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Plants vs. Zombies
Addictive action and super-cute visuals make Plants vs. Zombies an enjoyable and engaging romp.
Lotus re-imagines series hybrids
From Lotus Engineering, the consulting arm of the sports car maker, comes a concept for an engine to be used as a range extender on series hybrid cars. The new design maximises efficiency for an engine that will only function as a generator.
Reviews
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Lexus RX450h (2009)
Coming here in the middle of 2009, the new RX hybrid boasts a larger engine, tighter handling, more up-to-date cabin tech and an iDrive-style controller.
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Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead makes both sides of the zombie apocalypse a thrill to experience, as long as you're not alone.
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ViewSonic VP2250wb
While it's definitely not a professional monitor as claimed, as an all-purpose monitor ViewSonic's VP2250wb does well, offering a step up within the 22-inch space.
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The Orange Box
The Orange Box is the one of the greatest gaming packages we have ever come across, and there is incredible value inside for an exceptional price.
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Philips MCD908
The Philips MCD908 offers top-level features and build quality for a reasonable price -- unfortunately it doesn't quite have the performance to back it up.
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Half Life 2: Episode 1
Episode One is even better than Half-Life 2. The only problem is that it's over before you know it.
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Half-Life 2
With Half Life 2, (the sequel to the amazingly popular Half Life) it's clear that Valve have pulled out all the stops, resulting in a well polished game that's graphically spectacular. Read our Australian review.
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Sega Superstars
Sega brings its considerable cast of game franchises into the EyeToy World. Read our Australian review.
Features
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The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC
For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.
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Getting Steamed: digital distribution for games isn't there yet
Online distribution should be world-wide, and yet we're still thinking inside old market models.
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Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future
Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.
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Q&A: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC producer
Lost Planet PC producer Jun Takeuchi on the challenges posed by DirectX 10, Windows and Xbox Live functionality, and more.
News
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Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia
It looks like the dead won't be rising down under anytime soon with Left 4 Dead 2 being the latest game refused classification in Australia.
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Spark plugs may be replaced with lasers
Say goodbye to spark plugs, a 19th century technology which, according to reports, could be supplanted by lasers.
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Valve announces best PC gaming idea of the year (so far)
Valve's new service allows users to save their games and settings online — forever solving the problem of having to back-up save games, or re-enter your configurations.
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Hot Wheels celebrates 40 years with design contest
Honda announced its participation in the Hot Wheels 40th anniversary design contest by unveiling the Honda Racer, a 1/64th scale model designed at the automaker's R&D facility in Torrance, California.
DIYs and How-to
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Water-cool your PC
Two parts water, one part coolant, and one part guts are all it takes to water-cool your PC.
Downloads
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Invisible Links for iPhone
Direct a golf ball through a series of hand drawn golf courses with this iPhone game.
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Adam's Trouble Lite
Lead Adam through a maze in a racy & pacey adventure game on your iPhone.
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Piping Symbols Library for AutoCAD
Insert the piping symbols if you need to design piping plans, sections, and elevations in AutoCAD.
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3D Piping Symbols Library for AutoCAD
Insert the 3D piping symbols if you need to design piping plans, sections, elevations in AutoCAD.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.





















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