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BlueTube: the one with the rude words

Things get a little risque on the podcast this week, as we talk Chatroulette, 3D televisions and naughty domain names up for grabs.

This week's podcast looks at Apple gaming, ad blocking and we update Joe's quest to find the perfect mobile phone plan.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.
LG MS408 HD DVR

The LG MS408 HD DVR is a hard drive-based PVR that offers two tuners and a wealth of connectivity options including YouTube access.
Sony Bravia KDL46WE5

Sony Australia's first crack at an "eco-conscious" LCD TV, the WE5 cuts power consumption through its new HCFL backlight and a Presence Sensor.
LG HB954WA

Elegant and compact, the LG HB954WA Blu-ray home cinema system looks to have the features and performance credentials to help it compete with price.
HTC TyTN II

It may not be a quantum leap compared with the 838 Pro, but the TyTN II maintains what power users loved in the previous iteration — with a few extras.

LED vs. LCD: Which is better?

Samsung has seemingly come out of nowhere with its new "LED TV" range. Yet, despite the name, the technology is more familiar than you'd think.
What's hot (and not) in televisions 2009

Looking to buy a new TV this year, but not sure what to look for? We go over some of the hottest new features promoted at CES 2009.
Best of CES Awards

Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.

Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content

Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.
Cheaper, bigger OLEDs coming in 2010

After a slow start, OLED, the next major screen technology, is likely to see a boost with a handful of new models expected to trickle into the Australian market next year.
Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.
Apple's iTunes store gets modest facelift

At Apple's press event, CEO Steve Jobs showed off what is essentially a modest face lift for iTunes 9 with improvements to Genius, music-sharing capabilities and the "LP" format.

Please Explain: 24p

Ty Pendlebury explains the frame rate standard designed to improve the image quality of your Blu-ray discs: 24p.
How to get the best deal on a new TV

If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.