COMPUTERS

Sprint Mobile integrates Google Voice

Google has announced a partnership agreement with Sprint Mobile to integrate Google Voice into the mobile phone's applications. In a press statement, Google said the firm has been working to bring an integrated Google Voice experience to your mobile device by building mobile apps, introducing Google Voice Lite, and most recently Number Porting.

Researchers look to regular laser beams in de-orbiting space junks

Man’s numerous space activities have created enough space junks, numbering to some 19,000 objects dangerously orbiting Earth by the last count, that scientists are now considering the use of ground-based laser beams to move the trash out of the way and prevent possible collisions.

Apple stores report of iPad sellouts as Japan debut pushed back

The massive earthquake and the tsunami it spawned in Japan pushed back the late March launch of iPad 2 in the country even as Apple struggle to meet the refurbished tablet’s online demand, admitting on Wednesday that global consumers will have to endure weeks of delay.

Telstra’s Sensis brings Yellow Pages apps to iPad

Telstra’s Yellow Pages publisher Sensis has followed the ways of other firms as it unveiled on Wednesday an iPad app that would allow the gadget’s Australian users to access directory database through the Apple bestselling product.
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Nokia unveils E7 smartphone for Aussie business professionals

Nokia Australia has unveiled the new E7 Symbian smartphone, with the phone maker expecting to lure mostly business professionals in snatching a unit that mostly boasts of a wide 10cm touchscreen that slides sideways and tilts for better viewing pleasure.

Apple admits existence of child labour on assembly facilities

Apple has admitted on its latest report auditing the tech firm’s contracted suppliers and manufacturers that some 91 child labourers were employed by mainly Chinese companies assembling the popular gadgets marketed by the US consumer electronics giant.

BlizzCon 2011 gaming convention announced!

The BlizzCon 2011 gaming convention will be held at the the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 21st and 22nd, according to an announcement from Blizzard Entertainment.

Lenovo, NEC forms Japan’s largest PC group

Leading Japanese and Chinese electronics firms NEC Corporation and Lenovo on Thursday announced a strategic partnership to create the largest PC group in Japan. The agreement aligns NEC, Japan's number one PC company, with Lenovo, the fastest growing top-five PC maker in the world. The new joint venture gives both Lenovo and NEC a unique opportunity to grow their commercial and consumer PC businesses in Japan, the third largest PC market in the world, through a stronger market position, enhan...

Research: Grammar is in, Australians reject txt tlk

A new survey by Testra has shown that grammar is back in fashion amongst Australian's as 50% of those polled find it objectionable receiving SMS that include abbreviations or emoticons, with 'totes' (totally), '4COL' (for crying out loud) and 'wut' (what) topping the no-go list.

Apple announce App store downloads reaches 10 billion

Apple has announced that download from its iconic App store breached 10 billion apps by the more than 160 million iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users across the globe. The 10 billionth app downloaded, Paper Glider, was purchased by Gail Davis of Orpington, Kent, UK. As the winner of the App Store Countdown to 10 Billion Apps, Gail Davis will receive a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card.

Media and telcos embrace new digital economy

Media and telecommunication companies are embracing the new digital technologies and giving consumers wider data allowances, mobile caps and pricing, together with internet and VoIP bundling and "smart phone" features on their home handsets. The competition has indeed benefited consumers.

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