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Sydney Motor Show 2008 round-up

Despite many big name brands dropping out, there was still a good amount of interesting metal and technology on display at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

Stealthy new 4GB iPod Nanos spotted on shelves

They weren't mentioned at the iPod launch and you won't see them on Apple's website, but 4GB fourth-generation iPod Nanos are turning up on retail shelves across Australia.

Roll up: Sony Ericsson's Cyber-shot circus

In an effort to educate consumers about the magic of its Cyber-shot camera range, the Sony Ericsson team has constructed a mobile photo gallery to exhibit photos taken on Cyber-shot camera phones.

Digital radio gets a new name, plus...

In the lead-up to the official launch of digital radio in May next year, a new website and advertising campaign promoting it was unveiled in Sydney today.

Digital radio goes national mid-2009

In May 2009, you'll be able to hear rock and talk stations alike through the goodness of digital radio — across Australia.

Melbourne's Chadstone gets an Apple Store

Victorians are set to get a taste of the Apple retail action, with the company's third Australian store opening in Melbourne's Chadstone shopping centre.

Internet allowed in Sydney school exam

A Sydney girls' school will let its student use iPods, the internet and mobile phones during exams as a new method of assessment.

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.

Google Street View now in Australia

Close-up photos of Australian homes, businesses and famous landmarks in cities, towns and remote areas are now available on Google Maps Australia, absolutely free.

Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

Telstra to revamp iPhone plans

Telstra has announced a rejig of some of its iPhone-associated data pricing, increasing the amount of data customers will be able to download without incurring excess fees, in the wake of Optus' success in the market.

Is that a pint-sized projector in your pocket?

An Aussie company is promising big things ahead of its pocket-sized projector, namely a 50-inch image projected on your wall.

Aussie Wi-Fi lost with Starbucks' stores

Starbucks plans to close 61 of its 84 coffee shops in Australia stores, which will likely result in at least half of its Telstra wireless broadband hotspots dropping off the radar.

BlackBerry Bold lands in Australia

Canadian phone company Research in Motion (RIM) launched its first HSDPA BlackBerry in Sydney today, the BlackBerry Bold, with Vodafone, Optus and Telstra confirming they will carry the handset.

Virgin Australia to launch iPhone?

Australia's telecommunications industry is abuzz with strong speculation that Virgin Mobile Australia will start selling Apple's 3G iPhone handset in the next two weeks.

ABC's Web TV a hit

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has claimed an instant success with its new internet television platform iView, with 58,000 people visiting the site in its first 24 hours of operation.

Whaddyareckon?: The End

Crank up Green Day's Time of Your Life and keep the aloe vera tissues close to hand, because it's time for the final instalment of Whaddyareckon?

ABC unveils new Web TV platform

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation tonight unveiled its new online streaming platform, allowing users to watch TV shows on the internet.

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