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NBN rollout targets set to be slashed
Delays to the $36 billion National Broadband Network have forced a deep cut to its construction targets in a new business plan.

High life in the NBN fast lane

1 year after the NBN in went live in this Melbourne suburb some locals are starting to upgrade their internet connection and with it their income.

High speed cable scrapped in blow to NZ broadband plans
A New Zealand consortium planning a trans-Pacific high-speed telecommunications cable has folded, dealing a blow to plans to bring more broadband competition to the country.

NBN vs. the world: The New Zealand experience
New Zealand has taken a different approach to Australia when it comes to rolling out high-speed broadband.

Mobile commerce takes off among consumers

Over a third of U.S. consumers are active in mobile commerce & with women a major part.

Most U.S. buyers go with Android devices

A majority of U.S. consumers buying smartphones are opting for Android devices.

Online shoppers spend more time on techie products

Consumers in the U.S. and Europe dwell longer on product pages when they're shopping for technology.

NBNs 'are about access, not speed'
National broadband networks should focus on closing the digital divide with a mix of affordable technologies.

Nearly 30% in U.S. own a tablet

U.S. tablet ownership at the end of the second quarter of the year surged to 29%
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The darkness rises in home theaters-let there be light!

Home theaters no longer need to be pitch-black dark environments.

Amazon snares top labels for cloud music service

Amazon reached deals with four major music companies for its Amazon Cloud Player.

How social media is shaking up the Olympics

The Olympics on Twitter is looking chaotic.

NAB to launch app for Windows Phone
National Australia Bank (NAB) is to launch a new banking app for Windows Phone customers early next week.