Technology
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Another boost for internet services
Wireless internet in Tasmania is about to get a big upgrade.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 1:09 pm -
CSIRO stance not censorship: Minister
The Federal Science Minister says he is not worried about claims of self-censorship at the CSIRO, after one of its researches complained he was not allowed to publish some of his work.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 6:17 pm -
Tasmania the new internet testing ground
An expansion of wireless internet services in Tasmania by telco Optus could prove to be a headache for the rollout of the National Broadband Network.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 3:50 pm -
I never tweet alone, Turnbull confesses
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has told an audience of social media professionals that he doesn't send all his tweets himself.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 3:15 pm -
Wall Street Journal launching San Francisco edition
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The Wall Street Journal is launching a San Francisco edition on Thursday, joining The New York Times and the ailing local newspaper, the Chronicle, in a battle for readers in the Bay Area.
November 5, 2009, 11:44 am -
Dying baby cured in world first
A Victorian baby with a rare metabolic disease has amazed the medical world with her positive response to an experimental drug used only on mice.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 11:39 am -
The ABC of social media use
ABC managing director Mark Scott has announced new social media guidelines, which the national broadcaster's journalists and staff must abide by.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 11:23 am -
Rockers No Doubt sue Activision over "Band Hero"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock band No Doubt sued video game publisher Activision Blizzard Inc over the use of their likeness on its new "Band Hero" product, accusing the company of turning the rockers into a virtual karaoke act.
November 5, 2009, 11:00 am -
News Corp. net profit up on movie, cable TV showing
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Global media giant News Corp.
November 5, 2009, 10:42 am -
Oil flowed more freely than information
One of the biggest challenges in journalism is trying to cover a story you can't see happening.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:23 am -
Whale carcass left to decay
A whale carcass, that washed up on a South Coast beach this week, will be left to decay.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:12 am -
Mark Scott addresses Media 140 Conference
ABC managing director Mark Scott has addressed the Media 140 Conference in Sydney. Here is the full text of his speech:
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:07 am -
EMI sues US music website over Beatles tunes
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - British music giant EMI on Wednesday confirmed it is suing a California online music service that streams and digitally delivers Beatles songs to users.
November 5, 2009, 10:04 am -
Tweets and peeps at media conference
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull, ABC managing director Mark Scott and political humorist Annabel Crabb are among the speakers at a two-day social media conference starting today in Sydney.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:16 am -
ABC aims to expand global reach
The ABC's managing director, Mark Scott, is proposing an ambitious expansion of the broadcaster's international presence.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:13 am -
Microsoft overhauls MSN home page
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Microsoft is rolling out a revamped MSN home page that incorporates its new Bing search engine and easy access to trendy online services Twitter and Facebook.
November 5, 2009, 8:11 am -
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
NEW YORK (AFP) - The attorney general of New York state filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. on Wednesday alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market.
November 5, 2009, 7:45 am -
Microsoft cuts 800 jobs, completes reduction plan early
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US computer software giant Microsoft said Wednesday it is cutting 800 more jobs in addition to 5,000 layoffs announced previously.
November 5, 2009, 7:16 am -
Beatles remasters heading to USB
LONDON (Billboard) - The Beatles remasters are coming out on a limited-edition apple-shaped USB drive in time for Christmas, marking the first time the Fab Four's catalog has officially been sold as digital files separate from the CDs.
November 5, 2009, 7:01 am -
Intel hit by NY antitrust suit, kickbacks alleged
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Intel Corp was sued by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who accused the world's largest chipmaker of threatening computer makers and paying billions of dollars in kickbacks to maintain its market dominance.
November 5, 2009, 6:28 am
