Patent wars, regulation and legislation increasingly matter to the tech sector.
The AU$7-a-month levy to subsidise the satellite and fixed-wireless networks is 'immaterial' to the challenges facing NBN's business case, according to Labor, with amendments needing to be made to the RBS Bill.
Draft legislation intended to give cops and spooks access to encrypted communications should keep encryption strong. But the powers it proposes aren't just about fighting paedophiles, terrorists, and organised criminals.
Online piracy in Australia decreased for the fourth year in a row, according to a survey by the federal government, which said this is 'probably' due to the greater availability of legal content.
New York City has voted in favour of a series of measures to combat the rapidly rising numbers of for-hire vehicles in the city, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and increasing driver pay.
Neighbours could also be compensated by up to AU$2,000 under the state's newly passed legislation.
Germany's use of state-sponsored malware to fight crime is under fire from several sides.
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Mail.ru, which runs leading Russian social network Vkontakte, is calling for a change in the law.
The ACCC is seeking feedback on whether to continue the wholesale price regulation for receiving calls and SMS messages across Australia given the prevalence of OTT services.
A Sydney man who made replica guns with a 3D printer says they were never supposed to be anything more than costume props.
New legislation being considered by Australian Parliament would increase fines from AU$1.1 million to AU$10 million for companies that engage in misleading or deceptive conduct.
The Chinese e-commerce platform Pinduoduo has been criticized by the media for selling knockoffs after its initial public offering in the US in late July.
Red's long-awaited holographic phone has now been approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
Roadshow's latest case in the Federal Court of Australia sees the content owner attempting to block 151 domains that provide access to files with scripts and subtitles of movies and TV shows.
The confidential deal shows the value of Ericsson's patent portfolio, according to the networking giant.
The silence of Chinese regulators has become deadly for the deal.
During the year, we have seen the destruction of SOPA and PIPA but the emergence of CISPA and similar laws around the world, a growing trend in hacks and scams, an explosion in malware, and states committing cyberwarfare on their friends and foes. Here's a run-down of what happened in 2012.
A jury decided that more than 25 Samsung phones and tablets contained contained technology that violated Apple patents. Now Apple wants to make sure than 9 of them won't get sold in the US.
Tim Cook's first year anniversary as Apple CEO was rewarded with a $1 billion jury verdict in his company's patent trial with Samsung. Here are the Samsung devices in question.
Microsoft unveils its first new logo in 25 years and only its fourth since 1975.
Come on! Is there really anything about the iPad's design that makes it so special that it should be used ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales? I Don't Think So.
USPTO has been granting lots of new patents, some with a surprisingly quick turnaround. Here are drawings of 10 noteworthy patents issued to top tech players last week.
As Facebook prepares to launch its massive IPO, it's a good time to look at the late 90s to see what people thought were good investments.
A look at Google's presentation outlining how it will fight back against Oracle's claims that it owes money for copying Java code
A selection of slides from Oracle's 91-page presentation to court, designed to push its claim that Google needs to pay it billions of dollars for using Java technology in Android
Facebook's IPO filing included images. Here they are and here's what they mean.
Over the years, we’ve developed a set of guidelines for holiday lights. Every holiday season we distribute citations to local residences for exceptionally good (and exceptionally bad) light displays.
A look back at some of the major controversies to grip the world's largest social network over the past few months. Is Facebook teetering on the edge of collapse?
Jawbone makes some of the best Bluetooth headsets and speaker so it wasn't much of a surprise that their new health device, the UP, is also built very well. Can the UP help you improve your health through activity tracking and team motivation?
(Sept. 2011) This gallery guide will walk you through friends lists, and how you can separate your many lives.
Facebook is rolling out a major revamp to its privacy settings. The changes affect what you see on your profile as well as when you share content on the social network.
Germany's use of state-sponsored malware to fight crime is under fire from several sides.
New York City has voted in favour of a series of measures to combat the rapidly rising numbers of for-hire vehicles in the city, aimed at reducing traffic congestion and increasing driver pay. Read more: https://zd.net/2M3TYPD
A survey by Australia's Department of Communications has again shown online copyright infringement rates dropping off across TV series, movies, and music, though rising slightly for video games. Read more: https://zd.net/2nmDofe
Foodora will wrap up its Australian operations by the end of the month amid accusations that it's abandoning its obligations to workers owed back pay. Read more: https://zd.net/2O7tCc6
Two men accused of breaking into computers and claiming 1,295 victims for the CoinVault ransomware have been ordered to complete 240 hours of community service by a Dutch court. Read more: https://zd.net/2mMIaCm
The silence of Chinese regulators has become deadly for the deal.
Legal wheels may now be in motion as Uber is granted an extended license to work in the capital.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced its final rules for the transition of consumers onto the NBN, including the requirements for line tests and copper speed tests. Read more: https://zd.net/2JOAKYh
Japan should not introduce piracy website blocking laws in response to copyright infringement, EFF has said, because such a restriction doesn't work, violates freedom of expression, and 'breaks the internet'. Read more: https://zd.net/2KXTv0R
Russia's interior minister says he wants citizens to scour the internet for banned material.
On the heels of criticism of its work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Microsoft is advocating for government to take a role in regulating facial recognition technology. Read more: https://zd.net/2N8sFje
Lawmakers and lobbyists have until September to reshape Europe's copyright reform.
Australia's Fair Work Commission has kicked off an unfair dismissal hearing about Foodora's local operations, with a delivery rider allegedly being sacked after complaining about a lack of workers' rights. Read more: https://zd.net/2MHx24E
The dispute over the alleged copying of the iPhone has been settled between Apple and Samsung Electronics.
Tumblr has agreed to better monitor illegal porn distribution with South Korean authorities after initially refusing to do so.
Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 is a solid, mature product that brings powerful collaboration and communications tools in an easy-to-use and manage package, priced right for small businesses.
LG's mid-range musical phone features dual colour displays and tri-band connectivity, but it lacks memory expansion options.
Nokia's 6230i is an upgraded version of its classic, unpretentious 6230 with a higher quality screen, 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth.
Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black case with a megapixel camera and an MP3 player.
Motorola's music mobile combines a full-featured handset that will appeal to a wide range of users whether they're looking for fun, functionality or the perfect mixture of both.
Apple's newest iPod gets a makeover, adds some evolutionary upgrades, and delivers more bang for the buck. But are these changes enough to make a big splash?
We take a peek at one of Sony's Hi-MD portable music players, supporting a gigabyte of removable storage thanks to the company's higher-capacity media format.
Enterprise Software
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Security
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Mobility
Mobility
Labor pushes amendments to 'highly regrettable' NBN subsidy scheme
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Cracking open Hewlett Packard's IIP, the original personal LaserJet printer
