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Telstra seeking Australia’s tech-savvy Retired & Wired
Australian telecommunications company Telstra is searching for the new face of its Retired and Wired generation. If you’re an older Australian who loves keeping up with the latest technology then it could be you.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
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New Apple Store headed for Brisbane’s MacArthur Chambers
Apple isn’t holding back on its plans for expansion, both in terms of products sold and retail outlets. Its latest Apple Store could be set to inhabit MacArthur Chambers in Brisbane, if the ambitious and impressive plans are given the green light.
Posted in Apple, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Apple, Apple Logo, Apple Store, Brisbane, General MacArthur, Genius Bar, MacArthur Chambers
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Vodafone facing customer exodus after Easter outage
Vodafone has been rebranded Vodafail by some of its disgruntled customers. And it’s unsurprising given the recent problems the company has had maintaining its mobile network.
R18 rating for video games debate continues, no end in sight
The long-raging debate as to whether Australia should have an R18 rating for video games continues, and unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight.
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australian Christian Lobby, Brendan O'Connor, Games Industry, R18 Games, R18+, Video Games
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Australians are two-screening Internet junkies, apparently
Australians are not only using the Internet on an increasing basis, they’re also learning to do so while also consuming some other form of media. It seems multitasking is rapidly becoming the nation’s favorite pastime.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Internet, National Broadband Network, NBN, Nielsen, Two-Screeners, Web Usage
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Online shopping costs the government and businesses big
Online shopping from foreign websites is costing the government and Australian retailers millions of dollars each day. But it’s difficult to see what can be done to ease the burden.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Cyber-Shopping, Goods and Services Tax, GST, Online Retailers, Online Shopping
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Australians buy 1 million mobiles a month, mostly smartphones
Australians’ love for shiny new technology is showing no signs of slowing down, with sales of mobile phones having increased from 2009 to 2010. Will 2011 continue that trend as we all make the inevitable move to smartphones?
Posted in iPhone, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Android, Australia, Australians, blackberry, iOS, iPhone, Mobile Phones, Phone Sales, smartphones, Windows Phone 7
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Google and MYOB tempt Australian businesses online
An initiative designed to get Australian businesses on the Internet has paid off quickly, with thousands having signed up to the deal within the first few weeks.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian Businesses, Google, MYOB, Website Builder
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Sydney Facebook party canceled after invite goes viral
If you’re going to use Facebook to advertise a party then learn how to use the social networking site’s privacy controls first. Because things can otherwise get out of hand very quickly.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Facebook, Facebook Event, Facebook Party, Facebook Privacy Settings, Sydney
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Should New South Wales’ FirstNet system be scrapped?
How much money should be thrown at a computer system that clearly isn’t working? Especially when that computer system could ultimately determine whether people live or die.
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Cerner, FirstNet, New South Wales, NSW, NSW Healthcare
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AFACT loses online copyright appeal against iiNet
AFACT may have lost for a second time, but anyone who thinks this is the end of its fight to try and force ISPs to become Internet gatekeepers when it comes to piracy is kidding themselves.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged AFACT, Copyright Infringement, iiNet, Justice Cowdroy, Justice Emmett, Online Copyright, Piracy
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Google’s Eric Schmidt praises NBN, Australia’s leadership
Eric Schmidt loves the NBN. And Australia as a whole by the sounds of it.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Eric Schmidt, Google, Julia Gillard, National Broadband Network, NBN
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Australian gamers spend 16% less at retail in 2010
Australian gamers spent significantly less on their hobby in 2010 than they did in 2009. At least at retail. The reported 16 percent drop in sales doesn’t include purchases made in online stores or via digital download. And as these two elements are becoming increasingly popular this seems an important distinction to make.
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian Gamers, iGEA, PS3, wii, Xbox 360
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NBN could reverse Australian rural population decline
Could the NBN reverse the decline in rural populations and actually encourage remote communities to flourish?
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Huawei, National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Cost, Rural Australia
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Facebook and Twitter step up during the floods
Much of the time, it would be easy to see social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook as mainly facile and geeky-trendy, but both prove their worth in emergencies, including the recent Queensland floods.
Lamest reason for not having the NBN = Technology is bad!
There are many good arguments for and against the building of the NBN. There are also some lame ones, such as arguing that the money would be better spent encouraging us all to go outside more.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Mirko Bargaric, National Broadband Network, NBN
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ACP launches first Australian digital newsstand
ACP Magazines has addressed one of their customers complaints and issued an upgraded app for iPhone and iPad users with 16 titles, which they describe as “Australia’s first digital newsstand iPad application.”
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged ACP, App, Australia, iPad, iPhone, Magazine, Magshop, Murdoch, Publishing
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National Broadband Network in Freedom Of Information Controversy
Opposition parties are to challenge a government plan to exempt the National Broadband Network from freedom of information laws. The government says the exemption is needed to keep the network’s managing body from being “at a competitive disadvantage.”
Posted in Technology news
Tagged National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Co, NBN freedom of information
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New iPhone / iPad app highlights Australian beaches
If the bad news about the Queensland flooding ever stops, everybody will need a little time at the beach. A new app for the iPhone and iPad will make finding the best Australian beaches a cinch when you’re ready.
Bureau of Meteorology upgrading flood forecasting tech
The floods that have devastated Queensland in the last few weeks arrived so unexpectedly and suddenly that the systems set up to warn of impending extreme weather failed to do so. The Bureau of Meteorology has promised to do all it can to ensure this doesn’t happen in the future.
Posted in Lead article, Technology news
Tagged BOM, Emergency SMS, Meteorology, Queensland Floods, Weather Prediction
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