Software

Dell Linux desktops move to Europe

Dell Linux desktops move to Europe

Bringing Ubuntu-based consumer PCs to Europe, Dell plans to start selling a Linux desktop and notebook computer in the UK, France and Germany this Wednesday.
Tom Sanders Aug 8 2007 6:50AM Software
Amazon payment service targets micro-payments

Amazon payment service targets micro-payments

Amazon has quietly rolled out a limited beta of its Amazon Flexible Payment(AFP) service. The service offers payment outsourcing to third party websites and applications. It joins Google Checkout and Paypal in the payment outsourcing market.
Tom Sanders Aug 7 2007 6:51AM Software
First native third-party iPhone apps surface

First native third-party iPhone apps surface

Developers claim they have managed to install the first natively-running third-party applications for Apple's iPhone.
Shaun Nichols Aug 7 2007 6:40AM Software
Satnav means safer, greener driving, says study

Satnav means safer, greener driving, says study

In-car navigation systems make trips shorter, safer and more environmentally-friendly, according to researchers in Taiwan.
Jane Hoskyn Aug 6 2007 2:30PM Software
Rockstar to appeal Manhunt 2 ban

Rockstar to appeal Manhunt 2 ban

Rockstar has confirmed that it will be appealing the decision by the British Board of Film Censors(BBFC) to effectively ban the game in the United Kingdom by refusing it certification.
Iain Thomson Aug 6 2007 12:30PM Software
Japanese coalition slams YouTube

Japanese coalition slams YouTube

Youtube is not doing enough to stop the illegal sharing of copyrighted video clips and should "reset the service", according to a coalition of Japanese music, film and television companies.
Matt Chapman Aug 6 2007 11:04AM Software
Sky dials up mobile sports services

Sky dials up mobile sports services

Sky is expanding its broadcasting service on mobile phones by simulcasting the Sky Sports channels and providing an on-demand goals service.
Matt Chapman Aug 3 2007 2:36PM Software
Poll: Voters say ‘no’ to politicians on YouTube

Poll: Voters say ‘no’ to politicians on YouTube

Politicians using YouTube videos as campaigning tools are not drawing the interest of Australian voters according to an iTNews.com.au poll.
Staff Writers Aug 3 2007 2:21PM Software
Disney joins the social networking club

Disney joins the social networking club

Disney has entered the social networking field by buying Club Penguin for US$350m.
Matt Chapman Aug 3 2007 1:13PM Software
Microsoft delays new Office for Mac

Microsoft delays new Office for Mac

Microsoft has admitted it will not be able to reach its original release date for the next OS X version of Office.
Shaun Nichols Aug 3 2007 11:33AM Software
OS X declared full Unix

OS X declared full Unix

Apple's upcoming OS X 10.5 "Leopard" release has officially gained certification as a Unix operating system by the Open Group.
Shaun Nichols Aug 3 2007 11:30AM Software
Millions want mobile internet services

Millions want mobile internet services

The mobile internet will never hit the mainstream unless mobile network operators and device suppliers can “cross the marketing chasm” necessary to attract consumers, experts warned today.
Robert Jaques Aug 3 2007 11:28AM Software
China goes for mobile music and video

China goes for mobile music and video

China, the world's largest mobile phone market, will see a massive shift to multimedia phones over the next four years, researchers predict. While the country's consumers have initially tended to opt for cheaper phones with fewer functions, the popularity of music phones and camera phones is now driving interest in more advanced models.
Simon Burns Aug 2 2007 3:35PM Software
Open source marching on system management space

Open source marching on system management space

BMC, CA, IBM and HP forced to respond.
Tom Sanders Aug 2 2007 1:57PM Software
iTunes hits three billion song mark

iTunes hits three billion song mark

iTunes users have downloaded over three billion songs from Apple's online music store.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2007 10:45AM Software
Teachers call for closure of YouTube

Teachers call for closure of YouTube

UK teachers said yesterday that the only way to tackle cyber bullying in schools is to close websites such as YouTube, which encourage such behaviour.
Robert Jaques Aug 2 2007 7:17AM Software
Microsoft opens up HD Photo format

Microsoft opens up HD Photo format

The Photographic Expert Group(Jpeg) has agreed to consider the submission of Microsoft's file format as an open standard.
Tom Sanders Aug 1 2007 11:15AM Software
Sony opens up to Blu-ray porn

Sony opens up to Blu-ray porn

Sony appears to be weakening on the role of Blu-ray in the pornography industry.
Iain Thomson Aug 1 2007 7:05AM Software
MatrixView’s new patent from Singapore

MatrixView’s new patent from Singapore

ASX-listed developer scores its third patent in Singapore.
Lilia Guan Jul 31 2007 2:57PM Software
Ubisoft develops Heroes and Lost games

Ubisoft develops Heroes and Lost games

Gaming company Ubisoft has unveiled two TV tie in titles with the much acclaimed drama series Lost and Heroes.
Clement James Jul 31 2007 1:22PM Software

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