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New Apple laptops to arrive next week

Apple is expected to unveil updates to its laptop line next week with the official confirmation issued overnight that it was planning a press event in the US.

Firefox gets geographic plugin

Mozilla has revealed plans to announce a plug-in called Geode that would give the Firefox web browser a better ability to understand and use geographic information on the web.

Hacker talks fooling e-passport systems

The researcher who claims to have created code that can emulate and clone e-passports has given details of the purported hack.

Adobe confirms Flash for iPhone

Adobe has reportedly confirmed that its Flash technology is coming to Apple's iPhone.

Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.

Muxtape founder 'walked away from licensing deals'

Muxtape founder Justin Ouelette says the bureaucracy of the music industry was just too much for him to deal with.

Moko wants you!

Australian mobile social networking site Moko is in the process of electing its first President and wants you to get involved.

Foxtel hearts World of Warcraft fans

Foxtel has announced it's broadcasting both days of this year's BlizzCon 2008 on its pay-per-view channel Main Event.

MySpace Music takes on iTunes

MySpace is today expected to launch MySpace Music, the service formed by the world's second largest social network and all four of the largest recording companies.

iPhoners are online junkies, sleep early

Australian owners of Apple's iPhone 3G download significantly more than users of other mobile phones, and for some reason they log off earlier too.

Windows Mobile 7 delayed

Microsoft has informed some of its partners that it has had to delay Windows Mobile 7, a much anticipated update to its handset operating system.

First Android phone: The details

US carrier T-Mobile and Google overnight detailed the first-ever mobile handset running Google's new Android operating system.

Should Apple take a chance with music subscriptions?

Rumours persist that Apple is interested in getting into music subscriptions, but given the current state of the market, is it a good idea?

Report: Nintendo to make $1.6 million profit per employee

It's no secret that Nintendo has experienced incredible success since the launch of the Nintendo DS and the Wii. However, a report from the Financial Times this week is attempting to put that success in proper perspective. According to the article, Nintendo is on track to earn US$1.6 million (AU$1.98 million) in profit this year — for each of its workers.

Vertu's bejewelled phones mark a big birthday

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, House of Boucheron, the posh French creator of jewellery, watches, and fragrances, is sharing the swankiness with a set of Vertu bejewelled mobile phones bearing names such as Magic, Audacious, Curious, and Voluptuous.

Google offers cutting-edge Chrome, first update

Those who want to try the latest features arriving in Google's Chrome browser can sign up for developer releases or beta versions. The first update is out of the gate.

National Geographic to launch mobile website

The National Geographic Society plans to launch a mobile website offering photos, ringtones and articles from its magazine.

RIM announces 'lifestyle' apps for BlackBerry

In what looks like an attempt to compete toe-to-toe with Apple's iPhone, Research in Motion announced a slew of new integrated application deals on Thursday to make its email-optimised smartphone more appealing to consumers.

Flickr revamp spotlights photos, social features

Yahoo is trying to improve how people can use its Flickr photo-sharing site with a home page revamp. Next up: better photo pages, too.

Nokia unlocks Ovi, invites us inside

Nokia has unlocked its online door to Ovi, and opened the site to the public for beta testing as well as launching new services.

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