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Sydney Trains No Longer A "No Reception" Area

People who are always experiencing a "no reception" problem when riding the Sydney train could now rejoice as network companies are now providing full high-speed 3G mobile broadband reception.

MS Office 15 Beta Released Today Plus Review

The beta version of the newest MS Office which is MS Office 15 has been released today. In this new version, additional and more improved features has been incorporated in order to make MS Office updated with today's growing market.

Billabong Hacked Usernames and Passwords: Still Visible Online

Billabong, a popular Australian clothing retailer, was a recent victim of online hacking wherein 35,000 of Billabong username and passwords were exposed online. Despite the hacking being exposed last week, the hacked usernames and passwords are still visibile online.
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iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 5: To Buy or Not to Buy iPhone 5?

Apple's iPhone has been one of the top selling Apple devices in the world. The latest iPhone model which is iPhone 4S is one of the top-selling smartphones in the world. Recently, there are numerous reports stating that Apple is slated to release a new iPhone model which iPhone 5.

Victoria Supreme Court Orders Lifting of Blockade at Coles Warehouse

It was an apparent empty victory for Toll Holdings, operator of the Somerton warehouse of Coles, even at it got an order from the Victoria Supreme Court on Monday. The court mandated the lifting of the blockade at the facility which has been ongoing for more than one week.

Fire Traps 15 at New Zealand Gold Mine in Waihi

Fifteen New Zealand miners remain trapped in three refuge areas underground at a Newmont Waihi gold mine on Tuesday. The 15 are part of a group of 28 miners deployed at the site. Thirteen of the workers have escaped the blaze.

Is Windows 8 the Final Hope for PCs?

Microsoft has just unveiled its latest OS which is Windows 8. Windows 8 is set to officially arrive in the market by October, 2012 and experts are predicting that this would help the growth of the PC industry.

Top 5 New Features for iOS 6

The newest OS version from Apple which is iOS 6 is set to bring about new and additional features for different Apple devices. A preview of these new features were already showcased during the WWDC 2012.

Microsoft, NBC Formalises Demise of MSNBC

MSNBC is no more as Microsoft and American network NBC News formally severed their business ties, which more than a decade ago cost the software giant $US220 million for a 50 percent stake on the online news site.

Nokia Forced to Impose Steep Discount on Lumia 900

Nokia downgraded the retail price of its Lumia 900 smartphone over the weekend, a few months prior to the expected debut of Windows 8 operating system that Microsoft said would leave behind current crops of Windows phones.

More Women Go into Outback Jobs

While more Australian men are shifting to careers within the lucrative resources sector, there are also a rising number of Aussie women who are venturing into Outback jobs.

Volkswagen CC launched in Australia

Volkswagen Australia has launched the second-generation Passat CC four-door coupe with a starting price of $54,990 for the diesel. This time around the Germans have gone for a simpler naming convention by removing the Passat badge and sticking with just Volkswagen CC.

Samsung Galaxy Note vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 2: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade?

Samsung Electronics Co., one of the largest smartphone companies in the world, is rumored to reveal Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in the market. Though details are still scarce about Samsung Galaxy Note 2, many people are already questioning if whether or not they should upgrade their Samsung Galaxy Note with the newest Galaxy Note model.

Is this the Start of a New Digg? Betaworks Acquires Digg

Digg, the once popular social news site, was recently acquired by Betaworks. Details of the acquisition was not disclosed but there are reports stating that Betaworks paid $US500,000 for Digg's assets which includes the site as well as its technology.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon7/12/2012

Local stocks closed in the red for the sixth session in a row today, posting the Australian share market's longest losing streak since November last year. Weaker than expected jobs numbers hurt investor sentiment while falls on US share markets and reports China is considering reducing state steel output contributed to the negative tone. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) closed down 29pts or 0.7pct to 4106.

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