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As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies.
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One week after the Australian launch of Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 3G handset, locals keen to buy the device are still queuing outside the company's only Sydney retail store.
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Despite the rush by other providers to start selling so-called naked DSL, where broadband is sold without a phone line, the nation's third largest telco AAPT today said it would continue to hold back on the grounds that the product has been priced too low.
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A larger hard-drive PS3 and Platinum titles confirmed for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe countries.
Optus claims iPhone sales win

Australia's second biggest telco Optus today claimed to have captured the bulk of new sales for Apple's 3G iPhone by offering better value deals than its competitors.
Centrino 2 launches in Australia

Centrino 2 is among us — with three laptops already on the shelves, and significantly more due by August.
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Mitsubishi has announced that it will enter a modified Lancer in next year's Dakar rally, the legendary and gruelling race through Africa.
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Fisker Automotive on Monday said that Valmet Automotive of Finland, which currently makes the Porsche Boxster and Cayman, will manufacture the Fisker Karma.

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Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Holy F1 Batman! The Batpod's gone public

We aren't going to make a secret of it: of all the superhero films out this year, we're most excited about The Dark Knight. As luck would have it, we've already spotted the Bat bike.
iPhone: Australia's first unboxing

Only hours after Australia's first iPhone was sold in Sydney, we eagerly unboxed a 16GB model to show you what to expect inside.
Australia's midnight iPhone launch

At midnight 11 July Optus became Australia's first mobile carrier to sell the iPhone 3G. We were on hand to witness the festivities and to finally play with Apple's much hyped handset.
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During our time with the GT-R in San Francisco, we took photos detailing every nut and bolt — okay, maybe not quite every nut and bolt.
BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.
New BMW 7-Series is a smoother, less controversial plutocrat

Over the weekend BMW released information, as well as the first official pictures, of its new 7-Series. The cheers you just heard were from politicians and captains of industry the world over.
Photos: Inside the Apple Macintosh Classic

The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognisable personal computers ever manufactured. This photo gallery takes a look inside Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991.
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Ever wondered how records are made? Come on a voyage to the land of vinyl as CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits United Record Pressing in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Oi!: Unlocked iPhone works with 3

While 3 Mobile begs for the iPhone 3G, tech-savvy Aussies are unlocking their iPhones and taking them to the iPhone-less telco.
Oi!: Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.
Oi!: Video: Australia's first iPhone unboxing

We must love you guys so much. After braving the cold and battling the queues, we rushed this 16GB iPhone back to the labs so you could share this special moment with us.
Oi!: Australia's cheapest iPhone

Finding it hard to figure out which iPhone deal is the best value for money? We've got our calculators out and read the fine print to bring you this easy to follow breakdown of Australia's iPhone pricing.
Oi!: Chew on this iPhone alternative

iPhone buyers will likely be ignoring their families and pets to play with their new toy this Friday, but dogs can get in on the action with their own iBone toy.
Oi!: iPhone 3G: The waiting is getting old

A week out from the official release of the 3G iPhone, a queue has formed outside the Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Is it just us or is queuing for Apple products so 2007?
Oi!: Look professional with AKG's high-def headphones

High-end audio manufacturer AKG has introduced a range of high-def headphones designed to please the pickiest of music appreciators.
Oi!: Telstra readies Next G mobiles for barcode invasion

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Oi!: Whereis Everyone tracks kids, cheating partners

Telstra mobile customers can now keep tabs on loved ones and agreeable enemies with the newly launched Whereis Everyone service which tracks mobile phones via mobile towers, displaying users' locations on Whereis Maps.

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Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
Unlocked iPhone works with 3

While 3 Mobile begs for the iPhone 3G, tech-savvy Aussies are unlocking their iPhones and taking them to the iPhone-less telco.
Apple iPhone vs Nokia N95

Will Apple's iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.
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These hybrid devices combine the organisational features of a traditional PDA with the communication capabilities of a mobile phone. To make your life easier, here are our current top five picks.
Best touchscreen mobile phones

Like lightning in our fingertips, touchscreens make us feel like tech-gods, controlling mobile menus with the flick of a finger. Check out our reviews of some of the best touchscreens on the market.
Australia's cheapest iPhone

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Samsung Omnia: Photo Gallery

We'd heard the rumours, we'd seen the pictures and finally we had a chance to play with Samsung's flagship phone Omnia for ourselves.
Best free Windows Mobile software

You dig your Windows Mobile device, but you'll love it more when it's loaded up with free software for entertainment, security and work. Find the best and brightest free downloads for your faithful handheld.
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Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.
Holy F1 Batman! The Batpod's gone public

We aren't going to make a secret of it: of all the superhero films out this year, we're most excited about The Dark Knight. As luck would have it, we've already spotted the Bat bike.