The year 2011 was filed with both tragedies and triumphs. Case in point: the iPhone and Steve Jobs' passing. These are the most searched people and events of this year.
Jackie Bargas Dec 02, 2011
The popularity of the Internet and gaming has led children and adults alike to exhibit the same behaviors as those addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
Luisa Crisostomo Dec 02, 2011
Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered a number of vulnerabilities in smartphones running Google's Android operating system that allows hackers to record phone conversations and even wipe data without the user's permission.
ranina sanglap Dec 02, 2011
Social media conversations on house prices are dominated by the opinion that they are unsustainably high.
Jamelle Agbuis Dec 01, 2011
NBN Co's continued refusal to ensure regulatory oversights on contracts it offers to telcos prevent the latter from reaching deals with the company tasked to manage to nationwide roll out of the $36 billion National Broadband Network.
Erik Pineda Dec 01, 2011
Google Inc. introduced on Tuesday its new Google Maps 6.0 for Android phones that will let its Maps service navigate indoor spaces.
ranina sanglap Dec 01, 2011
Australian Internet service company Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) has clinched its first Philippine client to mark the start of its foray in the Southeast Asian country.
Windsor Genova Dec 01, 2011
Australia Post Chief Executive Ahmed Fahour knows how to turn a problem into an opportunity. He showed his success on Tuesday when the agency he heads opened its 24/7 operations that relies heavily on delivery and pick up of parcels ordered online by Aussies.
Vittorio Hernandez Nov 30, 2011
Qantas passengers again faced delays even if the unions and the air carrier's labor dispute is under arbitration with Fair Work Australia. The culprit this time was computer outage.
Vittorio Hernandez Nov 30, 2011
Due to the popularity of the event, there are scams and fraud on Cyber Mondays. Here are some of the tips that one must remember for a pleasurable online shopping this cyber Monday.
Kristin Dian Mariano Nov 30, 2011
Google Inc. recently announced the release of a new search app for Apple’s iPad which would provide a new and instant experience when doing “search” in iPad. This new app is supported on iOS 4 or later.
Mary Elaine Ramos Nov 30, 2011
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was recognised by fellow Australians Sunday for his resolve in letting the world know how governments work, specifically that of the United States.
Erik Pineda Nov 29, 2011
The U.S. government announced Monday a crackdown on online operators that market illegally replicated products, resulting to the seizure and immediate closure of more than 100 Web sites, most operating from China.
Erik Pineda Nov 29, 2011
A two-minute video to promote gay marriage produced by Australian lobby group GetUp has gone viral in YouTube. Since it was posted on the video sharing site on Sunday, the video had almost 1.9 million views as of Tuesday noon.
Vittorio Hernandez Nov 29, 2011
The popular desktop browser, Mozilla Firefox recently made significant adjustments and improvements in their Firefox Android. The improvements made for Firefox on Android was a decision based on the dilemma that they had which was to retains its compatibility with add-ons and other technology or to push through with improving the browser's performance. The company chose the latter.
Mary Elaine Ramos Nov 29, 2011
Chalk up another one for social networks. This time Google+ reunited a DSLR owner with his lost at sea camera thanks to the power of the "hive mind".
ranina sanglap Nov 29, 2011
Missed out on all the good deals on Black Friday? It's brand new day and brand new sales with Cyber Monday. Retailers are offering discounted prices on their online stores for shoppers who want to get their Christmas shopping done early or want to get good deals for products they are planning to get anyway. If you're looking for some good deals for tablets that isn't Apple Inc's iPad, here are the top deals for tablets you can get on Cyber Monday
ranina sanglap Nov 28, 2011
A coalition of five major Australian service providers has released a proposal for dealing with Internet piracy which would see ISPs warning customers if they had breached copyrights online.
ranina sanglap Nov 25, 2011
As more and more users divulge personal information on the Internet, the lines between the real world and cyberspace start to blur.
Luisa Crisostomo Nov 25, 2011
The National Broadband Network (NBN) roll out is heading the right direction, according to NBN Co chief executive Mike Quigley and more will be accomplished once its $11 billion deal with Telstra Corporation gains approval from the competition watchdog.
Erik Pineda Nov 25, 2011
Reports have emerged that Microsoft has rediscovered its interest on ailing search engine firm Yahoo, with tech news site Digital Trends confirming on Thursday that the two entities have agreed to commence preliminary procedures toward a possible deal.
Erik Pineda Nov 25, 2011
Facebook, the biggest social networking site has finally reached a decision on whether or not they would be joining the smartphone market. If the report published in AllThingsD is true, then the answer for this question would be a resounding “Yes.”
Mary Elaine Ramos Nov 25, 2011
Retail store Harvey Norman has finally succumbed to the inevitable and has launched an e-commerce site.
ranina sanglap Nov 25, 2011
For shoppers who don't want to get up at the crack of dawn and battle countless other buyers to look for the best discounts can do so from the comfort of their own homes.
ranina sanglap Nov 25, 2011
New technologies and players in the video distribution industry are threatening the viability of the pay television sector.
Vittorio Hernandez Nov 24, 2011
Google continues its latest campaign of retiring products and services that the tech giant admitted failed to deliver the desired results, company officials said.
Erik Pineda Nov 24, 2011
Internet safety groups have called attention on what they said was emerging and disturbing trend on popular social networking sites, in which teenage Australians post their racy images for the world to see.
Erik Pineda Nov 23, 2011
Queensland police are investigating a new Facebook and YouTube craze wherein local teenagers post photos of themselves nude with hats covering private parts on the Internet.
Windsor Genova Nov 23, 2011
Paypal recently announced the launch of their new Facebook App which lets users send money to friends and family in Facebook.
Mary Elaine Ramos Nov 23, 2011
The digital divide in Australia is felt not only within economic classes, but also right inside Australian homes.
Vittorio Hernandez Nov 22, 2011