GLENN’S SHOWNOTES Google introduces Android app for remote wipe, locating lost devices A new app called “Android Device Manager” will help users locate or remotely wipe their lost or stolen phones. comparable to Apple’s “Find My Phone” app, Android … Read More
GLENN’S SHOWNOTES Dick Smith turns regional network into e-commerce channel Dick Smith is transforming its stores into mini fulfillment centres for internet orders as it seeks to grow e-commerce to 10 percent of sales. recently shifted from Blue … Read More
GLENN’S SHOWNOTES Android master key flaw used in the wild Attackers have begun exploiting a major Android vulnerability that allows them to take over a victim’s phone without altering the digital signature of a targeted app. The attacks exploited the … Read More
GLENN’S SHOWNOTES IT price inquiry costs Microsoft $100m http://www.crn.com.au The Australian Government has confirmed Microsoft’s damning testimony at the parliamentary inquiry investigating local technology prices caused the company to lose $100 million in government business over the … Read More
GLENN’S SHOWNOTES Why did HP get fined $3 million and are you safe? One of the ways HP went wrong was telling retailers it was not liable for refunds or replacements unless the transaction received prior authorisation. making it … Read More
GLENN’S SHOWNOTES Aussie IT jobs slashed at Symantec Symantec announced a company-wide “organisational simplification initiative” in January, emphasising at the time it would be reducing executive and middle management positions, and reorganising its sales department. We expect to eliminate … Read More