Tradeweb Blog - Free Articles & Ideas http://tradeweb.com.au: March 2013

Apple fanboys mercilessly tweaked in cider ad

Britain's Somersby Cider decides that it should attempt to tickle the ribs of Apple's faithful in a new ad. The difference between this cider and an Apple product? It works

Two unlikely PC makers emerge: Google, Microsoft

The tech giants are certainly big enough to make waves in the market for personal computers. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57577133-92/two-unlikely-pc-makers-emerge-google-microsoft/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Newt Gingrich among those who will get Google Glass

He's one of the celebrities who won the competition to become Google Glass explorers. Soulja Boy, Brandy, Neil Patrick Harris, and Alyssa Milano are others. <a

Interactive panorama of Curiosity photos lets you take hi-rez Mars-walk

Navigate around this supercrisp 4-gigapixel spherical view and get up close and personal with the Red Planet. <a

A 4K Apple TV: Does anyone still care?

Recent research found that there's plenty of interest in an Apple TV, but is it enough to justify the hype? <a

The idea of a Facebook Android version makes by head hurt

Facebook could very well launch its own version at an event next week. But instead of more Facebook, we just need better Facebook. <a

FCC finally opens review of cell phone safety standards

Nine months after the FCC said it would take a closer look at its standards for cell phone safety to see if the agency needs to

Top 7 products that should still exist

Despite glowing reviews from the press and public alike, sometimes a good product goes to end-of-life or just fails. Here are seven products that we wish were

Samsung, Apple, and Their Very Awkward Chip Relationship

As Samsung has grown into a chip-making powerhouse, its ties to Apple have grown both strong and

Rampant Speculation: How Much Did Amazon Pay for Goodreads?

A back-of-the-envelope estimate involves Goodreads's value per user, yet there's more to

Businesses Bet on Iron Man-Like Exoskeletons

Companies are selling wearable machines with military, industrial, and medical

Amazon Adds a Piece to Its Growing E-book Empire

Amazon nabs a social network for book lovers, furthering its dominance of the digital publishing

China&#x27;s Instagram and Other Tech Startups Look West

Chinese startups try to move from imitation to innovation and take on U.S.

Chevron signs 20 yr deal to sell Wheatstone gas

Japan's Chubu Electric to take 1m tonnes of LNG per year from Pilbara

Chevron signs 20 yr deal to sell Wheatstone gas

Japan's Chubu Electric to take 1m tonnes of LNG per year from Pilbara

Singapore approves Qantas Emirates deal

Competition Commission of Singapore rubber stamps deal, Dubai replaces Singapore as London

Swan praises &#039;gold-plated&#039; Aust economy

Australia one of only eight countries with AAA ratings from three global credit

China to spend $16 billion to tackle Beijing pollution crisis

Air quality, sewage and waste disposal initiatives to be introduced in three-year

Euro rebounds after Cyprus banks reopen

Cyprus banks reopening, strong German retail sales boost

How Samsung Became the World&#x27;s No. 1 Smartphone Maker

The South Korean conglomerate wins at smartphones because of its size—and the paranoia of Chairman Lee Kun

Google&#x27;s Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute

The company's self-driving cars are perfect automotive citizens, but they're causing traffic jams

AOL Waits for a Huffington Post Payoff

CEO Tim Armstrong bet $315 million on Arianna Huffington's distinctive brand. Where's the

Bitcoin May Be the Global Economy&#x27;s Last Safe Haven

The anarchist virtual currency may be a hoax. It could also be the wave of the

Wall St gains; S&amp;P sets new record

S&P 500 passes 2007 record, joins Dow in recouping losses from financial

Wall St gains on Cyprus hopes

Banks in Cyprus reopen without any major incidents, offering hopes that worst of crisis has

Blackberry returns to profit

Research in Motion says new Blackberry 10 sparks return to

Portugal budget deficit leaps

Heavily indebted eurozone member struggles to balance

Labor seeks to dampen minimum wage dispute

Govt faces pressure to raise minimum wage, but faces stiff opposition from

Cyprus restricts funds being taken abroad

Central bank to impose capital controls as government scrambles to stabilise

Bersani struggles to form Italian govt

Centre-left leader scrambles, says only a mentally ill person would want Italy's top

S&amp;P puts Deutsche Bank on negative watch

Ratings agency responds after largest German bank announces larger-than-expected litigation

Prudential fined for non-disclosure

Insurance giant's CEO censured for failing to inform authorities about planned

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Rocky months ahead

Although history points to a pick-up in April, likely to be backed by strong US earnings, the outlook beyond is mired by the

India&#039;s timid banking renaissance

India is slowly opening up its stable but tightly regulated banking sector. But with inefficiencies galore, it would be better served to turbo-charge the

Telstra reveals lessons learnt from the Warrnambool Exchange fire

Electrical fault pinpointed as the main culprit for the fire that put more than 65,000 telephone services in the region out of commission

Oppn, independents progressing on no-confidence deal

Christopher Pyne says he has talked with crossbench MPs since

ASIC lacks bite as the UK chews down

Greg Medcraft's warning to SMSFs on financial spruikers is cold comfort for super holders. A regulatory clampdown by his UK counterpart shows just how weak ASIC's stance

Oh goodie, Google+ now allows animated gifs as profile pics

Hide your eyes. The search engine's social network is embracing the lively images as profile pics on desktop and mobile. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57576247-93/oh-goodie-google-now-allows-animated-gifs-as-profile-pics/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Trolls take on 9-year-old girl's Kickstarter project...and lose

The conspiracy theories swirling around a seemingly benign crowdfunding campaign turned into a tornado over the weekend. Crave's Eric Mack investigates. <a

The Hidden Value of Dell: 3,449 Patents and Other Intellectual Property

Bids from Blackstone Group and Carl Icahn have the PC maker’s shares

A Win for AP: Clipping Content Is Not Fair Use

In a copyright infringement suit brought by the Associated Press, a U.S. court rules against the defendant, Norway-based

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Fallen Apple looks tempting again

Developing world sales potential coupled with the doyen of design teams suggests investors have gone sour on Apple far too

Cowley mulling RM Williams sale

Iconic brand may be sold as no family successor can be

Asian stocks open lower

Japanese, Hong Kong shares slide on European

Australian dollar trades flat at noon

Local unit trades in tight range, consolidates gains against

Why the world needs reckless bankers

In a post-GFC world, the idea of unrestrained banking activity can set hairs on end. But the irony is that a risk-friendly landscape is the best fertiliser for economic

Shutterfly sues Kodak over photo app, report says

The online photo site is looking to shut down an Eastman Kodak app that lets users create albums using Facebook photos, according to Reuters. <a

LED quadrotors form 'Star Trek' logo over London

30 micro UAVs flying in Star Fleet formation take the city "Into Darkness" to mark Earth Hour. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57576030-1/led-quadrotors-form-star-trek-logo-over-london/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Dell board weighs competing takeover offers, report says

Things have gotten complicated for the PC maker with a pair of last-minute preliminary proposals, one from asset management firm Blackstone Group and the other

Propose and cons: 'Will you marry me' meets social media

As if men don't have enough to worry about, now they have to concoct proposals as a production, complete with cameramen, so that

Vic must plan for more heatwaves: report

New strategies are needed, the Victorian Council of Social Service

Climate merger makes sense: PM

Not watering down climate action, Gillard

NSW govt gets F on green issues: report

A coalition of nine environmental groups releases a mid-term report card for the NSW

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Cometh the mid-caps

The blue chips have nearly been tapped out, according to some brokers, paving the way for a move to smaller

Qld approves $1bn CSG pipeline

Andrew Powell gives go-ahead to Arrow's Bowen Pipeline

Apple buys WiFiSlam, maker of tech for locating phones indoors

The startup's product lets smartphones pinpoint their location using ambient Wi-Fi signals already present in buildings. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57575982-37/apple-buys-wifislam-maker-of-tech-for-locating-phones-indoors/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Man accused of selling golf-ball finders as bomb detectors

A British businessman allegedly charged 27,000 pounds (around $41,000) for devices that weren't quite what he said they were. Government organizations bought them. <a

Do we need another Windows OS?

Microsoft made a case this week for Windows RT. Is it necessary? <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57575958-75/do-we-need-another-windows-os/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/315a5800e3_mf.gif"

Was that a meteor over New York (and zipping across Twitter)?

A NASA representative tells the Associated Press that the bright object seen by many along the East Coast of the U.S. last night may well

Don't Glass and drive -- lawmakers seek to ban Google Glass on the road

West Virginia lawmakers are already pouncing on the existence of Google Glass and introducing a bill that would prohibit drivers from making a spectacle of themselves. <a

Carly Fiorina on Marissa, Sheryl, and Women in Tech

"Men disagree all the time and it's not talked about in a gender-laden

Alan Cohen: The Ad Man Who Molds Tech Startups

How Madison Avenue is advising the next generation of mobile

Henry Ford&#x27;s Great-Grandson Invests in Public Transit

Bill Ford's venture capital firm, Fontinalis, is leading a $2.8 million investment round in Masabi, a U.K. startup in mobile ticketing for public

Sheryl Sandberg&#x27;s &#x27;Lean In&#x27; Brand Goes Global

The Facebook chief operating officer's leadership manifesto generated heaps of discussion, which has translated into

Biosimilars Lure Major Drugmakers Into the Generics Biz

About $47 billion worth of drugs from human cells will soon go off patent. Copying them won't be

BET THE LODGE: A punt both ways

The dynamic news flow created a situation on Friday where it was possible to guarantee a return by placing money on both major parties. Meanwhile, the week's net change saw a margin move towards

Crean held Labor&#039;s future in his hands

Simon Crean’s stand was the culmination of a near three-year struggle to birth a ‘New Labor’ Party through revolution, rather than largely ineffectual evolution. For a moment he stood at the tipping

Boeing to cut up to 2,300 jobs

Aerospace giant says it will wind down development of 787 and 747

Oil climbs on Cyprus hopes

Optimism that Cyprus can secure last-minute bailout boosts oil

Rudd endorsed attempted spill: Crean

Sacked cabinet minister says Kevin Rudd's camp endorsed call for leadership

Hochtief no longer supports independent board: Johns

ASIC, ASX investigating resignation letters alleging interference in Leighton board

US senate votes to repeal part of health care reforms

Senate votes to repeal sales tax on medical devices as more than half of Democrat senators vote against part of Obama's

Europe eager for Cyprus plan

Eurozone finance ministers nervously wait for Cyprus to present alternatives to secure crucial

Spanish evictions hit record

Sharp economic downturn, record unemployment weigh heavily on Spanish

Wall St gains on Cyprus hopes

Investors become more hopeful that Europe will find way to limit regional impact of Cyprus

Volio Aims for Videos That Simulate Conversation

The startup's "participatory videos" listen when you talk to the

When David Einhorn Talks, Markets Listen—Usually

One notable exception is when the hedge fund manager happens to be talking about

Intuit&#x27;s TurboTax: File From the Bath but Not the Shower

Boxed software kingpin Intuit has evolved to the cloud and now comes with a file-from-bathtub

Bot Network&#x27;s $6 Million Monthly Take From Online Advertisers

Spider.io, a Web-traffic detection firm, says this is the first time a bot network has been deployed specifically to exploit paid display ads via "ghost

US Congress OKs stop-gap funding

Move will keep US govt operating until September as politicians scramble for long-term

Wall St falls on Europe worries

Investors grow increasingly concerned about outlook for European debt crisis, sending markets

Chris Bowen, Kim Carr could be forced out

Key Labor members could be next victims after failed coup against

Leadership fight is over: Gillard

PM says leadership question is conclusively answered as Crean's call for a Rudd challenge falls flat; several Rudd supporters

Rudd made us look silly: Crean

Sacked cabinet minister slams Kevin Rudd for not taking on Gillard at special caucus

Amazon offers up 'Send to Kindle' button to Web site owners

The new button can be added to a site and allow its users to share content on Kindle devices and Amazon's apps. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57575345-93/amazon-offers-up-send-to-kindle-button-to-web-site-owners/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Congress Reviews the Copyright Act in the Digital Age

Congress braces itself for a long, tough debate over copyright for the first time in more than three

How to Run an Effective Social Media Program

Which platforms work best? Manage them yourself or delegate? Spend time or money? As social media grows in influence, businesses need to answer these

Chip Wars: ARM Names New CEO for Fresh Battle With Intel

The British chip designer ARM has opted for a new CEO as it prepares for the next chapter in its war against

Wall St gains on Cyprus hopes

Anticipation for resolution to Cyprus crisis offers boost to US markets; investors watch Federal Reserve policy

Torbay referred to ICAC

Following shock resignation, dumping as Nationals candidate, evidence against Torbay filed with corruption

Britain sticks to austerity path in budget

Britain slashes growth forecast; Osborne insists Britain will avoid triple-dip

NSW passes law reform package

State government says laws will help fight against organised

JPMorgan settles with MF Global trustee

Deal will see millions returned to former MF Global

Q&amp;A: &#x27;Veronica Mars&#x27; Creator Rob Thomas

The director of the <em>Veronica Mars</em> movie tells how to make a low-budget film and what it's like to ask people for Kickstarter money on

Turmoil at Electronic Arts as CEO John Riccitiello Resigns

Amid growing problems in the video-game industry, Chief Executive Officer Riccitiello is leaving Electronic Arts at the end of the

Germany&#x27;s Copycat Kings Launch a Venture Fund

The Samwer brothers' $194 million fund will invest in startups around the

Why Employees Like Zuckerberg (and Other Popular CEOs)

When it comes to employee approval, a leader’s confidence, vision, and accessibility can trump financial

Wall St dips on mixed outlook

US housing starts data bolsters property outlook but market frets about Cyprus impact on eurozone

GE wins BG contract

Maintenance contract is largest at $US20bn LNG plant near

UK papers oppose press regulation

British media complain new regulations raise 'deeply contentious

Wall St gains on housing report

US housing starts data suggests gaining momentum in housing sector; data overshadows Cyprus bailout

Indonesian govt wants cattle farms in Aust

Indonesian govt says it wants to address supply problems by running its own cattle farms in

Google Drive goes down for many users

Google's status page showed a service disruption for the online storage site that left many people unable to access their online files. <a

BlackBerry's Heins: Apple's iOS is a little long in the tooth

The company's chief executive says that Apple's user interface is "now five years old," indicating the company isn't innovating as quickly as it should. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57574852-94/blackberrys-heins-apples-ios-is-a-little-long-in-the-tooth/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Unlock the Phones. Get Rid of Subsidies

If U.S. carriers end handset subsidies, they won't need to lock devices to their networks. Consumers will have greater choice and eventually save

How Well Do Microsoft&#x27;s Xbox, Skype, Office, and SkyDrive Work Together?

If Microsoft wants consumers to use all of its services, the interconnections between them need a lot of

Wall St slides on eurozone fears

Cyprus bailout deal featuring new bank deposit tax stokes broader austerity, eurozone debt fears; Cyprus postpones

UK MPs agree on media regulation

MPs reach a deal on new media rules based on self-regulation, insist press freedoms will remain

Carr denies losing faith in PM

Foreign minister says views attributed to him are 'incorrect' amid reports of cabinet

AstraZeneca to axe 1,600 jobs

British pharmaceutical company announces major three-year

Solar giant defaults on debt

Suntech Power fails to make payment on $A525m worth of

JBL's ultimate speaker: Everest DD66000

The Audiophiliac auditions JBL's best speaker, and it's really, really good. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-57574566-47/jbls-ultimate-speaker-everest-dd66000/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Microsoft's first PC lives!

<b>opinion</b> The Surface Pro has survived Round One. I would even call it a success. And, yes, Microsoft should definitely stay in the PC-making business. <a

Apple answers Galaxy S4 launch with new iPhone campaign

New page on Apple's site provides a laundry list of things that supposedly set the iPhone apart. Is the company feeling the heat from Samsung? <a

Battlefield 4 reveal set for March 26

Suit up, solider! EA sets the date for the official unveiling of Battlefield 4. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57574679-1/battlefield-4-reveal-set-for-march-26/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/750cf4ede6_mf.gif"

Obama renews call for efficient energy

US President outlines plan to wean America off petrol and

President elected for Italy&#039;s lower house

Laura Boldrini's election clears one obstacle to the creation of a

Berlusconi tax fraud trial postponed

Former Italian PM delays trial due to election commitments in

Carbon tax to cost NSW $1bn: coalition

Treasury figures said to confirm the tax is driving up the cost of

Cyprus postpones debate on EU bailout

Emergency debate delayed amid fierce opposition to controversial rescue

Five Smart Things to Say About the Higgs Boson

If you end up schmoozing with particle physicists this weekend, don't embarrass

Will Lando Calrissian Return in Disney&#x27;s &#x27;Star Wars&#x27; Sequel?

Fans long to see the "coolest character" in the galaxy in the next

Samsung&#x27;s Galaxy S4 Tap Dance

Samsung took over Radio City Music Hall to unveil its latest smartphone. But expertise in digital technology doesn't always translate to the

Bet the Lodge: Labor shortens

Labor odds at $8 were snapped up early in the week when Newspoll revealed favourable results for the party, which has now pulled

Bet the Lodge: Labor shortens

Labor odds at $8 were snapped up early in the week when Newspoll revealed favourable results for the party, which has now pulled

Oil prices climb higher

Concerns about the oil-rich Middle East ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Israel next week push oil prices

Wall St slips; Dow ends winning streak

Dow halts 10-day winning streak as weak consumer sentiment data weighs on

Rio builds huge MRRT buffer

Miner reports 2012 tax payments, revealing massive tax assets it can use to offset future mining tax

Media reforms may perish

Labor likely to pull reforms if it fails to secure support from independent MPs; Labor risks becoming first govt in 84 years to lose a vote on one of its own

Investors Favor Google Over Apple

Success in mobile helps boost the search giant's

Innovator: Martin Riddiford&#x27;s Gravity-Powered Lamp

The British designer's GravityLight is powered by a one-pound falling

Dell Bets Its Future Lies in Business Computing

The enterprise market, where the PC giant is unproven and late, presents a serious

Intel Takes On Chip-Production King Taiwan Semiconductor

Setting the stage to win some of Apple's

Victoria $349 million in deficit in first half

Victoria recorded a $349 million deficit in the first half of

Macquarie Bank settles with Storm Financial investors

Lender finalises out of court settlement with Storm investors who lost around

ASIC rejects claims investigation led to losses

ASIC says accusations Trio Capital lost $74m after the regulator began a probe into the failed fund are

ASIC sends fresh warning on compliance

Regulator warns it will send its “cops out on the beat” as it cracks down on

China jamming Aust radio: report

Country accused of deliberately jamming English-language radio

Android Chief Andy Rubin Breaks Up With the Green Robot

Andy Rubin, who's been with Android since the beginning, will let someone else run the world's most popular mobile operating

Why Bing Is Critical to Microsoft&#x27;s IT Empire

The search engine is at the core of everything Microsoft is trying to do in machine learning and big

The Biggest News About the Samsung Galaxy S IV Launch: That It&#x27;s News

Remember the old days, like last year, when the only smartphone launches that got much attention were

One Good Paper: Monopoly Power in Mobile Money

Safaricom's M-PESA service has become a for-profit mobile utility that frees Kenyans from the danger of carrying large amounts of cash. At what

Xi Jinping officially named president of China

Four months after taking charge of the ruling Communist Party, Xi takes official

Jobs data shows economy&#039;s resilience: PM

Gillard says largest monthly employment rise in 13 years highlights economic

PM&#039;s penalty protections jeopardise productivity, jobs: Myer

Myer boss Bernie Brookes says proposed federal protections for penalty rates would jeopardise

Watpac wins deal to build Brisbane CBD tower

Group to construct 34-storey office tower in the Brisbane central business

Aurora Oil and Gas announces $250m capital raising

Group says capital will fund acquisition of Texas shale

Hitachi's Ropits mobility robot drives itself

The Robot for Personal Intelligent Transport System is a single-person autonomous vehicle meant to travel on sidewalks. Just punch in your destination and it takes you there. <a

Why a LinkedIn Acquisition of Pulse Would Make Sense

Since the news-reading app is seen by many as a runner-up to Flipboard, a $100 million deal would be nothing to balk

NASA Pod Transports Are Close to Reality—in Tel Aviv

A mass-transit system known as SkyTran, co-developed at NASA's Ames Research Center, could soon carry individuals and couples above Tel Aviv's

What Lenovo Could Gain from Buying BlackBerry

Buying IBM's PC unit—a tired brand with strong ties to the corporate world—worked for Lenovo, which could use a global smartphone

Govt jobs index falls for second month

Department says it's too early to say jobs growth will remain below long-term

The music industry&#039;s phony NBN fears

Super fast broadband speeds could equal endless illegal downloading. But music consumers have already shown they will happily pay for convenient online

News Ltd mulling media reform legal challenge

Williams blasts govt over lack of consultation on reforms; says Conroy deadline putting 'a gun to the head' of

Metgasco shuts CSG wells in northern NSW

Coal seam gas company blames decision on uncertainty created by the state

AMWU urges govt to support manufacturing

Union accuses Australian governments of buying fewer locally-made cars; calls for more

U.K.'s Serious Fraud Office probes HP Autonomy acquisition

Following investigations by the U.S. government, the U.K. is also looking into alleged fraudulent accounting by Autonomy in the lead up of its sale to HP. <a

More Americans opting to cut cord on traditional TV

A new report by Nielsen shows that 5 million people in the U.S. no longer watch traditional television -- but that doesn't mean they aren't streaming video from

Apple launches two iPhone ads to flaunt new features

The tech giant's new "Brilliant" and "Discover" ads hone in on apps that let users solve complicated math problems, dim a lamp, and tune a guitar. <a

Samsung offers peek at what may be new Galaxy S4

Tweet from the electronics giant includes a dark image of what appears to be the top half of a Samsung smartphone -- perhaps the one due to be unveiled in three days time?

Rdio adds seven new countries to its free-music option

Music streaming service announces international expansion on the same day as a report that Spotify is getting ready to make a global push. <a

The Future of Online Etiquette Is Already Here—It&#x27;s Just Unevenly Distributed

Given that we are all at different stages of adapting to e-mail, voice mail, texting, Facebook, and Twitter, patience may be the device we

What’s Behind the Mysterious Intrade Shutdown?

The online prediction market shuts down with a cryptic message from the

How China Censors Weibo

China's version of Twitter employs censors to delete the most sensitive

Two Years on, Fukushima Casts No Shadow Over Nuclear

Despite its persistent byproducts, nuclear is not easily

Ballard Power Systems to Make Fuel Cells for Volkswagen

The contract is worth between $60 million and $100 million<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/ebdaf4c7fb_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Book publishers blast Amazon's plan to control domain names

Two industry groups argue that the retailer's plan to control several generic top-level domains, including .book, .author, and .read, would be anti-competitive. <a

Fake Facebook pages promise free gifts in exchange for 'Likes'

Promotions purporting to be from Beats Electronics and Apple offer "unsealed" hardware in exchange for "Likes" in an apparent scam to build fan page numbers. <a

Speed cameras are a scam, Ohio judge rules

A judge in Ohio says what so many have been thinking, but never expected to hear from a judge. He described them as "nothing more

A year later, AOL is heading in the right direction

After a year of activist investors and departures, Tim Armstrong has turned AOL into a well-tuned machine. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-33617_3-57573425-276/a-year-later-aol-is-heading-in-the-right-direction/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Iran cuts off 'illegal' VPN workaround to Internet filters

Government blocks use of popular tool used by many Iranians to circumvent Internet restrictions and mask their activities. <a

Four months in, Windows 8 needs help

Microsoft needs to fix Windows 8 to make it easier for the average consumer to use, says IDC. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57573370-75/four-months-in-windows-8-needs-help/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

The astoundingly cheesy iPhone app launch from Domino's

See what you make of Domino's Pizza Japan President Scott Oellkers as he grins and poses and, perhaps, sells his company's new iPhone app. <a

Mozilla says no plans to return to iOS

During a SXSW talk, the not-for-profit's vice president of product says the organization won't build a version of its Firefox browser for iOS devices until Apple changes its ways. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-14013_3-57573440/mozilla-says-no-plans-to-return-to-ios/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

In half-baked phone theft, thief slips, posts pot shot of self on victim's Facebook page

Police say a Bronx man stole a woman's cell phone then inadvertently posted to her Facebook page a picture of himself smoking pot. She had set her phone to automatically post all photos to the

After launch mess, EA pledges free game for SimCity players

The chief of Sims creator and EA subsidiary Maxis indicates that a few good things are coming to weary residents of SimCity, who've experienced disconnections, lengthy queues, and

BlackBerry CEO Encouraged by Early Sales of Z10 Smartphone

Could things be looking up for BlackBerry?<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/accb36b0de_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

'Weapons of Mass Destruction' discussion lands at SXSW

South by Southwest has gotten so big that the top arms control official in the United States decided to stop by

Judge says Apple's Siri case against Samsung can proceed

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh had said last month that a second patent case pitting Apple against Samsung in Northern California might be put on hold. Now she says otherwise. <a

Sony Chairman Howard Stringer to retire in June

Nearly a year after the company replaced him as CEO, Stringer announces he will step down from the board of directors in June. <a

New apps unveiled at SXSW

Though not the springboard for app developers it once was, SXSW still features new and notable titles for mobile devices. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-14013_3-57573388/new-apps-unveiled-at-sxsw/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Crave Ep. 112: Sesame Street passes 1 billion views on YouTube

This week on Crave, The Count counts YouTube views. The DRM chair self-destructs after eight sittings, and sex up your iPhone with Sexy Smarty Pants. <a

Facebook vs. Twitter: Want Your Feed Filtered or Unfiltered?

Twitter's unfiltered method can be overwhelming; Facebook's is secretive and invasive but helps with the oceans of

Skype&#x27;s Been Hijacked in China, and Microsoft Is O.K. With It

How a computer-science graduate at the University of New Mexico deciphered a complex surveillance system governing Skype chats in

Skype&#x27;s Watch List in China

Twenty of the more than 2,000 words and phrases that prompt Skype in China to intercept written

Cisco to open tech training academies in Myanmar

After joining Google, HP, Intel, and Microsoft in a delegation to the Southeast Asian country, Cisco pledges to set up training centers to help teach locals tech skills. <a

Slim chance of Apple-Intel chip deal anytime soon, analysts say

Intel making processors for Apple's iPhone and iPad makes for good headlines, but it's not going to happen anytime soon, say analysts. <a

Apple devices more likely to be used for in-flight Internet access

Airplane Wi-Fi service Gogo says that 84 percent of those who connect to the Internet in the air do so on iPads, iPods, and iPhones, while

Mexico&#x27;s Carlos Slim Is Still the Richest, but Bill Gates Is Gaining

Troubles at América Móvil cut $7 billion off his fortune in a

The Telecom Industry&#x27;s Pushback Against Cybersecurity

Telecoms say anti-hacking rules should apply to tech companies,

Ansys Aids Innovation With Its Simulation Software

Modeling software allows engineers to test designs without building complex

How Apple&#x27;s iWatch Can Be a Moneymaker

Analysts predict huge margins for the timepiece and iPhone

Facebook Gets a New News Feed and, It Hopes, More Ad Dollars

The company wants to make its service more relevant and engaging for users while getting advertisers to spend

Business Wire Retail Report on February 2013 Retail Sales Figures

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Business Wire Retail Report tracks each retailer's total monthly and year-to-date sales as well as the percent change in comparable store sales for the prior months and year-to-date.<br

Best Buy No Longer Allows Corporate Employees to Telecommute

Best Buy's CEO wants "all hands on deck"<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/29f94de278_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Patriot Unveils AERO Wireless Mobile Hard Drive

It will be released in early April<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/40e5eaa0a1_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Microsoft Shows Off New &quot;Kinect 2.0&quot; Technology

The technology recognizes open and closed hand gestures<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a018f7e24a_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

PeopleBrowsr gains small court victory against Twitter

After a judge rules against Twitter and decides to keep the lawsuit in state court, the social media analytics company is able to carry on with its service. <a

2013 Geneva show: From superfast to supereconomical

This year's Geneva auto show offered an amazing variety with potently fast supercars and extremely economical innovations. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31346_7-57572931-252/2013-geneva-show-from-superfast-to-supereconomical/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Samsung increases spending on U.S. lobbyists to $900K

After a patent lawsuit with Apple, the South Korean smartphone maker spends more on courting U.S. lawmakers. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57572969-93/samsung-increases-spending-on-u.s-lobbyists-to-$900k/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Court rules Kim Dotcom can sue New Zealand spy agency

Country's attorney general had sought to have the agency excluded from the MegaUpload founder's lawsuit. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57572970-93/court-rules-kim-dotcom-can-sue-new-zealand-spy-agency/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

Windows 8 hardware, take 2: Expect cheaper, smaller

Smaller and cheaper Windows 8 devices are on the way. Meanwhile, Microsoft will try to spur sales of Windows 8 by offering PC makers better pricing. <a

Kansas City Enlists Hackers to Help Simplify Obamacare

The latest government effort to harness the work of hackers yields user-friendly health-care

Lawmakers join effort to legalize cell phone unlocking

A day after the Obama administration endorsed an online petition to legalize cell phone unlocking, a senator introduces a bill that would allow consumers to take

Google Play celebrates its first birthday with special deals

It's been a year since Google Play was born and to kick off the occasion, the Internet giant is offering a week of gift cards and discounts on music, movies,

iPhone 5S production rumored to have already begun

Production of the iPhone 5S is beginning, at least in part, according to a Japan-based report. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57572733-37/iphone-5s-production-rumored-to-have-already-begun/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

TWC TV app turns Roku into a cable box for Time Warner customers (hands on)

A new app allows a Roku to function as a full-on cable box for Time Warner Cable subscribers. <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57572725-221/twc-tv-app-turns-roku-into-a-cable-box-for-time-warner-customers-hands-on/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Facebook, Google, and the Jargon of Privacy Policies

Consumers ignore or misunderstand privacy polices because of confusing language, and some simply don't trust

From Mobile to PCs: The Fine Art of Privacy on the Web

Creating a privacy policy requires many considerations. Missteps can mean legal trouble and

Why Mobile Apps’ Privacy Policies Are So Important

App developers face the challenge of collecting consumers’ data while building their trust and improving the user

Protecting Privacy on the Internet

The FTC is requiring Web outfits to undertake a privacy audit every two years, which critics call a toothless

Podcast: James Snell, Co-Chair of Bingham McCutchen&#x27;s Privacy and Security Group

James Snell, co-chair of the privacy and security group at law firm Bingham McCutchen, explains the complexities of privacy

Microsoft Pulls the Plug on &quot;Scroogled&quot; Ads

Angry outburst against frienemy was met with much criticism<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/d09abd6d59_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Job Posting Reveals Windows Phone Blue Likely to Land Holiday 2013

Fall launch will likely land near launch of desktop twin<img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/a0e5c187ac_mf.gif" border="0" /><div><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a

Analyst reiterates 'July' arrival of iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone

KGI Securities released another note that spells out features of the upcoming iPhone 5S and a low-cost iPhone 5. <a

The Pirate Bay is relocating to North Korea?

It appears the bittorrent tracker is up to some of its old hijinks -- saying that it moved from its home in Europe to cozy up with supreme leader Kim

Oracle issues emergency Java update to patch vulnerabilities

After hackers attack a new flaw in Java, "Oracle decided to release a fix for this vulnerability and another closely related bug as soon as possible." <a

San Francisco set to be wowed by epic LED art project

After years of planning and fundraising, artist Leo Villareal's 1.8-mile-long Bay Lights Project will be officially turned on Tuesday night. Viewing the bridge will never be the same. <a

Laptop using future Intel 'Haswell' chip surfaces

A German PC vendor's high-end gaming rig is one the first Haswell laptops to leak. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57572485-92/laptop-using-future-intel-haswell-chip-surfaces/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

This Research Paper Explains How to Predict the Next Arab Spring and Cyber Attacks

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed an early warning system that will alert officials to politically motivated cyber attacks, or other threatening

To Report Election Violence in Kenya, Text Ushahidi

Kenyans are using technology to try to prevent a repeat of the violence that followed the 2007 presidential

Jailed hacker allowed into IT class, hacks prison computers

Nicholas Webber, serving five years for creating a hacker's forum site, is somehow invited into an IT class in jail. The consequences are difficult. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57572282-71/jailed-hacker-allowed-into-it-class-hacks-prison-computers/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore">

Two-year-old infected with HIV 'functionally cured'

Doctors say toddler born with HIV shows no signs of the virus a year after being removed from antiretroviral therapy. <a

Does Google mean what it says?

This week, one senior Google exec declared that smartphones are "emasculating," while another said there was no need for physical stores.

The guilty truth: There's too much content

How is any fully-functioning human being supposed to keep up with everything they're interested in, online and off? They can't. And it's having psychological consequences. <a

Microsoft targets holidays for next Windows Phone update

Normally tight-lipped about product release plans, the software giant tips its hand in a job posting. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57572261-75/microsoft-targets-holidays-for-next-windows-phone-update/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

LG notches 10M worldwide sales of LTE-enabled smartphones

South Korean handset maker achieves milestone despite losing market share. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57572239-94/lg-notches-10m-worldwide-sales-of-lte-enabled-smartphones/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1" src="http://tradeweb.com.au/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/0522528579_mf.gif" border="0" /><br /><br /><a

The world is better off with Best Buy alive than dead

<b>commentary</b> Best Buy talks a lot about survival these days. It would be the last big box specialty electronics retailer to go. <a

SpaceX cargo ship cleared for Sunday station capture

After assessing the health of a SpaceX cargo ship in the wake of thruster problems Friday, NASA managers cleared the craft for a Sunday linkup with the International Space Station. <a

Butt-dial to 911 spoils alleged drug deal

A suspected drug deal in Oregon goes awry when the alleged dealer accidentally dials 911 and the dispatcher listens in. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57572210-71/butt-dial-to-911-spoils-alleged-drug-deal/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Rumor: T-Mobile to move to no-contract model soon

The carrier will ditch contracts later this month, says a report from blog Tmo, which also offers tidbits about T-Mobile's new marketing approach. <a

Microsoft's little-screen, big-screen interactive future

Big and little screens interacting. That's Microsoft's vision of a collaborative future nirvana. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57572163-75/microsofts-little-screen-big-screen-interactive-future/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1" height="1"

Is than an Oreo in the sky or are you just using Nokia's Lumia?

The new Oreo Skies app allows anyone to virtually tag stars and then have friends or family discover messages left there. <a

Q&amp;A: MacFixIt Answers

Readers ask questions about managing software updates for multiple Macs on the same network, whether a Mac can be wiped through normal use, and other topics.

Apple now blocks older versions of Adobe's Flash player in Safari

A new security update from Apple blocks outdated versions of Adobe's Flash plug-in, forcing users to nab the newest version. <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57572176-37/apple-now-blocks-older-versions-of-adobes-flash-player-in-safari/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=readMore"> </a><img width="1"

If You Can Ace &#x27;Guitar Hero,&#x27; You Can Remove a Pancreas

Italian medical residents play video games and get better at

IPad Mini, Nexus 7, and Others Could Outsell Larger Tablets

Research firm Display Search changes its forecast, suggesting that this year smaller tablets will outsell larger

Startup Money—for a Piece of Your Future Paycheck

A financing startup aims to become a "new asset class" by encouraging young people to pledge a chunk of future income to backers who front them

Snapshots of a Commute-Free Life

Stay-at-home workers around the world shed light on the pros and cons of working where you

New Online Gambling Rules Might Bring Back Intrade

The online trading exchange website shut down to U.S. users last fall, but one of its markets—political betting—could make a

Coming to an e-book or car near you: the Web

Marrying the broad reach of the Web with two narrow domains, members of the World Wide Web Consortium now have groups adapting Web technology for the automotive and publishing

Engineers troubleshoot Curiosity computer glitch

Flight controllers have powered up a back-up computer aboard the Curiosity Mars rover after software glitches interrupted the flow of science data. Space radiation may be responsible. <a

Best Buy takeover talks said to have ended without deal

Founder of the struggling electronics retail giant had hoped to regain control and take the company private. <a

Vint Cerf sees an 'Interspecies Internet' to talk with animals

The Internet visionary foresees the Web as becoming a way for humans to communicate with animals and connect with the cosmos. <a

Firing Andrew Mason Won’t Save Groupon

In firing its CEO, the daily-deal site has lost one of the most interesting things it had

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Apple fanboys mercilessly tweaked in cider ad

Two unlikely PC makers emerge: Google, Microsoft

Newt Gingrich among those who will get Google Glass

Interactive panorama of Curiosity photos lets you take hi-rez Mars-walk

A 4K Apple TV: Does anyone still care?

Saturday, March 30, 2013

The idea of a Facebook Android version makes by head hurt

FCC finally opens review of cell phone safety standards

Top 7 products that should still exist

Samsung, Apple, and Their Very Awkward Chip Relationship

Rampant Speculation: How Much Did Amazon Pay for Goodreads?

Businesses Bet on Iron Man-Like Exoskeletons

Amazon Adds a Piece to Its Growing E-book Empire

China&amp;#x27;s Instagram and Other Tech Startups Look West

Chevron signs 20 yr deal to sell Wheatstone gas

Chevron signs 20 yr deal to sell Wheatstone gas

Singapore approves Qantas Emirates deal

Swan praises &amp;#039;gold-plated&amp;#039; Aust economy

China to spend $16 billion to tackle Beijing pollution crisis

Euro rebounds after Cyprus banks reopen

Friday, March 29, 2013

How Samsung Became the World&amp;#x27;s No. 1 Smartphone Maker

Google&amp;#x27;s Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute

AOL Waits for a Huffington Post Payoff

Bitcoin May Be the Global Economy&amp;#x27;s Last Safe Haven

Wall St gains; S&amp;amp;P sets new record

Wall St gains on Cyprus hopes

Blackberry returns to profit

Portugal budget deficit leaps

Labor seeks to dampen minimum wage dispute

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Cyprus restricts funds being taken abroad

Bersani struggles to form Italian govt

S&amp;amp;P puts Deutsche Bank on negative watch

Prudential fined for non-disclosure

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Rocky months ahead

India&amp;#039;s timid banking renaissance

Telstra reveals lessons learnt from the Warrnambool Exchange fire

Oppn, independents progressing on no-confidence deal

ASIC lacks bite as the UK chews down

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Oh goodie, Google+ now allows animated gifs as profile pics

Trolls take on 9-year-old girl&#039;s Kickstarter project...and lose

The Hidden Value of Dell: 3,449 Patents and Other Intellectual Property

A Win for AP: Clipping Content Is Not Fair Use

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Fallen Apple looks tempting again

Cowley mulling RM Williams sale

Asian stocks open lower

Australian dollar trades flat at noon

Why the world needs reckless bankers

Monday, March 25, 2013

Shutterfly sues Kodak over photo app, report says

LED quadrotors form &#039;Star Trek&#039; logo over London

Dell board weighs competing takeover offers, report says

Propose and cons: &#039;Will you marry me&#039; meets social media

Vic must plan for more heatwaves: report

Climate merger makes sense: PM

NSW govt gets F on green issues: report

MARKETS SPECTATOR: Cometh the mid-caps

Qld approves $1bn CSG pipeline

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Apple buys WiFiSlam, maker of tech for locating phones indoors

Man accused of selling golf-ball finders as bomb detectors

Do we need another Windows OS?

Was that a meteor over New York (and zipping across Twitter)?

Don&#039;t Glass and drive -- lawmakers seek to ban Google Glass on the road

Carly Fiorina on Marissa, Sheryl, and Women in Tech

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Alan Cohen: The Ad Man Who Molds Tech Startups

Henry Ford&amp;#x27;s Great-Grandson Invests in Public Transit

Sheryl Sandberg&amp;#x27;s &amp;#x27;Lean In&amp;#x27; Brand Goes Global

Biosimilars Lure Major Drugmakers Into the Generics Biz

BET THE LODGE: A punt both ways

Crean held Labor&amp;#039;s future in his hands

Boeing to cut up to 2,300 jobs

Oil climbs on Cyprus hopes

Rudd endorsed attempted spill: Crean

China's Instagram and Other Tech Startups Look West

Swan praises 'gold-plated' Aust economy

How Samsung Became the World's No. 1 Smartphone Maker

Google's Self-Driving Robot Cars Are Ruining My Commute

Bitcoin May Be the Global Economy's Last Safe Haven

Wall St gains; S&P sets new record

S&P puts Deutsche Bank on negative watch

India's timid banking renaissance

Trolls take on 9-year-old girl's Kickstarter project...and lose

LED quadrotors form 'Star Trek' logo over London

Propose and cons: 'Will you marry me' meets social media

Don't Glass and drive -- lawmakers seek to ban Google Glass on the road

Henry Ford's Great-Grandson Invests in Public Transit

Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' Brand Goes Global

Crean held Labor's future in his hands

Intuit's TurboTax: File From the Bath but Not the Shower

Bot Network's $6 Million Monthly Take From Online Advertisers

Amazon offers up 'Send to Kindle' button to Web site owners

Q&A: 'Veronica Mars' Creator Rob Thomas

Germany's Copycat Kings Launch a Venture Fund

BlackBerry's Heins: Apple's iOS is a little long in the tooth

How Well Do Microsoft's Xbox, Skype, Office, and SkyDrive Work Together?

JBL's ultimate speaker: Everest DD66000

Microsoft's first PC lives!

President elected for Italy's lower house

Will Lando Calrissian Return in Disney's 'Star Wars' Sequel?

Samsung's Galaxy S4 Tap Dance

Innovator: Martin Riddiford's Gravity-Powered Lamp