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WebOS Undead: New Device Coming?

Google could have a potential enemy now that HP (Hewlett Packard) revealed that they are planning to pursue their WebOS project which is incidentally, also an open source project.

Sharp, Samsung Settle Anti-Trust Case for $553 Million

Seven LCD manufacturers in Asia including Sharp Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. agreed to pay $553 million to settle anti-trust claims for illegally fixing liquid crystal display prices in televisions, notebook computers and monitors.

Are Carriers Limiting the Chances of Windows Phone?

Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone Marketplace now has more than 50,000 apps available which makes the Windows Phone the second fastest growing app store after Apple. That is good news for Microsoft which took a year to reach 40,000 apps on Windows Phone but only 40 days to reach the 50,000 milestone. On any given standard, the fast growing app store, the good reviews for its Windows Phone; one would expect Microsoft to have a better slice of the smartphone market but it only managed to grab just...

Last-Minute Sales Surge, Boosting Retail Players' Cautious Optimism

The Boxing Day aftermath proved encouraging enough for the Australian retail sector, and major players are still cautiously optimistic about the general picture.

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BHP Assures Rail Route for Toxic Products from Olympic Dam Expansion Safe

Amid the spate of train accidents in Australia involving shipment of minerals, BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) assured on Thursday that the route it would take to move toxic products from its Olympic Dam expansion is safe.

Will Electronic Devices Interfere with Airplanes?

Anyone who's ever flown knows the drill before take-off. Seatbelts on and turn off all electronic devices. However according to a study conducted by U.S.A Today more people are refusing to turn off their electronic devices even during take-off, flight and landing. What are the effects of these electronic devices to a plane? Will they really cause a plane to drop out of the sky?

ACTU Criticises Australia’s Renewal of Trade Agreement With Fiji

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) criticised the Australian government on Tuesday for renewing a textile, clothing and footwear scheme with the Fiji government. The scheme is part of a multilateral trade agreement, which ACTU President Ged Kearney insisted would not improve the lives of textile workers in Fiji who are paid low wages.

Cliffs Natural Resource Buys Atlas Iron’s Magnetite Project for $18 Million

International mining company Cliffs Natural Resources bought Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX: AGO) magnetite project for $18 million.

LCD Price Cartel Settlement Case Fetches $553 M in Payments

Major consumer electronic firms, led by Samsung and Sharp, have agreed to settle on Tuesday the U.S. lawsuits that alleged they collaborated to control prices of LCD panels, reports said.

Union Claims 400 Workers Exposed to Asbestos at Sydney Museum Redevelopment

The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) charged that 400 workers may have been exposed to asbestos for about one year in the $50-million redevelopment of the Museum of Contemporary Arts building in Sydney.

Foxconn Reveals $1-B Production Upgrade Plan in China

Foxconn, assembler of Apple's iPad and iPhone, has unveiled plans to upgrade its production capacity in mainland China, expanding the company's existing plant in the country's Henan province, reports said.

Arc Exploration Suspends Gold Project in Indonesia Due to Violent Protests

Australian mining company Arc Exploration (ASX: ARX) temporarily suspended the operation of its gold project at Bima in the Indonesia island of Sumbawa after violence broke out on the site on Christmas Eve.

Former Mobile Phone Employee Faces Lawsuit Over Twitter Followers

A lawsuit filed by a mobile phone company against one of its former employees could make clearer the blurry lines on the use of social networking sites by employees for work.

Italy Fines Apple $1.18 Million for Misleading Consumers

Italy's Antitrust Authority fined three Apple companies $1.18 million (900,000 euros) for misleading local consumers on warranty terms and customer assistance.

Android Poised to Increase Market Share with 'Ice Cream Sandwich'

The release of Android 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich, paves the way for the mobile platform's further ascension in the tightening battle for mobile market supremacy, reports said.

Rio Tinto Extends Offer for Hathor Exploration Shares Until Jan 6

Mining giant Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) announced on Thursday that it has extended its offer to purchase Hathor Exploration shares to 5 p.m. of Jan 6, 2012. The offer, made through an indirect wholly-owned Rio subsidiary in Canada, is for C$4.70 in cash per common share.

Samsung Set to Acquire Full Control of LCD Partnership with Sony

Sony and Samsung announced on Monday a deal that would transfer whole ownership of S-LCD Corp, an entity jointly-owned by the two consumer electronic firms, to the South Korean tech giant.

Adam Internet Offers Business Cloud Computing in South Australia

Service provider Adam Internet announced on Friday the roll-out in 2012 of its Business Cloud computing service in South Australia.

Retailers Use Loopholes to Pass Off Foreign Products as Made in Australia

Australian supermarkets are passing off foreign products as Made in Australia by using loopholes.

52% of Australians Unaware of Their Rights as Consumers

A survey by consumer watchdog Choice found that 52 per cent of shoppers are unaware of their rights regarding the purchase and return of products.

Smartphones Helped More Shoppers be Savvy

Gone are the days where the use of smartphones was limited to “geeks”. Nowadays, shoppers are now utilizing the potential of smartphones as a tool to help them get through their shopping needs.

Sony: We Didn’t Apologize for PS Vita Bugs

Sony Corp. has denied news reports that the company has apologized for the glitches with its newest console the PlayStation Vita. According to Sony, there was no evidence of widespread bugs on the Vita and that the reports about Sony apologizing were not true.

Motorola Scores Win over Apple in German Patent Case

Motorola recently experienced victory as the company won against Apple regarding a patent case filed in Germany.

Self-Healing Electronics Fix Themselves Using Liquid Metal Capsules

Engineers from the University of Illinois are developing circuits that will automatically fix themselves when its wires are broken. The self-healing system restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in mere microseconds.

RIM Denies Rumors of Blackberry 10 OS Glitches

Research in Motion has denied rumors that it had delayed the launch of its newest operating system because of software problems.

Harvey Norman will now sell Games Online GST Free

Proving the old adage "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em", Gerry Harvey has decided to launch a new website that will sell import European copies of video games at discounted prices.

No More CES Events for Microsoft After 2012

No more Steve Ballmer talks and antics on future CES gatherings as Microsoft has decided to pull out from the yearly showcase of new electronic products, making the Las Vegas show on January 2012 the last for the software giant.

World’s Largest Gold Producer Fined in Death of Aussie Miner

The Perth Magistrates Court fined Barrick Gold on Thursday $140,000 for the death of miner Daniel Williams in August 2009. Mr Williams fell into an ore chute at the underground mine of Barrick's Kanowna Belle gold mine near Kalgoorlie.

20% of Aussies to Give Gift Vouchers for Christmas

A survey released on Friday by the Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) found that 20 per cent of Aussies plan to give gift vouchers for the Yuletide.

Older Women are the Main Market in U.S. of Greeting Card, Wrapping Paper Makers

In another display of generation gap and digital divide, a survey released Friday by research firm Roy Morgan found that older women comprise the main market of greeting cards and wrapping paper manufacturers.

Report: Galaxy Tab Soon to Hit Germany

Samsung has won the favor of courts in Australia and the United States for its Galaxy devices to hit the market and soon enough, according to reports, the South Korean firm may win the nod of the German court.

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Facility in Malaysia Gradually Gains Public Approval

Australia's Lynas Mining Corp. is seen getting its rare earths facility up and running by the first quarter of 2011, according to Malaysian authorities.

Harvey Norman Offers GST-Free Computer Games Through Web Site From Ireland

Australians who want to buy computer games could purchase these items at a lesser cost at retailer Harvey Norman. The lower cost is made possible by removing the general sales tax (GST).

Smartphone Industry: Device Makers, Developers Winning Big, Carriers Losing?

Mobile devices are set to surpass the traditional desktop PC as the most common way to access the Internet. With more users turning to their phones to send email, downloading applications and watching videos why are U.S carriers still feeling the pinch?

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