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First Review: HTC 3G Phone Redefines Touch

HTC looked at its Touch phone released last year, took down some points of improvement, and implemented the changes to its new Touch 3G. This smartphone has a great form factor, comes with better specifications, and is set to take the touch experience to another level.

Industry
 
Consumers Still Buying Technology Say GFK
The worldwide markets for technical goods are continuing to expand, with consumer spending on audio, video, photographic, IT and telecommunications hardware forecast to rise by 9% to A$793 billion this year. It is also tipped that the Australian CE market will continue to grow despite predicted downturns.

Internet
 
REVIEW
USB Phone Is A Fresh New Look At VoIP

If you want to call anyone in the world at an affordable rate, then Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) may just be the answer. Freshtel’s 4030 Stickphone may provide users with a built-in Firefly software and Internet calling capabilities, but does it bring anything fresh to the table?

Platforms & Standards
 
You Can't Sell What You Dont Own Telstra
After losing its case against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in the High Court yesterday, Telstra says it will "look long and hard" at the question of possible investment in the Government's $4.7 billion fibre-to-the-node broadband project.

Services
 
Media Server For Video Streaming From Broadreach
PSE Media Server is a carrier-grade, comprehensive platform for the deployment of VoiceXML audio/video interactive applications in IMS, SIP, H.323 and H.324M networks.

Software
 
Gpcode File Recovery Method Revealed
Kaspersky Lab has provided instructions on how to recover files attacked by the Gpcode.ak virus.

How To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An organisation based in Victoria is asking Australians to switch off their power, gas and water for up to 24 hours on a given date next month in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make households and businesses more aware of the amount of power they use each day, and hopefully influence them to cut-down on their power use for good.


Virus And Spyware Threats Continue
Viruses and spyware targeting PDAs and smart phones are among emerging security threats for businesses and individuals, according to the latest Sophos security threat report for July 2007.


Hitachi Tries Again To Get Traction In The TV Market
Despite losses except for the 4th quarter of last year, Hitachi, which lags behind Panasonic in the plasma television market, is making yet another play in the Australian market to get traction up against key brands like Pioneer, LG, and Samsung in the plasma market and Sony, Sharp and Toshiba in the LCD TV market.


Google Sued Over Contentious Content Distribution
Google is being sued over the distribution of content to multiple sites. The action is being taken by a UK businessman who claims his reputation has been tarnished because of Google's search engine practices.



 

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