Online music provider, destra Music, part of destra Corporation Limited (ASX:DES), has launched an aggressive attack on Apple iTunes' Australian debut, slashing its music download prices by more than 50%.

Cyberbludging, the term coined in 2000 by Charles Heunemann, chief executive of internet security company SurfControl, has gained entry as an Australian colloquialism in the Macquarie Dictionary.

Yahoo! and Microsoft have announced an agreement to connect users of their consumer instant messaging (IM) services on a global basis, forming what they claim is the largest IM community on the planet.

Australian online surf site, Coastalwatch.com has launched what it claims is Australia’s first online video advertising campaign that is fully measurable for advertisers and clients.

Web hoster and domain registrar, Melbourne IT Group (ASX:MLB) has launched a new brand, Melbourne IT Corporate Brand Services, a division which offers brand protection and performance services to major corporate brands on the Internet.

Telstra BigPond has announced the connection of its one-millionth broadband service, saying that uptake is continuing to grow unabated.

Wi-Fi hotspots have evolved from points of convenience to places of experience.  Recognising this, Centrino technology maker Intel has launched a competition, inviting notebook PC users to nominate their favourite places to experience wireless connectivity.

Fairfax job board, MyCareer, has launched a new section designed to help job seekers determine their worth in the market and find out where best paid jobs are.

Mobile satellite communications provider, Inmarsat, is providing satellite communications to allow competitors in the World Solar Challenge (WSC) maintain contact with the world.

The Victorian Government has attacked the Federal Government's Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme (HiBIS), claiming it is seriously flawed, according to a report it commissioned.