Police bust major film and TV piracy operation
Police charge two men with facilitating the illegal download of the
equivalent of over 14 million movies and TV programs via a video
sharing website.
Cloud computing - take an umbrella
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".
Using social media for commercial gain
Emerging social media application are creating a boom for the PR
industry because someone's got to interpret what's being said about
companies and brands online.
TV counts the cost of online ad drift
Online publishers are moving to poach at least $100 million in
revenues off TV broadcasters next year using new technology.
Newspaper offers digital cameras to aspiring citizen reporters
Germany's largest newspaper is looking to expand - and not by
hiring new reporters.
Google to cut 'dark matter' projects as downturn bites
Google plans to tighten its belt amid slowing revenue growth,
cutting back on spending and new projects.
Australian Google phone launch delayed
After promising to launch a $199 Google Android phone in Australia
before Christmas, local businessman now says it won't be here until
late January and will cost $299.
Yahoo up on reports of new takeover bid
Yahoo shares gained more than seven percent on Wall Street on
Tuesday amid reports former AOL chief executive Jonathan Miller was
trying to raise money to purchase the Internet company.
Specs released for NSW school laptops
Computer makers have been set the ambitious task of designing a new
$500 laptop for NSW students by January.
Nokia unveils its flagship smartphone
The world's largest maker of mobile phones is launching a new phone
next year to compete with iPhones and BlackBerrys at the high end
of the market.
YouTube cracks down on sex spam videos
YouTube is cracking down on "sexually suggestive" videos in a bid
to clean up its act.
Google Street View launches in New Zealand
New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner says she's pleased with the
steps Google has taken to protect individual privacy in its latest
product launch.
Google Street View set for New Zealand launch
Google is expected to launch the New Zealand version of its Street
View mapping application tomorrow.
Corporate raider moves on Yahoo
Corporate raider Carl Icahn increased his stake in Yahoo after
co-founder Jerry Yang decided to step down as head of the internet
firm.
Vodafone offers $0 laptop plans
Dell and Vodafone take a leaf out of the mobile phone handbook and
offer $0 netbook computers on a 5GB wireless broadband plan.
Now Nokia rolls out its iPhone killer
Nokia has started deliveries of its first touch-screen phone, the
5800, the mobile phone maker's answer to Apple's iPhone.
Nokia hangs up on Japan
The world's leading mobile phone maker Nokia is to stop selling and
marketing its mobile devices in Japan.
LeBron no longer teaming with Microsoft
LeBron James and Microsoft have lost their internet connection.
Obama steps into Democracy 2.0 future
US President-elect Barack Obama ushers in a new era of interactive
government with the opening an online public forum for suggestions.
Online ad study shatters myths
THE $1.6 billion online advertising industry is set to get a
revenue injection after a study of its effectiveness as a
brand-building tool.
CASE STUDIES & PROFILES
Incentive scheme has own rewards
"Business is booming" is a phrase you don't hear much these days
but Gus Poskus's rewards scheme has received "a turbo boost" from
the downturn.
BIZ-TECH COLUMNISTS
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.
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.
