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There Will Be No New Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Anytime Soon, As Sales Slump

David Richards May 9, 2017 No Comments

With sales of their Surface PC’s down 26% Microsoft has killed off rumours that they are set to launch a new Surface Pro 5. The announcement comes as Acer and…

Nougat Passes 7% Of Android Installs

Fergus Halliday May 8, 2017 No Comments

Continuing its rapid growth since it launched late last year, Google’s Nougat OS now accounts for 7.1% of all active Android devices. While not quite the 100% month-on-month growth found…

Apple Watch Outruns Fitband

Computer Daily News May 8, 2017 No Comments

Apple has knocked Fitbit out of the top spot in the wearable tech market, according to the financial-conscious The Street Web news site. It quotes a Strategy Analytics report as…

Facebook On Verge Of TV Launch

Computer Daily News May 8, 2017 No Comments

Facebook is reportedly on the verge of launching around two dozen original TV-style programs, possibly in mid-June. The social networking giant has been looking for shows in two categories, sources…

Former Google Australia Boss Slams $1Bn Railway Plan

Computer Daily News May 8, 2017 No Comments

Former CEO of Google A/NZ, Maile Carnegie, pictured – now ANZ Bank’s head of digital matters – has been quick to criticise moves by Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce and Resources…

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Hire CSIRO Scientists Ahead Of Local Launch

David Richards May 8, 2017 No Comments

According to sources giant US online retailer Amazon has engaged scientists from the CSIRO, to help build an analytics profile of Australian consumers as well as a profile on transport…

Microsoft Sets Date For New Surface Reveal

Fergus Halliday May 5, 2017 No Comments

Microsoft has announced when to expect news on its next Surface hardware product. The company says it’ll be hosting an event in Shanghai on the 23rd of May that promises…

Qualcomm Seeks A Halt To iPhones

Computer Daily News May 5, 2017 No Comments

In the ongoing legal spat over patents between Apple and Qualcomm, the chipmaker is calling on the US International Trade Commission to block the import of iPhones manufactured in Asia…

Apple Launches $1bn Advanced Manufacturing Investment Fund

Computer Daily News May 5, 2017 No Comments

Apple plans to create a US$1 billion fund to invest in US companies involves in advanced manufacturing. CEO Tim Cook said on US TV that the new fund will support…

Facebook Reports Revenue And Profit Surge

Jon Bragg May 4, 2017 No Comments

Facebook has reported better than expected earnings for the first quarter of 2017 as the social media site approaches 2 billion monthly active users. The company reported US$8.03 billion in revenue…