Month: February 2010
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Longing for longer Bahrain track
V8 Supercars is gearing up for the second part of the back-to-back events in the Middle East and the drivers have lots to be excited about. read more
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When using open source makes you an enemy of the state
The US copyright lobby has long argued against open source software – now Indonesia’s in the firing line for encouraging the idea in government departments. read more
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How Australia’s Proposed Internet Censorship Will (And Won’t) Affect Video Games
While the lack of an adults-only rating for video games hogs all the headlines when it comes to gaming and Australia, there’s a far more sinister threat lurking on the horizon: internet censorship. But how does this affect gaming? read more
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V8s second only to F1
Yas Marina Circuit Chief Executive Officer, Richard Cregan, said it was vital the Abu Dhabi circuit secured the V8 Supercars because it ranks behind only the Formula One series on a global motorsport level. read more
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Vividwireless reveals five-city expansion plans
University areas to form network basis. Vividwireless will create metro extension networks in five capital cities within 12 months of its Perth “4G” wireless broadband network in March. read more
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Symbian makes its smartphone software open source
Mobile phone operating system can now be modified by anyone as Nokia’s platform struggles to compete with Apple and Google. read more
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Meet the Wikipedia of the mapping world
Thanks to its team of volunteers, OpenStreetMap has now mapped most of the world – including Haiti. read more
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Apple iPad will choke innovation, say open internet advocates
The Apple iPad’s closed, iPhone-like environment could shut out the next computing revolution, say industry veterans. read more