WikiLeaks Party closer to registering

The WikiLeaks political party is a step closer to being registered in Australia.

By AAP | 22 May, 2013 11:57

Tags: Julian Assange, wikileaks

Apple denies tax 'gimmicks' amid US pressure

Apple has denied using "gimmicks" to dodge taxes and says it welcomes a review of US fiscal laws after a Senate investigation found it used offshore loopholes to save billions in taxes.

By AAP | 22 May, 2013 09:49

Tags: Apple

Microsoft unveils new generation XBox

Attempting to replace all your living room devices with a single unit, Microsoft has launched its new gaming console, the Xbox One, at Microsoft HQ in Seattle.

By AAP | 22 May, 2013 09:49

Tags: games consoles, Microsoft, games

Vodafone says eurozone crisis hits profits

Vodafone says annual net profits tumbled 90 per cent after it took a vast STG7.7 billion ($A11.97 billion) impairment charge relating to its businesses in debt-laden eurozone nations Italy and Spain

Digital gambling a 'risk for teenagers'

Teenagers who play simulated digital gambling games could be at risk of becoming problem gamblers, researchers say.

Bill Gates to front Q&A debate on health

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates will take part in a special version of the ABC's Q&A program during a visit to Australia later this month.

By AAP | 17 May, 2013 12:03

Tags: Microsoft, bill gates

Dotcom disclosure case goes to top court

Kim Dotcom will get to argue before the Supreme Court that he should see the US government's whole internet piracy case against him when it tries to extradite him to the United States.

New tax breaks for tech start-ups

Loss-making start-up companies which invest heavily in research and development will be targeted for tax breaks.

Conroy dismisses claims of NBN failing

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has dismissed claims the federal budget reveals the national broadband network (NBN) is failing.

'Lulzsec leader' appears in Sydney court

A self-proclaimed leader of the international hacking ring Lulzsec has allegedly broken into a website belonging to a local authority in northwestern NSW.

By AAP | 15 May, 2013 13:16

Tags: security

Optus suffers 7.5pc slump in FY net profit

Australia's second-biggest telco, Optus, has suffered a 7.5 per cent slump in net profit for the year to March 31.

By AAP | 15 May, 2013 10:11

Tags: mobility, optus, Telecommunications

Scrapping internet filter saves government $4.5m

The government is saving $4.5 million by not proceeding with plans to filter the internet of objectionable material.

My Schools site hurting kids: Greens

The NSW Greens say national literacy and numeracy tests shouldn't be used to rank schools online because it damages education outcomes and stresses children.

By AAP | 14 May, 2013 11:32

Tags: My School website

Vic sex offenders to be tracked by GPS

Victoria's high-risk sex offenders will be fitted with new GPS bracelets that will allow authorities to track their every move.

By AAP | 13 May, 2013 14:50

Tags: GPS

WA's AG blocks court Web streaming

Western Australia's top judge says he has "serious concerns" about the state's attorney-general decision to stop a project that would have allowed the Supreme Court to stream cases online in real time to the public.

By AAP | 09 May, 2013 13:41

Tags: Networking, Wb streaming, government