The UK Cabinet Office has warned that internet services may be slower during the 17 days, and that users could even experience drop outs and data rationing because of an unusual amount of traffic during “peak time”.
NBN Co sign $620m deal for two satellites to connect rural Australians to network
NBN Illustration about the two satellites (Image: NBN Co/via @JuliaGillard)
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Communications Minister Senator Stephen Conroy have announced that NBN Co has reached an agreement to buy two satellites to allow fast broadband service to rural and remote parts of the service.
Kinect Star Wars launch date announced – goes on sale April 5 [Trailer & New Images]
Now you can battle the Dark Lord himself (Image: LucasFilm/Microsoft/Supplied)
Kinect Star Wars has now a release date. The new game in the massive franchise, allowing fans to experience the entire universe (apparently), will go on sale on April 5 for AU$69.95 – two days after it goes on sale in the US on April 3. After the jump, you can see some gameplay footage and gallery of new images for the upcoming game.
Google brings Chrome to Android – only ICS (for now?)
Google’s popular Chrome browser is now heading to Android with the launch of Chrome for Android beta for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This means, you can now experience the same speed and simplicity of the browser on your phone or tablet.
Google Chrome Beta lands on the Android Market
As if Google Chrome OS wasn’t irrelevant enough, Google has today announced a beta for Google Chrome on Android. It’s only available in select countries, which includes Australia, and only works on Android 4.0, or Ice-Cream Sandwich.
Canon announces the SX260 HS digital camera – 20x optical zoom, 12.1-megapixel lens
Canon has announced a new camera joining the PowerShot line with the SX260 HS. It promises to deliver stunning image quality, even at a distance, thanks to its 20x optical zoom – a big feat for a camera at that size.
Canon expands PowerShot ELPH range with 530 HS and 320 HS digital cameras
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS
The PowerShot line is about to be expanded with the new announcement of the ELPH 530 HS and the ELPH 320 HS by Canon today. The three new cameras promise powerful optical zoom, Wi-Fi functionality and excellent image quality despite being in a pocketable size.
Canon goes sporty with new waterproof PowerShot D20 digital camera
Canon has announced a brand new sporty digital camera. Called the PowerShot D20 digital camera, it is being touted as a sturdy camera for extreme sports or for trekking outdoors. Canon claims that this camera is waterproof, shock proof and freeze proof – and can easily switch to different modes at ease even with gloves.
5 THINGS TO DO when making a PowerPoint presentation
I’ve seen my fair share of horrible PowerPoint presentations, and I’ve noticed that they tend to follow common trends. So, I’ve decided to compile what I see from these very bad (and often nightmarish) presentations with my very own knowledge of how I design presentations to give you a guide on the 5 Things To Do when you make are making presentation in PowerPoint.
How long does it take to restore my service? So, how long BigPond?
So, last Sunday was a pretty windy and humid day. The 33-degree day saw a number of homes blacked out, and (as usual) problems on our public transport network. Well, turns out, it also managed to shut down BigPond connectivity for 3 days – and still ongoing.
Ex-Zynga employee exposes secrets – copying, spying, contractors treated like “second citizen employees”
Spying on players in order to get personal data, no wonder Facebook and Zynga need each other. A former ex-Zynga staff member has opened up an IAmA Reddit post, revealing both the good and the not-so-good bits of the company.
Under threat from India, Google and Facebook removes ‘offensive’ content
A threat of a crackdown “like China” by India has forced Google and Facebook to remove content that were deemed offensive to religions in the country. The threat comes after a lawsuit by one person claiming that both companies were violating Indian law.
Melbourne Public Transport Android App Wrap-up
Recently, after upgrading to a usable phone with Ice Cream Sandwich on it, I have been on the hunt for useful apps. One of these hunts was for apps that could help with my commutes, so after hunting around the marketplace and questioning friends, here is what I use to help me get around. By the way, these apps are Melbourne, Australia specific so apologies if this bares no relevance whatsoever to you and your life. Enjoy!
Microsoft might be ditching the Start button in the Windows 8 ‘Consumer Preview’
Since Windows 95, Microsoft has included the Start button, a button that opened a list of Applications and Folder shortcuts, in each new version of Windows. While there have been changes, such as the change from the word “Start” to a Windows ‘orb,’ the main functions of the menu have remained the same.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus
The Samsung GALAXY Nexus (Image: Samsung/supplied)
The flagship phone for Ice Cream Sandwich – Android 4.0 – is on our review desk. However, does it live up to the hype what Google and Samsung have produced, or will it fall flat like many Android phones? Plus, is ICS an improvement to the Android ecosystem?