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Apps for the car: still five years away

We've seen the future of computing technology in cars, but it's not coming anytime soon.

An update to Google Maps on Android phones lets you wallpaper the start screen with a real-time map, among other things.

Samsung E-book E60

Samsung is betting the pen is mightier than the finger, as its upcoming ebook range touts a built-in electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus pen to write notes directly onto the display.
BlackBerry Storm 2

It's not the perfect Storm, but it's pretty close. RIM's SurePress technology is far better than before, and the increase in RAM makes for a noticeably smoother user experience.
Nikon Coolpix S8000

This is Nikon's best-looking compact yet, which has a lot of tricks up its sleeve, like a 10x optical zoom and HD video — if only image quality was better.
HP Pavilion MS214a

It won't thrill any Apple fans into not buying an iMac, but HP's latest all-in-one is quietly powerful at an acceptable price point.
Sony PlayStation Move Controller

Sony has finally unveiled its first motion controller for the PlayStation 3 — here's what to expect when it hits the market later this year.
iXpand 3G

Despite its stylish iPhone-like design, the iXpand 3G is best avoided due to its sub-par battery performance.
HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0

The HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0 is an excellent video streamer and CD player, but unfortunately it doesn't quite pass muster as a Blu-ray player.
Samsung BD-C6900

Samsung's got a range of new 3D TVs on offer, but there's not much point in getting one without its companion 3D Blu-ray player.

Best monitors 23 inches and under

The sweet spot for monitors is now between 21.5 and 23 inches — we round up some of our favourites.
Q&A: Microsoft talks about Windows Phone 7

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We sat down with the team from Redmond, Washington, to discuss the new mobile operating system, the phones it will be on, the competition, its services and, of course, the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5.
NZ's filter starts next month

As Australia's ICT Minister Stephen Conroy faces a Titstorm and internet black-outs in protest of his mandatory internet filter, New Zealand has quietly been working on its own, due for launch by the end of next month.
Best soundbar theatre systems

Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.

Canon to acquire .canon top level domain

Canon has announced plans to purchase the .canon top level domain.
Google bringing Android to your TV

Google TV is teaming up with Intel and Sony to bring mobile-like apps to your television.
Google vs. Apple war turns personal

The fight between former bosom buddies Apple and Google is getting heated and personal. According to a feature in the New York Times, Apple CEO Steve Jobs poured scorn and invective on Google's mantra of "don't be evil" after its "betrayal" in entering the mobile phone market.
Canon SLR video upgrade: new feature or new era?

In an unusual move, Canon released a firmware upgrade for its high-end EOS 5D Mark II camera that substantially expands its video capability nearly a year and a half after the SLR was released.

10 tips for better home cinema sound

We've assembled this checklist to help you quickly improve the sound of your home theatre system.
Windows Starter Kit 2010: Must-have PC apps

Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
Desktop digest: 13 things you need to know to buy the perfect desktop

Despite the laptop gaining strength as the PC du jour in recent times, the desktop still has a place in the home. Here are our top 25 things to consider before buying or building your own desktop.

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Market Mover Calendar

View a pre-screened calendar with the most important financial and economic news of the week.