Tags: search, traffic

Hands-on: Bing for iPhone

Snigger as you will over Microsoft's decision to call Bing, its overhauled search engine, a "decision engine", but know this: Bing is the real deal.

Google's latest search innovation lets you perform an internet search by submitting a photograph.

Navman MY500XT

Improved, but still deeply flawed. We'd suggest checking out the lesser fruit from the Navman tree first.
Navman MY55T

Just like the 4.7-inch MY50T, but with added goodness in the form of Bluetooth hands-free, more memory, an FM transmitter, 3D landmarks and a higher capacity battery.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT

With its relatively elegant traffic antenna and simple-to-use interface, the Garmin Nuvi 265WT makes a good case for itself.
Garmin Nuvi 265T

As its name suggests, the 265T adds all the necessary traffic messaging doo-dads to the 3.5-inch Garmin Nuvi 265.
TomTom XL Traffic (2nd generation)

Compact, correctable, good looking and easy to use, the TomTom XL is a great portable GPS. For AU$100 more there's this Traffic version with, uhh, traffic messaging built-in.
TomTom Go 930 Traffic

TomTom's top shelf Go 930 features an FM transmitter, traffic messaging, user correctable maps, text-to-speech, Bluetooth and a 4.3-inch screen, but its killer feature is that it comes pre-loaded with maps from 45 countries.
TomTom Go 730 Traffic

Bluetooth hands-free, FM transmitter, lane guidance, traffic and supposedly more intelligent routing mark the Go 730 Traffic out over its less expensive siblings. And unlike last year's Go 720, it's reasonably price from launch.
Google Home

Google Home is a breezy service that lets you create a custom sign-in page chock-full of news and widgets.

Twitter search sites: The three best, and all the rest

When you want to know what's happening on the web right now, Google won't cut it. These sites will.
GPS traffic messaging FAQ

Traffic messaging for sat nav devices is now available for residents along Australia's eastern seaboard. But what is it? What does it do? Which devices have it? And is it any good?
Traffic-enabled GPS navigators

With traffic services now available along the eastern seaboard, traffic-enabled GPS devices are now blooming like flowers in the spring sun. We pick three quality units with traffic messaging bundled.
Video: A look at Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft releases beta of latest browser.

Google Maps, finally with Aussie traffic

It's taken a while, but it's finally here: Google Maps now includes real-time Australian traffic info.
Upcoming facelift for Android Market

Here's a sneak peek of the new Android Market, which is continuing to fill up with funky new apps and any improvement to its search function are welcomed with open arms.
Facebook gets Twitter-like search; buys FriendFeed

The giant social platform gets two key features: Real-time search and the Everyone filter. The company also announced plans to buy social media aggregator FriendFeed.
iPhone treasure hunting: Free apps for all

There's only one thing better than finding a bargain on the Apple App Store and that's finding apps that cost you nothing at all.

Top GPS features

So you've decided you're going to get a portable GPS device, but what features should you look out for and which brand is best at what?
CNET.com.au's quick guide to Windows Vista's new file system

Windows Vista stands to challenge how we think about files and file storage, allowing users to tag, organise, and search content in new ways.
DIY: Yahoo Hacks

CNET describes ways to use Yahoo for custom searches and to compare results against those of Google.
Outsmart spyware

Avoid spyware or save yourself if you end up infected.

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.