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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has put down a US$5 million deposit to book a flight into space with the space tourism company Space Adventures.
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has announced that current CEO, Sheryle Moon, will be departing at the end of this week.
The future of Australian innovation needs new idols a nerd contingent to rival our sport gods, according to an AIIA roundtable yesterday.
For the second year in a row, Google shareholders will be asked to hold the Web search giant accountable for protecting free speech, regardless of international borders.
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Microsoft has released its second commercial starring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. Have you seen it yet?
I can't wait for the new iPhone to come out mainly because I'm so dog-tired of listening to the never-ending screeds of rumour mongering nonsense speculating on what functionality the device will have that come out every single day. So I've decided to join in. I'm 100 per cent convinced the new iPhone will run Vista and have WiMax connectivity. In fact I'd bet my house on it.
The introduction of new ICT technologies triggers a learning process that creates significant innovation across the Australian economy.
In 2020, datacentres are estimated to be cleaner, greener and more flexible but will they be any safer?
An analysis by representatives of Australia's two largest IT industry groups shows that neither political party in the federal election has come up with a comprehensive policy around technology.
Cesare Tizi, who was the chief information officer at Australia's largest energy supplier AGL Energy, has been awarded the title of ZDNet Australia CIO of the year 2007.
The thriving community of Internet users that are opting for a 'Second Life' in virtual worlds are a tempting market for advertising. But is a virtual presence a viable option for big business?
Second Life, with an alleged population of 7.979 million, is changing the way businesses think about what their customers want, and whether "virtual" is a viable way to give it to them.
The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.
Plantronics are likely to be one of the names you think of when looking for audio headsets. After all, they've been building the things for 45 years. The Plantronics CS70N is a worthwhile investment for anyone who spends a lot of their day on the phone.
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