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More protest actions continue to build up at Perth Airport as security screeners pursue their demand for better wages. Workers are complaining that their wages are lower compared with their interstate counterparts, and are demanding for an increase of 12 percent in basic pay spread over the next three years.

At least one humdred Victorian jobs are expected to be generated as the Malaysia-based global Tune Hotels opens its new 225-room hotel and operational headquarters in Melbourne in November.

Intel's Z2580 application processor, also known as CloverTrail before launching, defeated other leading processors in a benchmarking exercise. Intel outperformed competitors like Qualcomm, Nvidia and Samsung in a test according to Allied Business Intelligence Inc. Allied Business is affiliated with ABI Research.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has been the pack leader of tech manufacturers for the past months. The release of their Samsung Galaxy S4 propelled the company to new heights – but the company is not stopping there. It just announced their new Galaxy Tab Series. The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1 inch is hitting stores this June.

Intel just released their newest Haswell processor and it is making waves. People would think the tech giant will stop for a while as the craze over their fourth-generation continues but they are not the leading player for nothing. Intel announced that it will be releasing Haswell-E in 2014 and it is even better.

The MSI GE40 gaming laptop was released last week and the company has begun shipping. The The MSI GE40 is MSI’s latest game offering. The company promises better gaming and portable experience.

Haswell microprocessor delivered what it promised consumers – Intel was successful in every sense of it. The chip made every Ultrabook and computing device battery efficient while maintaining high performance. The microprocessor offered a very powerful and reliable core for laptops, desktops and even serves. Intel took high performance computing to a whole new level.

Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest woman, has slipped down in Forbes Magazine's listing of the World's Richest Women to fifth place. She used to be number one, but went down to second place in 2012 in BRW Magazine's separate list.

A Facebook invitation to a June 20 press event has led to speculations that the most popular social networking site would roll out a news reader, possibly based on trending articles on Facebook or more of an RSS reader-style product.

There are five versions of the Samsung flagship device, the Galaxy S4, with the look identical, but with different price points and experiences offered to users.

Reform is underway for the troubled Vatican Bank after Pope Francis named on Saturday Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca as interim prelate of the financial institution, known also as the Institute for Religious Work.

Blackberry 10.2 OS is making a huge leap with Android OS and the next update will now allow users to download Android Jelly Bean applications right on their Blackberry device. The Blackberry 10.2 OS has the power to download, install and run Android applications which is something Windows Phone OS and iOS haven't tried before.

Every year or two years, it becomes necessary to change personal computing devices for several reasons. One their systems get outdated quick and two better and seemingly more convenient and functional computers always come out. Lately, the hype is on ultrabooks and convertibles? Are they really better than the previously hyped touch screens or tablets?

The mobile device industry has proven to be one of the most prospering industries today. Global chip maker Intel Corporation is eyeing the same industry. With their release of Haswell processors, majority of the market’s ultrabooks runs on Intel, this new venture will further boost the position of the company in tech and manufacturing.

LG earned success with the Nexus 4 and the Optimus line of Android devices, and now the company has been speculated working on with Google. However, Google and LG didn't confirmed Nexus 5 manufacturing but it seems that the South Korean tech company is developing the upcoming Optimus G2. Is this the secret smartphone they have been hiding?

Google unleashed their official Android application for Google Cloud Print service. Users can now download the official app from Google Play Store.

Sony recently released the official Xperia S Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with build number 6.2.A.0.200. It has Android 4.1.2 features, changes on the WALKMAN, Album & Movies app and personalisation improvement. Below is the guide how to manually install the update on your Sony Xperia S.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoya 13 is named as such for a good reason. Whether users want a computer in a tablet mode, ten, stand or notebook, the IdeaPad can transform just a s quickly. Plus, it is the world’s first multi-mode ultrabook.

A reputable source announced via Tweeter that the Android 4.2.2 firmware update for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 has been delayed due to software issue.

With the entry of Google and Apple in the music streaming business, Wall Street analysts have predicted the end of the Internet radio pioneer, Pandora. Now that Google and Apple have respectively announced their answer to Internet radio - Google streaming music launched last month; Apple's iTunes Radio announced last Monday - market investors should keep a close look at Pandora and find it to be doing well despite the new and potential threats.

With the announcement of Apple and their iOS 7 in the car, the company is confident that voice commands in automobiles prevent as much number of accidents. A recent study claims otherwise.

Intel (INTC) unleashed their Solid-State Drive DC S3500 Series and their newest solid-state drive (SSD) for cloud computing and data centers. Intel claim their latest SSD drives can take the place of traditional hard disk drives (HDD) especially because they are designed to handle read-intensive applications.

Sony's promise of Android 4.2.2 firmware update for the Xperia Z may hit really soon with the certification for two versions of the firmware actively moving on the horizon.

The share of Androids in the tablet market may likely grow bigger and eat away whatever share that the iPad still currently holds. The reason behind such a development is the roll out of very affordable Android tablets by the third quarter of 2013.

Telstra's exchange buildings are the focus of new asbestos claims as union leaders are demanding for an investigation. The exchange buildings contain some of the interconnection points of the National Broadband Network (NBN). Union leaders claim the presence of asbestos is not only limited to the communication pits but also in the company's exchange buildings.

The Ultrabook market has been booming lately, especially with the release of Intel’s Haswell processors. Makers like Sony and Asus are leading the way for more high-powered and high-performing laptops like ultrabooks. In the same way, Panasonic is betting on this industry with their latest AX3 Ultrabook.

Is there a growing shareholder revolt against the giant tech companies? Stocks of Apple, Facebook and Samsung are on a downtrend, and company stockholders have been vocal about their displeasure over the loss of value of their shares. In the case of Apple, stock market observers noticed that each time Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook opens his mouth, the California-based tech giant's stock does down.

Belkin, a leading player in technology solutions for IT infrastructure, schools, classrooms and mobile settings, introduced two new docking stands for ultrabooks and Windows 8 tablets. The company announced the release of the Dual Video Docking Stand for Ultrabooks and the Dual Video Docking Stand for Windows 8 tablets.

Lenovo is gearing up to join the battle for ultrabook supremacy. With the computer and tech manufacturers lining up to featuring Intel Haswell processors, Lenovo is poised to release its line of ultrabooks Haswells with their U430 and U330 and models.