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Garmin Nuvi 5000

It might be perfect for truck drivers, but the 5.2-inch Garmin 5000 is a bit too big for us car-bound road denizens. And the lack of Bluetooth hands-free, lane guidance and junction view condemns it to also-ran status.

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Clever time-manipulation puzzles and improved pacing make this the best Ratchet game in years.

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Reviews

Borderlands

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride.
Dead Space Extraction

This story-focused on-rails shooter is a worthy follow-up to Dead Space that delivers the same sort of thrills, chills and kills, but in a whole new way.
Spore Galactic Adventures

Spore's first full expansion is overflowing with wit and charm, and it offers resourceful players a chance to get creative.
Killzone 2

Killzone 2 boasts amazing visuals, an intense campaign and extraordinary online play that will keep you coming back for more.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Extraordinary online play makes it easy to overlook this strategy sequel's less-impressive single-player campaign.
Halo Wars

Halo Wars is a fun strategy outing for fans of the universe, but it feels simplistic and short alongside other games in the genre.
LocoRoco 2

Still hands-down the cutest franchise on the PSP, LocoRoco 2 adds enough new ideas to its already unique gameplay to make it a great improvement on the original game.
Sony VPLHW10 SXRD Home Theatre Projector

Sony's VPLHW10, the company's least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore excellent value.

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Features

WWDC 2009 live blog

We blog live at Apple's WWDC 2009 keynote speech.
Green printing: How does your printer stack up?

Considering the extensive range of consumables, from paper to cartridges, it's no surprise that printers are one of the big areas where environmental concerns take centre stage. So what can you do to lessen the impact that your printing has on the environment?
Your most popular screensavers

Though computer monitor technology has long since passed the days when you truly needed to "save your screen", screensavers are still a lot of fun.
Centrino 2: What's in the Intel sequel?

Centrino is dead — it's official. But don't worry. On 14 July, Intel will launch Centrino 2 — codenamed 'Montevina' — to stave off competition from AMD, and to cement its place as the world's number one choice for laptops.

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News

Samsung Galaxy goes to Android...and beyond!

Samsung is the biggest name to plan an Android handset, so the company has celebrated with a video that's one part cute, one part educational and 10 parts unintentionally hilarious — which is the best kind of hilarious, we're sure you'll agree.
Nokia announces Ovi app store

Nokia is taking on smartphone rival Apple with its own version of an application store.
Australia to miss out on 160GB PS3

Sony Australia rep says new "limited edition" PS3 version won't be made available down under; confirms PSP-3000 price locally, LittleBigPlanet and PlayTV release date.
What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

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DIYs and How-to

GPS buyer's guide

Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.
iPhone starter kit

Check out our picks for the most useful, informative, social and media-friendly of the bunch to get you started with your new iPhone or iPod Touch.
Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.
Build the perfect baby video

With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.

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Downloads

TerraTime for Android

Keep in touch with the natural global rhythm of daylight, weather, and seasons on your Android device.
Solar System - Earth 3D screensaver

Display the view from the planet as seen from space.
APOD Wallpaper

Automatically set the Windows desktop wallpaper from Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD).
Space Bugs Demo

Play the shooting game with perspective on you move two ships at the same time on your Android.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.