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NET FILTERING: Conroy pleads ignorance on US govt protest
Communications minister Stephen Conroy says nobody from the US government has voiced their concerns over internet filtering to him, contrary to reports.
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US President Obama's Blackberry hacked
President Barack Obama was the first BlackBerry toting commander in chief; even the first to utilize e-mail.
Classified US military secrets on MP3 player
A New Zealander has inadvertently gained access to US military secrets after buying an old MP3 player for $NZ18 ($14.50) from an op-shop.
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Woman forced to pay cab fare with iPod
Ex-owner unhappy, driver unhappy after iPod substituted for taxi fare. Although in the cabbie's case it seems to be because it lacked headphones...
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Barack Obama refuses presidency?
A raft of new malware has been released to cash in on Barack Obama's inauguration as President tomorrow.
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Unwanted advice: Trujillo tells Obama how to run the Internet
Hey Barack! Want to set up an Internet that everyone hates? Mr Trujillo has some ideas for you...
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Yes, he can: Obama to keep his beloved BlackBerry
The President-elect gets to hang onto his favourite gadget, although he’ll also have to carry a chunky second super-secure mobile for “government” use.
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Obama to have high-tech inauguration ceremony
No expense is being spared to bring President Obama's inauguration to the world using virtually every popular technology available.
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George W Bush farewell website overrun with abuse
An online ‘farewell card’ for George W Bush is bogged down by abusive emails from the Middle East.
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Five key CES 2009 predictions
The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off this Wednesday, and APC is on the ground in Las Vegas. Here are five predictions so far...
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US dumps unpopular internet filter plan
Even before a change of president, US government officials have realised that trying to block porn online is a bad way of trying to enhance the Internet. Anyone wanna tell Conroy?
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