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Time to do your e-laundry

The Margherita2000.com hits Italy next week, a digital washing machine that can additionally be used for e-mail and Web-based maintenance.

'Legal' MP3 music channel launched

A German ISP has launched an online music channel where users can listen to legal MP3 music files, and download them.

IBM to unveil cutting-edge chip design

IBM will introduce a new chip design that combines two cutting-edge semiconductor technologies in a single product. The result: a versatile, high-performance chip for use in next-generation wireless telephones and other advanced communications produc...

Playstation II casts a shadow over Dreamcast

Competition and delays have been the main reason for the Sega Dreamcast's disappointing first week, according to a major retailer.

ExploreZip virus hits Aust shores

ninemsn was one of several Australian companies hit yesterday by the ExploreZip virus, a Melissa-like virus spreading via e-mail.

Great expectations for online retailers

Santa's elves have been warned to expect to spend much of the pre-Christmas period on their PCs taking orders from the growing list of online retailers.

Privacy concerns over Packer's database

Concerns abound over a joint venture involving Kerry Packer's company PBL, which is nearing the completion of a massive data warehouse containing information on more than 15 million Australians.

ASIO given power to hack systems

Australian intelligence organisation, ASIO, can legally hack into personal computers and bug online communications under new federal legislation.

Small e-business made Ezy

Local regional and community based small businesses will be able to operate entirely online early next year with the new Ezyfind.com portal.

A shadow cast over Dreamcast

Despite Sega's "amazement" with international Dreamcast sales, the Web-based gaming console has met with an "okay" response locally, according to a major retailer.

Alston reveals $78 million fund

Senator Alston has unveiled a $78 million fund to provide small and medium-sized IT businesses with financial and non-financial assistance.

MS settlement talks to get started tomorrow

Talks will begin tomorrow between lawyers representing Microsoft, the US Department of Justice and the 19 US states pursuing the case.

MYOB makes international moves

Accounting software company MYOB is making international moves with the announcement today that it has acquired New Zealand company Professional Tools (NZ).

AMD releases 750MHz Athlon chip

AMD has recaptured the lead in the megahertz race against arch-rival Intel, announcing this week a new 750MHz Athlon processor.

Tech One offer closes oversubscribed

The IPO for software company Technology One has closed early and will launch on the Australian Stock Exchange next week, following considerable investor interest.