Archive for January, 2010

Fears Australian piracy case against iiNet could shut off net

January 31, 10 by David Goldstein

Australian 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 Goldstein

Despite 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 Goldstein

Every 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 Goldstein

Legislation 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 ...

Cartoon : Can you still hear me clearly…

January 30, 10 by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz