Smartphones or sat-navs? Which One Is Better?
If given a choice between portable gadget that comprises of a million bells, which lets you to make calls and a portable gadget that does just a single thing, a majority of people would purchase smartphone that has killer GPS app. over a devoted portable sat-nav that simply gives you directions.
May 7 Sees Commencement of MMO Closed Beta
TQ Digital have established that their expected MMO, Heroes of Might and Magic Online, which is licensed by renowned publishers, Ubisoft, is all set to enter it's Asia area closed beta, on May 7th.
Acc. To Changed Deal, Clearwire Might Use LTE
Clearwire and Intel have changed a technology deal, which banned the WiMax service supplier from using any other technology, and Clearwire is already in talks with equipment sellers about how it may take on LTE (Long-Term Evolution) for its network.
Broadband Providers Switching Yet Problematic
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One third of broadband users are yet facing postponements when trying to switch their broadband services, even though regulation has been introduced to make it easier.
Survey Says, AT&T Consumers Face Maximum Dropped Calls
PC World's most recent wireless performance experiment has put AT&T in front of the crowd with average download speeds of 1410 kilobits/sec. Verizon came in last with an average download speed of 877 kbps.
However, according to a new study by ChangeWave Research which is an independent group, consumers are still not happy.
1 in 9 Canadians Admit to Experience Homelessness or Close to it
A survey conducted for the Salvation Army has suggested that nearly one in nine Canadian adults has revealed to experience homelessness or come close to it at some point. However, in some provinces, the figure is as high as one in five, as the aftermaths of the recession goes on.
Kids Attend Emergency Preparedness Week Event
Elementary students attending an Emergency Preparedness Week kickoff event yesterday morning suggested that muffins should not be included in a 72-hour emergency kit, aimed to alert citizens to store food and emergency items to see them through disaster.
WA Police Locked up by Fujitsu Yet Again
Official reports have confirmed that Fujitsu has managed to win a new three-year long contract with the Western Australian Police, a deal worth a whopping $15 Million.
Australian Government Urges Opposition to Support Yet Another Climate Change Policy
The Rudd Government is currently busy pressurizing the opposition to lend its support to changes to yet another one of its faltering climate change policies, which is the renewable energy target, in light of the emissions trading scheme which has been ditched.
Toronto Stock Exchange Witnesses its First Bad Day
The Toronto Stock Exchange is reported to witness its first bad day in three sessions yesterday attributed to the weakness in the mining sector.
The S&P/TSX composite index registered slip 14.18 points, or 0.1%, to 12,196.51, as weakness in materials offset gains in financials and energy.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Looking to Cur "3" Brand, No Final Timeline for the Same Given Yet
In the year up-to 31 December, 2009, the merged mobile carrier Vodafone Hutchison Australia cut as many as 390 jobs, and today the company shared that it is still looking to eventually cut out the "3" brand in favor of its stalwart Vodafone moniker. Although, no timelines about when the move can be expected have yet been shared.
Saskatchewan to Harmonize 7% Sales tax
While the B. C. Liberals have attempted to consider the drive to sales tax harmonization as a one-way task, there is one instance of a Canadian province taking down that particular road, and then taking a u-turn.
WestJet Profits Slip 63%
WestJet Airlines Ltd. is reported to witness its profit plunge by a disappointing 63% in the first quarter on account of lowered ticket prices along with higher commissions offered to travel agents relied on the carrier's earnings.
Shaw Acquires Television Assets of CanWest
Cable TV operator Shaw Communications Inc. is reported to have signed a deal to acquire the television assets of CanWest Global Communications Corp. for $2 billion, a step which some analysts tag as a gamble on the future of new media.
Toro Shares Decision of Not Taking Over Napperby
As has been confirmed by official announcements, Toro Energy Ltd. has decided to not exercise its option to take over the Napperby uranium project, which is in the Northern Territory, from Deep Yellow Ltd., a fellow uranium explorer, as the company feels that in its current state, it is now "economically viable".
Job Rate Marks a Rise in North East District
More signs are witnessed to have emerged depicting signs that economy is recuperating well with the employment figures available registering a steep climb sharply for the North East District.
Community Development Council (CDC) has reported to have witnessed surging number of jobseekers living in north-east Singapore to return to the workplace again.
Mining Work Scrapped by Company Over New Tax Proposals
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has stressed that a resource exploration company operating out of West Australia is acting "prematurely" by canceling all its plans and activities mainly because of the Federal Government's planned super profits tax.
Housing Board Flooded With Applications
It has been reported that the Housing Board (HDB) has been inundated with applications for its Punggol Emerald and Punggol Waves projects.
It reveals that by 5pm yesterday, it witnessed nearly 8,967 offers for 1,429 flats been lodged for the build- to-order (BTO) developments.
