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Digital Life #67: Unboxing zombies

On this week's podcast, Joe gets riled up about Left 4 Dead 2 being banned, we check out the re-branded Windows Mobile, and keep unboxing consumer tech for your viewing (and listening) pleasure.

Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia

It looks like the dead won't be rising down under anytime soon with Left 4 Dead 2 being the latest game refused classification in Australia.

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Reviews

Fracture

The ability to alter terrain isn't enough to save Fracture from becoming the latest run-of-the-mill shooter.
Samsung U300

The U300 may only be a GSM phone with some rather severe limitations - but it's dead sexy. Is that enough?
Slacker Web Player

If you want good music — right now, with minimal effort, wherever you are (so long as you have an Internet connection) — there's no reason not to take the Slacker Web Player for a spin.
Sony Ericsson M600i

Sony Ericsson's M600i candy bar smartphone promises 3G, Symbian OS and touchscreen display in a sleek, compact package.
McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005

Although ZoneAlarm's personal security tools are better overall, McAfee Internet Security 2005 offers richer, more configurable tools than Norton.
RalliSport Challenge 2

RalliSport Challenge 2 improves upon its predecessor in just about every way.

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Features

Shanzhai ji: All you need to know about fake phones

A behind-the-scenes look at a Chinese "Shanzhai" market, where you can get an iPhone in any colour or shape and with features Apple doesn't offer. But what are the drawbacks of these unofficial phones?
Behind the scenes: Making fuel for a Formula One team

Last week, at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, we spoke to Lisa Lilley, Shell's technology manager for Ferrari, about how Shell formulates the fuel and lubricants that it supplies to the Ferrari F1 race team.
The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC

For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.
Inside the Classification Board Part II: Q&A with a former deputy director

Understanding the decisions behind the classification of video games in Australia is important. In our latest in the series, GameSpot AU looks at how the system works through a Q&A with the newly-renamed Classification Board.

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News

Visa Australia kills signatures by 2013

Visa Australia said today it was moving to chip and PIN technology for all of its credit cards, with signature transactions to be banned by April 2013.
Australia Post bans lithium batteries

Australia Post will no longer be accepting packages that contain lithium batteries by air.
Children's, liberties groups protest filter

A number of Australian children's civil liberties and other groups have launched a significant protest against the Federal Government's plans to censor the internet through a filtering scheme.
Carriers in a tether over iPhone capabilities

One of the more curious aspects of the iPhone phenomenon has been the disconnect between the device's capabilities and carriers' willingness to support them.

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DIYs and How-to

Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online

This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

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Downloads

Real Clear Cookies

Clear all browser cookies from IE & Firefox or cookies from a single Web site.
Home Ftp Server

Share files from the PC via FTP server.
CrushFTP

Create your own FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, or WebDAV server.
Transmission

Tweakable BitTorrent client.

Whereis® maps

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

Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
Nokia Navigation

The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.