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Best map alternatives for Apple's iOS 6

Apple's new Maps app has users around the world tearing their hair out in frustration. Here are some of the best alternatives — from free, all the way through to premium.

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Google admits failure to delete personal Street View data

Google has admitted to UK authorities that almost two years on, it has failed to delete all personal data from Street View mapping.

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Gadget planning for a long weekend road trip

Hit the road this weekend with some gadgets at the ready to put more pleasure in your leisure time.

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Finnair trials headset to combat jet lag

Finnair is currently trialling a headset that may help passengers combat jet lag.

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All aboard for Mars, just US$500,000 a ticket

Not long ago, word leaked of a aeroplane that could take anyone with an extra US$150 million on a trip around the moon. So SpaceX founder Elon Musk's assertion today that he hopes to be able to take people on a round trip to Mars for US$500,000 signals a much better deal.

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Supersonic travel the way of the future?

Could financially viable supersonic travel have a commercial future?

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Best map alternatives for Apple's iOS 6

Apple's new Maps app has users around the world tearing their hair out in frustration. Here are some of the best alternatives — from free, all the way through to premium. 8

Google admits failure to delete personal Street View data

Google has admitted to UK authorities that almost two years on, it has failed to delete all personal data from Street View mapping.

Google Maps gets Sydney public transport

Navigating the mean streets of Sydney just got a bit easier with the inclusion of Sydney's public transport in Google Maps. 1

Nokia: basically the world's largest maps company

Never mind Google's offline maps and Apple's expected developments. Nokia wants to remind you that it's still the location king. 2

Travel Tech Q&A: Adobe's Paul Robson

Adobe's managing director for Australia and New Zealand Paul Robson shares his travel experiences with tech on the road, and his desire for holographic 3D video conferences.

Travel Tech Q&A: Skyscanner's Ewan Gray

Ewan Gray, Skyscanner's director for Asia Pacific, shares some of his experiences while on the road and a possible solution to get his wife to accept letting him take one specific piece of tech on...

Travel Tech Q&A: Gartner's Warren Anderson

Gartner group vice president of Asia Pacific Warren Anderson is not only active in the IT industry in Australia, but also competes internationally in triathlons, so he needs to travel, and often. H...

More SmartGate terminals coming

The SmartGate automated entry system, deployed at Australian ports, will receive funding to deploy more terminals over the next two years.

Virgin enters in-flight tablet test phase

Virgin Australia is kicking off the first phase of its new in-flight entertainment program this week, which sees the airline deploying the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 into selected business-class cabins. 1

Travel Tech Q&A: Hotels.com's Johan Svanstrom

Johan Svanstrom, vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, for Hotels.com, dislikes waiting in long lines, and has devised a way around it at airports. Read this week's Travel Tech Q&A to...

Mobile phone caused midair mishap

An investigation into a Jetstar pilot who missed a landing at Singapore Airport has revealed that he did so because he was distracted by his mobile phone at the time. 1

TomTom for iOS updated with Facebook links

As first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, popular smartphone navigation tool TomTom has received a major update for iOS, allowing users to plot courses using data from Faceboo...

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Review | Smart Phones

Apple iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S is the best iPhone ever. Anyone who wants an iPhone right now should buy it. It just isn't an iPhone that demands an instant upgrade for iPhone 4 owners. 35
Review | Digital Cameras

Liquid Image Summit Series Snow Board Goggle Cam

Liquid Image's goggles performed really well and can be turned on and forgotten about, but can only really be used while skiing, simply because of its design. 2
Preview | Car Tech

Navman MY80

Featuring a 4.7-inch resistive touchscreen, the MY80T features traffic messaging, safety camera and school zone alerts, and maps for both Australia and New Zealand. 2
Review | Car Tech

Garmin Approach S1

It won't make the shot for you, but this accurate and simple to use GPS golf watch will give you more confidence that you're making the correct club selection.
Review | Car Tech

Yellow Brick Guide

If you're heading to the Hunter Valley and want your own personal tour guide without the bus-full-of-passengers experience or wallet-draining pain, the Yellow Brick Guide is an excellent travel companion. 1
Preview | Car Tech

Garmin Nuvi 2360LT

This 4.3-inch GPS comes with the usual features, like lane guidance, traffic messaging and Bluetooth hands-free, as well as voice recognition and automatic screen orientation.