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Small is big in LA

The home of stretched Hummers is also the spiritual home of the Prius. So, what better city to launch a flotilla of small cars than at the 2009 LA Motor Show?

LG New Chocolate

If you're looking for an excellent touchscreen with outstanding performance, look elsewhere. The LG New Chocolate looks great but lacks all the hallmarks of a great phone.

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Reviews

HP Envy 13

HP's upscale Envy 13 looks and feels like an expensive status symbol, with performance and features that impress us — but its high price makes it a tough sell over the similar-looking MacBook Pro.
Forza Motorsport 3

The next instalment, coming in October, offers pumped up visuals, error prone AI drivers and a rewind feature to undo nasty little incidents, like dates with the Armco.
LG GD510 Pop

Tired of your phone bulging at the seams with technology? LG's Pop keeps it simple by only offering the functions you'll actually use and none of the excess tech you won't.
NHL 10

While it isn't as big of a leap forward as last year's game, NHL 10 is still one fantastic hockey sim.
Motorola Dext

Motorola has taken the wraps off its first Android-based smartphone and its exciting new Motoblur user interface. Can the Dext bring Motorola back from the brink?
Eco Reader

Finally, an ebook reader comes to the Australian market — with claims of open file format support and long battery life to boot.
HP SimpleSave Portable 320GB

HP's SimpleSave portable drive does make backups simple, as long as your file names aren't too long.
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim

With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package at a more affordable price.

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Features

Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.
Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?

There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
Digital radio: All you need to know

Forget about AM and FM, as digital radio (or DAB+) is the way of the future. It features interference-free transmissions, rewind and pause, and track info.
Aussie sports games: Win, lose or draw?

The past, present and future on video games based on the biggest sports down under.

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News

Toyota FT-86 to feature in GT5

The line of cars headed for Gran Turismo 5 keeps growing, with Toyota's FT-86 concept coupe the latest to be added to the list.
Windows Phone: Everything you need to know

After months and months of waiting, Microsoft has finally kicked its latest mobile operating system out of the nest to see if it can fend for itself in the big, bad world of smartphone rivalries. Alongside the OS itself, Microsoft also rolled out a bunch of new web-based services as well.
Donut SDK for Google's Android ready

Google has announced that the Donuts are ready, with the SDK being made available to developers.
Top 5 WoW-related BlizzCon 2009 announcements

We take a closer look at our five favourite game-changing additions to the World of Warcraft that were announced at BlizzCon in the US.

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DIYs and How-to

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
YouTube: Guide to advanced features

YouTube is massively popular and incredibly simple to use, but it also has a few powerful features that are tucked away. This guide aims to help you learn how to use some of these advanced features and to serve as a simple reference page.
iPhone starter kit

Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.
Dual boot Windows XP and Vista

Already got XP installed, but want to try Vista? Here's how to run both at once.

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Downloads

California Girlz

Are you kidding me? I wish they ALL could be California Girlz. The best bikini App on the planet by a mile!These photos ROCK! There are some...
California Girlz II

Are you kidding me? I wish they ALL could be California Girlz. The best bikini App on the planet by a mile!These photos ROCK! There are some...
Barry Bagels Online

Love Barry Bagels? Hate to wait in line? Weve got the solution for you! We are excited to announce the launch of Barry Bagels iPhone and iPod touch...
A Voyage to Arcturus, by David Lindsay

A Voyage to Arcturusby David LindsayA stunning achievement in speculative fiction, A Voyage to Arcturus has inspired, enchanted, and unsettled...

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.