Sony’s Vita faces smartphone battle
Technology giant Sony will today launch its handheld video game device, the PlayStation Vita. But analysts warn the device will struggle against popular smartphones games such as Angry Birds.
Sage challenges Archer’s MYOB claims
The Sage Group says it did not renege on an agreement to buy MYOB, as the Federal Court case brought by Archer Capital prepares to go to court next month.
Tech wars spill onto TV
From the Gmail Man, who peeks into people’s private mail, to the VMware salesman stuck in the ‘70s, Microsoft has gone on the front foot with a series of attack ads this year.
MacTel boosts interim dividend
Corporate and government technology services provider Macquarie Telecom has increased its interim dividend after posting a healthy rise in half-yearly earnings despite a slight dip in revenue.
IT innovation underutilised
Business lacks the management momentum to make the most out of innovations in information technology.
IBM steps up cyber security efforts
IBM is gearing up to take a chunk of the growing internet security market by applying its data analytics to help companies and organisations fight cyber attacks.
Microsoft files Google, Motorola complaint
Latest move in long-running battle with Google adds more pressure on the search giant, which is already being investigated by regulators.
Travelling for business? Make sure it’s in the bag
Cutting clutter can lighten your load but taking the right bag helps too.
EU seeks legal advice on piracy agreement
The European Union’s executive will refer a disputed global agreement to tackle online piracy to the bloc’s highest court to check whether it complies with fundamental rights.
What you see is now what you get
As video conferencing becomes more ‘real’, your boss or fellow delegate can now be anywhere in the world.
China court hears iPad trademark case
A Shanghai court has begun hearing a case brought by a Chinese technology firm seeking to halt the sale of Apple’s iPads across the affluent Chinese city.
PlayBook 2 Better Than Poke In Eye Pad
The BlackBerry PlayBook upgrade has finally arrived. Will it be enough to save the PlayBook from extinction? We review the software update to find out.
PS Vita like real life, only realer
Sony’s PlayStation Vita launches in Australia on Thursday. We get a glimpse of one a day or two early.
Your iPhone needs YOU!
Are half a million apps ever enough? Not according to Apple, which has produced a guide on how you can write your own app. It’s fun! And rewarding!
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Internet
EU seeks legal advice on piracy agreement
The European Union’s executive will refer a disputed global agreement to tackle online piracy to the bloc’s highest court to check whether it complies with fundamental rights.
IT innovation underutilised
Business lacks the management momentum to make the most out of innovations in information technology.
Telecommunications
Sony’s Vita faces smartphone battle
Technology giant Sony will today launch its handheld video game device, the PlayStation Vita. But analysts warn the device will struggle against popular smartphones games such as Angry Birds.
MacTel boosts interim dividend
Corporate and government technology services provider Macquarie Telecom has increased its interim dividend after posting a healthy rise in half-yearly earnings despite a slight dip in revenue.
Corporate & government IT
IBM steps up cyber security efforts
IBM is gearing up to take a chunk of the growing internet security market by applying its data analytics to help companies and organisations fight cyber attacks.
Travelling for business? Make sure it’s in the bag
Cutting clutter can lighten your load but taking the right bag helps too.
Consumer electronics
Sony’s Vita faces smartphone battle
Technology giant Sony will today launch its handheld video game device, the PlayStation Vita. But analysts warn the device will struggle against popular smartphones games such as Angry Birds.
Microsoft files Google, Motorola complaint
Latest move in long-running battle with Google adds more pressure on the search giant, which is already being investigated by regulators.
Science
New tool exposes hidden prostate cancer risks
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A new tool has been created to help Australian men decide what to do when they are diagnosed with early prostate cancer.
Victorian delegation to build bridges in India
Vice-chancellors travelling to India as part of a major trade mission led by the Victorian government will strike deals this week for new joint degrees and research projects.
Clean technology
JinkoSolar backs China to hit solar target early
A boom in solar power installations in China could mean the country reaches its new target for the renewable power source two years ahead of plan, an executive from JinkoSolar Holding Co said.
Oh dear, Nicola
In which the author writes a letter to The Honorable Nicola Roxon, Attorney-General of Australia, beseeching her to either walk softly through the raging internet copyright debate, or learn to run like the wind.
