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PC sales set to explode

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

PC sales across the world are set to grow over the next year due to sustained economic growth both home and abroad in the information technology sector, according to new forecasts from IDC.

Proposal for in-flight internet access submitted by ACMA

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has put forward a proposal for the introduction of in-flight internet and communications services for passengers, but Telstra isn't so keen on the deal.

Choice calls for supermarket ombudsman

Wednesday, 17 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

Consumer group Choice has called for the establishment of a supermarket ombudsman, saying it would help solve issues relating to competition and fairness.

ACCC hits out at handsets

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is hoping to introduce an industry agreement with mobile carriers in order to protect consumers' rights regarding faulty products.

Microsoft not so hot on employees using iPhones

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft staff are concerned by the number of employees using iPhones, manufactured by rival Apple.

Google close to shutting down Chinese operations

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

Google is reportedly extremely close to shutting down its operations in China, with the company "99.9% sure" it will leave the country within the foreseeable future.

Joe Hockey attacks internet filter

Monday, 15 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has attacked the Government's proposed internet filter, flagging the possibility the Opposition will vote against the plan.

iPhone to get multitasking in OS 4.0

Monday, 15 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

The iPhone will receive one of most long-awaited updates this year with the addition of multi-tasking support, an AppleInsider rumour has suggested.

Bangladesh blocks 1.5 million mobile numbers

Monday, 15 March 2010 00:00 Patrick Stafford

Officials in Bangladesh have blocked about 1.5 million mobile phone numbers and have introduced tighter standards for selling SIM cards following an increase in mobile crimes.