42 year-old man still living with his mum will spend today courageously berating people online


Using the avatar HardntheF-up23, 42 year-old unemployed man Peter Broomfield will log on to his computer this morning. He will then bravely tell people he doesn’t know why their lives are not worth living. Mr Broomfield – who may not find the motivation to change out of his pyjamas – will scour a range of … Continue reading 42 year-old man still living with his mum will spend today courageously berating people online

Al Gore and Pope spar over origins of the Internet


Former Vice President Al Gore had some choice words for Pope Francis this week following the pontiff's assertion that the Internet is a "gift from God," saying that the Creator in which we're all endowed had little to do with its development. "Now, I love Pope Francis with his flowy robes and his pointy hat, … Continue reading Al Gore and Pope spar over origins of the Internet

Wikipedia founder discovered rolling around in millions of facts at mansion


Wikipedia’s creator Jimmy Wales was under police guard in hospital today after being discovered naked and “laughing hysterically” in millions of facts printed from his website. Police were called to the 47-year-old’s London home only after one of 200 printers jammed and caught fire, sending plumes of black smoke into the skies. Officers broke into … Continue reading Wikipedia founder discovered rolling around in millions of facts at mansion

Australian Prime Minister accuses Rupert Murdoch of anti-government campaign


Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken a dig at media mogul Rupert Murdoch, questioning whether commercial interests are behind his opposition to Labor's National Broadband Network policy. The News Corporation executive chairman used Twitter to say that he liked the "ideal of the NBN", but questioned how the multi-billion dollar policy would be paid for. … Continue reading Australian Prime Minister accuses Rupert Murdoch of anti-government campaign

Expert Panel’s Broadband Report (2009)


The Minister for Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today announced that the final report from the Panel of Experts on submissions to the National Broadband Network process has been received. The Minister stated that the receipt of this report marks a significant milestone in the NBN process: "The Government is now considering … Continue reading Expert Panel’s Broadband Report (2009)