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Internet could win Nobel Peace Prize

According to the BBC, the internet is one of 237 minerals, vegetables, animals, people and organisations that are in the running to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Smirk About: Slip your phone into something more comfortable

iPhone skins are a dime a dozen these days, but what about PS3 and Xbox controller skins, or notebook skins for that matter?

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Reviews

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro

The Xperia X10 mini pro will take up less space in your pant's pockets than the big daddy X10, but the addition of a full-QWERTY keyboard should attract texters to this pint-sized marvel.
Internode MiFi

Internode's MiFi 3G modem/router works quite well, but carrier issues and high pricing are a big downside.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.
Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.
TDK iVibe

If you can find a place for the iVibe in your home then you'll be happy with the sound it produces, especially if you overlook its various shortcomings.
Sony Dream Machine (ICF-CL75iP)

We have a few nitpicks and grumblings, but overall the Dream Machine is a happy marriage between the alarm clock, iPod dock and digital photo frame.
EOS Wireless multi-room iPod dock

Given its price and average sound, the EOS only makes sense if you absolutely need to stream music from one room to another.
Cygnett Maestro Portable Speaker System for iPhone & iPod

The Maestro does a lot of things right for its AU$189.95 asking price. It produces good sound and is cross-compatible with a range of iPods and iPhones, but it's also light on exciting features.

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Features

Security suites for 2010

Most vendors have updated their software solutions for 2010. We round-up what's on offer.
Best high-capacity MP3 players

Music hoarders rejoice! Here are a few picks of the top players for those large collections.
Best portable video players

When you buy an MP3 player these days, it's more than likely to come with video playback support as well. Even so, we've collected some of the best players for watching video on the go.
Best FM transmitters for the car

Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.

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News

Nokia Symbian^4 demo lacks wow-factor

A video demoing Nokia's Symbian^4 UI has appeared on YouTube and shows how content and widgets will live on multiple home screens.
Watching tsunamis from the safety of your study

It's an unprecedented event for the web as a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in Chile races toward Hawaii. The threat, however, proves minimal. Read this blog post by Caroline McCarthy on The Social.
Android's a dud with the ladies

A new survey shows that Android attracts more male users than other mobile platforms. Looks like a certain platform needs a pink phone.
My Pet Speaker for dogs with discerning playlists

Speaker by Pet Acoustics works with any device that has a 3.5mm output, including MP3 players, CD players, iPhones, iPods, iPod Touches and scratching posts.

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DIYs and How-to

Do more with Last.fm

Learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of internet streaming music service Last.fm.
How much mobile data do you need?

Trying to add up your potential data usage may seem like a nightmare, but a little common sense could save you money when signing your next contract.
Convert your videos for the iPhone or iPod for free

Brian Tong shows you some free programs that can be used to take all your videos and move them to your iPhone or iPod.
Advanced iTunes: Get more from the software

Here's a collection of four tips for getting more out of the software — using multiple libraries on a single machine, the best uses for Smart Playlists, getting true CD-quality rips from your CD, and tips for getting perfect album art.