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Windows 8, ASUS Zenbook Rolls Out in Australia

Due to Australia's geographical location, Aussies were among the first in the world to purchase the rolled out Windows 8 operation system by Microsoft, as well as new devices that run on the OS.

Apple Beams with Refreshed Products but Gears Up for Modest Profit Targets

For two quarters in a row, Apple failed to even equal market expectations, departing from its famed reputation of measuring up or even exceeding the figures churned out by market analysts.

Galaxy Smartphones Power Samsung Anew to Record Q3 2012 Result

Samsung Electronics has again romped its way to record sales numbers in Q3 2012, pocketing $US7.4 billion in operating profits mostly on the back of close to 60 million Android smartphones the tech giant has shipped out in the period.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday10/26/2012

Despite a positive start, local stocks have turned south at lunchtime in the East, as losses from the big mining players detract from gains elsewhere. Overnight, US stocks rose modestly although volumes were light ahead of US growth numbers being released tonight. European markets also had slight gains, with UK September quarter economic growth figures bouncing by one percent, although these figures were distorted by the effects of the Olympics on the economy. At lunchtime in the East, the All O...

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Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 10/25/2012

The US Federal Reserve announced overnight that it would continue with its current economic stimulus program, QE3. The move failed to excite local investors, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) finishing only slightly higher, up 2.9pts to 4533.5pts.

iPad Mini vs Asus Google Nexus 7 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD: Technical Face-off

Cupertino-based Apple, after dominating the larger tablet market it popularized, has turned its attention to the slightly smaller screen. The 7.9-inch iPad Mini has Apple's attention to style and detail behind it, but it certainly isn't the only gadget that size worth looking into, especially with the Mini's stepped-down processor and screen resolution.

New Samsung Galaxy Premier Leaks

Samsung continues to attempt to provide one of the most robust smartphone line-ups ever through gadgets devices like the Galaxy S3 Mini that offer consumers more Android smartphone options. One new handset, the Galaxy Premier, has surfaced with the first actual picture of the phone finally leaked.

Gadgets Galore: Hefty Choices Greet Shoppers in the Upcoming Holiday Season

It’ll be gadgets galore this holiday season as tech firms flooded the market with new toy devices, meant to lure the young and old, that are expected to be snapped up in huge numbers by Christmas shoppers.

Gartner Report: Mobile Computing is the Future with Google’s Android on Top

Personal computers will inevitably be relegated behind the pacesetting smartphones and tablet computers, research firm Gartner said in a new report made public on Wednesday, adding that mobile phones are likely to emerge as the preferred computing tool by 2013.

Microsoft Bets Big Time on Windows 8 Global Rollout

The spotlight is on Microsoft this time as it launches Windows 8, leaving the tech world wondering if smartphones and tablet computers running on the new operating system would measure up with Apple and Android devices.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 10/25/2012

Overseas markets generally stabilised overnight following the sharp sell-off yesterday. European markets were higher even with weak manufacturing numbers and lower metals prices. The US markets lost ground towards the close of trade the Dow finishing down 25 points and the NASDAQ only down 8points but still in the red.

Why The Brent-WTI Spread Will Close

By Greg PeelWhen the price of Brent crude futures started to blow out over the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures in 2010, much money was lost by traders used to wide spreads lasting only briefly before slamming shut again.

NSW Piggery That Converts Methane from Manure First Australian Farm to Earn Carbon Credits

Droppings from Blantyre Farm's 22,000 pigs helped the enterprise be on record as Australia's first farm eligible to earn carbon credits under the Gillard government's carbon farming initiative. The hog manure is converted to methane through the commercial-scale system built by Quantum Power that the farm operator installed.

Asian Operations Help Boosts ANZ’s Profit to a Record $5.66 Billion

The ANZ Banking Group will have less believable reason not to pass in full any future overnight cash rate cuts to be made by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) since it reported on Thursday another record-breaking profit.

Billionaire’s Revenge: Gina Rinehart Votes Against Fairfax Board Pay Package

Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, had her sweet revenge on Wednesday against the Fairfax Media board which slammed the door on her face a few weeks ago when she sought a director's seat.

The Overnight Report: Dow Jumps Five Percent

By Greg PeelThe Dow closed down 25 points, or 0.2%, while the S&P lost 0.3% to 1408 and the Nasdaq fell 0.

LG Sells Record Mobile Devices in Q3 2012, Likely Emerging as Key Smartphone Vendor

While Apple and Samsung were generating so much hoopla in the mobile devices industry, a silent but key player was gradually creeping in and by Q3 2012, South Korea’s LG Electronics is back in black.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 10/24/2012

A weak offshore lead impacted local stocks today, sending the Australian share market down 0.8pct. Worries about Spain's spiking borrowing costs saw European markets hit 6 week lows while US investors were spooked by disappointing earnings results. Adding to the downbeat mood, ratings agency Moody´s downgraded five Spanish regions. The All Ordinaries Index closed down 37.4pts to 4530.6.

Microsoft to Fight Piracy in China via Surface

With the official release of Windows 8 on Friday, Microsoft has created a tablet PC to compete with other similar devices from iOS and Android and even from other manufacturers that will use the same operating system.

LG Optimus G vs Samsung Galaxy S3: Grand Slam Face-off

The Optimus G, since it was designed to a flagship standard and powered by the latest in handheld computing, cannot hope for a warm welcome from its competitors. However, it is due every bit of their respect. Although LG is not asking for it, the technology giant is apparently ready to earn it.

Apple’s iPad Mini vs. Apple’s iPod Touch: A Win-Win Battle for the Tech Titan’s Ecosystem

Apple recently added three attractive colours to the latest iPod Touch edition, giving consumers more funky options to best represent their unique taste and apparently making it easier for them to buy the upgraded gadget.

Apple’s iPad Mini is Out and Buying a Matter of Ecosystem Choice

Apple has officially unleashed the iPad Mini with company executives insisting that global consumers will not be getting a watered-down version of its bigger sibling – what will be rolled out come Nov 2 is an entirely new gadget, said the tech titan.

The Unemployment Rate and GDP: Don’t Ever Trust an Economist

We also have a way to vastly increase US household income - the feds have only to spend more money! Just add zeros. How about that? The poor family has not a dime more in real, spendable income...but we've managed - by clever use of mathematics and economics - to double its income.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 10/24/2012

The Australian share market managed only a small win yesterday but all or the gains have been wiped out today. Overnight we saw wide spread selling on European and US Stock and commodity markets.

Why a Farm is a Good Investment in an Entitlement Society

'Asia has a big advantage,' said our old friend Marc Faber, at the Halkin conference in London. 'It doesn't have the same entitlement culture of the developed countries.'

NAB and Australian Banking is Oversized and Under Pressure

The National Australia Bank (NAB) reported pre-tax profits of $1.4 billion on Friday. That's a lot of money. But it was $250 million that got the market's attention. The stock was down as much as 3.5% during the day before closing down 2.71%.

The Australian Government is Scrounging for Every Last Cent

Wayne Swan, Australia's current Treasurer, is proving to be an even better juggler than our own Nick Hubble, who actually knows how to juggle.

Electricity Utilities Overcharge Aussie Consumers by $3 Billion

While Australian consumers are reeling from spiraling electricity bills by up to 60 per cent, power utilities are raking it in by overcharging households and businesses by up to $3 billion.

The Overnight Report: Earnings, Election Or Both?

By Greg PeelThe Dow fell 243 points, or 1.8% while the S&P lost 1.4% to 1413 and the Nasdaq dropped 0.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 10/23/2012

The Australian share market managed only a small win today. No local economic data was released but a raft of companies held their Annual General Meetings (AGM) while the Australian dollar was well supported ahead of tomorrow's key inflation numbers. After reaching an intra-day high of 4588.7pts, the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closed higher by 3.4pts or 0.1pct to 4568.

Windows 8 vs Windows 7: 8 Differences

When Windows 7 was rolled out by Microsoft three years ago this very day, it was considered a time for celebration. Microsoft was emerging from a very dark time with its troubled Windows Vista operating system, which was long delayed and generally disliked by many users. Windows 7 fixed Vista, and in the process, it also fixed Microsoft.

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