According to AFP, in 2004 Google thought that engineer Anna Patterson's last Internet search engine was so good it bought the technology to upgrade its own system.
Viral networks and social sites such as MySpace and Facebook have created a fertile ground for predators, scammers and identity thieves, according to an Australian information security expert.
Australia's lack of fiberoptic infrastructure could be seen as a stumbling block to taking on a new innovation developed by Australian researchers out of the University of Sydney.
According to a recent survey by Gartner and other analysts, the majority of users of social networking sites are motivated mainly by "personal needs and a desire for entertainment, rather than business and practical objectives". However some have seen the potential of such sites for business.
According to a number of overseas reports, Internet industry heavyweights are trying to fix a flaw in the foundation of the Internet that could allow hackers to control traffic on the worldwide web.
In what could only be described as great news for those thinking of buying an iPhone 3G this Friday, Telstra says it broadband is breaking more speed records than an Olympic athletics meet.
A new report out by Sensis shows that Australians are costing their employers money by spending too much time on social networks during work time, and at home a significant number of parents are not keeping tabs on their children's internet habits.
You wouldn't know it but daily malware attacks are coming down in number. However, what is changing is the way they are being launched and who they are targeting.