Google and AdMob ready to take on Apple iAd
After intense scrutiny to ensure the acquisition won't make Google a de facto monopoly in mobile advertising, Google's purchase of AdMob got the regulatory green light and was finalized this past week. The upcoming launch of Apple iAds played a fundamental role in helping Google clear the antitrust hurdle, and now the two platforms will go head to head for the nascent mobile ad market.
Thinner Kindle — coming soon?
For those of you who think that the Kindle's one third of an inch thick architecture is just too thick, you may be able to check out a new slimmer Kindle come August this year. According to a Bloomberg.com article, Amazon.com plans to introduce the next version of the Kindle electronic-book reader.
Australians to teach Bangladesh citizens to blog
Two Australians will begin teaching Bangladeshis to tweet and blog, as they start their outreach blogging mission in a Dhaka slum today.
4G wireless: fast, hyped
Mobile phone companies will soon start a barrage of advertising for the next advance in wireless network technology: 4G access.
Austria bans Google Street View cars
AUSTRIA has placed a temporary ban on Google Street View cars while it probes concerns that the internet company used the vehicles to collect private data.
Canberra Data Centres nabs CrimTrac deal
CRIMTRAC has called on Canberra Data Centres to provide next-generation, green data centre facilities at its site in the ACT.
Canberra Data Centres nabs Crimtac deal
CRIMTRAC has called on Canberra Data Centres to provide next-generation, green data centre facilities at its site in the ACT.

