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Children Features

Paid to Play? The state of pro-gaming in Australia

Just how active is the pro-gaming scene in Australia? Are we a nation that can stand toe-to-toe against the best gamers in the world? And if we're not competitive, then who's to blame? Check out the answers to all these and more as we put Australia's pro-gaming culture under the spotlight in this in-depth GameSpot AU feature.

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.

Censory Overload: Games censorship in Australia

How much does the right to choose what content you view mean to you, the consumer? GameSpot AU explores the thorny issue of videogame classification and censorship in Australia.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

Eco Friendly PCs

Rory Reid shares tips on how to have a greener PC, without resorting to paint.

Tech on tour: Family road trip survival tips

Can technology make the hassles of a family car trip simpler? Alex Kidman decided to put technology to the test on the road.

Q&A: Aussie ratings board head Des Clark

Office of Film and Literature Classification director Des Clark speaks about future challenges for game ratings in Australia.

Breakout software: Rising stars of 2007

The year 2006 will be remembered for the next round in the browser wars, the rise of Web 2.0, and the persistent threat of malware. Which new software programs are poised to explode in popularity in 2007?

TVs of the Future: Panasonic's vision

What will televisions be like in the next 5, 10 and 15 years? Here's some idea of what Panasonic has in mind.

Sing a rainbow: colourful MP3 players

Sure, great sound and ease of use are important considerations when selecting an MP3 player, but so is sporting a device that reflects your personality.

Digital encyclopaedias put the world at your fingertips

Digital encyclopaedias Microsoft Encarta 2006, Encyclopedia Britannica 2006, and Wikipedia let you look up any subject in a second.

Tips for taking great photos of your kids

The key to great child photography is to know how to work with them at different ages. We show you how.

Downloads for Preteens

We've got a great collection of downloads for primary school kids that prove you can have fun safely without letting your mind go as soft as jelly.

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

Frequent Photo Flubs: 15 picture pitfalls and how to avoid them

Brighter brights and whiter whites! Find out how to get the best pictures in our handy guide.

School holiday games guide

School holidays are upon us once again -- if you want help in keeping your kids occupied (and hopefully out of mischief), then check out our favourite recently released games for children.

Good cameras for bad photographers

Here are some clever cameras that will help compensate for the not-so-clever photographer.

VCR, device for playing and recording video, dies at 30

Vale, old VCR - you introduced us to a wider world of home movies and programming the timer. Your pioneering technology paved the way and made it easier for your children, the DVR and PRV to lead us even deeper into our home theatre cocoons.

Protect your home office - from your kids

There's nothing worse than setting up your home office, only to have the kids destroy the lot with an errant game install, virus infection or jam covered keyboard.

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Photos: Lotus Evora

Lotus finally makes a play for the Porsche 911 crowd with its new Evora, which goes on sale in 2009.
Exposure: Elly-Mae Farkas

Elly-Mae Farkas is an aspiring photographer based in Alice Springs in Australia's Northern Territory. Her surroundings may be isolated, but the small art scene and environment allows for some original aspects to her photography.
Photos from CES Unveiled: Vegas' opening night

The greatest tech show on Earth has officially kicked off with CES Unveiled, a chance for the press to get their hands on a choice selection of sheer awesomeness.
Photos: Airbus A380 lands in Sydney

Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to take ownership of the world's largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, has flown its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. ZDNet Australia visited Sydney Airport to see what customers can expect from what's been dubbed the "big fella".
Nokia N95: photo gallery

The Nokia N95 has finally landed in Australia. CNET.com.au's N95 photo gallery explores the form, features and additional goodies in the box of this multifaceted multimedia device.