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Law firm cuts ties with RedBubble over Hitler t-shirt controversy
5:46PM | Friday, 27 May 2011 | Oliver MilmanLeading law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler has refused to work again with former client RedBubble over the listing of “Hipster Hitler” merchandise on the art retail website.
Aussie companies lead the way with cloud computing
5:36PM | Friday, 27 May 2011 | Michelle HammondAustralia is leading the way in the adoption of cloud computing in the Asia Pacific region, but companies continue to be cautious about the workload of moving to the cloud, according to a new report.
Comparison shopping sites are far from dead: Opinion
5:15PM | Thursday, 26 May 2011 | AdminDavid Whiteman, marketing director of GetPrice.com.au, responds to StartupSmart blogger Wai Hong Fong’s assertions over the viability of online shopping comparison sites.
Daily deal site visits soar by 1,000%
5:49PM | Thursday, 26 May 2011 | Michelle HammondThe group buying phenomenon has been illustrated by new figures that show a 1,000% annual increase in visits to daily deals sites.
How to add Google Reader feeds to your desktop
5:00AM | Thursday, 26 May 2011 | Patrick StaffordEver wanted to view your Google Reader headlines without having to navigate a browser? Then the ReadAir application can help you out.
Retailers guilty of 142% mark-ups: Report
5:58PM | Wednesday, 25 May 2011 | Michelle HammondAustralian retailers are marking up products by as much as 142% as they struggle to cover overhead costs such as rents, storage and service, according to a new report.
Keep iTunes synced through DropBox
5:01PM | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Patrick StaffordIf you’re operating across multiple computers, keeping iTunes synced across all of them can be a chore. But thankfully you can get around this by using DropBox.
Entrepreneurs primed for domain name opportunity
5:26PM | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Michelle HammondThe looming introduction of a new domain name regime will “open the floodgates” for entrepreneurs keen to take a slice of the $5 billion industry, the CEO of a wholesale domain provider has claimed.
Online banking surge fails to dampen SME branch visits
5:19PM | Tuesday, 24 May 2011 | Michelle HammondNew research reveals more Australians do their banking online rather than visiting a branch, although industry experts say face-to-face service still resonates with small business customers.
Apple iTunes head for the cloud
5:12PM | Monday, 23 May 2011 | Michelle HammondApple is close to finalising agreements with major record labels in a move that would allow consumers to access songs via the internet using any of its gadgets.
Catch of the Day, Scoopon secure $80m investment
5:07PM | Monday, 23 May 2011 | Michelle HammondDaily deals site Catch of the Day and its group-buying subsidiary Scoopon have secured an $80 million investment from a high-profile consortium.
How to block messages in Gmail
5:50PM | Monday, 23 May 2011 | Patrick StaffordGmail is a great free alternative to paid email, especially for start-up businesses that are low on cash. But just like any email account, you may find over time it gets filled with spam. The answer is simple.
AusPat patent service launches online
5:36PM | Monday, 23 May 2011 | Michelle HammondAustralian inventors can now access patent records online thanks to changes made by IP Australia to its patent search system AusPat.
Female entrepreneurs trump men in tech investment: Report
5:00AM | Friday, 20 May 2011 | Michelle HammondFemale business owners are more likely to invest in technology and their online presence than their male counterparts, according to a business sentiment survey.
LinkedIn shares soar on first day of float
5:50PM | Thursday, 19 May 2011 | Michelle HammondShares in business networking site LinkedIn doubled in value on their trading debut overnight, pushing the value of the company up to $US10 billion.
How to eliminate a virus
5:12PM | Wednesday, 18 May 2011 | Patrick StaffordIt’s a computer user’s worst nightmare – you click on a harmless-looking link that actually turns out to be malware that completely crashes your machine. But there are a few general steps you can take.
Carosa takes the wheel with DriveMyCarRentals
5:00AM | Friday, 13 May 2011 | Michelle HammondAustralian venture accelerator Future Capital Development Fund has acquired a minority stake in tech start-up DriveMyCarRentals.com.au, raising the possibility of taking the company global.
Google targets app developers in Android update
5:09PM | Wednesday, 11 May 2011 | Michelle HammondGoogle has unveiled a raft of new services and updates for its Android mobile platform, including opportunities for app developers, as it seeks to improve its offerings in the increasingly competitive mobile market.
Social gaming start-up Funzio secures $20m
5:52PM | Wednesday, 11 May 2011 | Michelle HammondSocial gaming start-up Funzio has secured $20 million in funding, with the company planning to use the funds to triple its team and scale its business for an improved offering.
Microsoft buys Skype for $US8.5bn
5:22AM | Wednesday, 11 May 2011 | Michelle HammondMicrosoft has purchased Skype for $US8.5 billion, representing the largest deal in the company’s history as it seeks to claw back market share from rivals Google and Facebook.
