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'Citizen journalist' beaten to death by Chinese authorities

'Citizen journalist' beaten to death by Chinese authorities

A man has been beaten to death in China by a gang of city inspectors for filming them attacking protestors with his mobile phone..
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 6:55AM Software
Sun picks UK mobile sync software

Sun picks UK mobile sync software

Sun Microsystems has licensed mobile synchronisation software from UK-based developer Synchronica.

Robert Jaques Jan 11 2008 1:52PM Software
Social networking sites 'slow and inaccessible'

Social networking sites 'slow and inaccessible'

Popular social networking sites are failing users by being "slow and inaccessible", a research firm claimed today..
Robert Jaques Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Software
Police subpoena MySpace over Meier suicide

Police subpoena MySpace over Meier suicide

A federal grand jury has subpoenaed MySpace in an investigation into the suicide of teenager Megan Meier..
Iain Thomson Jan 11 2008 7:18AM Software
Brits get cheaper iTunes downloads

Brits get cheaper iTunes downloads

In a surprise announcement Apple has vowed to standardise iTunes prices across Europe.
Iain Thomson Jan 10 2008 2:34PM Software
Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft is to make a cash offer to acquire Fast Search & Transfer, a Norway-based provider of enterprise search technology.
Robert Jaques Jan 9 2008 2:51PM Software
Social media to rock the web in 2008

Social media to rock the web in 2008

2007 was widely touted as the year of social media, but analysts expect to see changes this year in the way social media is used and an increase in its effect on business..
Clement James Jan 9 2008 7:30AM Software
Asian SOA market to reach US$2.2 billion

Asian SOA market to reach US$2.2 billion

Asia's service oriented architecture (SOA) market could more than double to US$2.2 billion by 2010, according to new forecasts..
Simon Burns Jan 9 2008 7:30AM Software
Commonwealth Bank trials Australia's first contactless payment system

Commonwealth Bank trials Australia's first contactless payment system

In an Australian first, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is piloting a contactless payment solution that supports both credit card and prepaid mobile phone payments at the MasterCard Masters Golf Tournament.
Staff Writers Jan 8 2008 3:38PM Software
CES - Skype sets tongues wagging for free

CES - Skype sets tongues wagging for free

At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas, Internet phone provider, Skype is setting conversations free and making them mobile with its announcement of support for a wide variety of new wireless devices and accessories.
Staff Writers Jan 8 2008 3:20PM Software
Future bright for Oracle

Future bright for Oracle

Following an unprecedented number of acquisitions, Oracle looks set to be a key player in shaping the Australian IT landscape in 2008.
Leanne Mezrani Jan 8 2008 1:30PM Software
Bill Gates kicks off CES 2008

Bill Gates kicks off CES 2008

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates officially kicked off the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show with a keynote focusing on mobile and home entertainment products which make use of online applications..
Shaun Nichols Jan 8 2008 7:53AM Software
Aussie Web shop offers discount to Firefox users

Aussie Web shop offers discount to Firefox users

An Australian PC retailer has come up with a novel way of supporting the 'alternative' software movement..
Clement James Jan 8 2008 7:53AM Software
Wikipedia founder searches for Google rival

Wikipedia founder searches for Google rival

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has launched a new search engine based on trusted feedback from a community of users..
Jan 8 2008 7:53AM Software
China clamps down on video sites

China clamps down on video sites

The Chinese government is to ban video sharing sites such as YouTube unless they are state controlled and display only licensed content..
Iain Thomson Jan 7 2008 2:05PM Software
Microsoft search engine serving hits for Google AdWords

Microsoft search engine serving hits for Google AdWords

Search engine optimisation (SEO) firm, cyberpromote, has discovered that links in the search engine results of MSN are populated with paid links from Google's AdWords and AdSense programs.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2007 1:07PM Software
Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft and Viacom have signed a deal to collaborate on advertising, content distribution, event promotions and games over the next several years..
Guy Dixon Dec 21 2007 6:59AM Software
Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Broadband video search and online advertising revenue will dominate digital media in 2008 as the battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies, according to a leading digital media analyst..
Robert Jaques Dec 21 2007 6:59AM Software
Guest column: Are you getting what you’re paying for? Making the most out of your investment in development

Guest column: Are you getting what you’re paying for? Making the most out of your investment in development

You’re paying your application developers to write code. But are they doing what you’re paying them to do?
Eldad Maniv Dec 20 2007 11:02AM Software
IBM builds on Lotus Connections

IBM builds on Lotus Connections

IBM has added a plug-in to its Lotus Connections networking tool, allowing businesses to map the connections built by employees using Lotus Connections social networking software..
Shaun Nichols Dec 20 2007 7:39AM Software

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