BUSINESS

Nvidia’s Quad-Core Processor Overkill in Mobile Phones?

Nvidia has said that the chip will be replacing previous chips in tablet devices and now there are also reports that the new chip will be coming to mobile phones as well. HTC is said to be making the first smartphone with a quad-core processor in its upcoming HTC Edge. The new Tegra 3 processor will be better than the Tegra 2 processor that most smartphones use today but should this mean that device manufacturers and developers should jump to the quad-core bandwagon?

Do iPad, Media Tablets Need to Be Quad-Core?

Asus released Wednesday their newest addition to their tablet line running on quad-core processor. But questions came up as to the need for tablets to run quad-core, when leading tablets such as Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab is currently running on dual-core processors.

Asus Zenbook: Real Alternative to the Mac Air?

The relatively new class of laptops called the ultrabooks isn't as crowded as the laptop or tablet markets but it's still another field that Apple has taken the lead in. Apple's MacBook Air is considered as the leading lightweight, ultraportable laptop but that doesn't mean that it's going to stay that way forever. New competitors from Toshiba, Lenovo and now Asus are taking a crack at the title for best ultraportable laptop.

Battery Issues Continue Despite iOS 5.0.1

Apple device owners reported that the Apple iOS 5.0.1 update did not resolve the battery issues as promised during its release Thursday. Apple admits in a report that the update failure is on some apple devices only.
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Renewable Energy Getting Cheaper

Although the Australian government is apparently battling an uphill fight over carbon tax, renewable energy and similar issues as the debate gets lively, trends support the Labor government position that the country should shift toward renewables and away from coal.

Commercial Simpler Than You Think: Sintex

Most brokers can't believe how simple vanilla commercial lending can be, and may easily be able add this new income stream to their home loan business, it has been claimed.

Report Flags Gloomy Outlook for Super Investments

Super fund investments have been battered by inflation movements over the past half-decade, according to the latest assessment report issued over the weekend by superannuation analytic group Superratings.

Toyota Recalls More Than 21,000 Camry V6 in Australia

Toyota Motor Corporation announced over the weekend that it is recalling about 550,000 cars from the market due to steering issues. In Australia, affected by the manufacturer recall are 21,792 Camry V6 vehicles made in Toyota's plant in Altona, Australia.

Lynas Approaching Blanket Coverage

- Lynas Corporation closer to first rare earth production- Upside potential still significant even if further delays- Macquarie initiates with an Outperform ratingBy Chris ShawWith the Mount Weld Rare Earth Project close to first production, market interest in Lynas Corporation ((LYC)) is growing.

ICTSI 9-Month Income Up 39 Percent to $98 Million

Philippine-based international port developer International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) posted revenue from port operations of $474.9 million for nine months ending Sept. 30 2011. The income based on ICTSI's consolidated unaudited financial results for the period is 29 percent higher than the $368.2 million reported in the same period last year.

Citibank Readies Segmentation Strategy

Citibank will take the wraps off a new broker segmentation strategy in coming months, following the appointment of new head of broker distribution Aaron Milburn to drive its third party push.

Foodbank, Dairy Industry Provide 10,000 Servings of Free Milk Daily to Aussies in Need

Despite Australia being a prosperous nation, 11 per cent of adults in the country and 12 per cent of children live in poverty. About one million Australian children do not always have enough to eat. Efforts of Foodbank, the largest hunger relief organization in Australia, to reach these needy residents got a boost following the commitment by the Australian dairy industry to provide one million litres of milk yearly for residents in need.

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