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How Seven blew the internet Olympics

If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.

Olympics cybersecurity

At the Beijing Olympics, cybercriminals will be on the prowl for credit card information to steal, and security forces could well direct snooping efforts at unsuspecting travellers, warns the US government.

Segway, meet the Toyota Winglet

Last week Toyota showed off a new stand-up scooter that could one day be seen zipping alongside the Segway on the personal-transporter superhighway.

iPhone OS 2.0.1 released: what's fixed, problems applying

Apple has released iPhone OS 2.0.1 for the first-generation iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch to resolve several performance-related issues and bugs found in OS 2.0.

Evora: Lotus finally does comfortable again

Lotus launches its family car, with 2+2 seating, a V6 engine, and an Alpine touchscreen navigation-cum-stereo unit. Lotus purists will be horrified.

Sony's sweatbuster Active Style headphones

Sony is targeting exercise fanatics with its latest range of headphones. There are five lightweight designs on offer, ranging from AU$49 to AU$199.

Optus loses the sunshine state

Optus customers in Queensland are stranded in a communications desert, with a cable break at the Gold Coast wreaking havoc.

Plantronics reveals its arty Discovery

It's fashion; it's art; it's a Bluetooth headset. Gather round and have a gander at the Plantronics Discovery 925.

Apple fixes security issues with QuickTime 7.5

Latest QuickTime security updates address security issues that affect Mac and Windows users of the Apple media player.

Xbox 360 vs. PS3: GTA IV graphics comparison

While the battle between the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 for console supremacy rages on, we take a close look at Grand Theft Auto IV to see if we can spot the difference.

Malicious image opens security hole in RAZR

A vulnerability has been discovered in Motorola RAZR phones that could allow a hacker to send a corrupt JPEG image via MMS that could be leveraged to run malicious code on the phone.

Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

Vodafone Australia claims iPhone coup

Vodafone Australia has announced that it will be selling the iPhone in Australia later this year.

Sydney's free Wi-Fi plans scrapped

The NSW government has scrapped plans to offer free Wi-Fi in Sydney, citing spiralling costs and overseas failures for killing the project.

iPhone for Optus, not exclusively

After months of speculation Optus is confirmed to be one of several Australian mobile service providers to be selling Apple's iPhone.

Digital Life #3: Sneaky eBay tips, bodgy broadband and Xperia hysteria

Welcome to the third installment of Digital Life, our new radio show and podcast for tech-tuned ears. This week we find out why Australia's broadband is so bodgy, get the lowdown on Twitter and salivate over the super-sexy Xperia phone.

Google exec lets slip Android release date?

A Google executive may have inadvertently tipped the wireless industry's hand on the launch time frame for Android phones.

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

Wooden car claims top speed of 385km/h

Apparently there's some worthwhile science in those Soap Box Derby cars we had to make in the Cub Scouts after all. North Carolina-based Joe Harmon Design has created "the world's first wooden supercar", which can reportedly reach speeds of 385km/h.

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