Technology

China confirms it renewed Google operating license

China confirmed Sunday that it renewed Google's license to operate after a monthslong standoff over Internet censorship, saying the company has pledged not to provide "lawbreaking content."

Chinese firm tipped as broadband partner

Prime Minister John Key yesterday tipped Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as a potential partner in the Government's $1.5 billion ultra-fast broadband project as he pointed to joint ventures as the way forward for Chinese investment in this country.

Australia delays internet filter

Australia's widely criticised proposal to mandate a filter blocking child pornography and other objectionable internet content has been delayed at least a year so the government can review what content should be restricted.

Senior citizens become spies to combat crime

In this undated image made available by the St Peters Neighbourhood Monitoring, a man appears to...

Senior citizens become spies to combat crime

Like many senior citizens, these elderly Englishwomen keeps a close eye on goings-on in their neighbourhood. What makes them unusual is their use of hidden cameras, night-vision equipment and the internet in an attempt to drive troublemakers out of their area.

Smart phones easily invaded: researchers

Security researchers Nick DePetrillo and Don Bailey have discovered a seven-digit numerical code that can unlock all kinds of secrets about you. It's your phone number.

Germany takes legal steps against Facebook

A German data protection official has filed a legal complaint against Facebook, saying people have been griping that their private information was saved by the personal networking site without their knowledge or consent.

Wanna be a star? YouTube to gather videos for 'Life in a Day' movie

With the help of director Kevin Macdonald, producer Ridley Scott and a few hundred other filmmakers, YouTube is making a movie.

Tourism search engines the next tool: Yahoo7 boss

The way the internet works for tourism operators is changing rapidly, with the introduction of specific travel search engines the next innovation, a national industry conference has been told.

Hybrid cars: When silence isn't golden

The age of the silent hybrid may be coming to an end.

Twitter's character limit sparks new style of writing

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Twitter's character limit sparks new style of writing

I was once quick to mock Twitter as yet another sign of society's incredible shrinking attention span. Now I find myself searching for the perfectly written tweet. And I'm not alone.

Privacy is not what it used to be

With the rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, we're speaking more and more...

Privacy is not what it used to be

The other day on the internet, one man's Facebook circle received a public service announcement of sorts: "This goes out to any girl that ive ever been with. I got tested today for herpes and i came out positive."

iPhone reception issues due to misleading display: Apple

iPhone reception issues due to misleading display: Apple

Ever wondered why your iPhone had patchy service even though it showed the signal bars at full strength? Apple has an answer for you - and it's not a defective antenna.

Broadband expected to create thousands of jobs

Thousands of jobs will be created across Australia as work gets under way on the National Broadband Network, the company set up to build and operate the network says.

We were family: Microsoft halts Kin phone rollout

For Microsoft, there will be no next of Kin.

Facebook launches 'permissions' for apps, websites

Facebook is rolling out a new feature that requires outside applications and websites to tell users exactly what parts of their profiles have to be shared for the apps to work.