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  Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Honda Insight born again as a Prius fighter

  Everyone in the industry knew Honda was working on a Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid vehicle, but Honda has denied that it was reviving the Insight moniker. Today, Honda released the first official information and images of its Prius-like concept and it's called, you guessed it, the Insight.

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  Google adds Android app for Flickr photos

  Google's Photostream will let phones running its Android phone operating system view photos stored at Yahoo's Flickr photo-sharing site.

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  Sony recalls VAIO TZ laptops

  Sony advised today that there has been a recall on certain units of its VAIO TZ series notebook, due to "irregularly placed wires near the hinge" or "a dislodged screw inside the hinge" causing a short circuit and the laptop to overheat.

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  Oi!: Melbourne's Chadstone gets an Apple Store

  Victorians are set to get a taste of the Apple retail action, with the company's third Australian store opening in Melbourne's Chadstone shopping centre.

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  How to record streaming audio

  Many online music sites prefer to stream songs rather than serving them up as downloadable files. Here's a free way to record the audio as MP3s.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

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  Titan Exhaust Air Jack makes tyre changes a snap

  The Titan Exhaust Air Jack aims to take some of the hard labour out of impromptu tyre changes by lifting the car up on its own exhaust gases.

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  Apple patent application blends touch, voice, face

  Apple may be thinking about adding new ways to improve the multitouch interface work that is central to the company's plan for the future.

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  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  The best smartphone is...

  Read all the latest reviews but still confused about what smartphone to buy? In our most comprehensive comparison of business-focused smartphones, we've broken down our rating criteria so you can find the best phone based on the criteria you consider most valuable.

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  Top 5 PDA-phones

  These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.

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  Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

  A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

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  iPod Touch and Nano blueprints revealed?

  Sources at iLounge have unearthed two compelling design blueprints for Apple's next generation of iPods.

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  Best 1080p televisions

  Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions — the highest resolution there is.

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  Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

  When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.

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  Honda Insight born again as a Prius fighter

  Everyone in the industry knew Honda was working on a Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid vehicle, but Honda has denied that it was reviving the Insight moniker. Today, Honda released the first official information and images of its Prius-like concept and it's called, you guessed it, the Insight.

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  Best free Windows Mobile software

  You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.

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  Spore

  Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.

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  Dell Inspiron Mini 9

  Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 solidifies the netbook line up in Australia, laying the final foundation stone in the establishing market.

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

  A fine way to traverse Australia's vast distances, but we miss the Twincharger's up and at them attitude.

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  Motorola MC75

  Enterprises looking to deploy a rugged, versatile mobile device will be impressed by the Motorola MC75's range of features. However, you pay a premium for smartphone functionality in a hardened form; this phone is not only tough, it is massive to the point of being unwieldy.

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  Sennheiser MM 50 for iPhone

  Compared to the headphones bundled with Apple's iPhone 3G the MM 50s are light years ahead. Exceptional sounding bass and its affordable price tag make the MM 50 a great choice for replacing those dodgy Apple ear buds.

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  Nokia N85

  It's hard to knock a phone that has all the current popular technologies, but it would have still been great for Nokia to consider new technologies for this latest N-Series range, particularly a media sharing networking protocol.

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  Nokia 6220 Classic

  Playing on the brunette-stereotype, the Nokia 6220 Classic is a 3G smartphone that transcends its demure looks with pragmatic appeal, a stand-out 5MP camera and assisted-GPS.

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  Nokia N96

  The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.

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  Sony Ericsson C902

  The Nokia N96 is a step up from the Nokia N95 8GB and offers some truly mouth-watering features.

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  Nokia 6210 Navigator

  While the 6210 is solidly built and features fast performance, the lack of a lifetime subscription to turn-by-turn navigation robs the Navigator of what should make it unique in the market.

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

  Thanks to its wireless buzzers and online play, the first Buzz for PS3 is a must have for trivia or party game fans. Make sure you have a widescreen TV though.

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  Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

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  Dell Latitude E6500

  The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

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  Braid

  A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.

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  Nokia E71

  With its combination of excellent features and performance, matched with sleek design and its affordable price tag, Nokia's E71 manages to outshine recently released smartphones as our business phone of choice.

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  Gaming preview: Spore

  2008/09/05 13:00:20

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  Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI (Golf V, 2007)

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  Buzz! Quiz TV

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  Honda Insight born again as a Prius fighter

  Everyone in the industry knew Honda was working on a Prius-fighting, dedicated hybrid vehicle, but Honda has denied that it was reviving the Insight moniker. Today, Honda released the first official information and images of its Prius-like concept and it's called, you guessed it, the Insight.

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  Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

  Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

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