‘Mafia Wars 2’ Promises More Blood and Mayhem
Zynga's sequel to the popular "Mafia Wars" will have more crime and more social interaction than its predecessor."Mafia Wars 2" will be released in the coming weeks on Facebook and it will be more sophisticated and action-focused than any other game on the social network. The sequel will also get an upgrade graphics-wise so that players can see those pools of blood better.
Warning: Don’t Open That iPhone 5 E-mail Announcement
Banking on everyone's anticipation over the iPhone 5 announcement from Apple on Tuesday, some hackers are taking advantage of that excitement by sending a fake e-mail with a hook that it's the official announcement from Apple about the iPhone 5. But be warned opening the e-mail will not get you a first look at the iPhone 5 but a nasty Trojan called Mal/Zapchas-A.
New Discovery Could Lead to Arthritis Treatment
A breakthrough by Australian researchers could be the first step in a new treatment for people with arthritis.
Woolworths Recalls Tainted Milk
Woolworths has recalled some of its home-brand milk and has reassured its customers that the recall is just a precautionary measure.
Amazon Selling the Kindle Fire at a Loss
Amazon.com new Kindle Fire tablet costs $209.63, IHS iSuppli estimated on Friday but since Amazon is selling the tablet for only $199 every tablet is costing the company $10 to produce.
‘Arrested Development’ Movie and New TV Episodes Coming
Fans of the show "Arrested Development" can finally rest easy. The cult classic television comedy is back with a mini-season and a movie.
New Research Could Turn Pee into Rocket Fuel
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that can transform ammonium, commonly found in urine into hydrazine, a rocket fuel.
Australian Health Advocates Push for ‘Fat Tax’
Aussie health advocates are pushing for a new "fat tax" in the country modeled after Denmark's world first "saturated fat tax".
How China’s New Space Station Could Affect the Space Race
Now that China has successfully launched its first space laboratory module with an eye towards a manned space station, how will this affect the global space race or will the Chinese just end up competing with itself?
SpaceX Develops Recyclable Rocket: Key to a Mars Landing
California-based space exploration company Space X announced on Thursday that it is working on an orbital booster system that could fly to space and back and could be the key to colonizing Mars.
A Man on an Asteroid: NASA’s Future Manned Space Mission
NASA's done it before but only in the movies but this time they're going to do it in real life. NASA scientists have announced they are planning to land n astronaut on an asteroid in the near future.
Google Accuses Microsoft of Extorting Cash from Android OEMs
Google has responded to Microsoft and Samsung's agreed to a cross-licensing deal by accusing Microsoft of extortion.
Desk Jobs can Kill You, Study Shows
You can now add desk jobs to one of the riskier career choices. A recent study has found that sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of dying.
New Spyware Threat for Singapore Internet Banking Users
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) has warned Internet banking customers to be on guard against a new spyware that could steal their online passwords.
Apple to Discontinue iPod Classic and Shuffle Line: Report
Apple is reportedly considering killing the iPod line. With the press invite for the iPhone5 out it seems the hardy iPod Shuffle and iPod Classic have been left out of the big hoopla once more.
Qantas Warns Passengers of Delays Due to Airport Workers' Strike Friday
Qantas warns that more than 8000 domestic and international passengers will have their flights disrupted tomorrow as customs and quarantine staff at Sydney's international airport are set to stage a protest on Friday.
Australian Sharemarket Falls as Investors Wait on German Vote
Australian stocks fell today as investors played it safe waiting for the result of a German vote on whether to approve new powers for a European bailout fund.
ACCC Approves Qantas, American Airlines Deal
Australia's competition regulator has approved a transpacific alliance between Qantas Airways and American Airlanes, the regulators said on Thursday.
Apple Cuts Orders for iPad 2 Parts
Apple is cutting orders to vendors for its iPad tablet computers that could lead to slower sales for supply-chain vendors, according to a report from JP Morgan Chase and Co.
Hungry Jack Introduces Veggie Cups in its Meals
Fast food chain Hungry Jack will begin introducing sides of vegetables to go with its regular meals starting next month in a move to bolster its health credentials.
Scientists Find Truth Behind ‘Frankenstein’s Moon’
It's one of the most famous stories in the literary field: how Mary Shelley woke up from a dream to write the iconic "Frankenstein". Now a group of astronomers have proved that the author's account of how the moon shone through the window of her room in Villa Diodati is actually true.
Australian Dollar Dips Against U.S. Dollar, Japanese Yen
The Australian and New Zealand dollars dropped against their Japanese and U.S. counterparts as fears that the global economy woes may worsen.
U.S. ITC will Investigate HTC Patent Complaint Against Apple
The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday that it will investigate a claim by Taiwanese phone firm HTC that Apple has infringed on its patents.
Facebook Denies Accusations it Monitors Logged Out Users
Facebook has denied it monitors users who have logged out of the service. Australian hacker Nik Cubrilovic this week accused Facebook of using to cookies to track users even after they've logged out of the site.
Microsoft Begins Windows Phone Mango Roll-Out
Microsoft began rolling out its updated Windows 7.5 Mango OS this morning for download but only to select smartphone users.Existing Microsoft Windows Phone users can begin downloading the "Mango" update but which users are eligible to download the update is still unknown.
With ‘Let’s Talk iPhone,’ Apple Sets a Date at Last
Apple finally decided to quell the rumors about the next generation iPhone when it sent out email invitations on Tuesday to a press event called "Let's Talk iPhone".
Rick Santorum’s Google Problem: Is it the Algorithm’s Fault?
Rick Santorum is fighting a losing battle and it isn't the GOP Presidential race. The former Senator from Pennsylvania is losing out to Google.
Netflix, Dreamworks Announce Streaming Deal
Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation has reached a multi-year streaming deal that gives Netflix exclusive rights to run DreamWorks feature films and television specials.
Venture Capitalists Greylock Partners, Insight Venture Invest in Tumblr
Microblogging platform Tumblr announced Monday that it has secured $85 million in fresh finding. Venture capitalists Greylock Partners and Insight Venture Partners led the round. Other investors in this round were The Chernin Group, Sir Richard Branson, Spark Capital, Union Square Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
Chinese Spacecraft Gears up for Launch
China is launching its first space laboratory module at the end of the week, with final preparations for the Tiangong-1 spacecraft launch in full swing.
