Internet & Networking

French illegal downloads agency Hadopi may be abolished

August 6th, 2012 - The French police service set up to stop illegal downloads may be abolished, as the new French Government said it has failed to meet its aims.

Optus launches 4G business services in Sydney, Perth

July 31st, 2012 - Optus has today launched 4G services for business customers in Sydney and Perth, with Melbourne to follow shortly. 6

Cubby instant beta access for CNET Australia readers

July 30th, 2012 - Cubby is LogMeIn's play for the synchronised cloud storage market. Currently in beta, Cubby is offering instant access to 5000 CNET Australia readers. 3

Olympics relying on public networks for coverage data

July 30th, 2012 - London 2012 Olympic officials want fans to ease up on SMS and social messaging — because they're trying to use the same data networks for event data, and congestion is causing problems.

Google admits failure to delete personal Street View data

July 30th, 2012 - Google has admitted to UK authorities that almost two years on, it has failed to delete all personal data from Street View mapping.

Watch all eight Foxtel Olympic channels for AU$50

July 27th, 2012 - Foxtel is delivering eight dedicated channels of London 2012 coverage, and they're available over Foxtel IPTV services for a $50 flat fee. 2

Google launches a 1Gbps data and TV service

July 27th, 2012 - Google Fiber has launched in Kansas City, US, offering 1Gbps data, no data cap and an interactive TV service from US$70 per month. 2