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Firefox, Chrome in Development for Windows 8

Microsoft's Windows 8 users will have choice in web browsers as both Google and Mozilla are working on versions of their web browsers Chrome and Mozilla to work in the Metro environment.
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March Madness: 5 Upcoming Tablets That Will Be Swept by new iPad

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) releases on March 16 its next generation iPad, which features a higher-resolution display, a new processor, and support for high-speed 4G LTE data networks. Apple correctly says in an ad that the new iPad is "resolutionary," as it boasts of a retina display -- a 2,048-by-1,536-pixel display that has four times the number of pixels of the previous models. However, the device is far from being revolutionary. The third generation iPad doesn't have the Siri pers...

Management Changes at Westpac

It is not just interest rates that are changing at Westpac, but also within the managerial level officials. The changes, announced on Friday by Westpac Chief Executive Gail Kelly, were timed with the release of the lender's 2011 annual report.

Qantas Contractor Averts Brisbane Airport Workers Labour Problem With New Wage Offer

The potentially damaging labour dispute in Brisbane Airport has been solved after Qantas demanded a contractor, BCS Infrastructure Support, to sort out the problem. Latest report said BCS offered electricians, baggage support staff and mechanical fitters belonging to the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) higher pay.

iOS 5.1 Now Available on iTunes: Does It Really Fix Battery Bug?

It has been a busy week for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's most valuable tech company. On Wednesday, it unveiled its next generation iPad, which features a higher-resolution display, a new processor, and support for high-speed 4G LTE data networks.

ANZ Bank Hikes Fixed Home Interest Rate to 6.34%

ANZ Bank announced on Friday that it would raise it fixed home loan interest rate by 20 basis points to 6.34 per cent. It is the first among the big four to adjust interest rates after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) retained this week the current overnight cash rate at 4.25 per cent.

Qantas Talks With Malaysia Airlines for Premium Carrier Bogs Down

Embattled Australian flag carrier, Qantas, is back to square one after it stopped talks with Malaysia Airlines for a premium carrier in Kuala Lumpur. Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce explained the bog down of talks to failure of both airlines "to reach mutually agreeable commercial terms."

7 Groundbreaking Green Cars

Hybrid, clean diesel, electric and natural gas models have been named Green Car of the Year since the award began in 2006.

Apple's 3rd Generation iPad: Was the Hype Worth It?

There were already countless number of news reports and rumors circulating the Internet even before the official release of Apple's 3rd generation iPad. This news frenzy generated a bigger hype regarding the release of the new iPad but was the hype worth it?

Apple's New iPad vs. Android Tablets

The new iPad which was finally revealed last March 7, 2012 during an official Apple event changed the whole tablet war once again because of the specifications in the new iPad. Instead of calling it "iPad 3", Apple decided to just call name it as the "new iPad" and its improved specifications and features mean that Android tablets have to step up their game in order to compete with the new iPad.

New iPad to be Available in Australia Next Week But No 4G LTE

Apple recently released the new iPad last March 7, 2012 during Apple’s official event in San Francisco. Many people all over the world were anticipating the official information for this new iPad and Australia was no exception regarding this matter.

CBA, Optus Fined for Misleading Ads

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Optus were fined for their misleading advertisements. It is the second violation for CBA with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in two months.

Santander Boosts Presence in AsPac with Opening of Sydney Branch

The Spanish bank Santander, which is also the largest lender in Europe, announced on Thursday that it opened its first branch in Sydney. The opening of its first Australian unit is seen as the bank's way of boosting its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Email Marketing Tips: To Maximize the Promotion Power

Usually everyone looks forward to define success and achieve outstanding results in their businesses with using Email marketing as one of the key tools. Email Marketing is one of the most powerful promotion tools, or rather to be very precise, the most powerful 'selling' tool that businesses of all types and sizes have as their wild card.

iPad 3 or iPad HD?

There are many news reports stating that Apple will call their new iPad model as the iPad HD instead of iPad 3. The said name is based on its new standout feature which is its higher-resolution Retina display.

Gina Rinehart Seeks Fairfax Board Seat

Australia and Asia's richest woman, Gina Rinehart, reportedly asked for a seat on the board of Fairfax Media when she met with the company's chairman, Roger Corbett, and chief executive, Greg Hywood, on Tuesday.

Rio Tinto Shutters Smelter in Britain

While opening some business opportunities in India, mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) is also closing some doors. The company announced on Wednesday that it would shutter its Lynemouth aluminium smelter in Northumberland in England by the end of March.

Major Job Cuts Loom over Yahoo's Global Operations

Yahoo's woes continue to pile up and the latest difficulty is poised to hit the company's employees as reports emerged that newly-appointed chief executive Scott Thompson plans to axe thousands of workers soon.

ANZ Gets Renminbi Retail Licence

The China Banking Regulatory Commission gave a Retail Renminbi licence to the ANZ Bank, which is the first Australian bank to receive the licence.

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