NBNs completion date has already been extended…did you ever doubt that it would
And now the delays begin…as has been reported by SMH, the company building the NBN has been granted permission to finish the project more than two years later than planned. Communications Minister,...
View ArticleImproved coverage for iPad2 sparkes a competition war between the telcos
Optus and (the much troubled) Vodafone have come out with ‘starter packs’ for the iPad 2′s. Although, only Telstra was able to provide regional 3G connectivity to original iPad users via its UMTS 850...
View ArticleTripAdvisors database stolen 20 million members affected
TripAdvisor.com the popular information exchange website for travelers and would be travelers is the latest online business to fall prey to hackers. TripAdvisor has lost their member email list.(Yep,...
View ArticleIPv4 addresses to run out in six months…where will it leave the prices
The value of IPv4 addresses is expected to rise as companies are seeking to grab the remaining addresses ahead of the switch to IPv6, according to internet gurus. The prediction came from the Internet...
View ArticleReview of some handy GoogleVoice features
The new Google Voice is still a diamond in the rough with more than a few rough edges, but for many users, it is likely to be life-changing. The new service is actually a relaunch of GrandCentral,...
View ArticleCyber crime on city streets
In London, a Police Commissioner has predicted that criminals could soon collaborate with domestic virus writers and hackers to fund criminal activities, rather than opt for the more traditional...
View ArticleWho is the fool now, Mr Google?
How cool is that? An April’s Fool prank brought into reality! On Friday last week I wrote about the new Gmail feature called Gmail Motion. I was thrilled, as you were, when I watched the introduction...
View ArticleReview of HP competition for iPad – reclining desktop computer
HP TouchSmart 610 and 9300 Elite was recently released by HP as the answer to Apple’s iPad. Its main claim to fame is a reclining screen. Does this make it special? Not sure, but lets see. HP has...
View ArticleWarning Dell customers personal details breached
The personal details of thousands of Dell Australia customers have been accessed by hackers. Australian security firms are concerned that Australian customers of other companies could also be...
View ArticleOnline shopping rules: retailers are not happy but Australia Post is laughing
It began with the telegram, and progressed to the letter, but the introduction of the Internet threatened to wipe out the way we use Australia Post. But, then shoppers have started to desert the shops...
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