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  • Belkin Powerline AV Networking Adapters

    15 Jun 2009 11:00 AM

    Belkin's take on power line networking benefits from a streamlined design compared to many Ethernet over power products, but still doesn't deliver on the hype.

    Specs: Ethernet Over Power

  • Skype 4.1 beta

    29 May 2009 3:19 PM

    Skype's new screen-sharing feature is a clever addition to the VoIP communications application. The new beta also sees birthday reminders reinstated, a favourite feature of past builds.

  • Mobile, VoIP and geographic phone numbers

    29 May 2009 1:03 PM

    Will we see mass adoption of VoIP calling on our mobile phones? Does VoIP over 3G provide the quality of voice call that we've grown to expect? Can we expect the mobile carriers to fight its adoption and control access on their networks?

  • Belkin N+ Wireless Storage Router

    28 May 2009 4:18 PM

    Belkin's N+ Wireless Storage Router leaps ahead of the wireless-N pack, and finally delivers a wireless-N router worth owning.

    Specs: 802.11n

  • Engin oneHub ST790

    28 May 2009 10:00 AM

    Engin's oneHub benefits from simplicity, but also suffers from it in comparison to other all-in-one router/VoIP solutions.

  • Skype Store: Open for Aussies

    27 May 2009 3:42 PM

    Internet calling company Skype today opened a new arm to its business that gives Australian users access to an online store front selling "Skype Certified" accessories through third-party online merchants.

  • Netspace turns on Tasmanian ADSL2+

    20 May 2009 10:02 AM

    Melbourne-based internet service provider Netspace has switched on ADSL2+ broadband services in Tasmania, making it one of the first to do so in anticipation of the launch of the Basslink fibre-optic cable across the channel.

  • Film studios drop part of iiNet case

    11 May 2009 12:59 PM

    In federal court last Friday, the film studios backed down from an aspect of their piracy court case against iiNet, leading the judge to award iiNet compensation.

  • Will Wolverine benefit from (Bit)Torrent of publicity?

    06 May 2009 11:01 AM

    Hollywood has been in a near frenzy since 1 April, when someone leaked a copy of Wolverine to the web, however, a healthy opening weekend suggests the film hasn't been hurt by the illegal downloads.

  • Apple Store opening on the Gold Coast

    05 May 2009 3:13 PM

    Queensland is getting its first Apple retail outlet this Saturday at the Gold Coast's Robina Town Centre.

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Reviews

  • Withings WifiScale

    We can't fault the technical genius of the Withings WifiScale, but at the same time you do pay a lot of money for a lot of gimmicks in a bathroom scale.

  • Virgin Mobile Broadband WiFi modem

    This WiFi modem/router works well and provides great value on some plans, but we're still left wanting better performance out of Virgin Mobile's actual broadband.

    Specs: 7.2 kbps, 5.76 kbps, USB

  • Thecus N5500

    Thecus' N5500 is, like all of Thecus' lines, best suited to the professional user who doesn't mind tweaking the unit to get the most out of it.

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