Friday December 5, 2008
Cash floods in for anti-censorship protests
ASHER MOSES 11:16am |
GetUp raises over $30,000 in less than a day to support their fight
against the Government's plan to censor the internet.
Facebook hit by virus scare
11:28am |
Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed
"Koobface" that uses the social network's messaging system to
infect PCs, then tries to gather sensitive information such as
credit card numbers.
Apple fends off iTunes interlopers
12:27pm |
Apple stands accused of unfairly blocking rival software makers who
want to sell music for its iPhone.
Cloud computing - take an umbrella
NICK ABRAHAMS AND TRENT LYNDON 2:49pm |
It happened about twelve months ago. I was listening to a marketeer
from a software company describe their idea to make a software
application available online. I said "so you become an application
service provider".
Culinary-themed video games are all the rage
If a deal seems
aturner @ SMH on Dec 5 | A friend's hunt for a bargain almost saw him fall prey to eBay scammers in today's cautionary
Oh my God!
Jason Hill @ SMH on Dec 5 | It's Friday, so let's have a bit of fun. Inspired by a recent Edge forum post, I want...
Last gasp of 2008 still
simont @ SMH on Nov 30 | What a year it has been for technology. From Blu-ray winning the high-definition
Apple fends off iTunes interlopers
Apple stands accused of unfairly blocking rival software makers who
want to sell music for its iPhone.
- CD sales stage a comeback
- Police bust major film and TV piracy operation
- Cloud computing - take an umbrella
- Using social media for commercial gain
- TV counts the cost of online ad drift
- Newspaper offers digital cameras to aspiring citizen reporters
- Google to cut 'dark matter' projects as downturn bites
- FULL BIZTECH COVERAGE
SECURITY
Know your viruses
With millions of new users signing up to the internet every day,
there is am endless supply of naive and greedy people to be
scammed.
Facebook hit by virus scare
Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed
"Koobface" that uses the social network's messaging system to
infect PCs, then tries to gather sensitive information such as
credit card numbers.
CONNECTIVITY
New wave for wireless
An extra radio band will turn congested networks into a Wi-Fi
version of the autobahn.
Culinary-themed video games are all the rage
A new crop of videogames is encouraging fans to ignore their parents' advice and play with their food.
- Cash floods in for anti-censorship protests
- Doctor performs amputation by text message
- Hi tech teen-repellent device now bugs grown-ups too
- Take note PayPal, cashing in on a legend is 'degrading'
- Bonus content for fans on USB-stick albums
- Children's welfare groups slam net filters
- NSW students to get promised laptops
- FULL TECH NEWS COVERAGE
PERSPECTIVES
All aboard the freedom ride
The battle rages on between those who believe that information should be free and those who wish to limit or constrain its availability.
All aboard the freedom ride
The battle rages on between those who believe that information should be free and those who wish to limit or constrain its availability.
UPGRADE
Easing private pain
The boom in free wi-fi hotspots means you need to take extra care when surfing the web while on the road.







