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    Are you finding it difficult to buy anything online here in Australia? It seems US sites have got a finger on the pulse of what customers want, but locally that attention to detail is somewhat lacking. Or is it? We identify the top Australian e-commerce sites in this comprehensive examination of online buying.

  • Aust e-tailers snub overseas punters

    One of the biggest advantages of the Internet is its global expansiveness, with the ability for users to reach the other side of the world as quick as a mouse click. One local survey, however, has revealed that the majority of Australian online retailers are missing the point completely, ignoring potential overseas customers.

  • Can SMS save mobile commerce?

    Let's face it, mobile commerce never delivered on the hype that surrounded it over the last few years. But that doesn't mean mobile commerce is dead, thanks to a new use of an old technology.

  • 'Tis the season to try again

    When it comes to Christmas shopping online, 1999 was seen by many as the year when etailers and consumers alike tentatively dipped their toes in the water. The good news is that this year should be better than last year. The bad news is that that's no great achievement.

  • Shopping.com buys into Australia

    eBay-owned shopping portal Shopping.com believes the Australian e-commerce market is finally ripe for the picking, and will launch its Australian service this week with 200 local retail partners.

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    Why eBay tried to screw Aussie users

    Now that the bizarre ruckus over eBay's proposed PayPal monopoly appears totalled, it seems a good time to ponder why eBay chose Australia to risk its reputation on such a massively unpopular scheme.

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    After the initial hype following its introduction, has the computing world lost its addiction to Java? Not on your life.

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  • Can SMS save mobile commerce?

    Let's face it, mobile commerce never delivered on the hype that surrounded it over the last few years. But that doesn't mean mobile commerce is dead, thanks to a new use of an old technology.

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