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HP has promised to produce more TouchPads after consumer demand saw the $99 tablet flying off the shelves.

Apple has hired Nicholas Allegra aka “comex”, the 19 year old hacker famous for his one-click iPhone jailbreak site JailBreakMe, which makes removing the restrictions on Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad devices as simple as clicking a link.

The Australian Coal Association (ACA) on Tuesday has questioned the results of the Grattan Institute research on the impact of the proposed carbon tax on the coal, LNG and steel industries.

Even the gods have been playing favorites. Samsung was scheduled to unveil on Aug. 29 the Galaxy S2 in the United States, the world's largest economy. But what could be a record launch of "the best smartphone that is not an iPhone", we have Hurricane Irene causing massive blackouts, billions in damages, and at least 44 deaths. Aug. 29 would have been a brilliant timing, as Tim Cook is still rearranging the furniture at Apple's executive offices after being abruptly asked to succe...

Amazon's newest tablet could be the best rival to Apple's iPad but only if the online retailer is willing to swallow selling the tablet at a loss, according to a study by Forrester Research.

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI), the peak industry body representing the entire Australian steel supply chain, reiterated it is not proposing any form of mandates or other protectionism measures, but is calling for a more coordinated approach to assessing major project proposals more strongly linked to Australian Industry Participation (AIP) policies.

A 62-year old man with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by inhaling asbestos, has been awarded $1.15 million in compensation by a Victorian Supreme Court jury.

Goodman Fielder has again confirmed why it is one of the great disappointments of Australian business.

QR National has made a first up profit of $350 million in its first year as a public company.

- Alesco lower 1H12 guidance only a month into the year- Brokers cut forecasts, ratings downgraded- Citi sees implications for other companies in similar markets- Downgrades both GUD Holdings and GWA Group as wellBy Chris ShawIt was only a month ago Alesco Corporation ((ALS)) reported full year earn...

While consumers are eagerly waiting for the release of the iPhone 5, a special effects company has created a stunning new iPhone design concept video which could be the future of the highly popular smartphone.

Samsung Electronics Co. has agreed on Monday to postpone the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the last week of September because of the court hearing going on in the country.

Samsung of Korea has agreed to delay the launch of its GalaxyTab 10.1 in Australia pending the resolution of the patent dispute. Samsung, however, said it will file a cross claim against Apple in the next few days

The board of Tiger Airways has appointed a new boss, Chin Yau Seng, former CEO of Silk Air to replace Tony Davis as CEO who is set to leave the company on November 1.

The Federal Court's dismissal of an application by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has enabled Metcash to proceed with its acquisition of the Franklins chain of supermarkets from Pick ‘n Pay.

The GPT Group has programmed total investments of $3.3 billion aimed at strengthening the company's business.

Debit cards are set to be the most commonly used payment method, surpassing cash and credit cards, if younger generations have anything to do with it.

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has expressed disappointment at Qantas Airways after the Australian airline awarded prizes to two men for dressing up in “Blackface” at the Bledisloe Cup over the weekend.

Australian Coal Association boss Ralph Hillman is retiring end of August 2011. Hillman was appointed as Executive Director of the ACA in August 2007

Here are top 10 stupid and lamest reasons why Steve Jobs is leaving the limelight before the iPhone 5 is unveiled.

People are now asking -- who will be the next Steve Jobs?

The Australian Bankers Association is endorsing statements by the Reserve Bank governor that the Australian economy is in a good position to weather heightened global uncertainty, partly due to solid, safe and healthy banks.

Despite pulling the TouchPad from production, Hewlett Packard is offering TouchPad owners free apps for the device.

A not-for-profit national organisation dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy in Australia today called for all components of the Clean Energy Future package to be passed into law by the end of 2011.

The world might have recovered a bit from the recent news of Steve Job’s resignation from Apple Inc. As Chief Executive Officer. It’s a good time to focus on the man who will be filling his shoes, Apple’s former Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook.

Leighton Holdings announced today the appointment of Hamish Tyrwhitt as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. With immediate effect, Tyrwhitt will be replacing David Stewart after barely eight months in the job.

KFC Australia says it will no longer provide toys with any childrenʼs meals.

NAME: Steven Paul Jobs AGE: 56 BORN: Feb. 24, 1955, in San Francisco and adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs

SPi Global, a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company in the Philippines, has established an Australian office to form business partnerships with local companies for their call centre and other outsourcing needs.