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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.

Extend your mobile phone's battery life

There's little in life more frustrating than having your mobile phone run out of battery when you've left your charger at home. Follow these simple tips to extend your phone's battery life and avoid being caught short.

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  • Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz)

    Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.

  • Dead Space Extraction

    This story-focused on-rails shooter is a worthy follow-up to Dead Space that delivers the same sort of thrills, chills and kills, but in a whole new way.

  • AVG Internet Security 9.0

    The feature-rich versions of popular security program AVG have been updated, with AVG Technologies claiming faster scan times, faster boot times and other under-the-hood improvements.

  • Norton AntiVirus 2010

    Norton AntiVirus 2010 builds on the immense progress made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.

  • Photoshop Elements 8

    New versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements boost organisational capabilities and automation.

  • LogMeIn Pro and LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone

    Remote access doesn't get much simpler than LogMeIn, but don't expect it to do absolutely everything for you.

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2010

    Kaspersky's 2010 updates for its Internet Security and Anti-Virus programs introduce several useful features, including behavioural-based threat detection, program sandboxing and a gamer mode.

  • BlackBerry Curve 8520

    With the BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM has done a good job of creating an affordable phone with all the right features, although you might miss 3G connectivity. Just make sure you get it in black.

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Features

  • Olympus E-P1 design was unintentional: Interview

    The recently announced Olympus E-P1 caused quite a stir in the imaging industry partially because it uses the new micro four thirds technology, but primarily due to its retro aesthetics. We find out more about this unique design.

  • Online transaction security: Tips for staying safe

    Many people regularly bank and shop online with ease, confident that the millions of transactions that take place each day are secure. Good safeguards are in place, but as the internet is constantly susceptible to new threats, these best practices will help you keep your money and financial information safe.

  • Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

    In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?

  • Q&A: Canon helps usher in the video SLR era

    In this interview for CNET, Chuck Westfall, technical adviser for Canon's professional products marketing division, answers questions on the future of dSLR, video technology and provides insights into the company's future.

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  • Better Place's software tells you where you can go

    Better Place founder Shai Agassi is ready to show off his software industry experience to improve electric vehicles. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the electric car service company will show off in-car software designed to ensure that electric car drivers have enough charge to keep driving.

  • Aussie web data consumption doubles

    Australian internet users now consume twice as much data than they did a year ago, but figures by Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal there are still over 200,000 businesses and government agencies on a dial-up connection.

  • Energy-aware internet routing coming soon

    Researchers say they have developed a routing algorithm that can help big internet companies reduce their energy bills by millions of dollars.

  • Panasonic tech support through Facebook, Twitter

    Customers can contact Panasonic support reps through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to get help with fixes, further information and links to product how-to videos.

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