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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.

Wiimote hack improves real-life tennis game

Mans Shapshak, an avid tennis player as well as a gear hacker, has come up with a novel way to combine fake tennis with real tennis to improve his real-world game using a hacked Wiimote.

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Reviews

  • Sony Bravia KDL46WE5

    Sony Australia's first crack at an "eco-conscious" LCD TV, the WE5 cuts power consumption through its new HCFL backlight and a Presence Sensor.

  • Nokia 3110 Evolve

    Nokia responds to our increasing environmental concerns with the 3110 evolve; a simply featured tri-band phone with covers produced with recycled materials.

  • The Orange Box

    The Orange Box is the one of the greatest gaming packages we have ever come across, and there is incredible value inside for an exceptional price.

  • Shrek the Third

    Shrek the Third is a lazy game that coasts by on the strength of the brand.

  • Genji: Days of the Blade

    While this action adventure game flexes a bit of the PlayStation 3's graphical muscle with its mythical Japanese scenery, its rather shallow, derivative gameplay makes it difficult to recommend.

  • Nokia N90

    Nokia's N90 has a 2-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and a swivelling form factor that offers maximum flexibility while composing shots.

  • Serious Sam II

    Serious Sam 2 dispenses with all the plot and pretenses of first person shooters to deliver tonnes of action, big guns and stupid fun.

  • Empire Earth II: PC review

    Put away your social calendar strategy fans - Empire Earth II is here to eat months out of your life.

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Features

  • Green printing: How does your printer stack up?

    Considering the extensive range of consumables, from paper to cartridges, it's no surprise that printers are one of the big areas where environmental concerns take centre stage. So what can you do to lessen the impact that your printing has on the environment?

  • 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?

  • Green downloads: Eco-minded apps

    We admit that as it's St Patrick's Day, we've got green downloads on the brain, but if your taste runs more to a green environment than Guinness, check out this sampling of energy-saving applications.

  • What's hot (and not) in televisions 2009

    Looking to buy a new TV this year, but not sure what to look for? We go over some of the hottest new features promoted at CES 2009.

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  • Sony Ericsson Greenheart aims for sustainable future

    The buy-and-throw-away culture of consumer technology is deeply ingrained, but Sony Ericsson believes it can be a part of turning this around. The company today announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 15 per cent by 2015, with initiatives that include handsets being produced from recyclable materials, calling the program Greenheart.

  • GM turns a shade of green before deadline

    It may be teetering on the brink of bankruptcy or nationalisation and have a US government imposed 1 June deadline hanging over its head, but General Motors found time yesterday to tout its green credentials. It also committed to a further greening of the company.

  • How best to make digital gadgets greener?

    The consumer electronics and IT industries are trying to go green. But what constitutes a "greener gadget" is still a work in progress.

  • Eco-friendly Sony HDTVs sense your presence

    As everyone becomes more conscious of TV power consumption, manufacturers are taking full advantage by offering more eco-friendly HDTVs as seen by Sony' s power-sipping entrant for CES 2009.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Go green: Energy-cutting apps for your PC

    Regardless of where you sit on the scale of eco-conscientiousness, keeping the reins steady on your computer's carbon footprint and energy consumption makes good technological and financial sense.

  • Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

    Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

  • DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career

    Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.

  • iTunes hacks

    We'll show you how to stream your iTunes library wirelessly throughout the house and create playlists without having to manually select each song.

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