Technology
Vodafone Australia appoints new CEO
Updated | Vodafone Hutchison Australia has brought in Vodafone Romania’s chief executive, Iñaki Berroeta, to be its new chief executive officer, replacing Bill Morrow who will leave to lead NBN Co.
Apple set to report record holiday season
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Apple may notch its most successful holiday shopping season yet when it reports quarterly results on Monday in the US, setting records for sales of its gift-friendly iPhones and iPads.
Google's Gmail down for users around the world
Google is investigating an outage on Friday that took down Gmail, the internet email service used by hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
Usmanov tightens hold on Russian social net VKontakte
Pavel Durov, founder of Russia's biggest social network, said he sold his stake in VKontakte (www.vk.com) to an ally of tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the site's second-largest shareholder.
Samsung Q4 profit down as one-off bonus take a slice
Samsung Electronics posted its first decline in quarterly profit in two years, hit by one-off special bonus as well as slowing smartphone sales as it braces for a year of tougher competition with rival Apple.
No word on new CEO as Microsoft announces profit rise
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Microsoft’s second-quarter profit rose 3 per cent as strong sales of its Office software to businesses offset another weak quarter for its flagship Windows system, which is suffering as consumers opt for tablets over PCs.
Goldman considers new ‘chat’ limits on employees
Goldman Sachs is contemplating a new policy to prohibit employees from using internal peer-to-peer chat services provided by Bloomberg, Yahoo and other third-party companies, a person said.
Nokia hands Microsoft some bad numbers
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Microsoft’s push into smartphones may not have the best start after Nokia, which is selling its handset division to the US giant, said sales fell 29 per cent.
Microsoft to allow offshore data storage
Microsoft will allow overseas customers to have their personal data stored outside the US, a response to concerns about allegations of US government spying, Microsoft general counsel, Brad Smith, said.
Pope calls internet ‘a gift from God’
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It may sometimes be a breeding ground for pornographers, bullies and extremists, but Pope Francis has called the web a “gift from God”.
Retailers challenged as technology gets personal
As technology rapidly increases the amount of personal data that is readily available, companies are trying to strike a balance between better tailoring their message to consumers and protecting an individuals privacy, said Doug McMillon, the incoming chief executive of Wal-Mart Stores said on Thursday.
Internet
Usmanov tightens hold on Russian social net VKontakte
Pavel Durov, founder of Russia's biggest social network, said he sold his stake in VKontakte (www.vk.com) to an ally of tycoon Alisher Usmanov, the site's second-largest shareholder.
Google's Gmail down for users around the world
Google is investigating an outage on Friday that took down Gmail, the internet email service used by hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
Telecommunications
Vodafone Australia appoints new CEO
Updated | Vodafone Hutchison Australia has brought in Vodafone Romania’s chief executive, Iñaki Berroeta, to be its new chief executive officer, replacing Bill Morrow who will leave to lead NBN Co.
Nokia sets sights on reviving wireless network sales
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Nokia has reported a steep fall in sales at its network equipment division, raising concerns about the outlook for what will be its primary operation after selling its phone business to Microsoft.
Consumer electronics
Apple set to report record holiday season
Apple may notch its most successful holiday shopping season yet when it reports quarterly results on Monday in the US, setting records for sales of its gift-friendly iPhones and iPads.
Apple iPad coming to a TV screen near you
Apple is readying a new version of its Apple TV set-top box that will be based on the iOS software that powers its popular iPad and iPhone devices, according to reports.
Science
Optus monitors satellites for solar flare impact
SingTel Optus says its satellites are safe from being sizzled by one of the biggest solar flares to erupt from the sun in the past 10 years.
NASA extends space station life to 2024
The International Space Station, the $112 billion orbiting outpost, will operate for an additional four years, or until 2024, the US says.