Australian Technology

Archive: 09-2012

• The Upside: The design decisions behind BlackBerry 10

  This week’s podcast discusses the design of the unique BlackBerry 10 interface, Gangnam style, and exposes some questionable musical tastes.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 27, 2012, 12:36 PM PDT

• Can BlackBerry 10 be RIM’s thumb-driven saviour?

  RIM has pinned its hopes on BlackBerry 10 taking the number three position in mobiles, and more.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 25, 2012, 5:37 PM PDT

• The Upside: Big year ahead for Microsoft

  The coming months will determine whether Microsoft’s next generation of software can turn around attitudes towards the company.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 19, 2012, 11:04 PM PDT

• Getting hands on with Office 2013

  Can Microsoft create an interface for Office that successfully melds together to support mouse, touch, and stylus?

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 18, 2012, 3:18 PM PDT

• Creating WinRT apps in 24 hours

  A time-lapse of Microsoft App Fest shows what can be completed in a single day.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 17, 2012, 12:00 AM PDT

• Google creates entrepreneur day, ends IE8 support for Apps

  Sydney will host the technical entrepreneur day in October.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 16, 2012, 7:34 PM PDT

• Microsoft goes mute on Windows Phone 8, angers devs

  The next version of Windows Phone is approaching, and Microsoft is looking for preview volunteers.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 12, 2012, 5:21 PM PDT

• The Upside: Using JavaScript to create Windows 8 applications

  From a heavy C# and WPF background, Patrick Klug has moved his Windows applications to JavaScript.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 11, 2012, 11:22 PM PDT

• Australian IT salaries show steady growth

  For the second year running, ICT salaries in Australia have grown by approximately 4 per cent.

  Posted by Chris Duckett | September 10, 2012, 10:07 PM PDT

• Waiting for the wearable personal computer

  The time is approaching when a computer on your person will be better and more productive than your desktop.

  Posted by Tony McSherry | September 10, 2012, 4:02 PM PDT