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    A new initiative in the US could give broadband over powerline (BPL) a kick-start, with two US companies getting together to provide Internet connectivity through electricity cables.

  • US presidential election 2008: Barack Obama talks tech

    Iraq, immigration, taxes, and healthcare probably have been the four most pressing topics of the 2008 US presidential campaign. IT has made nary an appearance -- so what do the candidates think on the subject of technology?

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    Pretty soon, the government will be screening and filtering our email as well as making blogs like this one disappear.

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    A YouTube video has changed my view of the world. And no, this time it didn't involve a monkey or a grievous injury captured on camera.

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    Can not-so-smart meters help the NBN?

    It was interesting to witness Conroy's recent enthusiasm to spruik the NBN's role in supporting the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative. What a pity that Conroy hadn't yet seen the damning report from the Victorian auditor-general about that state's smart-meter roll-out.

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    Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using Voice over Internet Protocol is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill.

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    As the two giants tussle for domination of online advertising dollars, it's increasingly clear that this tug-of-war is really a test of each company's corporate culture.

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    A proposed method for sharing information between systems linked on the Internet promises to speed collaborative applications by up to 10 times the current rates.

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    British Airways and other airlines are ready to offer online access to business travellers, despite some ongoing technical hitches.

  • Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

    The Linksys CIT400 allows you to make both land-line and Skype calls, all without a PC.

  • Polycom HDX 4002 XL

    The HDX4000 is one of Polycom's premier products in their video-telephony range, while it's a beautiful machine featuring great quality video conferencing, it's priced to scare.

  • Fujitsu Siemens pushes 3G laptops

    The PC maker will focus on building high-speed networking into all its laptops. It's also keen on energy efficiency.

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  • David Braue Can not-so-smart meters help the NBN?
    It was interesting to witness Conroy's recent enthusiasm to spruik the NBN's role in supporting the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative. What a pity that Conroy hadn't yet seen the damning report from the Victorian auditor-general about that state's smart-meter roll-out.
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