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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.

Assassin's Creed II

Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better and more beautiful.

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Reviews

Lexus IS250 Sports Luxury (2009)

What the IS250 lacks in badge snobbery, it makes up for in good looks, rock-solid quality, neat handling and serenity enough to becalm a frazzled monk. While stuffed with tech, it isn't quite as up-to-date as we'd have liked.
Kodak ESP 7 All-In-One Printer

The ESP 7 tries to leap ahead of the pack by claiming to have fast print speeds and good quality photo output. Unfortunately, it falls short in most of these areas, but it is relatively cheap to run.
Empire: Total War

This strategy sequel is incredibly deep, broad, addictive — and a bit rough around the edges.
Red Alert 3

Red Alert 3 is a raucously fun strategy game that overcomes its issues with both style and substance.
Spore

Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game.
Dell Studio Hybrid

If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.
Nissan GT-R (R35)

The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Jason Bourne's quick-fisted head-busting combat style makes the transition to consoles with panache.

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Features

Future fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?

With air pollution getting worse and oil production declining, car manufacturers are looking to alternative fuels. But what will power tomorrow's cars?
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.
BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.
Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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News

New inflight technology for Qantas

Qantas today revealed that its new A330-200 aircraft for services from Sydney and Melbourne to Perth will offer USB ports and PC power outlets for recharging of devices in every seat.
Can Panasonic save plasma?

Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?
Conroy's paternalism misses target

Our great Communications Minister's limited focus on scary dangers like Facebook leaves many real net nasties unaddressed in Safer Internet Day activities.
Microsoft at CES: Windows 7 Beta, Windows Live, new Halo games

With Bill Gates now a Microsoft part-timer, company CEO Steve Ballmer is filling in at this year's opening keynote for the Consumer Electronics Show.

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DIYs and How-to

720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.

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Downloads

Enemy Nations demo

Rid the last planet of Enemy Nations.
BankerBash

You may not be able to recover your portfolio, your job may be on life support, you may not make the mortgage payment this month, and you probably...
Art Of War 2: Global Confederation Lite

FOR ALL RTS FANS!The year 2038. For 20 years, the Earth has been under the rule of the Global Confederation that united and brought under its...
Art Of War 2: Global Confederation

FOR ALL RTS FANS!------------------improved controls-smooth map scrolling-new sound-improved interfa-----------------The year 2038. For 20 years,...

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.