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New Audi A8 to come with Google Earth

Audi has announced that its flagship luxury sedan, the new A8, will come with Google Earth and Google point-of-interest searching — just don't hold your breath Aussies.

BMW ActiveE concept: Electric 1-Series

It's not a wild flight of supercar fancy like the Vision EfficientDynamics; rather it's a sensible shoes step in BMW's electric car game plan.

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Reviews

Gran Turismo 5 Time Trial Challenge

It's free and there's a chance you could become a racing superstar, so what's not to like? Well, the wait for GT5 proper, for one.
PC Tools Internet Security 2010

We're big fans of PC Tools Internet Security's ThreatFire component, and the overall toolset that PC Tools provides is robust, but the suite could be both faster and easier to use.
HTC Hero

With excellent web browsing, email and access to apps, the HTC Hero is one of the few mobiles to truly challenge the iPhone this year.
TiVo 320 Media Device

The TiVo 320 Media Device has received a little storage bump, and despite competition from Sony's PlayTV it is still one of the best value-for-money PVRs on the market.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

This year's Pro Evo improves upon its predecessor in some key areas, but it does little else to keep up with the competition.
HTC Tattoo

If you want an affordable Android smartphone, the Tattoo will fit the bill. Power users should look elsewhere.
Olympus E-P2

Less than six months after the E-P1 was announced, Olympus has come out of the starting gates with the E-P2, an incremental update to the retro-inspired camera.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Sony Ericsson has finally satisfied our curiosity and thrown the covers off its first Android-powered handset. A veritable powerhouse, the X10 features a 1GHz processor and a high resolution 4-inch display.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
What is Bluetooth?

An obscure dental hygiene issue? Something you've heard a friend talk about on their mobile? CNET.com.au explains Bluetooth, what to be aware of when buying Bluetooth products, and what to expect in the future.
Microsoft Office Web Apps: Hands on

Microsoft has finally started to open up its web-based versions of Office apps to early testers. We got access to a "technical preview" of Excel and PowerPoint on the web (not, notably, Word).
Is reinventing Polaroid an impossible project?

If you thought the death knell for Polaroid had well and truly sounded, a group of engineers and photographers calling themselves The Impossible Project are setting out to reinvent the instant film format.

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News

Gameloft's iPhone Xmas bonanza

Mobile game developer Gameloft has dropped its prices just in time for Christmas, making seven of its iPhone titles AU$1.19 for seven days.
Mandatory ISP filter due mid-2011

Mandatory ISP filtering legislation will be introduced around the middle of 2010, after which there will be a one year period to implement and activate the filtering technology.
CES 2010 preview: Car tech and GPS

It used to be that the SEMA Show was the biggest mobile electronics show, but this year the usual suspects in the in-car electronics business decided to stand back and wait for CES 2010 instead.
Aussies asked to voice opinion on R18+ rating

The long-heralded public consultation process on whether Australia should introduce an adult rating for games commences, with the Federal Government releasing a discussion paper discussing the pros and cons of the debate.

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DIYs and How-to

Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.
Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
Ebook readers: A guide to the world of digital books and how to read them

E-readers are just entering the Australian market, and plenty of people are interested. But what should you know before you start buying digital books and e-readers? We explain the basics.

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Downloads

Object Desktop

Customize the look and feel, and improve performance of your OS.
Earth Alerts

Receive alert notifications on natural phenomenon.
EyeProtectorPro

Protect your eyes from damage caused by long hours of PC use.
Free Audio Editor 2010

Record and edit your MP3, WAV, and WMA files.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.