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Microsoft Surface launch

Years after Microsoft demoed its touchscreen table, Surface has finally had its Australian release.

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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Reviews

Kogan Agora Pro

The much-hyped Google Android phone operating system will hit Australia on 29 January 2009, in the form of the Kogan Agora and Agora Pro. At first glance, this looks to be one of the most exciting products of the year.
Bose 3-2-1 Series II

This is a beautifully designed system, with great features for the price.
TomTom One

In-car GPS navigation systems are a boon for anybody that spends a lot of time driving from A to B. TomTom's One is designed to deliver directions en route and allow the driver to concentrate on the road.
Motorola L6

The new Motorola L6 is a cleanly designed and sturdy handset with a useful but somewhat limited range of features. It's a handy phone at a low price, and would be a fine choice for any moderate user.
Sanyo Z4

Sanyo's Z4 is an incremental upgrade to the Z3 home theatre projector. It features deeper black levels and dual component inputs, but the overall size and weight has increased as well.
Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS

Canon includes image stabilisation and a 4x optical zoom lens on the compact, 6-megapixel IXUS 800IS.
Shadow of the Colossus: PS2 review

Shadow of the Colossus, brought to you by the same team that produced PS2 sleeper hit Ico, is probably one of the most haunting, thrilling and morally ambiguous games we've come across here at CNET.com.au.
Sanyo LCD27XR1 27-inch LCD television

Provided you take the time to optimally tweak its internal settings, the Sanyo LCD-27XR1 offers great value for money and combines all of the features you'll need into an attractive package.

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Features

Xbox 360: Australian price list (updated)

There are now two main Xbox 360 bundle options available in Australia.
Digital radio: All you need to know

Forget about AM and FM, as digital radio (or DAB+) is the way of the future. It features interference-free transmissions, rewind and pause, and track info.
Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.
Aussie games to watch in 2009

If you thought gamers were spoilt for choice in 2008, you ain't seen nothin' yet.

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News

Microsoft releases Windows 7 Family Pack in Australia

Microsoft has started a limited "pilot" of the Windows 7 Family Pack in Australia for Christmas.
Australian pricing for new Macs

Apple has revealed Australian pricing details for the new hardware line-up it announced overnight in the US, with the vendor's new low-end MacBook laptop starting at AU$1299.
Amazon's Kindle comes to Oz

Amazon's hyped e-reader Kindle is coming to Australia, with plans for the device to begin shipping on 19 October.
Toyota begins pre-production of Camry hybrid

The pilot production of the first Australian-built hybrid car began yesterday with the push of an oversized Power button in Altona, Melbourne.

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DIYs and How-to

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Tired of paying the phone bill? You don't have to be tech savvy to make calls over the internet. This Australian guide explains all that you need to know about using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) services.
FAQ: The Australian iTunes store

We answer your questions about the Australian version of Apple's iTunes store.
GPS navigation on mobile phones

Is there a mobile phone / PDA that has inbuilt GPS navigation that I can use in my car?
Buying a mobile phone from overseas

If I purchase a mobile phone overseas, will I be able to use it in Australia?

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Downloads

International Rally Championship D3D demo

Rev up those engines and get ready for an international race.
International Rally Championship regular demo

Rev up those engines and get ready for an international race.
Clock+

Track the time across multiple time zones on your Palm.
The Kangaroo Jack LandCruiser Chase

Grab the escaped Kangaroo Jack and lots of cash along the way.