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Network Stuff: More Internet tools than you'll likely ever use

Network management can be a complex business, often requiring a whole suite of tools to carry out properly. Or you could just download a copy of the free, open-source Network Stuff, which crams much of what you'll need into a 1.3MB portable executable.

Telstra to Offer Australia’s First Commercial 4G/LTE Device in August

After switching on its first 4G base stations, using Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, in May, Telstra has now announced it would start selling Australia’s first commercial LTE device later this month. Businesses in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will be the first to experience 4G/LTE mobile broadband.

Developers say Google+ can catch up to Facebook in social

IDC's quarterly survey of mobile developers couldn't have come at a better time for Google, soon after its Plus service opened on an invite-only beta basis. Developers -- 2,012 surveyed from July 20-22 -- are enthusiastic about Google+. "Two-thirds of respondents believe that Google can catch up to Facebook in social with Google+", according to the report.

Partition Master 9 adds partition-merge, dynamic disk resizing

CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co has announced the immediate release of EaseUS Partition Master 9. Available in both free (Home) and various paid-for (including Professional and Server) editions, EaseUS Partition Master provides non-destructive tools for partitioning Windows PCs that go beyond the basic functionality offered by Windows' own Disk Management tool.

My problem with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

One of Android's great benefits is the ability to receive over-the-air updates, a facility iOS users finally will get when v5 releases sometime later this year. No connection to personal computer is required.

iPhone 5: Why Apple is Delaying Launch of New Smartphone

According to research firm IDC, the smartphone market has recently crowned a new leader, and its name is Apple. Though many have been asking why the iPhone 5 is still not available in the Apple Store, the question that matters to Jobs is... Do they really need to release the iPhone 5 at this time?

Amazon Kindle Now Available in Australia

Dick Smith has announced on its website that the Amazon Kindle will now be available to buy in Woolworths supermarkets as well as Big W and Dick Smith stores in Australia. The Kindles are available for pre-order on Big W and Dick Smith websites.

Sony Vita Delayed Until 2012

Sony's newest handheld device the PlayStation Vita will not be launching this year instead the gaming giant has pushed back the release of the gaming system into 2012.

Facebook Sues Shagbook for Trademark Name

Social media giant Facebook has filed suit against adult dating site Shagbook. The case: that Facebook's reputation would be damaged "by the issuance of a registration" of its name to Shagbook.

Google+ Attempts to Surpass Facebook, Twitter

Google+ is offering a much simpler way to invite friends to the service. Google engineer Balaji Srinivasan announced in a Google+ post that a new feature is being rolled out over the next couple of days which lets users invite friends through a link.

Global Smartphone Market Greets New Leaders in Q2 Sales

Not only that Apple is on the roll, it is wreaking havoc on its competitors and according to the latest report issued this week by global research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), the tech titan’s second quarter smartphone numbers toppled perennial market leader Nokia of Finland.

Patently unfair: Google's patent half-truths come home to roost

In the matter of a few short hours on Wednesday night, Google's seemingly well-intentioned and cogent argument against its competitors vis a vis Android blew up in its face. In the fallout, the search giant now appears to be speaking out of both sides of its mouth and may have strengthened its competitors' claims against it.

Apple is a patent bully

"Patents were meant to encourage innovation, but lately they are being used as a weapon to stop it", David Drummond, Google chief legal officer, writes in a blog post late yesterday afternoon. He's absolutely right.

Wikipedia Needs More Volunteer Writers

Taking note of the emerging trend that site contributors are migrating out of Wikipedia, founder Jimmy Wales revealed on Thursday that the web-based encyclopaedia is implementing tweaks that hopefully would lure fresh entry providers.

Sony's PlayStation Vita to miss holidays in US, Europe

Sony admitted Thursday that its upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld console would miss the holidays in both the US and European markets, although it still would be on track to release by the end of the year in Japan.

Microsoft vs Google Word War Heats Up

After a vicious blog post from Google's chief legal officer David Drummond that accused Microsoft and Apple of conspiring against Android, Microsoft isn't taking the high road but is firing back with tweets and blog posts.

Brunswick Renters Face NBN Sign-up Difficulties

The National Broadband Network was switched on in Melbourne this morning with the inner city suburb of Brunswick becoming the first metropolitan area in Australia to receive superfast fibre-based broadband. However, only 1405, or 52 per cent of the total 2689 premises covered in the Brunswick roll-out opted to have the NBN fibre connected to the home.

NBN Goes Live in Melbourne

The National Broadband Network went live in Melbourne this morning with the inner city suburb of Brunswick becoming the first metropolitan area in Australia to receive superfast fibre-based broadband. Prime Minister Julia Gillard switched on the network at a ceremony at the Brunswick Town Hall.

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