Stories

  • Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content

    24 Nov 2009 5:22 PM

    Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.

  • Optus upgrades its cable network too

    24 Nov 2009 4:59 PM

    Optus has finally put an end to speculation on whether it will follow Telstra's upgrade of its hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, announcing that it has already started work on its cable in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • Telstra first to launch BlackBerry Bold 9700

    24 Nov 2009 11:55 AM

    Telstra tightens its grip of the smartphone market and is the first to market with the highly anticipated BlackBerry Bold update.

  • iPhone virus adds botnet powers

    24 Nov 2009 10:42 AM

    In a similar fashion to the relatively benign ikee virus that was recently released, another iPhone virus is targeting jailbroken Australian devices and builds botnet functionality into it, according to computer security firm, Sophos.

  • Electric cars invade Detroit

    23 Nov 2009 5:11 PM

    An army of electric vehicle prototypes, as well as a number of on-sale cars, descended on Detroit to show what an electrified future might look like.

  • Please Explain: 24p

    23 Nov 2009 4:51 PM

    Ty Pendlebury explains the frame rate standard designed to improve the image quality of your Blu-ray discs: 24p.

  • Boost's budget BlackBerrys

    23 Nov 2009 3:24 PM

    Budget mobile brand Boost is helping to train teens into captains of industry by putting BlackBerrys in their hot little hands.

  • ABC iView live on PS3

    23 Nov 2009 2:15 PM

    Less of a "channel" and more of a "bookmark", ABC's iView service went live after months of anticipation on the Sony PlayStation 3 on the weekend. Is this a new area of video-on-demand free of the shackles of Freeview?

  • mTaxi: There's an app for cabs

    23 Nov 2009 2:00 PM

    If you're an iPhone user then you've probably been wondering when someone would get around to making an app to book taxis. The wait is over.

  • Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

    23 Nov 2009 12:18 PM

    So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.

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Reviews

  • Garmin Nuvi 1390T

    There's nothing particularly flash about it, but the 1390T is a solid and dependable choice, with traffic, lane guidance, Aussie and NZ maps, and Bluetooth hands-free amongst its features.

    Specs: 4.3 inch, Bluetooth , Yes , Yes

  • Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

    The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.

  • Dell Inspiron One 19

    Following the trend of all-in-one desktops, the Dell Inspiron One 19 is aimed at the budget market and clearly shows in both design and performance.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows 7 Home Premium , Intel Pentium