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Firefox gets geographic plugin

Mozilla has revealed plans to announce a plug-in called Geode that would give the Firefox web browser a better ability to understand and use geographic information on the web.

Cowon's Curves seek your Touch

Korean company Cowon's upcoming Curve touchscreen MP3 player is set to take on the iPod Touch this holiday season.

Intuit reveals QuickBooks 2009

Intuit shared details of bookkeeping app QuickBooks 2009 on Monday in the US.

Archos debuts two 'internet media tablets'

Two high-res, Wi-Fi toting, high-capacity handhelds from Archos will be hitting shelves in October. Just don't call them media players.

Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?

It was always going to be a tough field to plough: re-mixing the BBC's hugely successful Top Gear into something uniquely Australian. Based on the evidence of the first show, we're not convinced they've succeeded.

MySpace Music takes on iTunes

MySpace is today expected to launch MySpace Music, the service formed by the world's second largest social network and all four of the largest recording companies.

HTC launches the Touch Pro in Australia

HTC today announced local availability and pricing for the latest in its Touch series of smartphones, the Touch Pro.

Spec sheet smackdown: Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs. its rivals

Yesterday Canon took the wraps off the long awaited second iteration of its entry-level full-frame dSLR, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. How does it stack up against its competition? Well, until we get one in for a full review, this specifications prize fight will have to do.

Don't shoot Microsoft's new Messenger

The latest release of Windows Live Messenger beta adds some cool new features, but only if all your friends are using it too.

Unwired loses favour with Exetel

Local internet service provider Exetel today said it might stop reselling Unwired's pre-WiMax wireless broadband service as it inked a deal to provide 3G mobile broadband services through Optus.

Sony Ericsson G705: With added Web goodness

Sony Ericsson today announced a slider phone aimed at people who want to use the Web on the go. In typical Sony Ericsson style, the G705 is a conservative-looking handset that appears functional but boasts some interesting features. But is this another average mobile from Sony Ericsson or does it pack some punch?

Commercial networks could win sport on digital

Communications minister Stephen Conroy to review a contentious rule that currently bans major sporting events on any digital channels launched by the big three commercial networks.

Android apps: What would you want?

Google's new Android OS will also support an application download service similar to Apple's App Store in the form of the Android Market.

Inside Australia's game ratings body — The Classification Board

Ever wanted to know how the games you play get classified? Ever wondered just who exactly is behind important decisions like the banning of games, and their re-classification for the Australian market?

Vodafone Australia's iPhone bill shock

Vodafone Australia is fielding a number of complaints from Australian customers who received unexpectedly large bills a month after they bought an Apple iPhone from the mobile carrier.

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.

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.

GTAIV hijacking PCs in November

Rockstar North's crime epic will be available for Windows machines on 18 Nov in the US and 21 Nov in the UK; conversion will feature "expanded" multiplayer modes.

Motorola ROKR EM30, EM325 and EM330: Rokr round the clock

Motorola announced three new ROKR branded music phones, each featuring a different form factor and size, but keeping true to its ROKR music phone heritage.

Nokia Tube appears in The Dark Knight?

Have you seen the new Batman movie, the Dark Knight?. Did you notice a very intriguing touchscreen handset, a new phone that may or may not be the secret Nokia Tube?

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