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Mazda 2 Maxx 3-door hatch (2008)

Shame the spunky, new-age Mazda 2 Maxx doesn't come with direct iPod connectivity. You do get a 3.5mm auxiliary jack and an MP3-capable six CD changer.

Best technology of 2008

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at some of our favourite gadgets and goodies from 2008.

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Reviews

Ad-Aware 2008

This year's update to user favourite Ad-Aware is quite a significant overhaul, and the result is faster scan times and a new interface.
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008

With little notable improvement to the formula and steps backward in several key areas, SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a big disappointment.
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2008 on January 15, making this the first update in about four years. We've tested beta versions of the new applications over the last month without running into glitches.
Norton Internet Security 2008

While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together and use fewer system resources.
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008

McAfee Internet Security 2008 trounces Norton Internet Security 2008, offering a better designed product with more security tools.
McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008

McAfee VirusScan Plus 2008's protection keeps up with the changing threats on the Internet, but the product doesn't excel, burdened by a user experience that's basically unchanged from last year.
CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008

CA Anti-Virus Plus CA Anti-Spyware 2008 holds the middle ground this year, featuring faster code but lacking any compelling "must-have" features.
NBA Live 08

NBA Live 08 receives its praise for its upgraded gameplay system and awesome graphics.

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Features

The best new Windows programs of 2008

In 2008, there were several standout new applications and here are six of what we think are the best ones.
2008: The best televisions

We look at the highlights of a year of televisions, from the best tech to the best bang for buck. Here is all the good stuff from 2008.
Best GPS features of 2008

With the fat man about to descend down the chimney and spread Kevin07's love everywhere, it's time to choose the best features in the world of GPS from 2008.
Best digital cameras of 2008

Which cameras set our hearts aflutter in 2008?

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News

Foxtel hearts World of Warcraft fans

Foxtel has announced it's broadcasting both days of this year's BlizzCon 2008 on its pay-per-view channel Main Event.
Tech-savvy Pope txts u at World Youth Day 2008

World Youth Day 2008 is currently underway in Sydney, and Telstra has come up with a few tech-happy ways to enhance the pilgrims' experience.
Kids take honours at Tropfest 2008

Tropfest 2008 was all about the kids: not only did the winning film comprise a cast of child actors, but five of the 16 finalist films told stories featuring children.
Tropfest finalists weigh in on HD vs film

Film festival newbies and Tropfest veterans were among the 16 finalists chosen out of almost 600 entries to this year's short-film competition. We talk to two of them about their shooting processes.