics still carries a substantial environmental footprint. Plastic was a cornerstone of 20th-century industrialization but it is also one of the world’s most toxic pollutants, with the United Nations warning of a “toxic tidal wave” as the world generates 400 million tonnes of plastic waste each year.
EVs, Hydrogen, Battery Factories, China, Quebec: Unveiling the Latest Automotive Trends
The automotive industry is currently experiencing a significant shift, with notable trends emerging that are reshaping the landscape. EVs, the growing significance of hydrogen technology, and the increasing influence of China are key factors driving this transformation. China has surpassed Germany to become the world’s second-largest car exporter by volume, trailing only Japan.
Hydrogen Set To Do the Heavy Lifting To Meet Net-Zero Carbon Targets
While electric cars are winning over consumers in the push to go green, hydrogen looks set to carry the load when it comes to decarbonizing heavy-duty transport fleets. Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels of any sector, accounting for 37 percent of CO2 emissions from end‐use sectors in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency. This makes transport a key focus as the EU aspires to achieve net zero by 2050.
Syndepositional Uptake of Uranium, Molybdenum and Vanadium into Modern Bahamian Carbonate Sediments during Early Diagenesis
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Who's going to pay $300 a year for Facebook or Instagram? How are Aussie devs making gaming more accessible for the deaf? Vertical Hold Ep 417
Who's raring to pay Meta $300 per year to get a blue tick on Instagram or Facebook -- and why are they charging for features that should be free? How is one Aussie game dev doing their part to make FPS games more accessible to deaf gamers?
5 Ways AI Will Disrupt and Transform Industries in 2023
As Artificial Intelligence goes from strength to strength, it’s set to do for manufacturing operations what robotics did for the factory floor. Talk of AI in manufacturing might sound futuristic, but the technology is already hard at work in the sector. More than half of European manufacturers (51 percent) are implementing AI solutions, along with almost a third in Japan (30 percent) and the United States (28 percent), according to . The benefits of leveraging AI look set to be substantial.
Will AI make Google and Bing search better -- or considerably worse? Can an AI write a good (or even mediocre) sitcom? Vertical Hold Ep 415
Microsoft and Google are going all in on AI-assisted search with Bard and Prometheus, but what effect on our online searches will this have? And can an AI write sitcoms and make them funny, or are they funny because an AI is writing them? Special Guest The Register's Simon Sharwood (@ssharwood)! Segments 1:32: Are Google and Microsoft’s AI Chatbots a good idea… or a very bad idea?
EVs, Connected Cars, Digitization, Chinese Brands: 5 Articles on the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation as electric cars, connected cars, and digitization become increasingly prevalent. Besides, cars made in China are increasingly popular outside the country. China has overtaken Germany in car exports and is poised to become the world leader, ahead of Japan. Daniel Allen, Adam Turner, Mark Andrews, and Camille Rustici contributed to this feature.
What Are the Top 5 Automation Trends for 2023?
The aftershocks of the pandemic and ongoing global skills shortage will continue to drive industrial automation investment in 2023, not only to supplement existing workers but also to unlock new business capabilities and insights. Automation has been a driver of progress since the first industrial revolution, but the rise of robotics and artificial intelligence has amplified its impact.
Welding Cobots Help Tackle the Skills Shortage
Amid shortages of skilled labor and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers are embracing a new generation of collaborative robots to undertake dirty and dangerous work like welding. The welding shortage is a global problem, with the American Welding Society predicting a deficit of 400,000 welders by 2024. The shortage is exacerbated by the fact it is an aging workforce, with millennials not rushing to replace retiring baby boomers.
The Metaverse Opens the Door to Virtual Collaboration
More than simply a virtual playground, the “metaverse” is set to bring colleagues together to tackle real-world challenges in the safety of private virtual environments. Today, most of the headlines around the metaverse focus on consumer applications involving virtual reality headsets. Facebook’s move to name its parent company Meta and build its own metaverse, calling it “the Metaverse”, helps to confuse the issue. Facebook’s metaverse won’t be the only metaverse.
Meta VR Headset Prototypes Hint at the Business Applications for the Metaverse
Facebook’s parent company Meta aspires to pass the Visual Turing Test. The idea is to make virtual reality “as vivid and realistic as the physical world“. Meta’s researchers lay the foundations of a shared 3D virtual realm designed for both work and play. We attended a roundtable with CEO Mark Zuckerberg in June to know more about the business applications of the technology.
Which Are the 5 Main Japanese Robotics Companies?
A pioneer of industrial robotics and automation since the late 1960s, Japan remains at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing innovation as it continues to lead the world in producing industrial robots. It is more than 50 years since the birth of the Kawasaki-Unimate 2000, Japan’s first domestically manufactured industrial robot.
VR and AR Offer Oil & Gas Companies a Glimpse of the Future
From visualizing blueprints and construction schedules to training maintenance and emergency response crews, virtual and augmented reality are helping oil & gas giants to prepare their people for what awaits them in the real world. While they both sit at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds, virtual and augmented reality headsets work in slightly different ways. Smart Glasses: Oculus Rift vs.
Nuclear Fusion Shines a Light on Clean Energy Alternatives
Tapping into the energy process which powers the Sun, nuclear fusion has the potential to unleash virtually unlimited supplies of clean energy to power the world. Since the nuclear genie was released from its bottle in the 1940s, it has had the power to both create and destroy. Efforts to tame the atom have come at a high cost, from the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the reactor meltdowns of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima.
You Don't Need a Big Ad Budget to Score at the Super Bowl
Connected TV Enables Effective Audience-First Advertising Maximize the Value of First-Party Data for Today and Tomorrow Subscriber Onboarding and Engagement Done Right Why Brands Should Embrace Supply Path Optimization Now
PAL-V Lays the Groundwork For Flying Cars
Bringing PAL-V‘s dream of a flying car to life isn’t just an engineering challenge, it’s also a compliance challenge – ensuring regulators grant it permission to both drive on the road and take to the sky. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in the Netherlands, the idea for PAL-V (Personal Air and Land Vehicle) was born in 1999 when one of the co-founders began flying.
Is the Dream of Self-Driving Cars Dead?
Self-driving cars continue to get smarter, but the dream of “autonomous everywhere” seems all but dead as technology giants scale back ambitions to completely banish drivers from behind the wheel. Long the realm of science fiction, fully autonomous vehicles are one of those technologies which many people expected to be science facts by now. Yet it’s still early days, with most self-driving cars still requiring an alert driver at the wheel.
Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) - keep an eye on things (review)
A totally wireless security camera that you can place anywhere around your home, the Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) makes it easy to keep an eye on things from afar. This latest Google Nest Cam is part of a new batch of Nest devices, which also includes the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery). As the name suggests, the big selling point is that they feature a built-in rechargeable battery, so you don’t need to install them near a power point.
Amazon Fall Hardware Event sees new gadgets bound for Australia
From tiny household robots to giant smart screens, the Amazon Fall Hardware Event unveiled a swag of new gear, so what’s coming to Australia and what’s not? The big ticket item in Australia is the hefty $399 Amazon Echo Show 15 smart screen. It sits on a stand or hangs on the wall like a 15-inch picture frame, in portrait or landscape mode.
Foxtel iQ5 Personal Video Recorder – pay TV embraces the internet (review) - GadgetGuy
Cutting the cord for pay-TV subscribers, the Foxtel iQ5 giveth and taketh away. Way back, before the rise of Netflix and catch up services, Personal Video Recorders were the best way to watch video “on-demand”. With a built-in hard drive, PVRs let you automatically record your favourite shows and even record multiple live channels at once – so you can watch things when it suits you. PVRs can also perform time-bending tricks such as pausing and rewinding live broadcasts.
Apple Fitness+ updates give Apple Watch owners a fresh workout
Guided meditation, Pilates and new workouts are coming to the Apple Fitness+ service, announced at Apple’s California Streaming event. Acknowledging the COVID age, Apple’s fitness subscription service is also introducing Group Workouts with SharePlay. It allows users to work out with up to 32 people at once. They can start a Group Workout from a group message thread or FaceTime call on an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV with AirPlay.
Apple unveils new iPad and iPad mini 2021
The full-sized iPad received a minor revamp, while the iPad mini underwent a major overhaul at Apple’s California Streaming event. The Apple iPad (9th generation) retains a 10.2-inch Retina display with True Tone. One of the most important updates for the COVID age is the move to a 12 megapixel Ultra Wide front camera, with support for Centre Stage.
Apple Watch Series 7 goes large
With a sturdier design and significantly more screen area, the Apple Watch Series 7 was the one to watch at Apple’s California Streaming event. The range of four new iPhone 13 models were understandably the stars of the show, but Apple also took the opportunity to unveil the Apple Watch Series 7. Like the new iPhones, Apple’s latest wearable hones the design of its predecessor rather than embarking on a major overhaul.
Parallels Desktop for Mac 17 - the best of both worlds (review)
Designed to make the most of Apple’s powerful new M1 processor, Parallels Desktop for Mac 17 ensures that Mac users always have Windows at hand without getting their hands dirty. However dedicated to Apple you are, there are still times when it’s handy to have access to Windows or Linux. That’s where Parallels comes in, makes it easy to run multiple operating systems on your Mac at the same time. Parallels’ virtualisation software mimics hardware.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop - the slender assassin (review)
A gaming powerhouse in a sleek package, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop is a tempting option for those who want a games machine to go. As a general rule, you get more bang for your buck when buying a desktop PC rather than a notebook. Of course, that’s starting to change with the exorbitant prices of some high-end graphics cards and other desktop components. This gaming laptop wouldn’t look out of place in a business meeting, helping makes it a more attractive value proposition.
KillVID Pulsed Power Plasma Filtering Steps up the Fight Against COVID-19
Decontaminating the air in confined spaces – using pulsed power plasma to destroy 99.9999% of pollutants, allergens and viruses – France’s KillVID is shaping up as the next weapon in the fight against COVID-19. KillVID breaks down airborne particles, such as the COVID-19 virus, at the molecular level. Harmless to humans and the environment, the technology does not rely on UV radiation or chemical solvents. Instead, it passes air through a grid of tiny plasma reactors.
TCL NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses - your personal cinema (review)
A 140-inch screen that fits in your carry bag, the TCL NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses aim to keep you entertained anywhere, anytime. Of course most of us aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon, in the age of COVID. Once we’re allowed to travel again, this “wearable display” would be great for watching movies on a plane. Until then, the TCL NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses would help keep the peace in busy households which are struggling to share screens during lockdown.
How to upgrade your TV with a streaming device
There’s no need to dump your television on the nature strip just because it can’t access the latest streaming services. Instead, you can easily give your television a smart overhaul with an affordable streaming device. A smart TV is a great way to get the best of streaming video at your fingertips, all controlled via a single remote to keep things simple.
Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) - room with a view (review)
Letting you check who’s at the door, whether you’re on the other side of the house or the other side of the world, the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) makes your smart home even smarter. A smart doorbell has been one of the missing pieces of the smart home puzzle for Google in Australia. It’s one of the few areas where Google has lagged behind smart home rival Amazon, which sells its range of Ring smart video doorbells locally.
Take Note, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 marks the rise of the foldables
With water resistance and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has officially dethroned the Galaxy Note as the gadget of choice for those who love a hefty Android smartphone. Officially unveiled at this morning’s Samsung Unpacked event alongside new wearables and headphones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (AU website) is the South Korean tech giant’s newest foldable device. Rather than reinvent the wheel, Samsung has honed the design of the Fold2.
Samsung Unpacked 2021 unveils a swag of Galaxy gear
Samsung delivered the goods overnight, unveiling new Galaxy Watch and Buds wearables alongside the foldable Fold3 and Flip3 smartphones at Samsung Unpacked 2021. There were no shortage of leaks in the lead up to Samsung Unpacked 2021, but the South Korean tech giant has finally put its cards on the table. Wearables fans have a new smartwatch and noise-cancelling earbuds.
Smart Machinery Made in Taiwan
From humble beginnings, Taiwan’s manufacturing sector has climbed the technology ladder to become one of the world’s smart machinery powerhouses driving Industry 4.0. Taiwan is well-known for its semiconductor fabrication plants. But silicon chips are not the only thing it has to offer manufacturers across the world. Taiwan’s smart machinery leaders are helping global manufacturers embrace the future.
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