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What is 4K TV? Super high-definition TV explained »

As if LED and 3D TV weren't confusing enough, 2012 and beyond will bring an HDTV technology called 4K. It's being heralded as the next high-def and manufacturers are already lining u...
Kobo Vox »

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Kobo's Vox colour e-reader has made it to Australia ahead of the Kindle Fire, but it doesn't feel ready for market.
Game Dev Stories: Fraktalvoid »

Melbourne mobile-game dev studio Fraktalvoid, with a team made up of former members from Square Enix, Sega, Konami and Nintendo, has just released its first game, Speed Blazers. Come...
Sony Personal 3D Viewer (HMZ-T1) »

This 420g head-worn device is capable of displaying what appears to be a 750-inch screen from 20m away without, well, finding space for a 750-inch screen.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (Wi-Fi, 16GB) »

CNET Rating7.5

Don't write off the Galaxy Tab 7.7 because of its smaller screen size. With an AMOLED display and a zippy 1.4GHz processor, the Tab 7.7 is among the bes...
How to create a retro stop-motion film with Instagram or Hipstamatic »

Stop-motion films can look pretty amazing, even more so with a range of visual effects from photo apps like Instagram. Here's how to make your own.

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Nikon SB-N5 Speedlight

The SB-N5 might look like a toy but it delivers serious, intense punches of light thanks to its clever design that takes power from the V1 camera.
Review | Home Cinema

Pioneer SC-LX85 AV Receiver

For core functionality, the Pioneer SC-LX85 is a powerful, effective brute of a receiver. 1
Review | Computers

Kobo Vox

Kobo's Vox colour e-reader has made it to Australia ahead of the Kindle Fire, but it doesn't feel ready for market.
Review | Mobile Phones

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 (Wi-Fi, 16GB)

Don't write off the Galaxy Tab 7.7 because of its smaller screen size. With an AMOLED display and a zippy 1.4GHz processor, the Tab 7.7 is among the best Android tablets around. 1
Preview | TVs

Sony Personal 3D Viewer (HMZ-T1)

This 420g head-worn device is capable of displaying what appears to be a 750-inch screen from 20m away without, well, finding space for a 750-inch screen. 1
Review | Computers

Razer Mamba (2012)

We have no hesitation in recommending the Mamba if you want no-holds-barred wireless gaming.
Review | MP3 Players

A-Jays One+

The a-Jays One+ headphones deliver a good sound for their comparatively inexpensive price, and offer a nice bonus for Android smartphone owners. 1
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Marantz SR5006 AV Receiver

At its core, the Marantz SR5006 is a fine home-theatre receiver, but enjoyment of it is sapped somewhat by those poor-quality flickery menus.
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Ricoh GR Digital IV

Designed for serious photographers, the Ricoh GR Digital IV will appeal, thanks to its fixed-focal-length lens and its fast maximum aperture. 1

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