Technology news

eBay to place worldwide ban on ivory sales

In an attempt to help save African and Asian elephants from becoming extinct eBay has joined a growing list of ...

Mildura will be the first to transition to full-time digital television

The Australian government is planning to eliminate analog television and switch the nation to digital. Famous for its citrus cultivation ...

Apple unveils a new MacBook and MacBook Pro; updated 17″ MacBook Pro coming soon

Mac users looking for a refresh of the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and the MacBook Air finally received their wish recently. ...

Tips and advice

Australia hoarding PCs that could be recycled

Australia hoarding PCs that could be recycled In the news is a story on the large number of older PCs “in the wild” that could be recycled. It seems of the 7 million out there in a recyclable condition, only 500,000 will be recycled. Apparently the rest go to landfills or rust away in storage.

Special features

Did a false report regarding Steve Jobs health cause Apple’s stock to drop?

steve-jobs.pngThe recent report of Apple CEO’s, Steve Jobs, heart attack caused Apple’s stock to drop. The problem with this news is it wasn’t true. The report posted on iReport.com (a citizen journalist website that is owned by United States based Time Warner Inc., CNN) stated that Steve Jobs had been rushed to the emergency room after suffering “a major heart attack.”

Buying guides

A definitive guide to buying the perfect PC notebook/laptop

There’s little wonder that most people are now opting to buy a notebook rather than a desktop PC: they offer high performance capabilities comparable to most desktop PCs but they can be used anywhere. But with thousands of models and configurations available, how do you choose the ideal model? We show you how to buy the perfect notebook PC.

Science

Are global carbon emissions on the rise?

Despite the efforts by many organizations that have been educating businesses and people about the dangers of global emissions and despite the valiant efforts of those businesses who have sought to reduce its reduction according to a recent report put out by the Global Carbon Project, global emissions is on the rise.