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Five years ago this month: May

Five years ago this month: May

In May, 2006, Helen Coonan thought blocking the now live .XXX top-level internet domain was a good idea, and labels Beazley an anti-bush bandit. The Australian Communications and Media Authority launched its winning Do Not Call register and an anti-spam reporting button. Microsoft's Bill Gates and Intel's Paul Otellini snubbed PC naysayers when notebook margins were waning and while JB Hi-Fi launched its retail operations. And Creative, a one-time rival to Apple, sued the iPod maker.
May 2 2011, 4:42AM Photos
Ingram's SAP woes hit bottom line

Ingram's SAP woes hit bottom line

Despite sales growth, income declines.
Staff Writers Apr 29 2011, 3:04PM Hardware
AMD releases cheap graphics cards

AMD releases cheap graphics cards

Entry-level graphics cards under $US100.
Chris Jager Apr 28 2011, 1:49PM Hardware
Scientists step closer to quantum computer chips

Scientists step closer to quantum computer chips

CUDOS builds microscale on-chip qubit emitter.
Liz Tay Apr 28 2011, 1:38PM Hardware
VentraIP touts Brisbane expansion

VentraIP touts Brisbane expansion

Hunts for data centre space in two cities.
Ry Crozier Apr 28 2011, 9:16AM Hardware
Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Insists its smartphones are not tracking customers.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011, 9:14AM Hardware
Sony unveils dual-screen Android tablet

Sony unveils dual-screen Android tablet

Includes an unusual dual-screen design and support for PlayStation games.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 27 2011, 12:00PM Mobility
Showdown: iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v

Showdown: iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v

A photographic showdown.
Apr 27 2011, 9:20AM Photos
Researchers tout self-healing smartphone screens

Researchers tout self-healing smartphone screens

Smooth away scratches.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 27 2011, 8:54AM Mobility
Dell KACE appliance targets system admins

Dell KACE appliance targets system admins

Software compliance and warranty management in a box.
Adrian Bridgwater Apr 20 2011, 8:48AM Hardware
Acer appoints Wong as corporate president

Acer appoints Wong as corporate president

New head for PC manufacturer.
Jennifer Scott Apr 20 2011, 7:36AM Hardware
Chasing the Sun for faster growth

Chasing the Sun for faster growth

How has Remora benefited from hanging around the big fish?
Sholto Macpherson Apr 20 2011, 6:47AM Hardware
Apple sues Samsung over iPad

Apple sues Samsung over iPad

Supplier failed to innovate.
Liam Tung Apr 19 2011, 9:05AM Hardware
Fifth of smartphones NFC-enabled by 2014

Fifth of smartphones NFC-enabled by 2014

One in five smartphones will feature NFC within the next three years, according to Juniper Research.
Maggie Holland Apr 18 2011, 10:28AM Hardware
Microsoft takes Handii tablet maker to court

Microsoft takes Handii tablet maker to court

Software licenses questioned.
Ry Crozier Apr 15 2011, 12:10PM Hardware
Dell consolidates back office for SMBs

Dell consolidates back office for SMBs

A one-stop-brand for server, storage and networking.
Adrian Bridgwater Apr 15 2011, 9:49AM Hardware
HTC Incredible S demonstration at Sydney Aquarium

HTC Incredible S demonstration at Sydney Aquarium

Snakes, sharks and a HTC Incredible S.
Apr 15 2011, 12:52AM Photos
In Pictures: Hands-on with Blackberry Playbook

In Pictures: Hands-on with Blackberry Playbook

Up close to the RIM Blackberry Playbook tablet.
Apr 14 2011, 2:53PM Photos
First Look: BlackBerry PlayBook

First Look: BlackBerry PlayBook

First impressions of the BlackBerry 7in tablet.
Nic Healey Apr 14 2011, 2:41PM Mobility
Express Data appoints new CEO

Express Data appoints new CEO

Ross Cochrane moves to part time non-executive role.
Negar Salek Apr 14 2011, 10:33AM Hardware

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