Stories by Staff - Page 302

In defiance of recession, the wireless market thrives, fuelled by demand for better coverage and affordable broadband services.

Cloud computing is a simple concept: software and services are delivered over the web and through a browser, with no server or client software to install.

Cordless phones, once a luxury, are now as affordable as their wired counterparts. Experts discuss their workings, advantages, and what to consider when buying.

ISPs voice their fears that ACTA will mandate them to police user activities, risking privacy and increasing costs.

FX Networks has entered into a partnership with the government's multi-million dollar research and education network, displacing TelstraClear.

Utilities keep you on the phone the longest, with calls lasting 8min 43s, outpacing government and IT helps desks, a study reveals.

By 2013, smartphones and enhanced phones will surpass PCs as the primary web access device, prompting websites to adapt to mobile formats.

Skype 2.0 hits the iPhone with a coveted upgrade - now make Skype-to-Skype calls via 3G but gear up to pay post-2010.

Apple's iTunes faces scrutiny from antitrust division, amid questions over its online business practices and dominant market position.

Activision releases 'Impulse' trailer for Singularity, showcasing the game's unique Time Manipulation Device, altering gameplay dynamics.

EA's massively multiplayer online racer will go live on July 20th, when you can download a free playable demo.

Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock to focus on rock 'n' roll 'shredding' and a story mode with Gene Simmons narrating a mythical rock battle.

HP climbs to the top as the leading server seller, overtaking IBM amidst buyers delaying purchases ahead of new releases.

Half-Life 2 trilogy finally debuts on Mac, offering free access to existing PC owners on Steam. A seminal gaming experience now more accessible.

What if broadband had not become a political carrot in the last election and National had not promised to invest $1.5 billion on a fibre to the home network?.

Google Chrome for Mac officially out of beta, offering stability, speed improvements and seamless native application experience for Mac users. Download now.

Apple overtakes Microsoft as rising shares push its value to $227.1bn, marking a major Silicon Valley turnaround, analysts say.

Bungie unveils a montage of stellar plays and humorous bugs from the Halo: Reach beta, thanking fans ahead of its 14th Sept release.

Axia NetMedia emerges from the shadows with Vodafone backing in its bid for New Zealand's fibre network, promising affordable triple-play services.

Insomniac Games signs deal with EA that will see the studio release its first multiplatform title in its 16-year history.