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Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.

Revamped Google Picasa site identifies photo faces

A new face recognition feature on Google's Picasa Web Albums will help users label their photos with the names of subjects. That and other changes to the photo-sharing site are joined by a new beta version of the accompanying Picasa 3.0 photo-editing software.

Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

HTC Dream spy shots

HTC's first Android-powered phone, the Dream, was spotted after the company submitted it for FCC approval. Now, thanks to some spy shots posted on a Chinese-language message board, we have full-on images of a T-Mobile-branded Dream.

Top 5 iPod features you'll never see

All signs point to a new crop of iPods in September, and while I'm as interested in the rumours and blurry "leaked" photos as the next fanboy, I'm also preparing myself for disappointment.

Quantum of Solace filled with celebs

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Olga Kurylenko from upcoming James Bond film lend voices, likenesses to Activision Blizzard's movie tie-in shooter.

iPhone adopted by the University of SA

South Australia's largest university will support the Apple iPhone 3G as one of its official corporate mobile handsets, the institution revealed yesterday.

Internode extends ADSL2+ range

Internet service provider Internode today launched a new type of naked ADSL2+ service, using its own equipment at telephone exchanges to increase the range of its fast broadband.

Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas

Microsoft's newest web tool, Photosynth, is designed to give viewers a much zippier way to stitch multiple images together into a panoramic scene.

Australia's neighbours get laptop for every child

The tiny South Pacific nation of Niue today became the first nation in the world to issue laptop computers to all its children, officials said.

Toshiba's XDE technology "revitalises" DVDs

Toshiba may have pulled the plug on HD DVD, and conceded the HD format war to Blu-ray, but the company has a new HD technology up its sleeve.

Lotus Omnivore runs on a variety of fuels

Lotus Engineering, the automotive consultancy division of Lotus, is back in the news again, this time with a new engine concept, called the Omnivore, which can run on a variety of fuel types.

3 taps into Telstra Next G

Mobile carrier 3 has made a push to expand its third-generation (3G) mobile coverage, announcing plans to extend its 2100MHz network, and taking the lid off an agreement to use parts of Telstra's 850MHz Next G network for roaming.

Readers share iPhone 3G woes

Reception problems with the iPhone 3G are occurring in towns and cities across the US, based on readers' responses last week to a request for more information about their experiences with the handset.

PlayStation 3 80GB release date, pricing

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has announced that the new PlayStation 3 80GB model will be released on the 28th August 2008, replacing the current 40GB version.

SMS updates gone for Aussie twitterers

Australian and European users of Twitter can no longer receive text message updates on their mobile phones, in a temporary move designed to keep the start-up's telecom bills down.

Jobs confirms iPhone app blacklist feature

Straight from the horse's mouth: Apple's iPhones do, indeed, have the capability to check for, and potentially defang, software that Apple deems unfit for the iPhone.

Suna's traffic messaging service now in Sydney and Brisbane

Suna, today, launched its traffic messaging service for Sydney and Brisbane motorists, which has been available to Melbournians since late 2007.

Holden wants petrol-electric Volt

Holden is keen to bring the Volt plug-in electric car to Australia, however General Motors says that it is merely keeping its options open at the moment.

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