Apple begins soliciting app for its June 21-scheduled iOS4
With the Apple iOS 4 scheduled for release to public on June 21 – three days before the new iPhone 3 hits markets June 24 -, the company has begun soliciting apps for the forthcoming OS, urging the developers to submit their apps at the earliest. A developer preview of iOS4, earlier called iPhone OS 4, was launched in early April.
The legendary Jacques Cousteau: Marine explorer, filmmaker, inventor, and conservationist
Friday, June 11, marked the hundredth birthday of the renowned ocean explorer, the late Jacques Cousteau – the ‘par excellence’ visionary, who did not want the seas to become “the last sewer” of humanity; and made relentless attempts to educate millions of people about the Earth’s oceans and its inhabitants, and inspire their protection.
Lawyers in US and Europe demanding access to data collected by Google
With Google having illegally collected several hundred gigabytes of Internet users’ private information from unsecured Wi-Fi hot spots round the world during the last three years, regulators as well as private lawyers across Europe and the US are demanding - and in some cases obtaining - access to the data collected by Google.
Analysts: Yahoo-Microsoft “contextual shortcuts” skewed comScore’s May data
According to a Friday report by research firm comScore, Google witnessed a second consecutive monthly decline in its Internet search market share, with its figures for the month of May falling to 63.7 percent. Meanwhile, the combined share of Google’s rivals – Yahoo and Microsoft – reached 30.4 percent during the month.
Gaming industry’s grandest trade show, E3, opens Tuesday
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), which opens at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Tuesday, will witness the display of a wide array of high-profile game titles and systems that will hit the stores during the next one year; as well as an early glimpse of products to be released in the coming years.
Facebook Consultant Says, Australia's Proposed Internet Filter will not Work
A strategy consultant to the globe's biggest social networking website, Facebook, says that he fears that the Australian Government's intended obligatory web filter is going to work.
An ex-member of the US Federal Trade Commission, Mozelle Thompson portrayed the Rudd Government's policies for an internet sifts as a difficult plan.
He told the journalists that the plan, which they are making, is an inert suggestion for a dynamic quandary.
Investment of $47.3 million Announced for Solar Powered Radio Telescope
On Wednesday, the Rudd Government declared that it will put in $47.3 million in endeavors to guarantee solar energy and geothermal heat power, Australia's offer to showcase the globe's most potent radio telescope.
The Government says that the investment has the likelihood to slash power expenditure by $5 million a year, and cut Australia's carbon releases by 12,000 tons a year, similar to moving 6,000 cars off the path.
ISPs and Others Criticize Web Tracking Move by the Government
ISPs and political members have rebuked the notion of compelling service suppliers to trail every Australian internet user’s browsing history.
A Telstra spokesperson said that the corporation was conscious of the Government’s contemplations.
The spokesperson said that whilst Government strategy is an affair of the Government, consumers' privacy is a main concern for them, and they will be making that obvious.
Westfield Considering to Start Online Retailing
Westfield Group is in the concluding planning stages for an online shopping mall with virtual occupants in a revamp of online selling in Australia.
Westfield Group is the globe’s biggest recorded retail property organization, with a worldwide portfolio of 119 shopping malls in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, prized at over $59 billion.
The History of Comets
Humanity’s earliest records notify that Comets, Halley's in exaction, are old friends of the human race and have usual appearances in the inner solar system. But in astronomical terms, human acumen is a very fresh thing - undeniably, so is life on Earth.
Workers at Seven North Queensland Sugar Mills Walked Off
The CSR-owned Sucrogen's seven mills the Mackay, Herbert and Burdekin districts faced problems as its workers walked off over an enterprise bargaining agreement with CSR's sugar arm on Thursday.
The industrial action involves members of the Electrical Trades Union, the Australian Workers' Union, and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union.
New Flights by Qantas-owned Jetstar
The Qantas-owned Jetstar revealed that Melbourne-Singapore services would begin on December 16 and Auckland-Singapore flights on March 17 next year. Two wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft will be based in Singapore which will carry 303 passengers in a two-class cabin. Jetstar Chief Executive, Bruce Buchanan shared that the new flights would offer "an array of new, affordable travel options".
Asian Markets Ended Mostly Higher This Thursday
Investors failed to notice losses on Wall Street and the euro zone's fiscal troubles, as the Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday due to positive economic data from China, Japan and Australia and commodity price gains. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and Australia's S&P/ASX 200, both gained 1.1%. South Korea's Kospi escalated 0.3% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index swelled 0.1%. But, China's Shanghai Composite dipped 0.8%.
SBS Names New Manager for Client Solutions
Public broadcaster SBS has hired Jemma Enright replacing Sarah Keith to lead cross-platform ad innovation in the role of national manager of client solutions, B&T Today uncovers.
Sarah Keith quitted from the broadcaster a few months ago.
Chalco Dismisses Reports to Drop Refinery in Aurukun Project
Chinese mining giant, Chalco is reported to have rejected speculations that it is planning to drop building a refinery at its planned $3 billion bauxite development at Aurukun in North Queensland.
Opposition Leader, John-Paul Langbroek dismissed the media reports in State Parliament, yesterday.
Second Big Gold Mine Opens in South Australia
Another gold mine will be shortly opened near Broken Hill in South Australia. It will be opened by Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Paul Holloway.
Mr. Holloway stressed that the region has increased the number of gold mines from four in 2002 to 12 this year and he hoped it would benefit the local people and the economy of the region.
Tasmanian Government under Pressure
The Government of Tasmania is under pressure of not taking enough steps to increase business confidence in the state. It is also being accused of not doing enough to increase business confidence by the Tasmanian Liberals.
Ex-Rio Managing Director Appointed as Chairman in Brockman Resources
Budding Pilbara iron ore play Brockman Resources has been able to secure the services of ex-Rio Tinto Australia Managing Director, Barry Cusack as it keeps a watch on the subsequent period in the development of its flagship possession.
The mining expert has been appointed to serve as non-executive Chairman, with founding Chairman, Ross Norgard, so as to assume the role of Deputy Chairman.
Failed Forestry Receivers to Vend Out Entire Estate
The receivers of unsuccessful forestry corporation, Great Southern Limited have started the procedure of vending out its intact forestry estate.
Great Southern at one time could manage 60,000 hectares of blue gum plantations in the south of Western Australia and the Green Triangle area of south eastern Australia.
Corp. Regulator: Co.’s should Ensure Complying with Rules While Making Statements
The business supervisory body says that mining corporations need to make sure they obey permanent disclosure rules, when making statements all through the debate concerning the projected resources super profits tax.