Yahoo popularity surge on the iPad
The amount of hits on Yahoo that come from iPad users have risen sevenfold since the tablet was released a few months ago
Blackberry Tablet confirmed, will support Flash
By Tim Conneally, BetanewsRumors of a BlackBerry tablet have been circulating for months, and statements from Rodman & Renshaw analyst Ashok Kumar on Friday have rekindled the discussion with a little bit more accuracy. A source close to RIM confirmed to Betanews that Kumar's statements were accurat...
New Apple FaceTime TV ads give me the creeps
By Joe Wilcox, BetanewsSeriously, all four new FaceTime ads creep me out. I know they're meant to be sentimental, but they're simply too real. I feel like a voyeur eavesdropping on very personal interactions. It's a place I don't belong. It's not my moment to share. Apple posted the commercials to Y...
Microsoft's Windows Phone Developer Tools get a major update ahead of dev phone launch
By Tim Conneally, BetanewsAt MIcrosoft's Worldwide Partner conference today, Andy Lees, Senior Vice President of Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft announced the beta of Windows Phone Developer tools has begun.Back in March, the suite of Windows Phone development tools was launched as a Com...
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Asian stocks rally led by Japanese exporters
Asian stocks rose, led by Japanese exporters and commodity producers. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.2 percent at 116.46 as of 1:03 p.m. in Tokyo, extending a two-day, 2.6 percent rally.
Sigma Pharma wants better deal with Aspen
Australian pharmaceutical firm, Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd., that has lost more than half its market value this year, said it is willing to work a better deal with Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. to have a better offer.
Facebook Admits Error in Banning Images
Facebook, the social networking Web site, says that it made a "mistake" with its censorship of a Sydney-based jeweler's pictures of a nude porcelain doll.
Ballmer: Microsoft will push forward with new tablets, phones
By Ed Oswald, BetanewsAll but admitting his company has fallen behind competitors, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told attendees of its Worldwide Partner Conference Monday that it plans to work hard to bring new tablets and smartphones to the market.Ballmer's first task in his keynote address was to so...
S&P/ASX200, NZX50 remain steadfast
Australia's S&P/ASX200 was little changed at 4,396.40 as of 10:41 a.m. in Sydney. New Zealand's NZX 50 Index was little changed at 3,005.38 in Wellington.
Pricing for Herald app announced
Fairfax Media releases details of its pricing plan for the forthcoming Sydney Morning Herald iPad app.
Macquarie releases new mortgage plan
Macquarie Bank has announced the release of a new mortgage-based plan intended for borrowers that plan to make use of mortgage as a part of wealth development strategy.
Google in violation of Australian privacy laws
Google, the search engine company, has violated Australia's privacy laws, according to the country's privacy commissioner.
Virgin brand dispute delays Australian airline relaunch
Australia's second-largest airline Virgin Blue has postponed its relaunch until early next year as it seeks to resolve a long-running dispute with largest shareholder, Richard Branson, over its plans to own the Virgin name.
Jetset fails to release promised merger details on time
Jetset Travelworld has not been able to meet a self-inflicted deadline to justify to shareholders why they should approve a $440 million merger with Stella, Australia's largest travel retailer.
Blizzard backs off from forum changes
Blizzard, the games developer, decides to nix proposals that would have required players to use their real names when posting on the company's forums
Twitter may offer more followers for a fee
Twitter, the microblogging site, is said to be looking into a promotional offering that allows users to purchase additional followers.
'Make it simple, stupid' should be the motto for the mobile Web
By Joe Wilcox, BetanewsIan Betteridge is spot on with today's post: "The era of simplified computing." Simpler defines the current PC market. Simplest defines the next computing paradigm -- anytime, anywhere, on anything, for which the cloud-connected mobile device is the major platform."I've come t...
Android growth may give Apple, RIM some pause
By Ed Oswald, BetanewsIn the three month period ending in May, Google's Android was the only platform to measure market share growth according to data from research firm comScore. While Research in Motion and Apple still lead the way, both lost share during the period.RIM had 41.7 percent of the pla...
After five years, 64-bit editions of Windows make up nearly half of install base
By Tim Conneally, Betanews64-bit editions of Windows have been available to OEMs and consumers for five years, and they have finally begun to exhibit command over the PC market, Microsoft reported today.By June 2010, 46% of all PCs running Windows 7 were running the 64-bit edition. Three and a half ...
Unified communications on the decline
New figures show that enterprise spending on unified communications (UC) has decreased by more than 16 per cent over the last year.
Gungahlin residents cheer broadband rollout
News of NBN's rollout in Gungahlin has been met with anticipation among residents, who say that their inclusion in the project will bring the area into the 21st century.
Austar launches download service
Austar, the subscription television provider, launches its own download service called the Austar Anywhere.
Internet filter project deferred
Stephen Conroy, Australia's Communication Minister, says that the Federal government will defer the introduction of its mandatory Internet filtering project
Ericsson: 70% of the entire world subscribes to a mobile service
By Tim Conneally, BetanewsSwedish telecommunications company Ericsson is responsible for all kinds of wireless equipment, from cell site infrastructure to consumer premises equipment to mobile broadband chips. So when they talk about the industry, it would behoove you to pay attention.Today, Ericsso...
Solar Plane Successfully Completes Night Flight
The Solar Impulse, an experimental solar-powered plane, completes a 26-hour flight in a major development for the alternative energy movement.
Google is staying in China with 'unfiltered' services
By Tim Conneally, BetanewsGoogle's license to offer search services in China has been renewed after months of restructuring and negotiations with the Chinese government.In 2005, Google first won a license to operate within China, but to remain available, it had to adhere to strict government oversig...
Macquarie denies staff cuts
Macquarie Telecom, the hosting and telecommunications provider, denies retrenching 40 employees in customer support areas.
Patent-holding company NTP sues smartphone makers
By Ed Oswald, BetanewsSix companies were sued by patent holding company NTP on Friday, claiming infringement on the same patents that successfully earned the company a $612.5 million settlement from BlackBerry maker RIM in 2006. The lawsuits were filed in U.S. District Court in Richmond, Va. Thursda...
Tiger’s expansion to hit Virgin Blue
Tiger Airways' ambition to increase activity in Australia is set to put pressure on budget carrier Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd's market share.
iiNet launches IPTV service
iiNet, the ISP, releases its IPTV product months after an earlier launch date announced by its CEO
Foxtel withdraws exclusive deal with Telstra
Foxtel has dropped its plan to offer exclusive content to Telstra broadband subscribers.
Lucasfilm In Copyright Fight Over Lightsabers
Lucasfilm, the company founded by movie director George Lucas, has sent a cease-and-desist letter to a Chinese company that makes high-powered lasers similar to the "lightsaber" seen in Star Wars movies.
China mobile phone subscribers 800 million strong
More than half of China's over one billion population use mobile phones as the Ministry of Information Industry reported Tuesday that the number of subscribers has reached to 795.92 million as of end of May 2010.
Class action suit in Canada only the latest of Facebook's woes
By Ed Oswald, BetanewsFacebook's privacy issues have come to a head as it has been sued over its handling of users' private information. The class action suit was filed on July 2 in the Queen's Bench Court in Winnepeg, Manitoba. Merchant Law Group LLP filed the action on behalf of Donald Woligroski,...
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