Tag: vehicle

Apps for the car: still five years away

We've seen the future of computing technology in cars, but it's not coming anytime soon.

A motor show as big as Geneva 2010 will always be awash in concept cars. We round up the best, most fanciful and prettiest for your delectation.

Pioneer AVIC-F310BT

It's far from perfect (scary warnings, difficult controls, occasional glitches), but sound quality, Bluetooth, device support and its aggressive pricing pushes it over the line. Just.
Dark Void

Zooming around with your jetpack can be a lot of fun, but routine shooter action and long flightless sections keep Dark Void from flying high.
TomTom XXL 540

The extra X in the XXL 540 is there to denote the unit's large 5-inch touchscreen and if you're into size this GPS is definitely worth a look, just don't expect much sizzle.
Mass Effect 2

Once this intense and action-packed role-playing game pulls you into its orbit, you won't want to escape.
Pioneer AVIC-F10BT

There's a lot to like about the F10BT (large screen, sound quality), but the host of quibbles (funny text-to-speech, annoying warnings, missing voice recognition) are glaring on a top-of-the-range model.
Garmin ecoRoute HD wireless dongle

No word yet on Australian availability, but Garmin's ecoRoute HD dongle and firmware looks like good value for eco-champs and car geeks.
BMW M Power Meter for iPhone

Seeing as this acceleration timer and g-force meter is free, we'll forgive the in-your-face branding.
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

This disappointing film tie-in transforms the magical into the mundane.

CES 2010 preview: Six trends to watch for at this year's show

With CES 2010 beginning this week in the US we look at the trends that will define the year of technology ahead.
Portable or in-dash GPS?

So you've decided to get satellite navigation for your beloved automobile, but you're caught between what type of system to get. CNET Australia investigates whether an integrated in-dash unit or portable device is suitable for you.
Future fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?

With air pollution getting worse and oil production declining, car manufacturers are looking to alternative fuels. But what will power tomorrow's cars?
BMW iDrive: A guide and review

An in-depth overview of BMW's second-generation iDrive system, which allows you to control the car's entertainment, sat nav and telephone systems, amongst other things.

GM demos laser head-up display

Car maker GM is working with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California to develop a new head-up display system that outlines the road and potential hazards with lasers.
Sacked worker hacks and disables cars

A man fired from a Texas car dealership remotely disabled ignitions and set off car horns of more than 100 vehicles sold at his old workplace, police said.
Japan Inc cooperates on electric cars

Toyota and three other Japanese automakers together with a power company have set up a group to promote electric vehicles by standardising recharging machines and marketing the technology abroad.
Honda U3-X motorised unicycle in action

The most prominent display at Honda's 2010 Geneva Motor Show booth featured the new hybrid CR-Z sports hatch. Nothing, however, was more interesting than seeing a live demonstration of Honda's U3-X personal mobility device.

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.
Avoiding downloading pitfalls

Downloads always breaking? Follow our handy pointers to get the most out of your Internet connection.
Top five tips for outdoor photography

Outdoor photography can be tricky at times. So check out our suggestions to help you improve your pictures in the great outdoors.