Some Babies Die in Their Sleep when Co-Sleeping with Adults
An unprecedented investigation reveals that since 2008, 33 infants have suddenly died in their sleep while co-sleeping with adults, raising alarm and prompting a coroner, John Olle, to hold an inquest on the pattern. The inquest will carefully look into five child deaths, medical opinion from experts, and review of the adequacy of guidelines about SIDS (sudden infant deaths) and co-sleeping.
Facebook Plans Curtailed by Australian Legal Action on User Privacy Data
Following his findings that Facebook are able to track users after they log out of the social network, Australian technology blogger Nik Cubrilovic, in cooperation with 10 public interest groups, has sued the firm. The Commission's decision is expected to send a statement to both the social network and its users.
Gloomy Photos Document Devastation Wrought by Typhoon Nalgae in the Philippines
Typhoon Nalgae is forecast to strike Vietnam at about 02:00 GMT on Oct. 5, with maximum sustained winds to the region of around120 km/h (74 mph).
Japan to Seek Help Against Cyber Attacks after Hacking of Mitsubishi Heavy
Japan intends to work more closely with private firms dealing with internet security after Mitsubishi Heavy, which works closely with Boeing, said in September network information such as IP addresses may have been leaked.
Floodwaters Brought by Strong Twin Typhoons to Stay Longer than Usual Submerging Philippine Towns
Fierce typhoon Nalgae pummeled the Philippines over the weekend, bringing floodwaters in coastal towns, which may have to live in evacuation centers or homes inundated in floodwaters in the next four to five days.
NASA Captures New Stunning Aurora Australis Images Over NZ [VIDEO]
NASA has captured once again enchanting images of Aurora Australis from the International Space Station while passing over Indian Ocean on September 17. One of the Sept. 17 videos now circulating on the web shows wildfire images in Australia.
Australian Astronomers Identify Milky Way’s Location in the Cosmos
Australian astronomers have located the Milky Way, which apparently sits like a bead in a cosmic thread in the great cosmos.
Australian Teen Sues Parents Over Arranged Wedding Plan
A 16-year-old girl sued her parents in a bid to escape an arranged marriage. Court orders were made just two weeks before the planned wedding in the Middle East in April, but details of the case have been revealed in a judgment published only this week.
U.S. Study: $200 Billion Goes to Targeted Media, Advertisers Become Digital-Serious
A study by investment group Veronis Suhler Stevenson (VSS), forecasts that spending on so-called targeted media will rise by 7.1 per cent to $200 billion this year, as companies on a tight budget focus on their key customers.
U.S. Study Shows Brain Gets Busy, Continues Learning While Asleep
A U.S. study shows there is a "separate form of memory" that works while people are asleep and this probably affects learning in the classroom. "There is substantial evidence that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness and this ability may contribute to memory in a waking state," the study says.
$199 Amazon Kindle Fire – Hopes, Expectations, and Releases
Amazon has announced Wednesday the release of Kindle Fire, along with other Kindle changes in its offerings. A lot of the information revealed during the official presentation has already been expected by those who have been reading up on tech blogs. For instance, the Kindle Fire tablet has a 7-inch screen, free data storage over the Internet and a new browser -- Amazon Silk.
Microsoft Signs Licensing Deal with Samsung
Samsung will pay Microsoft for running Android, bringing to two the number of major Android OEMs from which Microsoft stands to collect royalties - Samsung and HTC. The third OEM, Motorola, has just recently been bought by Google.
Danger in Perth: Escaped Prisoner Robs Bank for Second Time
A convicted armed thief has robbed a bank for a second time, slipping past the security assigned to him at the hospital.
Can an iPhone App Train Eyes to Delay Use of Reading Glasses?
iPhone users with 20-20 vision can delay less about reading glasses or will train, as it will compensate for the natural deterioration of the eyes.
Amazon Ready for Tablet Launch, Blogs Unveil Specs of Kindle Fire
Amazon is reportedly poised to launch its newest device, the "Kindle Fire," which is seen to stir the tablet market. No details have been officially released yet, but a popular tech blog leaked out a few info bits.
Lawmakers Say Undeletable Cookies "Unacceptable"
The Federal Trade Commission has been asked to investigate reports that MSN.com and Hulu.com install undeletable cookies onto users' computers. Representatives Joe Barton and Ed Markey both asked FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz regarding FTC's action plans on the so-called 'supercookies.'
Facebook Answers Aussie Media on Tracking Allegations
Amid allegations that it is invading the privacy of its members by tracking where they go next after logging out, Facebook releases official statement. Facebook engineer Gregg Stefancik says the social network is not violating user's privacy.
Fatal Bus Accident in Pakistan Kills 31 Children
A bus carrying private school pupils fell into a ravine in the children's home district of Faisalabad. Authorities said investigation is underway, but early findings pointed to the failure of the brakes as reason for the accident.
Google+ Goes Public, 15 Million Visits in One Week
Web traffic to Google+ swiftly rose to 1,269 per cent on Wednesday last week, a day after the site opened up for the general public. Google+ went from ranking as 54th to 8th most visited site in a research firm's social networking and forums category.
Will the Controversial 'Is My Son Gay?' Mobile App Help?
"Is My Son Gay?" is the latest controversial app for android devices. It targets parents who are doubtful of their son's sexual orientation.
Researchers Alarmed by Sex Disease 'Epidemic' in Australia, Raises Funding Needs
A research team led by Associate Professor David Wilson from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) conducted the national surveillance report for sexually transmitted infections and found that the increase in chlamydia cases has reached "epidemic" proportions among 15- to 30-year-olds.
Study Explains Health Risks for both Obese Babies and Moms
In the study led by Professor Neena Modi, British expert on high-risk health problems in newborns, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans showed clear evidence that being overweight or obese in pregnancy could result in potentially harmful changes to a baby's fat levels while still in the womb.
Tech Analyst Says Facebook is Tracking Users to Other Sites
An Australian technology analyst questions Facebook methods of modifying virtual footprints of its users after they log out, saying Facebook is supposed to let users leave without a trail upon 'log out.'
Doctor Sends Elderly Brazilian Woman to the Morgue Alive
An elderly woman from Brazil was declared dead and sent to the morgue after her attending doctor ran tests and confirmed her death. Two hours later, her daughter came to see her and felt that she was still breathing.
Indiana Siblings Play with Shotgun ala 'CSI,' Elder Sis Shot in the Head
Teen sisters played with a shotgun and the older sis got shot in the head. Authorities are treating the case as an accident.
Aussie and NZ Internet Still Amongst the Slowest in the World: Survey
A survey on the countries' prevailing internet speed found that average worldwide download speed is 580 KBps. Among countries with fastest internet speed, South Korea came in first with an average speed of 2,202 KBps, followed by Romania (1,909 KBps) and Bulgaria (1,611 KBps). New Zealand's average download speed is 364 KBps, just slightly ahead of Australia at 348 KBps.
Tumblr Gets $85M in Fresh Funding
Blogging service Tumblr has raised a fresh $85 million round of funding in a bid to boost services and subsequently increase revenues.
Amazon Announces FOX Streaming Ahead of Tablet Launch
Amazon.com Prime members will now be able to stream FOX movies and TV series. The announcement came two days before Amazon is expected to launch one of two Kindle tablets to rival Apple's iPad.
Vint Cerf: Computer Engineering Turning Science Fiction to Science Fact
As Google's Internet Evangelist, one of the "Fathers of the Internet," Vint Cerf, recently spoke before brilliant children at a charity forum. Asked about his thoughts on what lies ahead for the internet, he expressed optimism and says there are exciting things ahead.
Saudi Women Getting Right to Vote, Run for Office
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will allow women to vote and run in the next election. Human Rights Watch says the reforms are significant, but such promises have been made before, and now women still have to wait four years for the announced reforms to take effect.
