Archive for January, 2010
Fears Australian piracy case against iiNet could shut off net
January 31, 10 by David GoldsteinAustralian Internet rights groups fear a piracy court case could force Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to become “copyright cops” and cut web access to customers who make illegal downloads.
The Federal Court is on Thursday expected to hand down its judgement in the case, w...
When Phones Are Just Too Smart
January 31, 10 by David GoldsteinDespite the availability of over 140,000 apps on iTunes, researchers have found that the average iPhone or iPod Touch owner uses only 5 to 10 regularly.
If Caroline Cua’s iPhone looked anything like her closet, where she keeps her dozens of pairs of shoes, she would have screen af...
Mobile Advertising Ready to Grow
January 31, 10 by David GoldsteinEvery year around this time, a few brave forecasters predict that mobile advertising is going to be the next big thing in marketing. This year, there may be some reasons to listen.
By now, the sales pitch is familiar: The mobile phone offers advertisers all the benefits of the PC-based ...
Bill to split Telstra delayed by the Senate again
January 31, 10 by David GoldsteinLegislation designed to cleave Telstra in two has been pushed off this week’s timetable of Senate debates, despite assurances from Communications Minister Stephen Conroy.
It is the second time that the government has delayed the passage of the bill, which proposes crucial changes ...