Google today launched Google Buzz, a service that allows you share updates, photos, videos, and start conversations about the things you find interesting. Google Buzz integrates a social media stream into Google’s Gmail platform and appears very much like FriendFeed, but also ties in to a number of Google services such as Youtube and Picasa, […]
The ACTU has launched a scathing attack on Liberal leader Tony Abbott today with respect to his stance on paid maternity leave. After reports that Liberal leader Tony Abbott is considering a taxpayer-funded paid maternity leave scheme, the ACTU has come out swinging, criticising the Liberal leader for his previous stance on the issue. ACTU […]
The Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) has today announced voting is open for the People’s Choice category of the 16th Annual AIMIA Awards. The awards finalists for 2010 were chosen in January with Voting is open to all AIMIA members. The most popular entry from the total pool of 122 finalist entries will be […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) invites comment on a proposal to require the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) to streamline processes for composers dealing directly with music users. APRA currently collects royalties for songwriters for the public performance of music and most composers in Australia assign their rights to APRA to issue licences […]
Until Valentines Day, Blackberry users can download Urbanspoon’s restaurant application for their devices for free. Urbanspoon’s free BlackBerry app uses your current location to find restaurants near you. Just hit the space bar (or shake the phone if you have a BlackBerry Storm) and the wheels on the app will spin, until they settle on […]
Google is set to make another push into social media through their Gmail service. According to The Wall Street Journal, Gmail will be launching a new feature that allows users to share content and status updates with friends. Google is set to announce the service at a launch event tomorrow with expectations that this revamped […]
iPhone apps are the focus of this year’s Macworld exhibition will be the world’s largest face-to-face viewing of Apple’s iPhone apps and iPod touch applications. With attendees at Macworld 2010 able to test-drive over 100 of the hottest apps and meet the app developers at the Mobile Application Showcase, featuring leading companies including TomTom, Tap […]
The NSW Government has produced three new industry directories to showcase and promote some of the State’s most innovative small businesses, the Minister for Small Business, Peter Primrose, announced today. Industry & Investment NSW has produced the directories through its Australian Technology Showcase (ATS) program to profile NSW companies working creatively in mining, freight and […]
Australian tech startup Bonobo today launched Yoink, a free online service to facilitate the trade and reuse of items between people that measures your generosity at the same time. The new website and iPhone application is like eBay with a big twist: everything must be free, locally picked up and there is no bidding – […]
A study by the Chandler Macleod Group has revealed that the Global Financial Crisis and poor communication has caused employees to lose trust in their employers, leading to many contemplating other employment options. With over 70% of surveyed participants admitting to actively seeking work outside their current employment. Coach trainer and communication expert, Maureen Pound […]
