http://www.current.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@current.com.au (The Editor) http://www.current.com.au////article/IPTV-on-the-rise-as-consumers-favour-broadband-over-subscription-TV/VYJAVLCJQG.html http://www.current.com.au////article/IPTV-on-the-rise-as-consumers-favour-broadband-over-subscription-TV/VYJAVLCJQG.html A new study shows 10% of Australian subscription TV services are delivered via IPTV, as opposed to services such as Foxtel. This figure is expected to rise to 1 in 3 by 2015 as consumers discover the power of fast broadband. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:36:35 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/From-music-pirate-to-Rdio-star-with-Telcos-Twitter-and-Target-in-between/BFWGVJUHPO.html http://www.current.com.au////article/From-music-pirate-to-Rdio-star-with-Telcos-Twitter-and-Target-in-between/BFWGVJUHPO.html After working at Kazaa, Skype, ICQ and AOL, online product maestro Carter Adamson is now the COO of music streamers Rdio. In a broad interview, he discussed music piracy, partnering with telcos, his local rivals and a retail strategy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:57:55 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/Its-getting-haute-in-here-LG-launches-new-Prada-smartphone/MAOYARHOGJ.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Its-getting-haute-in-here-LG-launches-new-Prada-smartphone/MAOYARHOGJ.html LG Electronics has turned towards high-concept, high-fashion design with the launch of the new Prada Phone by LG 3.0, the third smartphone to come out of the partnership between LG and the eponymous fashion house. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/Console-tug-of-war-as-PlayStation-3-and-Xbox-360-both-claim-market-leadership/VGFPYDRFQR.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Console-tug-of-war-as-PlayStation-3-and-Xbox-360-both-claim-market-leadership/VGFPYDRFQR.html Microsoft and Sony have taken the same set of sales statistics and determined that they have the best console platform and are showing the most momentum heading into 2012. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:57:40 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/While-the-Japanese-brands-stumble-TCL-breaks-profit-records/CZXZNUEWIK.html http://www.current.com.au////article/While-the-Japanese-brands-stumble-TCL-breaks-profit-records/CZXZNUEWIK.html TCL Electronics is bucking the trend of huge losses for Asian electronics companies, with the Chinese manufacturer revealing it expects to post a profit of around RMB 1.8 billion - AU$265 million - for calendar 2011. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:25:41 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/Natural-disasters-hit-Sharp-Corporation-hard-projected-3-5-billion-loss/EMWZDCUPOS.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Natural-disasters-hit-Sharp-Corporation-hard-projected-3-5-billion-loss/EMWZDCUPOS.html The Sharp Corporation overnight projected an annual loss for its 2012 financial year of over AUD$3.5 billion. The company blamed suppy issues resulting from natural disasters and economic uncertainty for this result. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:05:22 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/Kodak-may-be-gone-but-the-Polaroid-Z340-will-keep-the-hipsters-happy/GVOSNKYUTI.html http://www.current.com.au////article/Kodak-may-be-gone-but-the-Polaroid-Z340-will-keep-the-hipsters-happy/GVOSNKYUTI.html Kodak may now be a footnote in digital imaging history, but the other name synonymous with the pre-digital photography age, Polaroid, is still going strong, today launching a new hybrid digital/instant camera. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:51:19 +1100 http://www.current.com.au////article/DAB--digital-radio-in-the-hands-of-luxury-Lexus-drivers/DDSOGKOOBM.html http://www.current.com.au////article/DAB--digital-radio-in-the-hands-of-luxury-Lexus-drivers/DDSOGKOOBM.html Lexus' new GS series has been today announced as the first luxury car range in Australia to roll off the line with DAB digital radio installed as standard. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:12:30 +1100