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Victoria to spend $10.5 million on small technologies 19 April, 2010 09:27
Nanotechnology and microtechnology among other small technologies to get a boost under a range of funding initiatives

The Victorian Government will cough up $10.5 million to help fund the development of ‘small technologies’ in the state.
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Australian and NZ organisations up for Webby Awards 16 April, 2010 11:17
Eight AIMIA members nominated in Internet excellence awards

Eight members of the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) have been nominated for the 14th Annual Webby Awards.
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Friday IT Funny: Vista officially dead 16 April, 2010 11:33
IT Mangagers country wide break out in song

Computerworld Australia has received reports that IT managers have begun spontaneously donning Munchkin hats and breaking out in song.
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Crime Commission to map crime across Australia 15 April, 2010 13:32
ACC looks to geospatial intelligence for greater analysis of crime waves

The Australian Crime Commission is seeking to map crime tendencies across Australia. According to commission documents, the maps would be created through geographic information systems (GIS) and vector mapping software supplied by a panel of providers.
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iiNet offers first 'true' IPTV 12 April, 2010 12:27
ISP to supply unmetered free-to-air and subscription TV to customers for around $30 a month

Internet Service Provider (ISP) iiNet will supply unmetered free-to-air and subscription TV to customers for around $30 a month as part of a new IPTV service.

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Features

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iPad apps: A sneak peek 26 March, 2010 07:49
Here's a quick look at what to expect in the coming weeks once iPad-specific apps begin rolling into the iTunes App Store

Let the iPad app cavalcade begin. Amazon showed off a Kindle iPad app Monday vowing to bring its e-reader and e-bookstore to the iPad.
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In Pictures: CTIA 2010: Wireless show highlights 26 March, 2010 08:37
The CTIA wireless trade show is abuzz this week with hot new cell phones, accessories, and services

2010 CTIA Kicks Off
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Education: How do they do IT? 22 March, 2010 16:13
The technology behind the xsel Western NSW Region Selective School

If there's one program that encapsulates all of the technologies currently offered by the NSW Department of Education, it's the xsel Western NSW Region Selective School.
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Chrome aims to steal some iPad thunder 03 February, 2010 10:48
The dust is settling from the unveiling of the iPad, and now Google looks to join the tablet fray with a Chrome-based device

Fresh off the unveiling of Apple's iPad tablet PC, we have a whole new batch of tablet rumors--this time regarding a Google Chrome-based tablet device. The Chromium Project, the core behind the development of the Chrome operating system. Has released a number of mockups and early concepts regarding what a Chrome-based tablet PC might be.
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Gadgets to help you lose weight 15 January, 2010 12:46
Having trouble keeping that New Year's Resolution? Clearly you just lack the proper technology. Here are gobs of gadgets to get you on track.

Vowing to lose weight is the New Year's Resolution that most of us make, and most of us break. But now technology is here to help, with several gadgets, Web sites and iPhone and other mobile device apps that aim to keep you on track. Here are a bunch of our favorite methods for losing weight through the magic of technology.

Interviews

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Interview with online prankster, David Thorne 22 March, 2010 12:56
David Thorne doesn’t believe in sacred cows.

David Thorne doesn’t believe in sacred cows. But as a marketing designer, there are lines to be toed and defined boundaries of creativity. So he created the virtual playground [[xref:http://www.27bslash6.com|27b/6]], where nothing and nobody is safe; co-workers, landlords, police officers and his son and his school’s “fat-headed” chancellor are sufficient comedic fodder. He blends merciless wit with shock humour and has won a bet that he can make a viral blog at a drop of a hat. He also has the word ‘SHEEP’ tattooed on his bicep.
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How do they do IT? Avatar's special effects 13 January, 2010 14:39
Visual effects company Weta Digital uses HP BladeSystem technology to create movie magic

The motion picture, Avatar, is breaking box office records around the world, redefining the cinematic experience along the way. So how does the IT work?