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  • Yahoo porn controversy not for adults only

    The decision by Yahoo management to eliminate some of the adult content on its massive site fills me with gloom, not simply because it caved in to an organised protest from the fringe, but because when a universal site becomes provincial, we all lose.

  • Webcam lets your face be your password

    A Canadian company on Wednesday in the US announced a new camera that doubles as a security system that scans a face in three dimensions and a Webcam for online video.

  • Aussie search aggregator takes on job giants

    Comparison shopping services are an accepted feature of the Internet landscape, but the creators of a site which aggregates job searches from multiple providers in Australia are anticipating a battle for their service to be accepted.

  • Gaining access

    Office equipment is getting easier and easier to use, but just how accessible is it for the wider population?

  • Kazaa blocks, warns Aussie users

    Sharman Networks has closed down new Australian users' access to the Web site from which the Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) can be downloaded.

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  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    iPhone madness: What's a gigabyte worth?

    A while back, frustration with my inability to get online outside of the office drove me to invest in a 3G data service from Hutchinson's 3. For $30 per month, I get 2GB of data that's accessible pretty much anywhere I go (I do all my work in metropolitan areas).

Features and Case Studies (5)

  • Biometrics: Still searching for a pulse

    A few years ago, the uptake of biometric technology was considered a sure thing. But fast forward to present day and ZDNet Australia can reveal that companies are reluctant to use biometrics due to their negative stigma.

  • Search ends for Australia's best IT employer

    Find out which company bagged the grand prize. Meanwhile, Techex and Westnet tied for the first runner-up position while storage vendor EMC Australia bagged the third runner-up spot.

  • Software security--a matter of trust

    You can make a good argument that any practical computer security arrangement involves some level of trust between software providers and software users.

  • King Kaz: building an Aussie IT empire

    Going against conventional wisdom, Peter Kazacos built Kaz Computer Services on the principal of quietly and strategically taking on markets where the barriers to entry are high. He talks to ZDNet Australia about how his empire was made.

  • Software licensing: Ready for hardball?

    The Internet is forcing software vendors to come up with a variety of new licensing models. Here are strategies to help you, the buyer, get the most bang for your buck.

Reviews (18)

  • Sony Micro Vault with FingerPrint Access

    If you need portable storage that's truly secure, you don't need to look any further than Sony's new biometric Micro Vault. Read our Australian review.

  • BlackBerry 8707g

    The BlackBerry 8707g is reasonably zippy and easy-to-use, but lacks many common smartphone features like Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion.

  • BlackBerry Pearl 8120

    A sexy, full-featured smartphone that sorely needs faster Web access.

  • Gaining access

    Office equipment is getting easier and easier to use, but just how accessible is it for the wider population?

  • O2 Xphone II

    O2's latest smart phone, the Xphone II, sheds the bulk of its predecessor and gets decked out in a stylish case.

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