Campbell Kwan, Author at TechRepublic

Campbell Kwan

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Campbell is the Australian sub-editor for ZDNet. He completed his Arts and Law degrees in 2017, and has pursued a career in journalism following a stint in law at a corporate firm.

Latest from Campbell Kwan

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Innovation

New Zealand’s lessons from second lockdown after being 100 days COVID-free

'All-weather strategies,' being agile, and providing experiences that cater to student and employee needs are the lessons of the second lockdown for one New Zealand university.

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Mobility

Is Internet Archive’s unrestricted lending of 1.4 million books legal?

Four publishers have sued the non-profit organisation for making 1.4 million books freely available for lending.

Security

COVID-19 contact tracing: The tricky balance between privacy and relief efforts

As more governments consider the use of contact tracing apps to prevent the spread of coronavirus, researchers say privacy will have to be at the forefront of efforts in order for civilians to use it.

Big Data

Fashion needs to fix its data to tackle sustainability

Technology professionals will have a growing role in the fashion sector's bid to being more sustainable, according to an upcycling expert.

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Innovation

How AI and drones are trying to save the Great Barrier Reef

Time is running out, with half of the reef's coral already dead.

Artificial Intelligence

Is there room for ethics and the law in military AI?

As AI development continues to ramp up, researchers are figuring out if ethics and law can be embedded into AI itself.

Innovation

How the National Australian Library is trying to keep up with the times

Australians can now relive their '90s and '00s web experiences over and over again.

Innovation

How a companion robot can help children with chronic illness

The companion robot, ikki, is portable and helps children to monitor their health and feel more engaged in the recovery process.

Internet of Things

How IoT is being used for Australian agriculture in 2019

The development of IoT for agriculture is still in its early stages, but it looks promising as more farmers are putting these technologies to work.

Mobility

ACCAN launches Australia’s first disability-friendly guide to telco products

Australia finally has a telecommunications products resource dedicated to people with disability.

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Campbell Kwan

New Zealand’s lessons from second lockdown after being 100 days COVID-free

Is Internet Archive’s unrestricted lending of 1.4 million books legal?

COVID-19 contact tracing: The tricky balance between privacy and relief efforts

Fashion needs to fix its data to tackle sustainability

How AI and drones are trying to save the Great Barrier Reef

Is there room for ethics and the law in military AI?

How the National Australian Library is trying to keep up with the times

How a companion robot can help children with chronic illness

How IoT is being used for Australian agriculture in 2019

ACCAN launches Australia’s first disability-friendly guide to telco products

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Employee time off policy

Employee privacy policy

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