Vodafone ‘lawsuit’ storm in a teacup?
LAWFIRM’S class action makes underwhelming debut after admitting it had only signed up one customer, a day after claiming it had 23,000.
Technology
Facebook buying Atlas from Microsoft
FACEBOOK says it’s buying the Atlas advertising business from Microsoft.
‘Tweets from the top’ don’t include Aussies
IGNORING Twitter could be the main reason Aussie CEOs are failing to rate among the world’s most influential online.
Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil
REGULATORS in Brazil reject tech giant’s application to register iPhone trademark, having already recognised a local claim to name.
Apple gives $100m in iTunes credit
APPLE will give more than $US100 million ($A97 million) in iTunes credit after improperly charging kids for playing games on their mobile devices.
Vodafone in the dark over class action
VODAFONE Australia says a law firm that is threatening a class action against the telco hasn’t contacted the company in two years.
Open Chromebook hidden light show
THE developers of Google’s new Chromebook have hidden a “secret” lightshow in its new laptop. Here’s how to get it.
How to work from home and get stuff done
MORE Aussies are opting to work from home but following our top tips on tech buys and working effectively will ensure it isn’t a shemozzle.
Facebook co-founder eyes Asian start-ups
FACEBOOK co-founder Eduardo Saverin has said the social network is a hard act to follow but he hopes to make an impact on Asian business, in a rare public appearance.
Google’s share price passes $US800
GOOGLE’S stock price topped $US800 ($A777) for the first time overnight amid renewed in the company.
Taxpayers pay for NBN’s coffee
AUSSIES frothing at the mouth over news NBN is spending $164,000 on fancy beans and coffee machines.
Will social networking replace email?
INSTEAD of clogging up inboxes with email, companies should open up to social networking instead, says futurologist Nicola Millard.
Cheaper to fly to US than buy Adobe
ADOBE buckles under pressure of government inquiry but is it all a ruse? News.com.au does the hard math on purchasing locally.
Apple still has ‘magic’ touch, CEO says
APPLE’S ability “create magic” is still ahead of its rivals, despite tougher competition in smartphones and tablets, CEO Tim Cook said.
Did Jobs dream of electric cars?
THE late Apple CEO, Steve Jobs reportedly wanted to design an Apple car before he died.
Shatner calls out Reddit for bigotry
THE man who played Captain Kirk on Star Trek says he is appalled by the homophobia, sexism and racism on social network Reddit.
Apple, Microsoft to front inquiry
APPLE, Microsoft and Adobe will answer for their pricing sins, as government forces them to testify in IT pricing inquiry.
Is Google releasing its own Chromebook?
LEAKED documents show rumoured Chromebook could have a pretty light scheme in Google colours on start up.
Smartphones mean we’re always at work
OUR mobiles may allow us to Facebook at work, but it also means we’re working during our down time. All the time.
‘Apple hides behind a cloak of invisibility’
UPDATE: Labor MP accuses Apple of hiding its profits and refusing to engage on public policy issues.
Google wins ACCC High Court battle
TECH giant Google has won a legal battle against the ACCC in which it alleged deceptive and misleading content.
Amazon launches new currency for Kindle Fire
KINDLE Fire users will soon have a new way to buy stuff they want – using a new Amazon currency.
Restaurant commits ‘social media suicide’
BUSINESSES take heed, read about this humiliating Facebook fiasco, and then do the exact opposite.
How to stop procrastinating at work
DOES the internet distract you from getting your work done? Then why not read this article on how to stop procrastinating while you’re at work.
HP launches its first Chromebook PC
HP has launched its first computer to run a Chrome operating system, but how does it weigh up?
Nokia ‘might’ launch tablet to rival Apple
NOKIA is considering releasing a tablet – its first – in order to reclaim its former glory from Apple.
Stop ruining work life with your Facebook posts
POSTING embarrassing pictures of colleagues online is contributing to the erosion of privacy at work, study suggests.
Nokia to develop ‘world’s strongest material’
NOKIA wins grant to develop, graphene which could change the electronics, cure Alzheimers and soak up radiation.
Apple stock plunges on outlook
APPLE shares have plunged at the open of US trading as markets reacted to a disappointing outlook from the tech giant.
Kodak approved to exit bankruptcy for $844m
A JUDGE has approved $844 million for Kodak to exit bankruptcy while its biggest rivals strip it for its parts.
Do’s and don’ts of LinkedIn etiquette
LINKEDIN is a professional network fraught with danger. Here’s how to avoid getting fired for your online behaviour.
Google revenue hits record $50 billion
THE tech giant posted a $12 billion revenue increase from last year. Not sure what that means? Let this handy chart do the work.
Apple ‘cut orders’ for iPhone parts
APPLE shares fell in premarket trading overnight after a report the company cut its orders for iPhone 5 parts.
Next gen smartphones a ‘remote for your life’
SMARTPHONES are even smarter now… you won’t believe what the next generation of these clever phones can do.
Wanna message Zuckerberg? That’ll be $100
GOT something to say to Mark Zuckerberg? For $100, Facebook may promise your message doesn’t end up in his junk mail.
Robots let employees ‘beam’ into work
A MOBILE video-conferencing machine you can drive around may allow you to work from home but still have a presence at the office.
Zuckerberg donating $500M in stock
FACEBOOK CEO Mark Zuckerberg is donating nearly $US500 million ($477 million) in stock with the aim of funding health and education issues.
Twitter tops 200 million active users
TWITTER has said the number of active users of the service has topped 200 million, in a sign of the sizzling growth of the messaging platform.
Google likely to concede search changes
US REGULATORS are likely to conclude a lengthy antitrust probe of Google’s dominance of Internet searches with a voluntary settlement.
Too much salt? There’s an app for that
AUSTRALIANS can cut their chance of a stroke or heart attack this Christmas by using a new smartphone app that helps them slash the amount of salt in their Christmas feast.
Kids ‘addicted’ to fast food app
DIETITIANS want a ban on smartphone app that dishes out free hamburgers and fries at Hungry Jacks restaurants, saying children are becoming addicted to the promotion.
Startup merges comic books, digital journalism
DO comics, serious journalism and tablet computers mix?
Seven ways to get ‘Facebook fired’
YOUR personal Facebook page or tweets can land you in hot water. Here are some ways to see if you’ve crossed the line. Spoiler alert: Don’t go Gangnam Style. Ever.
Australia needs a Cyber Monday: Experts
AUSTRALIA needs its own one-day massive online sale to combat the pressure of America’s Cyber Monday, a retail expert claims.
Click Frenzy has left us ‘internally damaged’
SMALL retailers say they were the real victims of last night’s failure because they were totally dependent on the crashed site.
YOU’RE FIRED: We sack Click Frenzy after #fail
WE’VE officially sacked Click Frenzy. The online shopping bonanza was an unqualified failure. We’ve got links for you here.
Click Frenzy fail sparks meme storm
AUSTRALIAN web surfers have responded to the debacle of Click Frenzy’s failed launch in the way they know best, with viral memes and mash-up videos.
Click Frenzy crash ‘like any big sale’
HAVE YOUR SAY: IT WAS meant to be “the sale that stopped the nation”. Instead, it was the sale that crashed the web.
SHOPPING MAUL: Fury over Click Frenzy failure
THE reaction to Click Frenzy’s failed launch was swift and brutal, with shoppers and readers panning the crash-and-burn sale.
How to clean up your Google footprint
IS your digital footprint ruining your reputation and, possibly, your job opportunities? Here’s what you should do.
Click Frenzy’s failure to launch
UPDATE: Online bargain hunters are furiously hitting the refresh button after the Click Frenzy site crashed.
Would you trust that site? Six signs to look for
ONLINE shopping may be cheap and convenient but how can you tell whether you should hand over your credit card details?
Can it be true? Meet Apple employee Sam Sung
TWITTER is going nuts over a business card belonging to Apple employee Sam Sung.
Rotten Apple: How the giant lost $165 billion
APPLE has lost more than the combined worth of Rio Tinto and Telstra in the last two months.
Google’s Android takes bite out of Apple
SMARTPHONES and tablets using Google’s Android system are eroding Apple’s market share, according to analysts.
Top ways to Google like the experts
WANT to be a pro web surfer and part of the “Google 1 per cent”? Do their class or just check out these top tips.
Kicked off Facebook? Here’s what happened
BE popular but not too popular. These and other pitfalls in the fine print can get you defriended by the social network – fast.
‘Bonkers’ McAfee dodges Belize police
HUNTED software guru John McAfee is in hiding, changing locations and phones constantly – all while in the company of a young woman.
Funding boost to help Aussie game makers compete
AUSTRALIA’S interactive game makers will get funding help from the Federal Government in a bid to grab some of the $90 billion earned globally by the industry.
Surge in shopping with mobiles, tablets
THE use of mobile devices to buy goods has surged from $155 million in 2010 to more than $5 billion today.
Turn yourself into action figure with 3D photo booth
YOU don’t have to star in a Hollywood movie or even be any way famous to have your very own action figure anymore.
How you could be the next Richard Branson
SITTING at your desk dreaming of that great business idea? Conditions have never been better to start, say experts.
Young guns lead cultural shift
GENERATION Y entrepreneurs are outpacing their older counterparts in a success story that is being driven by global digital innovation.
Time for iPad fans to see shrink
APPLE’S smallest, cheapest tablet computer won’t arrive in Australia until Friday but the device has already split the market in two.
How to boost your online profile
IS YOUR online alter ego ruining your job prospects? Here’s how to get noticed for all the right reasons.
‘We’re just like a chair’: Facebook
IT’S a chair, it’s a doorbell, it’s an airplane – no actually, it’s Facebook, in its first ever ad.
We’re pumped: Tyre that inflates itself
SICK of pumping up your car’s tyres? Or don’t you bother at all? Well, a new tyre that inflates itself while on the move is set to hit roads .
Windows 8 not for the average household
THE new Windows 8 – launched today amid a $1.5 billion marketing blitz – is a daunting and at times bamboozling experience.
What’s your password? Password!
WHAT’S still the most commonly used password? You guessed it; “password”, closely followed by “123456”.
Open Windows into another world
STRAP yourself in. Windows 8 is not a small change.
Australia Post hit by security breach again
AUSTRALIA Post’s security operations have been hit by yet another security flaw – the third in four weeks.
Revealed: The great data charge rip-off
MAJOR mobile carriers are quietly offering contracts that provide less data at greater cost, a consumer group has warned.
Smart phones, but who looks dumb now?
AS our phones are getting smarter, Australians are becoming the dummies as they lose the battle of work and life balance.
Bad apps reported to inquiry
SMARTPHONE apps that fail to work or have hidden charges will be the target of a new government inquiry.
Easy ways to lift your net profile
HAVING a website is good – but using it properly is better.
How to develop social media strategy
SOCIAL media might be the “biggest gift” for any small business but be warned there are strings attached.
Cashing in on the billion dollar app market
AUSTRALIA’S game developers will be pulling in $2.3 billion by 2016 as part of a global $80.3 billion app market.
Online shopping to stay GST-free for years
ANY moves to apply the GST to goods bought online from overseas websites would take years to implement, experts say.
Facebook tests ‘want’ button
FACEBOOK tests a new “want” function with retailers which will allow users to create a “wishlist” of consumer items that they can then buy.
Travellers can print on the run
FORGET about your desk-bound printer – use an easy to carry mobile one instead.
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